Planning for Goa, where to stay?

LongDrive lover · 10th May 2010, 18:38

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Originally Posted by Live To Jive

The menu there is in English and Russian. Make sure you tell the waiter that you don't understand either and see his reaction. I do it everytime I go there.
That would be Joncy's. You have to take the other road near Maria Hall / Fiplees to the beach.

HI LTL,
Can you pl suggest:
1. Few budget hotels with expected tariffs in Goa for 2 days stay during 3rd week of June? Expensive luxury resorts are rules out. We'll be coming to Goa on return from our southern India trip and want to spend 2 days there.
2. What things/places to see/visit in 2 days with 2 kids on-board? A balance portfolio is requested as this will be our pilot visit, will return for an extended visit in future.

Thanks..

SS-Traveller · 10th May 2010, 19:18

@ Live to Jive: We'd be in Goa around the same time you would be (7-10 June), and since you frequent the area so often, I would echo LongDrive lover's question too.

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Originally Posted by LongDrive lover

HI LTL,
Can you pl suggest:
1. Few budget hotels with expected tariffs in Goa for 2 days stay during 3rd week of June? Expensive luxury resorts are rules out.
2. What things/places to see/visit in 2 days...

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Originally Posted by stefanm

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@stefanm: OT - with the "N" button not working, you sound like someone with a severe cold!

deutscheafrikar · 10th May 2010, 23:04

SS and LDL
Try these links
Goa Big Daddy's Inn Resorts Big Daddy's Inn hotel Goa The Goan Village beach Resort Luxury hotels in Goa
Moonlight Bay Guest House, Candolim, Goa
HIGHLAND BEACH RESORT, Candolim, Goa - Tariff

Try north Goa even though many places shut down during the rains. There are a few restaurants still open. You can check out all the sights from there too. There are quite a few travelogues on the places to visit

You could also easily rent a 2 bed room apt.

MileCruncher · 12th May 2010, 13:51

I know that is not exactly relevant but can even one help me out with places to stay in Gokarna. Preferably Om Beach. Budget is about 1000 Rs / night

spadix · 12th May 2010, 16:06

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Originally Posted by LongDrive lover

1. Few budget hotels with expected tariffs in Goa for 2 days stay during 3rd week of June? Expensive luxury resorts are rules out. We'll be coming to Goa on return from our southern India trip and want to spend 2 days there.

The information I have is really old, but hopefully of some use. A couple of friends and I visited Goa in Oct. 2005. That's my only visit to the place so far -- so I'm due for that "extended visit in future" too! We booked a room at the GTDC (Goa Tourism Department) Annexe Hotel in Calangute. The main GTDC hotel is closer to the beach but is somewhat older. We liked the place. Decent food and very reasonable fare. I think fares in June could be even lower.

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Originally Posted by LongDrive lover

]2. What things/places to see/visit in 2 days with 2 kids on-board? A balance portfolio is requested as this will be our pilot visit, will return for an extended visit in future.

I will definitely recommend a boat ride on the Mandovi river at Panjim. They have some on-board entertainment for kids which is pretty good (song and dance stuff). Then there's the usual list of things to do at the beach, which kids will enjoy. If they have any inclination towards history then there's lots to see at Velha Goa - the old churches and buildings are marvellous and look like they're straight out of Europe.

Of the places we visited I have listed only those that are suitable for kids

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Regards,
Spadix

LongDrive lover · 12th May 2010, 17:24

Thanks deutscheafrikar and Spadix for providing useful info.

ritayan · 29th May 2010, 16:49

I am planning a trip from 28th to 1st June to Goa. This is our 1st trip. Some pointers to accomodationin the sub Rs 2000/- range . Any reviews on .Phoenix Park Inn, Goa

ranjitp1 · 30th May 2010, 14:01

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Originally Posted by ritayan

I am planning a trip from 28th to 1st June to Goa. This is our 1st trip. Some pointers to accomodationin the sub Rs 2000/- range . Any reviews on .Phoenix Park Inn, Goa

Phoenix Park Inn is best avoided.Bad location,run down place,iffy service.Try the other Sarovar property called Lazy Lagoon,it would fit your budget.

ritayan · 30th May 2010, 18:23

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Originally Posted by ranjitp1

Phoenix Park Inn is best avoided.Bad location,run down place,iffy service.Try the other Sarovar property called Lazy Lagoon,it would fit your budget.

Thanks for the heads up, Any idea on Zuri The Retreat

issigonis · 8th July 2010, 20:14

Lads,

I need your (invaluable) feedback on the following hotels, w.r.t cleanliness of room and toilet, space for car parking, quality of food served - breakfast specifically, and distances from major architectural sites ( Se Cathedral etc.) and quiet 'n' clean beaches :

1. Ginger Hotel, Panjim
2. Majorda Beach Resort, Salcette
3. Cidade de goa, Panjim
4. Taj Exotica, Benaulim
5. Leela Kempinski, Salcette
6. Park Hyatt, Cansaulim

Info on monsoon rates will be absolutely welcome

.

