Sonesta Inns
(Three Star Standard Resort)
Candolim Bardez, Goa (India)

About Sonesta Inns
Enjoy a perfect beach side location, spacious luxurious accommodation, a leisure walk through the lush green garden to the beach, an ideal place to relax & unwind, spectacular sunset as you enjoy the exotic cocktails.

Restaurants & Bar
‘Ocean Deck’ exquisite sea-facing, is a multi cuisine Bar & Restaurant.

‘Flavours’ Coffee shop serving snacks facing the garden leading to the beach.

Pool side Bar and Restaurant.

Facilities & Services
Enjoy the many facilities available, all embraced in a friendly ambience with friendly service. Come and stay with us – we like to look after our guest. We have established a reputation for it, backed up by one of the best rates to customer satisfaction.

Health Club: A fully equipped Health Club with the latest “Technogym” equipment, steam and Jacuzzi helps you to relax and unwind.

Banquet & Conference Facilities: Our superbly furnished and fully equipped air-conditioned conference room has the capacity to cater to groups upto 50 people. Guests can alleviate the pressure of organizing meetings, conferences and incentive programmes to the dedicated sales staff and co-ordinators offering professional services and advice.

The conference room is equipped with white board, flip chart, overhead projector, slide projector, TV/VCR, ( LCD projectors, and microphones are available on request).

Meetings can be complemented in the evenings by fun-filled theme parties, which are part of Sonesta Inn’s services extended to organizers. Your pleasure is our business !!

Other facilities & Services: A spacious sparkling swimming pool, Toddlers pool, Health club with a gym., steam and sauna, A beauty parlour, Telecom facilities, Safe deposit lockers, Currency Exchange, Laundry services, Conference hall, Fax / e-mail facility, Doctor on call, Travel assistance.

Accommodation
Enjoy a perfect beachside location on the beautiful stretch of Candolim’s Golden Sands, an ideal place to relax. Tastefully arranged around a vast central pool area, a gently shelving expanse of sand and garden runs from the grounds to the warm waters of the Arabian Sea, the scene of a spectacular sunset almost every evening.

Sonesta Inns has 52 air-conditioned rooms. Suites comprise of sitting cum dining area, bedroom with attached bathroom, shower and balcony. Standard rooms are designed with all the above except sitting cum dining. Each room is furnished with double or twin beds, mini bar, Satellite cable network, telephone and a common solar plant for hot water.

Hotel The Majestic Goa
(Four Star Standard Hotel)
Provorim, Bardez, Panaji, Goa (India)

Access:
Airport – 30 Kms
Railway Station – 10 Kms Karmali
Bus Stop – 01 Kms Panaji

About The Majestic Goa
The Majestic Goa is the finest luxury business hotel in Goa. The Majestic Goa stands for the convergence of time-honored Indian hospitality and international modernism. The Majestic presents a business guest or a holiday guest a choice of world-class leisure and business facilities, exquisite cuisine and the inimitable comforts of a home. Goa a great rendezvous for beach revelers finds the right unwinds of the pool, the gym, the barbeque and the wining and dining. Experience the new age of Indian hospitality. Goa welcomes a cosmopolitan, corporeal culture to its enticing realm , as a rush of blue waters wets the silver sands and the sky mirrors the sea below, The land of perpetual gaiety and happy abundance beckons you to ‘5 star’ facilities and comforts with the most amicable means. Whether on business or a holiday stay the royal way at – ‘The Majestic’!

Restaurants & Bar
Oriental, Continental and authentic Indian delicacies prepared by master chefs do wonders to your taste buds. Quietly elegant ambience with tasteful décor is elating to the spirit. We have chic restaurants, the multi-cuisine Zayka, pool- side bar-be-que Angethi, Mandovi and Gagar Bar serving Indian and imported liquor and cocktails as the winsome spots in The Majestic.

There is also a 24 hr. Coffee Shop to drop in for a quick sip, anytime!

