LOCATION : The
site of a 16th century Portuguese fort, the hotel is a 45-minute drive
from the airport. Offering stunning views of the Arabian sea, the ancient
ramparts of the fort enclose the main wing of the hotel.
Goa is a much-featured destination on the World Tourism map. This tiny
emerald covering 3702 sq km has a 105 km long coast line lapped by the
Arabian Sea. The state is bordered by Maharashtra and Karnataka. Temperate
climate, diverse landscapes, wide, sandy, palm-fringed beaches, clean
waters and an aura of serenity attract many tourists from all over the
world.
Goa is pleasant throughout the year
and it rains between June and September. Goa is reachable from Bangalore,
Mumbai, Mangalore or Pune by road or rail. Convenient railway stations
are Madgaon, Thivim and Vasco. It is linked by air to most major Indian
cities.
Goa is best known for its beaches
and most tourist attractions are centred around 4 towns namely Panaji,
Margao, Vasco and Ponda.
RESTAURANTS
AND BARS :
Seashell Restaurant
: Serves Indian, Continental
and Goan specialties.
IL Camino : For Italian cuisine.
Morisco : Speciality seafood restaurant.
The Beach House : Serves Continental, Indian and Goan cuisine.
A sizzling barbeque of the day's catch is also served.
The Banyan Tree : Resting in the shadows of huge Banyan tree
and surrounded by a shimmering fish pond, this charming restaurant
serves authentic Thai and Chinese cuisine.
Caravela : This restaurant on the beach front serves intoxicating
cocktails and seafood.
Martini Bar : By the poolside.
Poolside Bar : For seafood grills and tandoori specialties
from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Rock Your Blues :
A retro bar/discotheque.
Kiddies Corner :
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ACCOMMODATION :
130 centrally air-conditioned rooms
including 24 suites.
Sea-Facing Rooms : All
rooms are elegantly appointed and offer guest amenities like international
direct dial facility, channel music, and colour television with
satellite programmes.
Cottages : Perched up
on the Aguada hill, this cluster of cottages comprises of a range
of 2and 4 bedroom units.
Terrace sea-facing suites
: Each of these luxuriously appointed suites has a private terrace. |
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HOTEL SERVICES & FACILITIES : |
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MEETIN
AND BANQUET FACILITIES :
A conference room
with a capacity of up to 150 persons auditorium style or up to 225
persons for cocktails/ receptions. Beach parties/ barbeques can
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FACILITIES AND SERVICES :
Swimming pool Beauty parlour, Ayurvedic massages, barber shop,
travel desk, car rental, shopping arcade, currency exchange, safe deposit
lockers, doctor-on-call and babysitting. 24-hour copier/facsimile facilities.
Laundry service (untill 8 p.m.) and room service (until 2 a.m.)
Recreation
Swimming pool, parasailing, windsurfing,
surfing, sailing, water-skiing, boating, water scooters, speedboats and
jet skis are available. Facilities for tennis, squash, badminton, table
tennis, billiards and golf (five-hole course). Fitness centre with sauna,
Jacuzzi and gym. Children's Activity Centre. An astrologer is also available
on request.
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