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Siolim Goa, hotel accommodation

country:India
location:Siolim, Goa 
price:From £31 per room per night. See below for further pricing information
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Siolim Goa, hotel accommodation

If you are looking to spend a holiday in Goa, India, this house is now ready to welcome you. A recently restored 300 year old Portuguese era manor house that once belonged to a governor of Macau.

After an extensive restoration that lasted more than three and a half years, we have opened the house to welcome discerning guests looking for something other than a 'five star' Goa hotel. The entire restoration of the House was done with a view to it being a home, and therefore we were very generous in our use of space with only seven bedrooms in the twenty four room house.

The Siolim Goa, hotel accommodation has a large garden bursting bouganvilla bushes and fragrant trees and a pergola in what we call the "secret garden". The house is a private experience for travellers who know that there is no other way to travel! Goa is a fantastic destination to visit with very little rain during the dry season between October - May.

We hate to call the house any thing but a home, so call it yours while you enjoy your holiday and unwind on nearby beaches, that are among Goa's most wonderful. Once our guests visit nearby Mandrem, Morjim and Ashwem beaches they can never go anywhere else, it is hugely fortunate to be located so close to these beaches where you can really feel you own miles of empty beaches. You can also enjoy Goa's alternative culture or see Goa's historical and cultural sights.
special things to do and see here

We are hugely fortunate in being located so close to the sea, where you can really find you own miles of empty Goa beaches. Other activities include massage, yoga, ayurvedic treatments, bicycles for use at liberty, boules, badminton, walks and trekking. We can help you organise excursions and tailormade itineraries to discover the area. A car with driver, and Honda scooters are available at an extra charge.

traveller reviews for Siolim Goa, hotel accommodation

This accommodation is a visually beautiful Portuguese villa, traditionally furnished in Portuguese style with enormous, high-ceilinged rooms in lush, well-kept gardens. It is perfect for anybody who is happy to make their own enjoyment.  (more)
rooms, food and facilities
Today this small boutique Goa hotel is an exceptional example of Goan architecture - a fusion of European and Indian styles in what was the earliest permanent meeting for the two cultures.

There are four guest rooms in the front building and three in the rear around the pillared courtyard. Macao and Malabar are the suites, with the latter having 2 large bedrooms, ideal for a family of four. We fondly refer to Macao as our 'nuptial' suite!

Each room or suite has attached tastefully designed large bathrooms with hot and cold water showers with good pressure.  There are ceiling fans in all rooms and an inner pillared courtyard with a mosaic fountain and a step well that provides water for the house.
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There is a a fully equipped kitchen, and we offer an "all meals plan" with fresh fish each morning (you can come with us to examine the catch) including Pomfret, Snapper, Rock Bass, Crab, Shellfish, Mussels and lots more... 

You can enjoy the TV/games room, several large halls, and an 12.5 m overflow swimming pool, great for laps! Other amenities include telephone and free broadband wireless LAN

Family friendly accommodation: We welcome families with children & babies. Macao suite is ideal for a family of four and small children or babies can be accomodated with extra beds/cots; a 'kids' room can have up to 3 children. The pool has a dedicated child area, babysitters are easily available and our staff are very attentive.
prices
 Standard SuitesSuperior Suites
SeasonSiolim HouseLittle SiolimSiolim HouseLittle Siolim
Monsoon: 01 May - 15 SepRupee 4,500Rupee 2,500Rupee 6,000Rupee 3,500
High: 15 Sep - 21 DecRupee 7,000Rupee 5,500Rupee 8,300Rupee 7,000
Peak: 21 Dec - 06 JanRupee 12,000Rupee 10,000Rupee 14,000Rupee 12,000
Low: 06 Jan - 25 AprRupee 7,700Rupee 5,500Rupee 8,700Rupee 7,700

For Booking Little Siolim or Siolim House for exclusive villa rental please contact us by email.

  • Rates in currency other than the Rupee are approximate and based on current rates
  • Rates include a full breakfast of choice, do not include applicable local taxes at 10
  • Single occupancy rates may be lower in the high and Monsoon seasons, but there are no single occupancy rates in the peak
  • Tariffs are based on a maximum of 2 people sharing a room. Only small children or babies can be accommodated with extra beds or cots. A 'kids' room can have up to 3 children.
  • Malabar, our family suite, which is offered as a Superior Suite has two large attached bedrooms, is suitable for 4
  • All Rooms have large attached baths. Standard rooms include twin or double bedded suites (Bahia, Damao, Surat, Cambay). The superior suites include the three rooms in the front house - Macau, Macassar (our large romantic suites on the first floor) and Malabar (2 bedrooms)
  • Three of our rooms are air-conditioned for those visiting in the summer (these are NOT the Superior Suites, as they are in the oldest part of the house and we wish to conserve the architecture. However, for those used to AC, outside of May and June air-conditioning is not required.
  • Visa and Mastercard are accepted
  • TAC is 10% on room tariff. We offer no commission for the peak season ie from 21th Dec. to 6th Jan.

    Reservation and Cancellation Policy: Please note that your 25% advance payment for the room and tax is not refundable. We are a small property and cancellations have a disproportionate effect for us. The balance is due 45 days before arrival. Please note that if you cancel at the last minute it is highly unlikely there will be any refund.
  • how this holiday makes a difference
    The restoration of our accommodation from a derelict shell into the stunning hotel enabled the property to become a UNESCO Heritage Finalist in 2002.The completed building has raised the awareness of the richness of Indo-Portuguese architecture - the first permanent meeting of West and East from 1532 AD. 

    During the restoration only local artisans and building materials were used - no concrete was used anywhere. 

    There is no air conditioning as passive cooling techniques are employed and waste minimisation practices are adhered to with the recycling of organic matter and little use of packaged products.

    Located further north than the main tourist areas, this hotel not only brings well needed income into the area but also ensure an authentic Goan holiday. All the local employees have the opportunity for a direct financial interest in the property.

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