Regards

SS-Traveller · 8th July 2010, 20:51

I've posted reviews of two hotels in Goa where we spent some time last month (June 2010), and these are posted on my travelogue for reference.

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Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

We stayed at the Kingstork hotel at Calangute...
Information about this hotel can be had from their website, :: Kingstork Beach Resort :: Home. However, I'm posting a quick review and my impressions.

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Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

Some more pics from the Kingstork hotel...

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This hotel (Hotel ASTORIA a family-run heritage hotel) is a low-budget non-AC hotel in Assagao...

suhaas307 · 28th February 2011, 02:09

Chaps,

We're a group of 10 and we're heading to Goa this Friday for 3 nights. There is a problem though. We have no idea where we could possibly stay! We would prefer a place at Baga/Calangute or even Candolim.

Since we're students, we're interested in something that's economical.

Our first preference would be a guest house or an apartment for rent with 3-4 bedrooms.

Any suggestions?

Spitfire · 28th February 2011, 11:01

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Originally Posted by suhaas307

Any suggestions?

Carnival huh?

I am driving down on Friday morning.

Just go there and look for the cheapest hotel. There are many that have cropped up.

deutscheafrikar · 28th February 2011, 17:22

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

Carnival huh?

I am driving down on Friday morning.

Ahaa the fever spreads to see King Momo. I am reaching friday night by train. Maybe we can find time for a chat over vintage cars at Verem. Do you think it will be crowded since it's the weekend? Cheap hotels will turn expensive then.

JMaruru · 28th February 2011, 17:35

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Originally Posted by suhaas307

Chaps,

We're a group of 10 and we're heading to Goa this Friday for 3 nights. There is a problem though. We have no idea where we could possibly stay! We would prefer a place at Baga/Calangute or even Candolim.

Since we're students, we're interested in something that's economical.

Our first preference would be a guest house or an apartment for rent with 3-4 bedrooms.

Any suggestions?

If you can stay put at vagator, you can get decent places for around 400 - 500 per nite. Let me know if you are comfortable with the location, then shall suggest the place.

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deutscheafrikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mumbai & Candolim Posts: 1,166 Thanked: 358 Times View My Garage	SS and LDL Try these links Goa Big Daddy's Inn Resorts Big Daddy's Inn hotel Goa The Goan Village beach Resort Luxury hotels in Goa Moonlight Bay Guest House, Candolim, Goa HIGHLAND BEACH RESORT, Candolim, Goa - Tariff Try north Goa even though many places shut down during the rains. There are a few restaurants still open. You can check out all the sights from there too. There are quite a few travelogues on the places to visit You could also easily rent a 2 bed room apt.
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MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,235 Thanked: 589 Times View My Garage	I know that is not exactly relevant but can even one help me out with places to stay in Gokarna. Preferably Om Beach. Budget is about 1000 Rs / night
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LongDrive lover BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 782 Thanked: 114 Times	Thanks deutscheafrikar and Spadix for providing useful info.
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29th May 2010, 16:49	#142
ritayan BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Back in Delhi Posts: 228 Thanked: 46 Times View My Garage	I am planning a trip from 28th to 1st June to Goa. This is our 1st trip. Some pointers to accomodationin the sub Rs 2000/- range . Any reviews on .Phoenix Park Inn, Goa
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8th July 2010, 20:14	#145
issigonis BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 956 Thanked: 95 Times	Goa hotels : feedback requested Lads, I need your (invaluable) feedback on the following hotels, w.r.t cleanliness of room and toilet, space for car parking, quality of food served - breakfast specifically, and distances from major architectural sites ( Se Cathedral etc.) and quiet 'n' clean beaches : 1. Ginger Hotel, Panjim 2. Majorda Beach Resort, Salcette 3. Cidade de goa, Panjim 4. Taj Exotica, Benaulim 5. Leela Kempinski, Salcette 6. Park Hyatt, Cansaulim Info on monsoon rates will be absolutely welcome . Regards
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28th February 2011, 02:09	#147
suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,830 Thanked: 12,251 Times	re: Planning for Goa, where to stay? Chaps, We're a group of 10 and we're heading to Goa this Friday for 3 nights. There is a problem though. We have no idea where we could possibly stay! We would prefer a place at Baga/Calangute or even Candolim. Since we're students, we're interested in something that's economical. Our first preference would be a guest house or an apartment for rent with 3-4 bedrooms. Any suggestions?
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