I did not intend to book up an all-inclusive holiday deal as I always eat out for dinner, but it was nice to get a snack & a beer on return from the beach, a G & T before dinner & a cocktail upon return.
The hotel was easily the best I have stayed at in Goa in the 3 star category. Excellent staff, plenty of management around the desk & the feeling that they cared how your stay went.
Their basic rooms have two beds, enough hot water, TV, A/c & fan & I found mine perfectly adequate. I did ask to see one of their rooms from the next grade up but it was exactly the same apart from a big double bed. Not really worth the extra money. …
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I’ll start on the positive. The reception, room boys & security staff were very friendly & helpful, but saying that we never really had any major problems.
The room was cleaned every day, & when our fridge started leaking the room boy had it changed by the time we got back from the beach. The sheets were changed every other day but were quite stained & never fitted the mattress! Towels were changed every other day but bit like cardboard but clean.
Right the negatives. We did know by reviews that the hotel would be a little out of the way, but it was the only place we could get a cheap single supplement. We didn’t expect it to be so out of the way. …
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Just back after two weeks at the Lagoa Azul, a fairly short review here.
Room excellent, large, & really clean. Hot water & power supply reliability somewhat variable – but this is India, no big problem. Food – good quality & a decent menu. Staff attentive, all very helpful & friendly. There are two decent sized swimming pools, & the atmosphere is quiet rather than lively.
The most important big and factor for me about this hotel is it’s location. ItÂ’s at the end of a really quiet country road in Arpora, far away from the giant rubbish tips, noisy, beach crowds & hassle, thousands of crazy tourists riding motorbikes dangerously, & all the other horrible things usually associated with North Goa. …
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Booked a last minute holiday package to Goa & here’s what we thought.
We were allocated a room overlooking the toilet roll factory. I think this is standard practice as all the rooms at the front are always occupied. You will be moved as soon as a room becomes available so do ask. The usual rock hard beds require painkillers to ease backaches.
Breakfast is toast with rancid butter, but the staff are very helpful & friendly.
The biggest problem is the barking dog in the villa next door. When the owner leaves it out you will get no sleep. I went down one night to confront the owner but was stopped by the security guard & night receptionist who informed me he would set the dog on me! …
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Having stayed at this hotel before we knew what to expect, it is in nice settings & is very clean with clean linens every day. The staff are lovely very polite & helpful.
The pool is not the largest I have seen but considering the beach is only 5-7 min away it is quite adequate with plenty of sunbeds with clean towels supplied.
The breakfasts were very good with plenty of selection of both European & Indian food. We did not try any other food from the hotel & have no idea how extensive the menu is as there were never any available to check. …
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This was a perfect position in a perfect place. The huts were spotlessly clean. We had two beach front huts & one which also had a sea view for two nights. Beach front huts had open air bathroom facilities which were very clean & gave for a lovely atmosphere when showering.
Cold water only but fine for a couple of days. Mosquito nets over the bed. The food served in the shack was lovely & Bobby who runs the huts would make anything for you even if it is not on the menu. He has worked as Head Chef at many Taj hotels & also Holiday Inn.
The huts are in a lovely peaceful location towards the end of the beach. Sunbeds on the beach only a step away from the shack. The staff were all very good & seemed to work all hours. Was a cheap last minute holiday deal but we would definitely go again, perhaps for longer next time.
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