Boutique hotels in Goa 10 Calangute Resort The resort is centrally located within easy reach of any of the beaches

of North Goa. You can stroll down the beach from Calangute, past Candolim Beach, to Sinquerim or up to Baga Beach. A short ride away are the other heartstoppingly beautiful beaches of North Goa, Anjuna, Vagator, Morjim, Mandrem, Arambol, Querim and fascinating little beaches in between. There are flea markets, a Saturday Night Market, and the world famous night clubs of Tito's and Mambo's. You can access it all from 10 Calangute. The hotels huge lobby dominated by one of the most beautiful staircases this side of Heaven, clearly but unobtrusively defines areas for restaurant, lounge, bar and cozy corners for those who wish to be alone. What is it that makes this hotel? It is the ambience, the end result of a combination of winners - spotlessly clean hotel with large luxurious rooms, interiors to die for, huge bathrooms with bath tub and state-of the-art fittings and luxurious comfort. Location: Calangute beach Banyan Tree Courtyard Goa Banyan Tree Courtyard Goa, a small home stay unit in Candolim Goa, offers you the location to give you another reason to celebrate Goa at its fullest. The 10 rooms hotel is located in Candolim beach area, in North Goa, amidst the beach sands, on the way from Calangute Beach to Fort Aguada. With swaying palms and clear skies, windy beaches and lazy days, who wouldn't like to celebrate this fantastic little place called Goa! Welcome to the land that covers all of it, FUN, FROLIC, FENI, FIESTA and FUSION. The Candolim beach is just about 6-7 minutes walkable distance from Banyan Tree Goa. All the rooms at Banyan Tree Courtyard are Air Conditioned, with CCTV, 24 hours of Hot and Cold water. The hotel also is developed a beautiful swimming pool along with a small baby pool for your kids to enjoy. Location: Candolim beach Casa Aleixo Resort Casa Aleixo, though on the bustling main CALANGUTE - BAGA ROAD, is set within a restful garden and is a mere 10-minute walk from a fine sandy beach where you can laze and watch the most glorious sunsets in our Tropical Paradise. Nearby, within walking distance are several Bistros and Restaurants like Subway and Coffee Day , All-Day Breakfast and All-Day Dining places and even the Internationally famed Tito's night Club, besides Cavala, Villa Goesa and the ever popular Britto's eatery. Six Air-Conditioned as well as two Non-Airconditioned Rooms are available, which are fully equipped, spacious and well appointed, each with its own toilet and hot/cold shower. A large Living Room is accessible to the Air-Conditioned rooms, with Romeo & Juliet Balconies that overlook the garden. Location: Calangute beach Casa Anjuna Anjuna conjures up images of beautiful palm fringed beaches, hippy flea markets and a wonderful laid back atmosphere. Casa Anjuna, a converted Portuguese mansion, is revered by guests for its tranquility, stylish colonial interiors and location amongst lush tropical gardens. A mere two hundred meter stroll to the

