Presa di Goa

Frommer's Review

Luxembourg native Edouard Spaeck and his adopted Goan son Judas (with wife, Cynthia) have turned this country house in Nagoa into a cool retreat, with friendly staff and good service. Unless you want a room close to the pool, book one of the value-for-money junior suites upstairs, which have their own balconies. Rooms, each named after a flower (we recommend Crossandra), are cozy and tastefully furnished with well-restored antiques that include four-poster beds, sofas, desks, and wardrobes or chests of drawers; the simple bathrooms contain bathtubs. Unfortunately, the closest beach is overrun Calangute, though frankly it's hard to believe this quiet place is just 10 minutes away (complimentary drop-offs 9-11am, pickups 4-7pm). If you want to head to a better beach, ask the hotel to arrange a taxi. Should you happen to be there on a Friday, hop into the car and go shopping with the cook to the Mapusa weekly market. The poolside restaurant, La Pergola, serves Mediterranean, Turkish, Goan, and continental cuisine -- try the grill or pan-fried kingfish, the mezzos platter, or the beef à la Provençale.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; pool; Ayurvedic treatment on request; airport transfers; car and motorbike hire; 24-hr. room service; laundry; doctor-on-call; Internet

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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