Goa Hotels

Goa is broadly divided into two zones - North Goa and South Goa. Each provides plenty of tourist attractions including beaches, forts, cathedrals and authentic Goan dining options. With so many hotels and resorts spread along the 120 km long coastline, where do you want to stay during your next trip to Goa? Below are some suggestions from experts.

Longuinhos Beach Resort, Goa

Goa offers a wide range of hotels and resorts. Many of these Goa resorts are located right on the beach. Prices of Goa hotels vary widely based on hotel type (resorts), hotel facilities and most importantly the hotel location. Hotels located near the beach tend to be pricier than the in-town hotels. Similarly, prices of Goa hotels & resorts on the more popular beaches are higher than the less crowed and remote beaches. Along the same line, hotels in South Goa tend to be more affordable than the resorts in North Goa.

Now the big question - Where should you stay during your next trip to Goa and what are some good Goa hotels to choose from? The answer depends on your taste and your budget. Below are some suggestions for budget and luxury hotels to consider during your next trip to Goa.

Option I - Consider staying in Panaji (Panjim). The capital city of Goa is close to the airport / railway station (so the commute from there is less). It is also centrally located in Goa and provides easy access to both North Goa and South Goa. The Miramar and Dona Paula beach are just 3-5 km from the center of Panjim. Calangute, Candolim & Anjuna beaches are 10-15 minutes away. You will stay close to the Old Goa / Old town where you will find much more things to do than just the beaches. Restaurants are more affordable. Mandovi river cruises also start from here. Many famous casinos are located in Panjim. Hotel Park Plaza, Goa (Rs. 1500) is located in Panjim and offers great accommodation facilities. This hotel is a great bargain in comparison to other hotels with similar facilities. For those interested, read more about Panaji tourist attractions.

Option II - Calangute (North Goa) is another option to consider. Calangute is the most famous of Goa beaches and the most crowded too. Calangute is also close to other beaches such as the Anjuna beach and the Candolim beach. Hotels in Calangute are relatively more expensive. Delta Residency (Rs. 2400 per night) is a nice Goa hotel located just 5 minutes from the Calangute beach and offers a nice swimming pool with Jacuzi. Visit HotelPushpak.com to make an online booking of this Goa hotel.

Option III - Colva & Varca (South Goa) is another option to consider. South Goa is much less crowded and even the beach hotels are more affordable. If you like solitude more, this is the place to put your anchor. Of course you can always visit Panjim, Old Goa, and Calangute & Anjuna Beach on a day trip. Hotel Graciano Cottages (Rs. 1750 per night) is one of the highly rated Goa hotels and is located in Colva.

Wherever you stay, make sure you compare hotel ratings from visitors who have already visited Goa and stayed at these hotels. There are many expensive Goa hotels on the beach but are not nearly half as nice as several budget hotels. Hence more money does not necessarily mean better hotels. Visit HotelPushpak.com to read customer ratings and reviews of Goa hotels. Online booking for all of the above Goa hotels and more is available at HotelPushpak.com/Goa.

Enjoy your next stay at Goa!
Brijesh