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Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa

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On the beach, white sand
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Overview of Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa

5.0 star property

4.7/5 Exceptional

Guests rated this property 4.8/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • 72-hour vacancy between guest room stays
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Personal protective equipment
Map
Calwaddo Benaulim, Benaulim, Goa, 403716

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationVaddi Beach8 min walk
  • Popular LocationBenaulim Beach20 min walk
  • Popular LocationMaria Hall11 min drive
  • AirportGoa (GOI-Dabolim)74 min drive

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About this area

Benaulim

Located in Benaulim, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Colva Beach and Benaulim Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Maria Hall, or check out an event or a game at Fatorda Stadium. With waterskiing, parasailing and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Vaddi Beach - 8 min walk
  • Benaulim Beach - 20 min walk
  • Our Lady of Gloria Church - 6 min drive
  • Varca Beach - 8 min drive
  • Maria Hall - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Chandor Station - 19 min drive
  • Dabolim Airport (GOI) - 74 min drive

About this property

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa

5-star beach resort with a full-service spa
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 3 restaurants. All 140 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet and 24-hour room service. Guests can enjoy deep soaking bathtubs, and other standard amenities include balconies or patios, DVD players and LED TVs.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa offers 140 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Benaulim resort provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a waterslide, a steam room and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Jiva has 9 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is equipped with a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

Green/Sustainable Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: The Environment, the community, the cultural heritage and the local economy.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Guest rooms kept vacant for 72 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return train station shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: INR 1500 for adults and INR 750 for children
  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Aerobics classes
  • Bike rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water slide

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Golf lessons
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Portuguese
  • Russian

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Restaurants on site

  • Eugenia
  • Miguel Arcanjo
  • Sala Da Pranzo
  • Libai
  • Lobster Village

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • Window screens

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee (amount varies)
Express check-in
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express checkout

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards will not be accepted due to national regulations. Travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa. Indian citizens must show a PAN card at check-out for cash transactions exceeding INR 25,000.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of INR 5000, per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of INR 5000 per stay
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 per room (up to 30 lbs/14 kg)
Food and water bowls are available
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 3500.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for INR 2000.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • New Year's Eve gala dinner fee
  • Christmas Day gala dinner fee

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: INR 1500 for adults and INR 750 for children (approximately)
  • Pet deposit: INR 5000 per stay
  • Pet fee: INR 5000 per pet, per stay
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: INR 2000.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 3500.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: A maximum of 1 extra bed is permitted in guestrooms .

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 25 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section); guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Exotica Taj
Taj Exotica Resort Spa Goa
Taj Exotica Benaulim
Taj Exotica Hotel
Taj Exotica Hotel Benaulim
Taj Exotica Goa Benaulim
Taj Exotica Goa Hotel Benaulim
Taj Exotica Hotel Goa
Taj Exotica Resort Goa Benaulim
Taj Exotica Goa
Taj Exotica & Spa, Goa
Taj Exotica Resort Spa Goa
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa Resort

Overall score and ratings

4.7

Exceptional

Rating 5 - Excellent. 223 out of 280 reviews
5 - Excellent 80%
Rating 4 - Good. 38 out of 280 reviews
4 - Good 14%
Rating 3 - Okay. 13 out of 280 reviews
3 - Okay 5%
Rating 2 - Poor. 4 out of 280 reviews
2 - Poor 1%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 2 out of 280 reviews
1 - Terrible 1%

4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.8/5

Staff & service

4.7/5

Amenities

4.7/5

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/5

Eco-friendliness
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5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A stunning location, glorious accommodation, very friendly and helpful staff, a wide choice of excellent dining
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was very good the hotel and room and breakfast very very good and helpful staff we have excellent and non forget able lovely stay there
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
THE BEST PROPERTY I HAVE VISITED IN GOA,THE STAFF WAS OVER WORKED BUT THEY WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL .. FOOD WAS OK NOTHING LIKE MARRIOT , BUT APART FROM THAT ALL WAS SUPERB THE BEACH , GYM, LANDSCAPE , POOL, EVERYTHING ELSE WAS WOW... ABOVE ALL IT WAS VERY PEACEFUL .. WOULD DEF VISIT AGAIN .. CHEERS TO THEIR STAFF WHICH MADE UP FOR WHATEVER WAS LACKING IN THE FOOD DEPARTMENT
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

4/5 Good

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible non veg food
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021