Going by the tourism statistics of Goa, this tiny Indian state has achieved unprecedented heights as a cosmopolitan beach destination. A hippy ideal in early 60’s, Goa has shown a meteoric rise in the influx of foreign tourist segment due to the surfacing of five star hotels at popular beaches. Listed below are four luxury hotels built under the aegis of famous hotel chains in India.
Park Hyatt Resort & Spa
Housed with 250 Pousada style guest rooms and suites, Park Hyatt Resort & Spa offer five star luxury in a rustic ambience. Classified in impressive assortment, these rooms offer breathtaking views of the surrounding foliage and come equipped with state of the art amenities such as LCD TV, in room safe, data port, tea & coffee maker and individual air conditioning among others. The elegant assortment of 9 dining outlets housed within this hotel offer culinary experiences from different parts of the world. The award winning Sereno Spa is the most popular feature of this luxury hotel and has won recognition from travel magazines and connoisseurs.
Fort Aguada Resort
Constructed on the ramparts of a 16th century Portugal fortress, Vivanta by Taj Fort Aguada Resort is a high end hotel located on Sinquerim beach in south Goa. Spanned across 73 acres of landscaped gardens, this five star beach resort offers accommodation in terms of 145 well appointed rooms and 14 suites built in authentic Portuguese style and offering incessant stretches of Arabian Sea. The 3 multi cuisine restaurants of this hotel serve Indian, Continental and Italian cuisines along with traditional Goan fare. Other than plush accommodation and multi cuisine restaurants, this luxury resort is replete with host of recreation and rejuvenation options.
Taj Exotica
Built under the aegis of Taj Group of hotels, Taj Exotica is a five star hotel located on the south-west coast of Goa. A Mediterranean marvel amidst 56 acres of lush gardens, Taj Exotica stands tantamount to international counterparts in terms of modern facilities and hospitality. The 140 well appointed rooms & villas range between 612 square feet to 1785 square feet and come equipped with modern facilities such as satellite TV, tea & coffee maker, direct dial phones, electronic safe, channel music and mini bar among others. The tropical inspired décor, grand corridors and flower lined patio embrace guests in a luxurious ambience.
The Leela Goa
Adorned with a total no. of 206 rooms and suites, The Leela Goa is a luxurious oasis set amidst 75 acres of landscaped gardens. An ideal mix of leisure and business facilities, The Leela is one of the popular addresses in Goa. The hotel exhibits a seamless fusion of Portuguese décor and Dravidian architecture in its interior décor. Besides convenient stay and business facilities, the hotel also offer host of recreation activities such as golfing, sun basking at Mobor beach and meeting with local fisherman.
