Here, we are listing the nine best locations to stay in Goa that will charm up your vacations with all the cozy facilities at a pocket-friendly expenditure.
With sunny beaches, cold and calm breezes, palm trees, and endless Mojitos, Goa is the place for life lovers. Unfamiliar with the foundations, trailblazers head to this part of India for ultimate peace and relaxation, and what more is needed when you have the love and offering of bed and breakfast? I am taking the privilege myself and listing out a few super cozy stays to charming up the life you are imagining, helping you with the bests, and of course, detailed reviews in the queue.
1. Arco Iris Boutique Homestay, South Goa
As my father used to say, I had an eye for class and uniqueness and therefore, this little hub proved to be my real space. Fond of architecture and vintage art, this place is the perfect stay for you as it was for me. Designed as a Goan-Portuguese mansion, the heaven boasts as it is, delicate yet detailed. With huge pale walls, fascinating mosaics, vintage accessories, and a castle-like lifestyle, this place is defined for the comfort of its guests. The list is never-ending. Flaunting a seasonal lake right at the front feet, the picture then is far more magnificent. Providing a lavish lifestyle just at the meager amount of Rupees 5000 per night, the place offers complimentary meals as well.
Situated in the arms of village Curtorim, not far from Margao in South Goa, the place offers easy access to travel around and look out for other restored Goan- Portuguese mansions which are exclusively open to tourists and the public giving a brilliant experience to period lovers and eye possessors of antiquity.
Facilities offered:
- Complimentary Breakfasts
- Brilliant Views
- Spacious and Luxurious Rooms
Tariff: INR 5,000 per Night Approx.
Location - House No 1384, Sinai Bagh, Near Carmel Chapel & High School, Curtorim, Goa, 403709
2. Capella Forest Retreat and Homestay, North Goa
If you enjoy South Indian cuisine, this is one of Mumbai’s greatest breakfast spots, serving delectable delicacies. They specialize in South Indian breakfasts, although they also provide various cuisines.
The taste of the dishes is unrivalled, and the location is well-known among residents. Dosa, Upma, and Idli are all available at Café Madras. You can get Masala Dosa, Idli, and Vada, which are some of the most popular dishes served here.
Facilities offered:
- Swimming Pool
- Walled Garden
- Three Spacious Air Conditioned Guest Rooms
- Complimentary Breakfasts
Tariff: INR 5,500 per Night Approx.
Location - 376/1, Bokachi Aradi, Parra, Goa, 403510
3. Casa Menezes, North Goa
Want to live in olden Gothics? The three years old mansion of the Menzies family spreading their arms is ready to welcome their guests in the heavenly ancient walls. Covered by the paddy fields and Palm trees, the place is a perfect picture to catch in frames. Situated in Batim village, about twenty minutes SouthEast from Panjim, the villa boasts its ancient yet glorious appearance. The nearby lake offers the bait to birdwatchers, the place itself is an all in all package for solace and serenity. The icing on the cake is the bicycle rides on rent offered by the locals of this area. My word on this, well, this place is a whole package so staying here is mandatory according to me.
The warm and welcoming host is legendary with great knowledge of history, heritage, and past. The magnificent property has a special art gallery and boutique named ‘Sala De Kala’ with great masterpieces and unique antiques. Showcasing art and crafts from artists of Goa and beyond, the art lovers find their dens in the coop. Apart from artworks and paintings, the place is a hotspot for antiques, vintage elements, and unique furniture items. Frequent exhibitions and portrayals of artworks are held at the gallery welcoming both locals and tourists. Not only men, women, and kids but the pet pals are also welcomed. Expect to pay around 4,500 rupees per night or more for two people.
Facilities offered:
- Beautiful Locations Attracting Bird Watchers and WildLife Lovers
- Bicycle RIdes
- Art Gallery
- Occasional Exhibitions
- Large And Spacious Rooms With Vintage Settings
Tariff: INR INR 4,500 per Night Approx
Location - 304, Gaunkarvaddo, Batim, PO Goa Velha Tiswadi, Panaji, Goa 403108
4. The Secret Garden, North Goa
Restored households have a vibe, ethnic and extravagant. The Secret Garden stands out in its ways when discussing restored houses. With enormous efforts of ten years of renovation and modeling, this homestay turns out as an excessively unique creation. Nested in Saligao village, at a distance of ten minutes from the gorgeous Baga beach, the place has the perfect location. Blending in the old with toppings of the new, the gist is presented as a sparkling tropical hideaway in the olden golden magical two hundred years old ancestral mansion.
