This charming hotel has a very desirable location right next to the beach of Calangute, situated in a more secluded area of the 9km long beach you will find the golden sands and gentle waves are just a ‘stone's throw' away. The hotel is a more modest building offering a more personal service with just 75 rooms and various facilities and entertainment onsite including a swimming pool, bars and restaurants and a fitness centre offering therapies and massages to help you enjoy your stay. You will find that the nearest supermarket is just 500m away for all your convenience needs and the hotel is located less than 30 minutes away by public transport to the nearest city of Panaji. The capital of Goa, Panaji like the rest of the area has a warm to hot tropical climate making it a great place to stay if you are looking to escape the colder climates of other countries. Along with many shops, bars and local restaurants in the area there are several attractions of note including the Salim Ali bird sanctuary where u can see several rare and endangered bird species. Guests celebrating a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary or honeymoon during their stay will receive complimentary cake and flowers. Terms and conditions apply, subject to availability. Location There is a large outdoor swimming pool available all year round, surrounded by spacious sunbathing area with loungers and parasols. Next to the pool area you will also find the “Adega” pool bar for refreshments. The hotel's fitness and leisure centre offers a range of treatments including reflexology, back and neck therapies and therapeutic massages all to help you feel more relaxed. Also as part of the fitness centre you will find the beauty parlour more popular among female guests with its services such as manicures, hairstyling and pedicures. There are also several excursions available from the hotel that can take you to the seaside and riverine beauty spots such as Old Goa, bird sanctuary, Grande Island or to the nearby capital of Panjim and Mapusa for shopping and more. There are also facilities nearby or from the hotel that can arrange bike and motorbike rental. The “Beach House” is a casual café and bar being a great place to relax in the evening and watch the sunset. As well as serving drinks and snacks it runs regular themed nights with a tasty BBQ on Wednesday and ‘Thirsty Thursday' where u can ‘drink till you drop!' In addition to the themed nights run at the beach house there is often music and live entertainment played during the day and evenings. Accomodation The 75 rooms in the hotel are either standard, deluxe rooms or suites with either twin single beds, double or king size beds. All of the rooms feature air conditioning and a private balcony with view over the Arabian Sea or the swimming pool area. Amenities included in rooms: mini-bar (chargeable), en suite bathroom and shower/bath, Wi-Fi access and room service. The suites also feature separate living area and bedroom and come with a Jacuzzi. Eating and Drinking A great place to eat while staying at the hotel is the A Caravela, a multi-cuisine restaurant that serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices of Continental, Goan, and Indian and Chinese dishes that vary on a daily basis. There is also room service available to all guests during main meal times. The shack bar “Adega” is a popular place to meet up with friends or family or refresh yourself with its wide choice of liquors, soft drinks, beers, wines and cocktails. Swimming Pools 1 large swimming pool with loungers and parasols.