beach, this boutique hotel is the ultimate place to stay to experience everything Anjuna has to offer. Casa Anjuna is set amongst a tropical paradise of lush palms and flowers including the local alpino flower which we have used for our logo. The beautiful swimming pool is the perfect spot to relax and soak up the sunshine, or cool off after a trip to the famous flea market. Location: Anjuna beach Casa Baga Baga is world famous for its long sandy beaches, lively shacks and its party atmosphere. Casa Baga is the only boutique resort on this stretch of coastline and is perfectly located right next to the beach and within walking distance of all the shops, bars and restaurants in the area. The swimming pool is the perfect escape from the beach and features a swim-up bar to enjoy a cocktail whilst cooling off. Casa Baga has a distinctly Balinese feel. The twenty luxurious rooms are individually designed to provide you a stylish environment to relax and enjoy your holiday. Many rooms have private sit-outs and verandahs; some have four poster beds, and all come with spacious, modern bathrooms. Location: Baga beach Casa Britona A short drive from the historic city of Panjim, the peaceful village of Britona is one of the most beautiful settings in Goa. Converted from a three hundred year old heritage warehouse, with only eight rooms and two riverside studios, this unique boutique property faces directly onto the beautiful backwaters of the Mandovi River. It is easy to see why Casa Britona is regarded by discerning guests as the most idyllic setting for a Goan adventure or escape. You can relax on the verandah with its spectacular views of the river and forested hills in the background. You can spend hours by the free form turquoise swimming pool or lounging on the deck which is literally suspended over the riverbank. The rooms are designed with an eclectic selection of colonial antique furniture from Goa and Cochin, hand painted walled frescoes and four poster beds draped lavishly in nets and muslins and delicately hand embroidered bed linen. Location: Britona beach Casa Vagator From its dazzling location overlooking North Goa's most dramatic and inviting beach, Casa Vagator is a daring reinvention of the boutique luxury resort. Smart, stylish and sophisticated, the architecture and design are a brilliant collision of influences - from the modern to the traditional South-East Asian - that suffuses the hotel with energy, vitality and magic. Casa Vagator is situated close to the world famous Nine Bar and music can be heard from 6pm to 10pm daily during the season. Choose from eleven heavenly and spacious rooms, each uniquely designed to excite and entice you, or treat yourself to the ultimate penthouse, with its unparalleled views of the beach and Arabian Sea. Each individually designed room provides a modern living space of unsurpassed luxury and comfort. There are specially commissioned, original works of art adorning the walls and hand-picked furniture and decorative items from across

the globe. The stunning bathrooms all have huge showers and some include mischievous sunken bath-tubs. Many of the rooms have private verandahs and sit-outs to relax and unwind after a hard day at the beach. Location: <a href="http://ashirwaadholidayaptsgoa.blogspot.com/">Vagator beach</a> Laguna Anjuna The Portuguese word Sossegado , along with many others, is still often used in Konkani, "Goa's" official language. Often misunderstood to mean lazy, the dictionary defines sossegado as "quiet, restful, assured, at peace". It means taking time to enjoy the good things in life and a very sane refusal to be rushed. A refreshing holiday is an investment in your greatest assets-your family and well-being Perhaps Laguna Anjuna's most easily recognized feature is its large lush tropical garden as one enters, with its large free form swimming pool. A wild kind of beauty imbues a natural sense of peace and homecoming. Location: <a href="http://ashirwaadholidayaptsgoa.blogspot.com/">Anjuna beach</a> Mykonos Blu Resort Behold the colours that overwhelm you when you step into the environs of Mykonos Blu Resort Goa. The stark white walls and breathtaking spread of blue characterize the place. Each of the aesthetically decorated 19 rooms, with one suite and a duplex room features vibrant colours and custom-designed furnishings for your luxurious accommodation in Goa. Rooms at the Mykonos Blu Resort Goa unify both comfort and style. Just a five minutes walk from the fun and excitement of Baga Beach and close to night life hub. Quiet and cozy, Mykonos Blu Resort Goa greets you with a quiet distinctive style and warmth that's all its own. An attention to detail, where every piece-big or small is handpicked, is what gives Mykonos Blu Resort Goa its strong unique character. Equipped with conference facilities for your next meetings in Goa, Mykonos Blu Resort Goa is as much for the business travellers looking to unwind as much as it is an intimate family getaway. Location: <a href="http://ashirwaadholidayaptsgoa.blogspot.com/">Baga beach</a> Pousada Tauma The best Goa luxury boutique hotel, the Pousada Tauma, awaits you for an escape that will soothe and refresh your spirit offering a relaxing and intimate atmosphere in our suites all with patios. Enjoy fine dining at the Copper Bowl restaurant or the casual inviting atmosphere at the Pousada Beach sea front restaurant. The hotel, is more private villa than resort located in Calangute, Goa, India. Suitable for the lovers of tranquility the pool is located just a few steps from your suite and is the ideal place for calmness and rest. Plus the pool's waterfall, provides a soothing, refreshing sound of running water and the pool bar is ideal haven for relaxation. This is one of the best small luxury boutique hotels in the area where you will find a tranquility that is beguilingly addictive. Conceived as an adult-experience and scattered around the pool are luxury suites with different themes: the Sea Suites, the Field Suites, the Mountain

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