Enjoy the sea, beach, spas, and opulent treatment at these new Goa accommodations.
The end of the year means that holiday preparations, and notably plans for Goa, are becoming closer. The Sunshine State is always developing fresh offerings. There are several new city eateries in Goa right now, as well as new gins to explore. Here are five trendy new hotels in Goa to bookmark for your upcoming trip, keeping with the season of embracing change and new beginnings.
North Goa's Radisson Resort Goa Baga
The 95-key resort is located only 800 meters from Goa's perennially well-liked Baga beach, making it a wonderful choice if you want to be close to the activity. There are many types of rooms and suites, some of which have views of the hotel's sparkling pool. Two on-site restaurants, a cocktail bar, a fitness center, and a swimming pool are available. The all-day restaurant Café de Port serves delectable Goan cuisine in addition to various Indian, Asian, and European dishes. After a long day in the sun, unwind at Julep, the hotel bar, with unique drinks and bar snacks.
Shanti Morada, Saligao, and Storii by ITC Hotels in North Goa
About 15 kilometers from Panjim, the charming town of Saligao in North Goa is surrounded by green paddy fields and swaying coconut trees. The recently opened Storii by ITC Hotels offers a tranquil respite in this location, away from the Goan tourist hordes. 'Casa de Morada,' or the "house of bliss," was a private property that was constructed in 1897 and is now a boutique hotel. While including contemporary conveniences for visitors from the twenty-first century, the history and tradition of the 19th-century house are preserved. The rooms have private patios or balconies and vintage furniture and upholstery. The Jacuzzi Bar near the pool and the all-day, multi-cuisine restaurant The Lantern are available for dining and drinking.
South Goa's The St. Regis Goa Resort
The St. Regis Goa Resort (formerly The Leela Goa), which is situated on Mobor Beach and spans a whopping 49 acres, is one of Goa's most popular luxury hotels. There are accommodations with lagoon views, opulent suites with balconies, and roomy villas to choose from. The latter include butler services, private plunge pools, and two or three bedrooms. Susegado is the hotel's in-house pan-Asian and seafood grill, while the Riverside restaurant serves drinks with views of the lovely Sal River. An all-day restaurant offering international cuisines is also available. You may unwind in The Drawing Room while sipping a superb cup of tea or specialty coffee and reading a book. While the kids enjoy the pool, play area, and gaming area at the children's club while you're not on the beach, you may relax with traditional Ayurvedic treatments at the spa or tee off at the 12-hole golf course with views of the Arabian Sea beyond.
North Goa's Larisa Ashwem
One of Goa's few beaches, Ashwem, doesn't attract large numbers of visitors all year round. You may take as many reviving ocean dives as you like from the brand-new Larisa Ashwem, which is only a 10-minute walk away. A spa, a multi-cuisine restaurant, a pool with a bar, twenty rooms—including suites—and 14 opulent cottages—are all located on the 2.5-acre site. Each room has an exterior terrace where you may relax with a drink of wine or a cup of tea in the morning. Additionally, there are outdoor hot tubs where you may relax after a tiring day at the beach.
MansionHaus, in North Goa's Anjuna.
Owner and developer Kezya De Bragança transformed this 300-year-old private property into a chic boutique hotel earlier this year. Here, contemporary conveniences coexist with old-world Portuguese charm. Suites and rooms have antique furnishings, vintage upholstery, plunge pools, and outdoor jacuzzis. You may walk out of the majority of rooms directly into the pool. The Summer Room offers exclusive dining experiences, and The Angler serves organic and nutritious food. Additionally, there are live culinary demonstrations and a members-only club with chic conference rooms and outdoor eating areas for business gatherings.
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