The sunny coastal state of Goa has some incredible properties that make for amazing holiday destinations. You might just enjoy yourself so much with the luxury and pampering at some of the places, you might just spend all your time inside, instead of venturing out. Makes sense for a vacation in these times, doesn’t it? Check out these 5 properties you’ll definitely want to check into when it’s safe to travel to Goa again.
Summertime
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Located in the bustling Calangute, you might wonder how it’ll be peaceful at this property. But once you get here, the Zen-like tranquility is a revelation. The Balinese-style villa has generously-sized rooms, and the property has plant and animal life integrated into how it’s built. Check out the on-site waterfall! Spend your days lounging about in the infinity pool or the beautifully designed common areas, or if you must head out, rent the owners’ luxury yacht and head out for a cruise.
Ahilya By The Sea
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This one is a little distance away from the bustling areas of Goa and even as you approach it, the calm begins to settle your nerves. Near the peaceful Nerul fishing village next to Coco Beach, this luxury villa offers mesmerizing views of the sea. And your options of staying could have you bunking in a tower by a Banyan tree or in villa constructed of red laterite. Whichever you choose, we promise you, the experience is unparalleled.
Siolim House
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This property places you right in the state’s Colonial past, with the Portuguese villa to stay in. From the massive four-poster beds, the enormous bathrooms to the central courtyards, high ceilings, thick walls, pillared doorways and terracotta tiles, every nook and cranny of this bungalow drips with old-world charm. Being located in the little village of Siolim, with scenes from Konkan village life playing out, is just an added bonus.
Ishavilas
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Yet another Portuguese-style heritage home in Siolim, this property is very different in what it offers. Known popularly as a “time reversal rejuvenation centre”, the range of therapeutic treatments available here can heal the most high-strung individuals. Add to that, the various gardens, the pools, the tastefully done rooms and the warm staff, and this is a magical world you’d never want to step out of.
Paros By Amarya
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This property truly takes seclusion seriously. Located on the remote Turtle Beach, here, you have the option of staying in Portuguese villa or in luxury tents. As vibrant and aesthetically appealing as the rest of the hotel is, the restaurant offers sweeping views of the Arabian Sea. Once you’ve sat through a sunset here, it might be difficult to find an equal anywhere else.