Facilities & Services
Conference Room, Business Centre, Audio-Visual Presentation Equipment, Money Changing, Secretarial Services, Safe Deposit Lockers

There is a Club-House for relaxed parleys. You can spend good time in the Shopping Arcade and have a vitalized day after a workout at the Health Club, which specialises in the famed Kerala massage. Look great with a quick hairdo, or pamper yourself at the Beauty Parlour.

A Sauna & Steam bath for refreshing your mind and body and a Jacuzzi where you can lay back, relax and rejuvenate yourself. The Swimming Pool also helps enliven your spirits after a sprightly dive.

There is always a Doctor available in emergency, so needn’t worry!

Accommodation
The Majestic offers three types of bedrooms for a quiet repose. They are elegantly designed and maintained with central air-conditioning and all modern amenities.

Suite: This section offers an elaborate set up of two rooms and a lounge for your comforts. It is centrally air-conditioned with running hot and cold water available 24 hours, and a television.

Deluxe: This can also accommodate two persons with all convenient facilities, television and an attached bath.

Standard: This the most easily affordable of all the three. You also have beds for two with TV and facilities as in the Deluxe and Suite.

Bogmallo Beach Resort (Five Star Resort)
Bogmalo, Goa (India)

Access:
Airport – 04 Kms
Railway Station – 09 Kms Vasco
Bus Stop – 09 Kms Vasco

About Bogmallo Beach Resort
The Bogmallo Beach Resort is ideally situated on a secluded white sand beach. Located a mere 10 minutes from the air port, you can relax almost immediately after touchdown.

The Bogmallo Beach Resort is the only 5 star hotel in Goa that offers a panoramic view of the beach and the Sea from all it’s 126 rooms and suites, each of which has it’s own private balcony overlooking the sea.

Bogmallo Beach Resort lies just 10 minutes away from the airport, on the secluded white-sand Bogmalo beach. The swaying palms and the whispering waves of the Arabian Sea create the ideal scenario for a perfect Goan holiday.

Restaurants & Bar
The Verandah: Pamper your taste buds at ‘The Verandah’, the beach front coffee shop.
The Nautilus: Indulge at ‘The Nautilus’, which offer some of the finest choices in food and drink.
Gazebo: The open poolside gazebo restaurant is a gourmet’s delight with its delectable grilled seafood.
Coconut Grove: Our Goan & Indian specialty restaurant offers 5 star experience at basic price.

Facilities & Services
Catering to your business needs are three conference halls equipped with modern facilities that can accommodate 80-120 people. These halls transform into an ideal party venue for get-togethers you will thoroughly enjoy. Add some more fun to your agenda at our cascading swimming pool and Jacuzzi, health club with steam and sauna facilities and the rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage therapy. Indulge in a fascinating array of water sports or flirt with lady Luck at our popular casino ‘ The Fortune Club.”

Accommodation
Relax and savour the panoramic view of the 123 deluxe rooms and suites open out to the serene charm of the Arabian sea and enjoy the glow of the setting sun as it spreads over the brilliant interiors.

Goa Marriott Resort (Five Star Deluxe Resort)
Miramar, Panaji, Goa (India)

How to reach Miramar, Panaji Goa:
Airport – 30 Kms
Railway Station -
Bus Stop – 02 Kms Mapusa

About Goa Marriott Resort
Spread over six acres of land, the resort is elegantly designed with Goan & Mediterranean touches. With 73 Bay View rooms offering stunning views of the Arabian sea, the remaining Garden View rooms give a delightful view of the lush green gardens. The peach colored hotel building is topped with brick red roof tiles & has been specially designed as an environment friendly resort. Take your pick from a variety of dining options from the multi-cuisine restaurant “Palmeira”, specialty Chinese restaurant “Wan Hao” & the renowned seafood restaurant “Simply Fish”. Watch the sunset from the Lounge Bar, try your luck at the casino or indulge in delicious pastries at the Cake Shop. Rejuvenate at the Spa and Fitness which offers Ayurvedic massages, yoga & other holistic treatments. There is a full range of “Life Fitness” equipment, sauna and jacuzzi, squash and tennis courts & at the waters edge a freeform swimming pool with swim up bar. On the adjacent beach, diving activities, cruises and water sports can be arranged