The Goan-British hosts are as sweet as their pronunciations and language. Their extensive knowledge in terms of Goan tourism serves best the dwellers. Their warmth and hospitality, and the compassion they have to offer can be well projected by the offering of comfortable stays and sumptuous breakfasts. The spacious and well-decorated bedrooms are sufficient enough to bedazzle the eyes of the guests. The largest of the three bedrooms opens on lust and gorgeous green lawn with an elegant pathway connecting with the blue and bright swimming pool. This gorgeous paradise can cost you around Rupees 6000 per night and a minimum two nights stay is mandatory.
Facilities offered:
- Delicious Breakfasts
- Spacious and Comfortable Bedrooms
- Beautiful In and Out Locations
- Lush Green Lawns
Tariff: INR 6000 per Night Approx.
Location - The Secret Garden Goa Estrelas e Sinos, 2/133 Pequeno Morod, Saligao, Goa 403511
5. Quinta da Graca, North Goa
Yet another olden amazement standing erect with arms spread grandly and royally welcomed me back in 2019. Built in the 1940s, this landmark-like homestay stays best at keeping the classic Goan-British essence yet with the amalgamation of the newly designed artifacts and interior decorations. The local Goan hosts restored this palace-like place over the course of years and efforts and brought the best of it. Located in Saligao village, Quinta da Graça stands out as being the most atmospheric and elegant place to hide in. Spacious rooms with high and dimensioned ceilings, crystal chandeliers, period furniture, and a lush and lovely walled garden surrounding the place add the glories of this magnificent homestay. As told already, I have got a taste for vintage goodness, so this was my personalised Eden for sure.
The hosts being compassionate and considerate possess ample knowledge of Goan cultures and folklore and have fascinating traditional stories to tell and mesmerize you with the essence of the place. Four large and spacious bedrooms to accommodate guests lay straight at your service while a separate two-bedroom cottage and a single one-bedroom cottage too can be found graciously attractive at the place to stay. They may cost you around rupees 2500 per night for a double room.
Facilities offered:
- Beautiful Antique Interiors
- Hospitable Environment
- Four Large And Spacious Bedrooms
- A Two Bedroom Cottage
- A Single Bedroom Cottage
- Private Balcony
- Vehicle Rental
- Kitchenette
- Laundry Service
- Paid Airport Transfers
- Air Conditioning
Tariff: INR 2,500 per Night approx for a double room.
Location - 8/6 A, Casa Araujo, Abreu Vaddo, Saligao, Goa 403511
6.Cancio's House, North Goa
Ideal for family and children, this place is made to have a combined home-like feel. Providing accommodations in a 500 years old ancestral home, this Goan family and its pets offer a hospitable and comfortable environment to its guests. Offering a traditional village-like experience in Aldona, the place has an eco-friendly environment quenching the needs of tourists and the earth as well. Water is drawn traditionally from wells and quality meals are prepared using fresh and home-produced items. The major fascination is the organizing of Kayaking by the hosts in the backwaters which in general attracts the non-locals in mesmerizing ways. The best part is, that you can even charter a speedboat or a catamaran.
Facilities offered:
- Free Breakfasts
- WiFi
- Bicycle Rentals
- Eco-Friendly Environment
- Old Village Like Feel
- Kayaking facilities
- Chartered Speedboats and
- Catamaran
Tariff: INR 5,000 per Night Approx.
Location - Naicavaddo, Aldona, Bardez, Goa 403508
7. Caravela Homestay, Panjim
Want to stay in Goa’s Fontainhas Latin Quarters, then Caravela Homestay is so the right choice for you. Nestled quietly in one of the districts of Portuguese mansions, it has a magnificent theme of the fifteenth century boasting its uniqueness in innumerable ways. The two men show hosts, the father and the son, are both kind and hospitable when it comes to the services of their guests. The housed-in cafe at the homestay serves mouth-watering Goan Portuguese delicacies and cuisines tempting the taste buds of the food lovers. The broad spectrum of room choices yet again serves the best the tourists and gives them plenty of options to pick from including single, family, and suite rooms. The best thing about the suits is that they have rooftop terraces with spectacular and satisfying views. Rates may vary but the starting sum is around rupees 2,500 per night.
Facilities offered:
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Housekeeping
Tariff: INR 2,500 per Night Approx.
Location - Sao Tome, Rua 31 de Janeiro, Near Head Post Office, Altinho, Panaji, Goa 403001
Final Words!
The best of all as per my personal recommendations are those providing exquisite locations with the best facilities. Casa Menezes, on one hand, has always honey-toned its guests with the best facilities and the most hospitable environment in a pocket-friendly manner while at the same time Quinta Da Graca boasting its vintage outlook is yet another treat to the eyes and heart. In terms of comfortable and luxurious stays, The Secret Garden stands out in more than many ways. To have the juicy experience, try at least three of the listed homestays if you are planning a week trip to Goa for they flaunt their gorgeous beachy and beautiful locations, all greater than one another.
