A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated February 2024.
We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Goa, India. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Resort.Historic property. Unique. Great views. Popular among couples. Featuring air conditioning, Ahilya By The Sea is set in Nerul, 6 km from Calangute. Panaji is 3.7 km from the property. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Some units include a seating area and/or terrace. Each of the Portuguese-Balinese style villas comes with a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Bed linen is featured. The rooms provide sea views. Ahilya By The Sea also includes an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site bar. Candolim is 3.3 km from Ahilya By The Sea, while Anjuna is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Goa International Airport, 13 km from the property.Show full description
One of the most creatively done properties with the feel of an ancient home. It's a complete paradise with mesmerizing sea views, lovely pool, excellent service, and amazing freshly prepared food. This resort is popular among couples travelling to Goa.
Guest House.Charming. Beautiful. Great location. Located in Sinquerim, 700 metres from Sinquerium Beach and 1.3 km from Candolim Beach, Marbella Guest House features accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden. This guest house provides free private parking and full-day security. At the guest house, the romantic restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves Indian cuisine. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and room service for guests. Featuring a private bathroom, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are equipped with a terrace. A car rental service is available at Marbella Guest House. Chapora Fort is 15 km from the accommodation, while Basilica Of Bom Jesus is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, 40 km from Marbella Guest House.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Cool. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Located just 250 metres from the Arabian Sea in the village of Candolim, Casa Da Praia features an outdoor swimming pool. All rooms overlook the pool. Free WiFi access is available. Tastefully decorated, each room in this bed & breakfast will provide you with a TV and air conditioning. There is a refrigerator and an electric kettle. Private bathroom also comes with shower. At Casa Da Praia you will find a garden and sun beds. The bed & breakfast offers free parking. A fixed menu breakfast is served from 0800 hours to 1000 hours everyday. It is 1.5 km from the famous Calangute Beach and 2 km from Fort Aguada. The Mapusa Bus Station is 11 km away, Thivim Railway Station is 20 km and the Goa International Airport is 40 km away.Show full description
Casa Da Praia is a charming boutique hotel known for its lovely atmosphere, stylish decor, and thoughtful touches. The owners, Hardip and Sofia, ensure guests feel welcome and comfortable.
Very stylish. Unique. Great views. The Postcard Velha,Goa is located in Velha Goa tucked away atop the hillock of Nossa Senhora de Monte. Built in 2010 and spread over the sprawling Champakali estate overlooking 300 acres of virgin coconut plantations and the magnificent Mandovi river delta, The Postcard Velha has an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom and a balcony. All rooms at the hotel have air conditioning and a wardrobe. The property boasts no fixed check in and check out time, no set breakfast hours, tea/coffee served in bed and local artisanal food. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Old Goa, like cycling, fishing, yoga and of course sight seeing. It offers onsite Ayurveda consultation and treatments for guests. The Church of St Francis of Assisi, the Basilica of Bom Jesus is 1 km from The Postcard Velha,Goa. Goa International Airport, is 27 km from the hotel.Show full description
The Postcard Velha is a boutique hotel in Old Goa, providing a peaceful and private experience. It has relaxed rooms with a casual hillside concept and a beautiful outdoor pool. The hotel's design is inspired by the architectural traditions of Old Portuguese mansions.
Resort.Opened October 2021. Set in Vichondrem, 43 km from Margao Railway Station, The Postcard Hideaway, Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 5-star resort offers a 24-hour front desk. The resort provides certain units with garden views, and every room includes a coffee machine. Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary is 1.2 km from The Postcard Hideaway, Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa. The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, 69 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Resort. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, Andores Resort And Spa offers rooms in Calangute, a 12-minute walk from Infantaria and 1.2 km from St. Alex Church. The restaurant at the accommodation specialises in Indian and Italian cuisine. 2.6 km from Tito's Club, the property is also 3 km away from Casino Palms. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. At the resort, the rooms have a desk. Andores Resort And Spa provides some units with pool views, and all rooms include a balcony. The units are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The daily breakfast offers continental and buffet options. The property has a fitness centre. Calangute beach is 2 km from Andores Resort And Spa while Baga beach is 2.8 km away. Goa International Airport is 40 km from the property.Show full description
Resort.Great bar. Great location. Situated in Agonda, a few steps from Agonda Beach, Goa Cottages Agonda features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 3-star resort offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar. At the resort rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a balcony with a garden view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Each room includes a safety deposit box and some rooms have sea views. All rooms have a wardrobe. Guests at Goa Cottages Agonda will be able to enjoy activities in and around Agonda, like fishing and cycling. Cola Beach is 2.7 km from the accommodation, while Margao Railway Station is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, 61 km from Goa Cottages Agonda.Show full description
Paradise set amongst a beautiful garden and a few steps from the beach. Incredible food, helpful service, fantastic view, and exceptional cocktails.