Restaurants & Bar
Cake Shop (Deli) open for breakfast, lunch, dinner
In Room Dining (International) open for breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lobby Bar (Coffee House) open for breakfast, lunch, dinner
Ozone open for dinner
Palmeira (International) open for breakfast, lunch, dinner
Simply Fish (Seafood) open for lunch, dinner
Wan Hao (Chinese) open for dinner
Waterfront Bar open for lunch

Facilities & Services
On-site Restaurant, 24-hour room service, Coffee Shop, Cocktail Lounge, Laundry valet, Child care services available, Hair salon/barber, Concierge services, Gift shop/newsstand, Full business center, PC available, Printer available, Secretarial services available, Safe deposit box at front desk, Rental car desk, Airline desk, Outdoor pool, Full spa (nearby), Health club, Sauna, Jogging (5.0 km), Tennis, Squash, Beach nearby, Snorkeling (5.0 km), Sailing (5.0 km), Water-skiing (2.0 km), Jet skiing (2.0 km), Kayaking (100.0 km), River Rafting (100.0 km), Golfing – Leela Palace (9 holes; 50.0 km away)

Accommodation
3 Floors, 153 Rooms, 5 Suites

Room Facilities: Work desk with lamp, 2-line phone, Speaker phone, Voice mail, Data ports on phone, TV with remote control, Cable/satellite TV, All-news channel, Newspaper delivered (Mon-Fri), Minibar, Complimentary in-room coffee, Air conditioned guest rooms, Iron and ironing board available, Trouser press, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, In-room safe, Cribs available

Fort Aguada Beach Resort
(Five Star Deluxe Resort)
Fort Aguada Beach Resort, Sinquerim, Bardez, Goa (India)

Access:
Airport – 45 Kms
Railway Station – 12 Kms Thivim
Bus Stop – 15 Kms Panjim

About Fort Aguada Beach Resort
Built on the ramparts of a 16th century Portuguese fortress, the resort is part of a sprawling 88-acre complex overlooking the Arabian Sea. Situated right on the beach, the resort offers guests a unique opportunity to relax in elegantly appointed villas and cottages, while they are serenaded by the lapping of waves nearby.

Restaurants & Bar
Seashell Restaurant: Serves Indian, Continental and Goan specialties.

IL Camino: For Italian cuisine.

Morisco: Speciality seafood restaurant.

The Beach House: Serves Continental, Indian and Goan cuisine. A sizzling barbeque of the day’s catch is also served.

The Banyan Tree: Resting in the shadows of huge Banyan tree and surrounded by a shimmering fish pond, this charming restaurant serves authentic Thai and Chinese cuisine.

Caravela: This restaurant on the beach front serves intoxicating cocktails and seafood.

Martini Bar: By the poolside.

Poolside Bar: For seafood grills and tandoori specialties from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Rock Your Blues: A retro bar/discotheque.

Kiddies Corner: A special restaurant for children.

Facilities & Services
Conference facilities, Beauty parlour, Ayurvedic massages, barber shop, travel desk, car rental, shopping arcade, currency exchange, safe deposit lockers, doctor-on-call and babysitting. 24-hour copier/facsimile facilities. Laundry service (untill 8 p.m.) and room service (until 2 a.m.)

Recreation: Swimming pool, parasailing, windsurfing, surfing, sailing, water-skiing, boating, water scooters, speedboats and jet skis are available. Facilities for tennis, squash, badminton, table tennis, billiards and golf (five-hole course). Fitness centre with sauna, Jacuzzi and gym. Children’s Activity Centre. An astrologer is also available on request.

Accommodation
130 centrally air-conditioned rooms including 24 suites.

Sea-Facing Rooms: All rooms are elegantly appointed and offer guest amenities like international direct dial facility, channel music, and colour television with satellite programmes.

Cottages: Perched up on the Aguada hill, this cluster of cottages comprises of a range of 2and 4 bedroom units.

Terrace sea-facing suites: Each of these luxuriously appointed suites has a private terrace.

