Imagine Goa. Imagining nightlife and parties? Now imagine tranquillity and luxury. Goa again, right? Why choose any other destination when Goa gets you the best of all worlds – luxury, adventure, party, and tranquillity! Relaxing across the beachside, sharing a glass of wine with your loved one sitting beside you, under the sultry sun and the cool breeze. What else makes up for the most romantic moment?
To get cosy in luxury at the vacation state, here’s a list of the 7 best luxury Goan beach resorts:
Taj Exotica – Wah Taj!
This 5-star resort, situated on the Benaulim beach on the south coast, offers you quality services and luxury amenities. Rooms are equipped with technology – WiFi, LED TVs, DVD players, coffee/tea makers, designer bathrooms, and toiletries. Services such as dry cleaning, laundry, coiffing, yoga, and aerobics are provided by well-qualified staff. There are 2 spas (even an outdoor spa pavilion), a library, specialty restaurants, a cafe, a 24-hr diner, and 2 bars. This beachfront property has received top reviews from almost all its guests across the internet.
Tariffs: Rs. 12000
Goa Marriott – Merry Marriott!
Experience luxury at an upscale beachfront resort on Miramar Beach. The individually furnished minimalist modern rooms come with amenities such as premium bedding, minibars, designer toiletries, a pillow menu, complimentary Internet access, newspapers, phone, bottled water, and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping and a turndown service are provided. Quan Spa offers facials, body wraps, scrubs, and treatments, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. Recreational activities are available either on-site or nearby, with fees applicable to all. There are 2 outdoor pools with a children’s pool, a fitness centre, a casino, a salon, a scenic restaurant, and a poolside bar.
Tariffs: Rs. 10,000 onwards.
Caravela Beach Resort – formerly Ramada Resort
Located on the white sands of Varca Beach, it’s one of the best 5-star beach resorts in South Goa. This magnanimous resort beautifully combines both tranquillity and vibrance. Landscape gardens cover their entourage, which is home to many birds. Swimming pools, both for adults and children, let you forget all your worries. The resort’s quality rooms are complemented by world-class facilities and services. The resort offers a spa, yoga services, a gymnasium, and a fitness centre. There are 4 restaurants and several bars, of which the pool bar and the seasonally open ‘Beach Shack’ are the most popular. Unwind in this paradise with your friends or family to have an experience so surreal that you’ll never forget.
Baga Beach Resort – Let’s get the party started
Unlike other properties located in more serene parts of the state, this resort brings to you an ensemble of Goa’s hustle and bustle and nightlife. Located on the picturesque Baga beach, the spacious rooms that the property offers are complemented by add-on services and amenities – complimentary breakfast, free parking, air-conditioning, minibars, private balcony, room service, and concierge. There is also a luxurious pool and fitness centre. Given its prime location, the property is in the vicinity of all major restaurants and bars to avail pleasure in both the calm and the bustle.
Tariffs begin from 4,000.
The Leela Goa – For a Luxe Staycation
Spread across a landscape of 75 acres in the middle of the river and the sea, this picturesque property is the ultimate definition of luxury. This 5-star resort offers individual rooms and villas for a romantic and private stay. Private balconies accompany fully-furnished and well-equipped rooms for a majestic view of the Mobor Beach, Cavelossim. And that’s not it. There is a golf course, an Ayurvedic spa, pools, and a fitness centre.
Zuri White Sands – Go Goa Gone
It’s the casinos that make Goa the Indian Vegas. This resort presents the luxurious yet fun side of Goa. With the casino being its key highlight, other attractions at Zuri include completely private lodgings, excellent services, an outdoor pool, and a gymnasium, among other amenities.
ITC Grand Goa – In love with Grandeur
Surrounded by lush palm trees, this upmarket property directly leads to the Arossim beach. There’s a spa, fine-dining restaurants, bars, and pools for a luxurious experience. Inspired by Indo-Portuguese architecture, this is a village-style beachfront resort. Imbued in luxury and infused with modernity, it’s popular among families and business travellers as well.
Choosing from these luxury Goan resorts is going to be difficult, but the luxury and opulence will be more than worth the hassle of zeroing in on an option.