Luxury Tent.Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great views. Popular among couples. Set in Canacona, 1.8 km from Little Cola Beach, Cabo Serai provides accommodation with spa facilities and wellness packages. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Guests may eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, brunch, cocktails and high tea. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Certain units in the luxury tent have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. Some units feature a terrace and/or a balcony with sea views and an outdoor dining area. At the luxury tent, the units come with a private bathroom. Guests can make the most of the garden, pool with a view and yoga classes on offer at the luxury tent. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and Cabo Serai can arrange a car rental service. Kakolem Beach is 2 km from the accommodation, while Cola Beach is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, 53 km from Cabo Serai.Show full description
Guest House.Delightful property. Charming. Great location. Overlooking the whitewashed St. Sebastian Chapel, Afonso Guest House is located in the heart of Fontainhas, an old Latin Quarter. Free WiFi access is available. The Panaji Kadamba Bus Station is just 800 metres away. Each room here will provide you with a seating area. Private bathroom also comes with a shower. At Afonso Guest House you will find a garden and a terrace. The property offers free parking. The guest house 10 km from Old Goa. The Karmali Railway Station is 11 km away, Madgaon Railway Station is 36 km while the Goa International Airport is 28 km away.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most beautiful, charming and romantic boutique hotels in Goa. It also has a great location. WOW!
Resort.Historic. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a spa and wellness centre, Storii By ITC Hotels, Shanti Morada Goa operates a 24-hour front desk. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. Lantern Restaurant serves Regional, Italian and Continental cuisines. At the hotel you can find a library, kids play area and meeting and banquet space. The BBQ and laundry facilities can be availed. The tour desk can be approached for currency exchange and travel arrangements. The air-conditioned rooms of Storii By ITC Hotels, Shanti Morada Goa offer a pool view and are equipped with flat- screen satellite TV. A tea/coffee making facility and minibar are available. The attached bathroom is fitted with bathtub and hairdryer. The beautiful Mãe de Deus Parish Church is located barely 1 km from the property. The Calangute Beach is 2 km and the Baga Beach is 3 km. The Mapusa Bus Station is 8 km, Thivim Railway Station is 17 km and the Goa International Airport is 37 km. Guests can enjoy alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at Barco Hull, the in-house lounge with a maritime theme.Show full description
Resort.Great bar. The multiple dining options include the all-day diner, Vivo, a traditional Goan restaurant, Spice Studio, day lounge and bar by the infinity pool, The Edge and the evening cocktail bar, Courtyard Bar. Free shuttle service is provided to the beach for all guests to Free shuttle service is provided to Gonsua beach for all guests from 7am to 7pm. Change : The multiple dining options include the all-day diner, Vivo, a traditional Goan restaurant, Spice Studio, day lounge and bar by the infinity pool, The Edge and the evening cocktail bar, Courtyard Bar. to The resort houses Vivo, an all-day diner, The Edge, the poolside Tropical bar & lounge, Courtyard Bar, an evening cocktail bar and the award-winning traditional coastal restaurant, Spice Studio. . Show full description
A unique, well-designed hotel that considers guest comfort. All-day breakfast at the cafe has an excellent food selection with a healthy focus. This resort has an amazing hotel bar.