Taj Exotica: (Five Star Deluxe Hotel)
Hotel Taj Exotica
Calwaddo, Benaulim, Salcete, Goa (India)

Access:
Airport – 27 Kms
Railway Station – 08 Kms Madgaon
Bus Stop – 10 Kms Margao

About Taj Exotica
Just an hour’s drive from the airport, the Taj Exotica is an inspired oasis of luxury and tranquility. The resort has 140 rooms and suites, set in a 56-acre complex landscaped with tropical plants, graceful palms and broad-avenue trees. Each room offers a view of the sea.

Restaurants & Bar
Miguel Arcanjo: Mediterranean restaurant serving Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Provencal fare.

Allergria: The Goan restaurant.

Li Bai: Oriental restaurant serving Sichuan, Canton and Hunan specialities.

Tea Lounge: Serves a variety of fine teas.

Eugenia: Coffee shop.

Adega Camoens: Lounge bar.

Facilities & Services
Banquet & conference facilities, business centre, beauty parlour, barber shop, travel desk, car rental, shopping arcade, doctor-on-call, babysitting and driver’s dormitory. Room service and laundry service, Swimming pool with Jacuzzi, children’s pool with water slides and floats, fitness centre, and spa. The hotel also has water slides and offers facilities for water sports like wind surfing, sailing, speedboats and para sailing. Other recreational facilities include a 9-hole mini golf course, 3-hole putt and pitch golf course, beach volleyball, basketball and giant chess board. Indoor recreational facilities include table tennis, billiards, computer games, card room and library.

Accommodation
140 centrally air-conditioned rooms including two Presidential villas with private plunge pools.

All rooms are very spacious, luxuriously appointed and have a private verandah or balcony that looks out on to the Arabian Sea. Guest amenities and facilities include personal safes and extra-large bathrooms.

The Leela Palace
(Five Star Deluxe Resort)
Mobor, Cavelossim, Salcette, Goa (India)

Access:
Airport – 47 Kms
Railway Station – 18 Kms Margao
Bus Stop – 18 Kms Margao

About Leela Palace
The Leela Palace, Goa just 50 minutes by Air from Mumbai (Bombay) and a scenic drive through lush coconut groves will bring you to the southern tip of Mobor Beach where the idyllic and peaceful resort awaits you. The Leela Palace, Goa has a unique position both geographical and historical. It is located halfway down India’s west coast and is enclosed by the Western Foothills and the Indian Ocean. An unusual blend of eastern and western culture is evident here in everyday life, derived from a history of Portuguese rule that spans more than 450 years. Enjoy the unhurried pace of life, wander along miles of sun-kissed white beaches fringed by palms and caressed by the warm waters of the Arabian Sea

Restaurants & Bar
The Cafe: The Cafe which overlooks a man-made waterfall and a cool-blue swimming pool, offers Western and Asian cuisines and a choice of seating on two different levels, either to see the green vistas of palms and floral shrubs stretching upto the sea shore or to sit in quietude to enjoy a sumptuous breakfast or dinner. At eventide, The Cafe is a haven of gentle light with candles gleaming on every table. The Chinese delicacies here are renowned among gourmets everywhere.

The River Side: The experience of eating at The Leela Palace, Goa is truly complete only when one has dined at the Riverside Restaurant which nestles almost on a terrace overhanging the smooth flowing waters of the sal river. Here, the dreamy use of coloured glass accessories, the decor and the ambience, create just the right mood for enjoying a superbly cooked Italian meal, reminiscent of the aromas of the exciting streets of the cities and towns of Italy and their noisy, bustling eateries. A meal on the terrace, with fishing boats gliding smoothly down the river and the lights twinkling beyond on the other shore, is truly a memorable experience.

Jamavar: Jamavar continues the centuries-old saga of elegance and drama that formed the core elements of the distinctive cooking styles and dining rituals of India’s ancient nobility. Guests can experience Princely Dining with a culinary fare that spans the entire spectrum of Indian cuisine, fringed with modern and innovative creations. ‘ The refined ambience of the restaurant is enhanced by the use of beautiful, hand-carved wooden screens, decorative Jamavar shawls and lavish table settings. To welcome guests, the hostess greets them with a traditional Namaste setting the tone for warm Indian-style hospitality, and upon leaving the restaurant ladies receive a gajra (floral necklace). A special feature of Jamavar is its display tandoor where guests can watch chefs skillfully preparing outstanding Indian breads and tandoori items. Tasting thalis present guests with the opportunity to explore the varied flavours and textures of Indian cuisine prepared using only the finest ingredients accentuated with fresh herbs and spices.

