Where the Western Ghats Meet the Arabian Sea: Luxury Hotels in Goa

Beaches and culture are what Goa, India’s marvellous paradise, is found for, but this is not all, we also have some luxury hotels in Goa for those who want to travel in style in this Goan jewel. It was shameful to think that Goa has much more to offer apart from beaches and the normal parties of the young. He or she could also go and look at the beauty of the forests in the western ghats and take a boat ride through the backwaters and along the Mangrove lined rivers. Goa is also very good for adventure; one could go for wildlife safaris, short treks, and bird watching trips if interested.

Located between the region’s mighty western Ghats and the beautiful sandy Arabian Sea coastline, the following are some of the best luxury hotels in Goa that provide such a haven where all or even little things are considered for your convenience.

1. The Leela Goa

Luxury hotels in Goa This hotel is situated on seventy five acres of landscaped gardens containing water lagoons, creating Goan – Portuguese architecture. The resource is well located with direct beachfront facilities; it can also provide many categories of accommodation, such as a Villa with a view of lagoons or beautifully-made lawns The property also has a children’s playground where you can leave your kids and make them comfortable during your vacation.

2. Taj Exotica 

This hotel is located in the South of Goa and has forty-three and nineteen acre gardens; it is one of the most recognized luxury hotels in Goa. It has a bit of both, the Portuguese and the Mediterranean style; as there are hints of lots of outdoor fun such as playing golf at a nine hole golf course, a soccer ball, or even a volleyball.

3. St Regis Goa

Goa has a huge luxury hotel called the St. Regis Goa which expands to 49 acres of landscaped greens, where visitors can relax in the Goan sun on the coastline. It falls into the category of luxury hotels in this region and it is positioned near wildlife sanctuaries and waterfalls like Dudhsagar.

4. The Postcard Velha

The Postcard Vella, situated in old goa is a modernist hideout, with no more than six rooms, the rooms are categorised into two categories- banyan and mandovi. The hotel is also home to a 150 year old Banyan tree with trees as long as it can get. The Postcard Velha has its own spa with state of the art facilities, swimming pool to take a dip in to escape the summer winds and gazebo to enjoy your lunch, dinner or even breakfast. The best part about The Postcard hotels is that one can enjoy breakfast whenever they please, even if it is as late as 2 in the afternoon but that’s not all there is no fixed check in or check out timing, one can check out as late as they like or check in as early as they want. 

5. W Goa

Situated in North Goa, the property is facing the beach, making it the perfect getaway for party goers as the location is perfectly located close to the hilltop party’s or the New Ages raves around the beach, Each room has its own Portuguese style balcony, giving you beautiful views of the landscape of North Goa. Pamper yourself at the spa, or maybe treat yourself at one out of the seven restaurants & bar’s at the property. 

Goa has a lot of potential in tourism but is being portrayed in the wrong way. The entire state also has a lot to offer, apart from just luxury hotels in Goa and beaches. The state has a very rich biodiversity, with over 3 wildlife sanctuaries and 7 UNESCO heritage sites to visit.