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Beautiful. Comfortable beds.Opened December 2020. Set in Siolim, 8.2 km from Chapora Fort, The Foothills - A Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Located around 13 km from Thivim railway station, the resort with free WiFi is also 27 km away from Tiracol Fort. At the resort you will find a restaurant serving Chinese and Indian cuisine. Basilica Of Bom Jesus is 30 km from The Foothills - A Boutique Hotel, while Church of Saint Cajetan is 30 km from the property. The accommodation provides room service, an ATM and organising tours for guests. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, 47 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Comfortable beds. Set in Cola, 300 metres from Cola Beach, Samyama Retreat offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 1.9 km of Little Cola Beach. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel, the rooms come with a wardrobe, bed linen and a balcony with a river view. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Samyama Retreat also feature a mountain view. All guest rooms at the accommodation come with a seating area. Margao Railway Station is 30 km from Samyama Retreat, while Cabo De Rama Fort is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, 54 km from the hotel.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Lively. Great value. Offering a garden and river view, Jardin d'Ulysse & Hard Rock is set in Morjim, 1.9 km from Morjim Beach and 2.4 km from Ashwem Beach. There is an in-house restaurant and free private parking. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Some units in the bed and breakfast have private entrance and are fitted with desk and wardrobe. With a private bathroom, units at the bed and breakfast also feature free WiFi, while certain rooms also offer a terrace. A bar can be found on-site. The area is popular for cycling and canoeing, and free use of bicycles is available at the bed and breakfast. Chapora Fort is 12 km from Jardin d'Ulysse & Hard Rock, while Thivim railway station is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, 53 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Lovely property. Lively. Cosy rooms.Opened October 2021. Set in Mandrem, 600 metres from Mandrem Beach, Chique Shanti Resort offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.3 km from Arambol beach. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area. All rooms include air conditioning, and some units at Chique Shanti Resort have a balcony. Ashwem Beach is 2.4 km from the accommodation, while Chapora Fort is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, 57 km from Chique Shanti Resort.Show full description
Hostel.Lively. Trendy. Comfortable beds. Located in Anjuna, 100 metres from Anjuna Beach, Craft Hostels features air-conditioned rooms and a garden. The property is around 4.5 km from Chapora Fort, 19 km from Thivim railway station and 27 km from Basilica Of Bom Jesus. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Selected rooms are fitted with a kitchen with a stovetop. Church of Saint Cajetan is 28 km from the hostel, while Tiracol Fort is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, 45 km from Craft Hostels.Show full description
Resort.Great value. Cosy rooms. Located in Morjim, a few steps from Morjim Beach, Buena Vida Beach Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 3-star resort offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Ashwem Beach is 1.2 km from the resort and Chapora Fort is 14 km away. At the resort each room comes with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a balcony with a sea view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms include a safety deposit box. Buena Vida Beach Resort offers a sun terrace. Thivim railway station is 21 km from the accommodation, while Tiracol Fort is 23 km away. The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, 55 km from Buena Vida Beach Resort.Show full description
Nice style. Cool. Superb interior design. Popular among women. The Artist Cottages is set on the beachfront in Morjim, 200 metres from Ashwem Beach and 2.1 km from Morjim Beach. The property is around 2.7 km from Mandrem Beach, 15 km from Chapora Fort and 21 km from Tiracol Fort. The air-conditioned rooms provide a mountain view and come with a desk and free WiFi. At the hotel, the rooms include a balcony. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Artist Cottages all rooms include bed linen and towels. Continental and vegetarian breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodation. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at The Artist Cottages. Thivim railway station is 22 km from the hotel, while Basilica Of Bom Jesus is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dabolim, 55 km from The Artist Cottages, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This is one of the most WELL DESIGNED boutique hotels in Goa.
Hip. Good breakfast.Opened November 2020. HALF Hotel, Calangute offers rooms in Calangute near Candolim Beach and Calangute Beach. With a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides a shared lounge, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. Each room is equipped with a kettle, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and some have city views. At the hotel all rooms come with bed linen and towels. A continental, Asian or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Chapora Fort is 11 km from HALF Hotel, Calangute, while Thivim railway station is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, 40 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Resort. Located in the Candolim Beach district in Candolim, 4 km from Shanta Durga Temple, Seashell Suites and Villas- Candolim Goa has 3 swimming pools and an Al Fresco restaurant set amidst lush green tropical gardens. The resort has a sun terrace and views of the garden, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site. Each villa is is split over 2 levels and has a large living room and dining space, and 3 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Rooms are fitted with a TV. Certain units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. All bedrooms have a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hair dryer. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Car hire is available. Seashell Suites and Villas- Candolim Goa is a 10-12 minutes walk from Candolim beach. Goa International Airport is 35 km from the property.Show full description
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