Susegado: As the sun goes down on Mobor Beach in a glorious burst of colour that paints the Goan sky, a band begins to serenade guests, setting the scene for an evening beach barbeque with an Indian twist. The drama and magic of the night is enhanced with flaming torches or mashals that form a boundary around the barbeque area, heightening the sense of excitement and anticipation as the evening’s activities commence. Guests are able to catch glimpses of local fishermen setting off from the shore for a night of deep sea fishing, while enjoying the festive atmosphere created by the exclusive beach settings with its gently swaying palms. Fresh seafood specialties, expertly prepared and cooked in a traditional Tandoor oven evoke the typical flavours of Goa, as the entertainment continues with breathtaking performances that display the centuries-old art of limbo-dancing and fire-eating. As the evening progresses, the strains of live music dance lure guests onto the dance floor where revellers move to the pulsating rhythm of the band. The evening climaxes with a stunning fireworks display – a final burst of colour and sound that lights-up the night sky.

The Yali Lounge: The Yali Lounge, overlooking the lagoons and waterfalls provides a wide range of refreshments throughout the day.

Facilities & Services
Outdoor Swimming Pool, Spa and Fitness Center with Gym, Golf (Par 3, Nine Hole Executive Golf Course), Watersports, Parasailing, Windsurfing, Tennis, The Gaming Club, Jogging Track, Aroma Therapy and Ayurveda, Conference/Meeting and Banqueting Facilities, 24 Hrs. Business Center, Audio Visual Equipment, Multi Line Telephone, 24 Hrs. Room Service, 24 Hrs. Concierge Desk, Airport Transfers, Laundry/Dry, Cleaning/Pressing, Shoe Shine, Golf Carts, House Keeping Service twice a day, Complimentary Children’s amenities

Accommodation
Set amidst 75 acres of lush gardens and sparkling lagoons are a total of 159 stylish guest rooms and suites. Of the 87 suites, eight have ocean golf views and there are 74 lagoon suites each providing 68 sq. meters of luxurious living space overlooking the resort’s lagoons.

Each guest room is built with either a full balcony or a private patio. The Presidential Villa, The Royal Villas and the Ocean Villa Grand Suites have private plunge pools attached.

Pavillion Room: Centrally air-conditioned rooms with their own private garden entrances and with balconies that open out to resort’s attractive lagoon. A perfect place to unwind, features a blend of Portuguese and Indian design elements that complements the regal villa-style architecture

Lagoon Suite: Spacious and elegantly furnished with central air-conditioning and ceiling fans. These single bedroom suites feature two fully marbled bathrooms with shower and sunken bathtub. Each suite has a balcony which overlooks an expanse of designed lagoon.

Lagoon Deluxe Suite: Luxuriously appointed with plush furnishings. Features bedroom suite, a large parlour or living room. Two fully marbled bathrooms with shower and sunken bathtub. Additional outside space includes a private terrace overlooking beautifully landscaped lagoon.

Royal Villa: A distinctive collection of palatial, lavishly appointed speciality suites overlooking the scenic golf course and the magnificent ocean. Each Royal Villa consists of one master bedroom and one adjoining bedroom with private plunge pool.

The Presidential Residence: An oceanfront suite with one master bedroom and two adjoining bedrooms, living and dining room. Facilities include private plunge pool, Jacuzzi and an outdoor garden shower

Room Facilities: 100% cotton oversized bath towels, All news cable network, CD Player, Video Cassette Player (VCP), Hairdryer, In-room safe, Private stocked bar/refrigerator, Toiletries (complimentary), Housekeeping service (twice daily), Yukata robes, Complimentary newspaper, Fruit baskets

Holiday Inn Resort
(Five Star Resort)
Mobor Beach, Cavelossim, Salcette, Goa (India)

Access:
Airport – 42 Kms
Railway Station – 17 Kms Margao
Bus Stop – 17 Kms Margao

About Holiday Inn Resort
Located on the western shores of India along the Arabian Sea, Goa is one of the most popular shores of beach destinations. Holiday Inn Resort Goa a 5 Star Resort is located on a pristine beach in south Goa has 170 luxuriously appointed rooms & suites. Lost in 26 acres of unspoiled tropical lush green landscape gardens embracing the warm clear waters of gigantic Arabian Sea.

