"Great experience! The service was excellent, the staff were friendly and helpful, and everything was handled professionally, this guesthouse great for long stay since it provide all the kitchen appliances, washing machine, microwave, refrigerator, induction, utensils ,TV,WiFi, AC ,parking, we loved it ❤️
I was very happy with the quality and would definitely recommend it to others. I’ll happily come back again!"
"Great experience! The service was excellent, the staff were friendly and helpful, and everything was handled professionally, this guesthouse great for long stay since it provide all the kitchen appliances, washing machine, microwave, refrigerator, induction, utensils ,TV,WiFi, AC ,parking, we loved it ❤️
I was very happy with the quality and would definitely recommend it to others. I’ll happily come back again!"
"The suite was clean, spacious and equipped with the absolute basics in terms of kitchen bits and bobs. Amazingly there was a top loader washing machine! You could always ask for other items, staff and manager were especially helpful. Useful contacts were all displayed at the reception, taxi, breakfast lunch and dinner available to order. The beech is approx 1 mile and walked to it most days. Good selection of restaurants on the beechfront and along the way, plus shops, wine/beer and pharmacies....
"The suite was clean, spacious and equipped with the absolute basics in terms of kitchen bits and bobs. Amazingly there was a top loader washing machine! You could always ask for other items, staff and manager were especially helpful. Useful contacts were all displayed at the reception, taxi, breakfast lunch and dinner available to order. The beech is approx 1 mile and walked to it most days. Good selection of restaurants on the beechfront and along the way, plus shops, wine/beer and pharmacies....
"Spotless room, great location, friendly staff, perhaps could do with a snack bar for when you are sat around the pool instead of having to leave and get something to eat, apart from that very good."
"Spotless room, great location, friendly staff, perhaps could do with a snack bar for when you are sat around the pool instead of having to leave and get something to eat, apart from that very good."
"It was a wonderful 3-nights stay at Merlot Suites. The staff were extremely courteous, helpful, and always ready to assist. The rooms were very clean, well-maintained and comfortable. Overall, it was a comfortable and enjoyable stay with great service and attention to cleanliness. I would definitely recommend Merlot Suites to anyone looking for a nice, peaceful stay."
"It was a wonderful 3-nights stay at Merlot Suites. The staff were extremely courteous, helpful, and always ready to assist. The rooms were very clean, well-maintained and comfortable. Overall, it was a comfortable and enjoyable stay with great service and attention to cleanliness. I would definitely recommend Merlot Suites to anyone looking for a nice, peaceful stay."
"The staff are extremely friendly, and the breakfast is excellent. The hotel is clean, and having a supermarket nearby makes it very convenient. I highly recommend this hotel!"
"The staff are extremely friendly, and the breakfast is excellent. The hotel is clean, and having a supermarket nearby makes it very convenient. I highly recommend this hotel!"
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Great hotel with what it effectively its own private beach. The staff were wonderful and so was the food. It really was amazing and we had a great time.
It could be a bit quiet at night and there isn't much else around - although if you walk left along the beach there is a beach shack and another hotel both doing excellent food but at much cheaper rates (and the drinks are much cheaper too). The price of food and drink is extremely expensive by Indian standards, but fairly standard for UK...
Great hotel with what it effectively its own private beach. The staff were wonderful and so was the food. It really was amazing and we had a great time.
It could be a bit quiet at night and there isn't much else around - although if you walk left along the beach there is a beach shack and another hotel both doing excellent food but at much cheaper rates (and the drinks are much cheaper too). The price of food and drink is extremely expensive by Indian standards, but fairly standard for UK...
Lee W
Reviewed January 28, 2015Reviewed January 28, 2015
The service was superb, the staff was very nice, cooperative, running short of words to praise them, the property was clean, everything thing in the stay was amazing
The service was superb, the staff was very nice, cooperative, running short of words to praise them, the property was clean, everything thing in the stay was amazing
Check in was unique, very personalized and not your usual "here's your room key and there are the elevators". We received a cold sweet drink and cold towels which was most welcoming, and were sat down in reception and everything was explained including upgrade options. The staff are very well trained, and provide a great experience. The quality continued throughout our stay. Diwa wing was nice with its own little reception. Diwa options were great- happy hour/teatime snacks included. Room was...
Check in was unique, very personalized and not your usual "here's your room key and there are the elevators". We received a cold sweet drink and cold towels which was most welcoming, and were sat down in reception and everything was explained including upgrade options. The staff are very well trained, and provide a great experience. The quality continued throughout our stay. Diwa wing was nice with its own little reception. Diwa options were great- happy hour/teatime snacks included. Room was...
So yes a boutique hotel - with capacity for only 20 guests but the hotel exceeded our expectations in every other sense. Immaculate spacious suite, with excellent facilities. We wanted a gym and a pool - both big ticks!
The food and drink on point too.
Other things to note: near Old Goa (so about 15 mins taxi from Panjim), felt the hotel was not full but meant it often felt as though we had the entire space to ourselves. At night, definitely quieter than panjim and north Goa - previously stayed...
So yes a boutique hotel - with capacity for only 20 guests but the hotel exceeded our expectations in every other sense. Immaculate spacious suite, with excellent facilities. We wanted a gym and a pool - both big ticks!
The food and drink on point too.
Other things to note: near Old Goa (so about 15 mins taxi from Panjim), felt the hotel was not full but meant it often felt as though we had the entire space to ourselves. At night, definitely quieter than panjim and north Goa - previously stayed...