Restaurants & Bar
Whispers of the Orient: Exquisitely decorated for the pleasure of Dining. Serves the finest classic Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Indonesian delicacies. Open for dinner only.

Café Madri Gras: A multicuisine restaurant & 24 hour coffee shop, a relaxing venue providing indoor and the outdoor dinning area with superb sea view dining in the day and under the stars in the night. Non-smoking areas available.

The Village (Open permitted to weather conditions): Rustic thatched ambience closer to the shore, serves bar-be-cue, to the soft strumming guitars and the tapping of the feet. Savour our daily International Dinner buffet in an open-air tropical setting.

Fish Grill: Located right on the beach, Fish Grill provides adequate shelter to those who might want to stay away from the scorching sun and enjoy the sea breeze. Towards the evening if you are lucky you might see the spellbound sight of sun being swallowed by the sea while enjoying a drink with varieties of mouth watering snacks. Also serves dinner under the moon light with soothing sound of the sea waves. Well equipped with beach beds, beach chairs, beach umbrellas etc.

Sundowner: Watch the sun go down as you relax with a tall glass. Overlooks the sea. Opens all day serving premium and regular drinks besides exotic cocktails, light snacks and live music on selected evenings.

Facilities & Services
Recreation: Health Club, Steam, Sauna Jacuzzi, Massage, Beauty Parlour, Fitness Center, Yoga & Meditation Center, Ayurvedic Massage Center, Tennis Court, Off track Go-Karting

Activity Zone: Indoor/ Outdoor Games. Water Sports (seasonal).

Entertainment: Discotheque and Casino Cum Pub

Services: Babysitters, Wheelchair, Doctor on call, 24 hours room service, Valet Services, Free Parking, Laundry Service, Currency Exchange, Direct dialing facility, Safe Deposit Lockers, Beauty Salon.

Conference Facilities: Two Meeting rooms with capacity from 25 to 180 Pax.

Business Centre: Secretarial Service, Steno – Typist, Fax, Computers, Photocopy

Accommodation
Total 170 luxuriously appointed rooms & suites with partial view of Arabian sea/Garden/ Swimming pool view from the balcony. There is one deluxe suite, one Kids suite, 39 Club Rooms and 129 Plaza rooms all spread out amidst swaying palms, landscaped gardens and sprawling lawns.

Plaza Room (129): Standard rooms, with pool view/garden view/partial sea view, with twin beds & double beds, centrally Air-conditioned, well appointed work desk and seating arrangements, Mini Bar, tea/coffee makers, luxurious bathrooms with bath tub, hair dryers, wardrobe, direct dialing facility, colour television with live satellite entertainment & news transmission.

Club Room (39): Club room with pool view/Lawns/partial & direct sea facing rooms with large double beds. Centrally air-conditioned, well appointed work desk & seating arrangements, coffee table, tea coffee makers, mini bar, luxurious bathroom with bath tub, hair dryers, wardrobe, direct dialing facility, colour television with live satellite entertainment & news transmission.

Kids Room (1): A luxurious suite for a family with kids. Specially designed with a “Treasure Island” theme, making your children’s imagination flow into a world of fun and adventure. Your children will be thrilled in their own private space furnished with bunk beds, TV, video games and a basket load of soft toys. All you have to do is just relax and enjoy your stay with nothing to worry about.

Executive Suite (1): Minibar, Tea Coffee makers, Coloured TV/Remote Control, Satellite/Cable TV, Central Air Conditioning, STD/ISD Direct Dialing

Cidade de Goa
(Five Star Deluxe Resort)
Vainguinim Beach, Goa (India)

Access:
Airport – 28 kms
Railway Station – 14 kms Karmali
Bus Stop – 10 Kms Panjim

About Cidade De Goa Resort
Cidade de Goa is located on Vainguinim Beach between a green hill and the deep blue sea – the sort of setting that can turn even the most ordinary person romantic. The resort built on 40 acres of lush greenery, was created to resemble a self-contained Portuguese hill hamlet (the resort’s unique architectural grandeur, earned an international R.I.B.A. award). As you step in to the Lobby, you are greeted with a spectacular view of the Arabian Sea unmatched in Goa. The bright murals and the statues of Vasco da Gama in his three facets as an Adventurer, Statesman and Philosopher, along with the fountains further enrich the character & the ambience.

Enjoy the outdoors at Cidade de Goa with a walk in the lush tropical gardens or on its secluded beach. The beautifully maintained sprawling gardens are an absolute delight and tantalise the senses with a wide variety of exotic flora and unusual birds, making it a bird-watcher’s paradise.

Restaurants & Bar
Alfama: The Alfama restaurant is where you can savour authentic Indian and Continental cuisine to the tune of the serenaders. Dining by candle light with live music accompaniment, makes it a truly unforgettable Goan experience.

Barbeque (Seasonal Operation): Set in a lush tropical space, this evening restaurant is a visual delight. This restaurant gives you the chance to savour such delicacies as grilled prawns and lobsters or the tantalizing paneer shashlik.

A variety of sea food, meats and vegetarian dishes are cooked right before your eyes. So just relax, grab a cocktail and soak in the romantic atmosphere. We also have a Beach BBQ on Saturdays.

Miramar: Enjoy a sumptuous variety of local and international cuisine at our air-conditioned, buffet specialty restaurant – Miramar.

Fantan (Seasonal Operation): Are you in the mood for wonton soup, garlic prawns in Szechwan style or delicious honey pancakes with vanilla ice-cream? Welcome to Fantan – our authentic oriental restaurant located by the poolside which serves East Asian cuisine.

Lagoa Azul: Our Coffee Shop – Lagoa Azul is conveniently located beside the swimming pool and serves a vast array of snacks and light lunches that appeal to guests of all ages.

Taverna: A charming tea and snack lounge by day and a jovial tavern at night. Join the fun at Taverna for cocktails, beer, and a chance to sing the blues with our accomplished pianist – Tony. Taverna also has a sundeck with a view of the pool and the beach

Adega: A bar with something for everyone. Enjoy yourself with a game of pool, a casual drink at the bar, and a variety of music from jazz to techno – all week long.

Bar Latino: Our day long pool-side bar. Taste our heady coolers and cocktails and jive to the live entertainment in the evenings.

Flag Service: Our unique garden and beach service which is there for you at the flick of a flag. Bask in the sunshine and indulge yourself.

Facilities & Services
Two Swimming Pools, Children’s Wade Pool & Park, Water-Sports, Scuba Diving (PADI Certified), Health & Fitness Facilities, Ayurveda Centre, Aerobics, Yoga, Sports & Games, 2 Tennis Courts, Beauty Parlour, Laundry, Safe Deposit Lockers, Doctor On Call, Travel Counter, Shopping Arcade, Art Gallery, Business Centre & Parking Facilities.

Accommodation
The rooms and suites are designed to create a unique aura of tradition coupled with luxurious comfort. Unwind and relax to the sound of the waves while sitting in your private balconies overlooking the sea.

Casa: The Casa room is designed to make you feel at home. Just like the Portuguese saying, “Mea casa, tua casa” – my home, your home. All rooms have cable television, a well stocked mini-bar, and a magnificent view of the Arabian sea.

Damao: Yet another of our rooms carved in the local Goan-style. A few of these ‘Damao-type’ rooms are decorated with terracotta, mirror-work, and straw mats, highlighting the influence of Daman (another Portuguese colony) on Goa, hence the word – Damao.