J C
Reviewed February 12, 2026Reviewed February 12, 2026
Amazing property set right next to Arossim beach, where you can relax as well as try water sports, with not much crowd around.
Buffet spread is huge, and you can try from local Goan, to Indian & Asian food in all meals.
The resort also has multiple pools, game room, and lush green lawns leading to the beach. There are buggy services to take you to the beach as well, although they may not be available 24 x 7.
The check-in experience was a bit underwhelming. We arrived early, and had to ask for...
Amazing property set right next to Arossim beach, where you can relax as well as try water sports, with not much crowd around.
Buffet spread is huge, and you can try from local Goan, to Indian & Asian food in all meals.
The resort also has multiple pools, game room, and lush green lawns leading to the beach. There are buggy services to take you to the beach as well, although they may not be available 24 x 7.
The check-in experience was a bit underwhelming. We arrived early, and had to ask for...
We had an extremely pleasant stay . What we would recall the most would be the beautiful sea and beach which our room faced , the really pleasant and super-friendly staff who would go all out to please you as a privileged guest . The level of service everywhere is very high . The facilities and bar and restaurants there are also very nice . There is a huge swimming pool very well laid out and excellent gardens in a 45 acre property with jogging and walking tracks .
We had an extremely pleasant stay . What we would recall the most would be the beautiful sea and beach which our room faced , the really pleasant and super-friendly staff who would go all out to please you as a privileged guest . The level of service everywhere is very high . The facilities and bar and restaurants there are also very nice . There is a huge swimming pool very well laid out and excellent gardens in a 45 acre property with jogging and walking tracks .
Arun
Reviewed December 15, 2014Reviewed December 15, 2014
Stayed in this hotel a few times now. As per normal it is excellent. Near enough town if you want a little walk, beach short taxi away. Food in restaurant is amongst the best I have had in a hotel. You must have the Goan food.
Stayed in this hotel a few times now. As per normal it is excellent. Near enough town if you want a little walk, beach short taxi away. Food in restaurant is amongst the best I have had in a hotel. You must have the Goan food.
Glenn
Reviewed December 2, 2015Reviewed December 2, 2015
We stayed in a king suite. Its one of the best rooms that we have ever stayed in. The difference from other suites we have seen is that it has two full sized bathrooms. It is very convenient if you have grown-up children.
The wifi quality was very good.
We stayed in a king suite. Its one of the best rooms that we have ever stayed in. The difference from other suites we have seen is that it has two full sized bathrooms. It is very convenient if you have grown-up children.
The wifi quality was very good.
It's a great one stop property if you want to camp here for few days with family and just enjoy views, play, food and beach with family. Awesome experience
It's a great one stop property if you want to camp here for few days with family and just enjoy views, play, food and beach with family. Awesome experience
the hotel is no different than what you see. staff are friendly and courteous at all times. wish they had more itemsin their menu. if u want a complete different experience of Goa with peace you need to.stay here . it is in south goa, so far away from party places like Baga n Calangute. but one of the best stay ever
the hotel is no different than what you see. staff are friendly and courteous at all times. wish they had more itemsin their menu. if u want a complete different experience of Goa with peace you need to.stay here . it is in south goa, so far away from party places like Baga n Calangute. but one of the best stay ever
Very impressed with this property. First time to Goa and India. Other than slow service getting lunch, this property exceeded all of my expectations. Beautifully maintained and close to a beautiful beach. Im not sure if its a seasonal issue but there were thousands of dead jellyfish on the beach and in the water which affected the whole coastline so not sure if they were poisonous or not so didnt risk going into the sea in case they were. Bear in mind there is little else around this property...
Very impressed with this property. First time to Goa and India. Other than slow service getting lunch, this property exceeded all of my expectations. Beautifully maintained and close to a beautiful beach. Im not sure if its a seasonal issue but there were thousands of dead jellyfish on the beach and in the water which affected the whole coastline so not sure if they were poisonous or not so didnt risk going into the sea in case they were. Bear in mind there is little else around this property...
John
Reviewed October 19, 2015Reviewed October 19, 2015
Enjoyed the stay . Will go back to the same place.
Nice and a very hospitable bar. Good pool bar. Very courteous and accomadating staff.
Suggestion : book a room on the first floor sea facing. It has doors opening to the lawn and beach pathway. If out of budget, the garden view rooms on the first floor are the same and only a minute's walk to the beach path ( of course no beach view).
Goa Marriott will be by first choice and I recommend it to all.
Enjoyed the stay . Will go back to the same place.
Nice and a very hospitable bar. Good pool bar. Very courteous and accomadating staff.
Suggestion : book a room on the first floor sea facing. It has doors opening to the lawn and beach pathway. If out of budget, the garden view rooms on the first floor are the same and only a minute's walk to the beach path ( of course no beach view).
Goa Marriott will be by first choice and I recommend it to all.
This was the most amazing stay I've had in Goa. The whole place is beyond beautiful and exquisite. Its a heritage property with class hospitality. The food was the highlight for us. The chef made a very special dish for us which all of us loved and made us feel very very special. He ensured we had a great time and enjoyed talking with him. A must visit place.
This was the most amazing stay I've had in Goa. The whole place is beyond beautiful and exquisite. Its a heritage property with class hospitality. The food was the highlight for us. The chef made a very special dish for us which all of us loved and made us feel very very special. He ensured we had a great time and enjoyed talking with him. A must visit place.
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