Suites: Our luxury suites faithfully recreate all the magic and splendour of a bygone Portuguese era. We have a total of 4 suites to choose from, each with a character of its own. Come and experience a world of luxury

Ramada Caravela Beach Resort
(Five Star Deluxe Resort)
Varca Village, Salcette, Goa (India)

Access:
Airport – 30 kms
Railway Station – 10 kms Margao
About Ramada Caravela Beach Resort
Ramada International operates or franchises over 180 Ramada International properties, outside the United States and Canada, in 26 countries & territories.

Location: The exclusive Ramada Caravela Beach Resort is located in one of the world’s fabulous palm tree plantations, adjacent to the 300 meters long white sandy beach of Varca. A dream location for the sun-loving, peace seeking traveler, who enjoys golf, ayurvedic rejuvenation, water sports facilities and the exotic atmosphere of an unspoiled tropical surrounding. The Resort is about 30 kms from Dabolim International Airport and 10 kms from Margao Railway Station, the commercial capital of Goa.

Background: This 202 rooms resort, which opened in 1990, is built on a 23 acres beach front and designed by the Hawaii based largest hotel architects in the world, Wimberley Whisen and Allison Tong & Goo. The Resort incorporates many Goan elements from the sloping red tiled roof to the red laterite stone clad pillars and Goan artifacts, all blended into a Deluxe Resort.

Restaurants & Bar
The Lanai: Lanai our lounge is an extension of our coffee shop, the ‘Cafe Cascada’ located at the pool level, the Lanai has a view of the pool. An idyllic setting with a waterfall,the Lanai offers you a variety of cuisine to choose from for breakfast and dinner, be it Indian, Goan or Mediterranean food to a snack.

Cafe Cascada: Cafe Cascada is an air conditioned restaurant located in the lower level with a view of the swimming pool and cascading waterfall. Open 24 hours serves Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, also a wide variety of mini meals and light snacks. Also located in the lower level is the Lanai having a view of the pool and fountains. Open from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving Indian, Continental and Goan cuisine.

Two Restaurants under one Roof set right next to the Beach. (Seasonal Outlets)
Polynesian Hut: a speciality restaurant serving authentic Oriental cuisine and a wide variety of local and imported spirits. Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Sussegado: A speciality restaurant serving authentic Goan and grilled seafood. Typical Goan surrounding and setup and very beautiful view of the Ocean. Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The Carnaval: This air conditioned candlelit “a la carte” restaurant, located on the lower lobby level is open for dinner only.

Serving Mediterranean / Multi Cuisine with a superb selection of international wines, the restaurant is very popular with residents. Open on every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday From November to May and daily from June to October.

Castaways: Serving Grills, Barbeque and Goan specialities, in addition to the daily “Theme” buffet dinners with live music and dancing, served around the poolside. Castaways operates as Seasonal Restaurant and is closed on every Monday.

Sunset Bar: A picturesque bar located on the beach with a scintillating view of the Arabian Sea and a perfect location to enjoy the Sunset. Sip on a chilled Beer or a wide variety of cocktails. Open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily during season.

Facilities & Services
Conference & Banquet Facilities, The Gym, The Sauna, Turkish bath or Jacuzzi, Swimming Pool, Beauty Parlour, Bookshop, Astrologer (on prior appointment), Biking, Goa Nugget (Casino), Saturdays (Disco), Golf Course, Water Sports, Tennis, Organised Games (Beach Volleyball, Waterpolo / Football/ Horseshoe), Indoor Games, Ayurveda Clinic, Baby Sitting, 24 hrs. menu service, Airline Information, Courier Service, Car Rental, Doctor, Flower arrangements & Bouquets, Photographer, Sightseeing & tours, Taxi Services, Ticket confirmation, Cable/Fax facility, Hotel Reservations, Photocopying services, Secretarial services

Accommodation
Total number of rooms – 202 (Rooms – 192, Suites-4, Villas-6)
Number of floors – 3 floors.

All rooms and suites are either double or twin bedded with individual controlled air-conditioning, large private bath, massage shower and hair dryer. International direct dialing telephone, coloured television with satellite channels (BBC, CNN), mini bar, 220 V shaving socket are standard. Adaptors are also available on request. Each room has a balcony or a terrace for extra privacy, overlooking the landscaped gardens and ocean beyond. Room for the handicapped available on request.