Goa, with its beautiful beaches, is probably the most popular destination in India among foreign tourists. Goa is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea, apart from the Konkan region. Goa’s many beaches are its main attractions, and hotels usually integrate a view of the coastline or beaches as part of the package.
InterContinental the Lalit Goa Resort
Located near the Palolem beach, this hotel is set in the middle of 86 acres of land. Built in the Portuguese Baroque style, this luxury hotel is surrounded by the Sahyadri Mountain Range.
The accommodations
The hotel has 255 rooms including 138 ocean view and garden view suites, 14 deluxe suites and three presidential suites. This is an ideal place where tourists can spend their holidays in Goa.
Sea View and Garden View Suites
These air-conditioned rooms, with an area of 605 square feet, are offered in smoking and non-smoking categories. While the Sea View Rooms offer a spectacular view of the Arabian Sea, the Garden View Rooms offer an equally beautiful view of the gardens and pool.
luxury suites
These 874 square foot suites offer a beautiful view of the Arabian Sea and the pool. These suites have a king size bed, a balcony/outdoor seating area, a separate dining area, and a powder room.
The Presidential Suites
These 2,428 square foot suites offer a beautiful view of the Arabian Sea. They have a master bedroom and a guest bedroom, bathrooms with a hot Jacuzzi and shower cabins, a living room with a bar, a dining room and a kitchenette.
Restaurant and bar
Strocco – This restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine.
Short – The Goan cuisine at this restaurant is quite popular.
Canacona: This is a multi-cuisine restaurant that offers delicious dishes.
SeaBQ – A barbecue that offers seafood.
The hotel has two bars, Gazebo and Veri Feni.
other facilities
The hotel houses a casino and a business center, and offers concierge services. You can also visit the gift shop, children’s corner and see the sports facilities which include two lawn tennis courts, two squash courts and table tennis facilities. During the months of October to May, the hotel offers water sports, such as jet skiing, water skiing and parasailing.
Leela Palace, Goa
The luxurious Leela Palace is located near Mobor Beach. Spread over 75 acres of land, with lush green gardens and beautiful lagoons, there are a total of 157 rooms at this hotel.
The accommodations
Pavilion Rooms
These are centrally air-conditioned rooms with garden entrances and private balconies that open onto the beautiful lagoon.
luxury suites
These are spacious air-conditioned rooms with a single bedroom. There will be two marble bathrooms with showers and sunken bathtubs and each room has a balcony overlooking the lagoon.
deluxe deluxe suites
These are luxurious suites with a bedroom, living room and two marble-floored bathrooms with showers and sunken bathtubs. Each suite has a balcony with a view of the lagoon.
royal villa
These luxuriously furnished rooms offer views of the picturesque golf course and the ocean. These suites have a master bedroom and a guest bedroom. They also have a plunge pool.
Presidential residence
This suite is located in front of the sea and has a main bedroom and two smaller bedrooms, a living room and a dining room. This room also features a plunge pool, jacuzzi, and garden shower.
room facilities
All rooms will be equipped with cable televisions with all news channels, CD players, VCRs, hair dryers, in-room safes, fully stocked refrigerators and bars, and toiletries. Housekeeping services will be provided twice a day, and a newspaper and fruit basket will also be provided.
other facilities
The hotel has a swimming pool, a spa and a gym. You can also visit the 9-hole executive golf course, water sports facilities, tennis court, game club and jogging track.
Restaurant and bar
The Café – Multi-cuisine restaurant popular for Chinese delicacies.
The Riverside – Offers exquisite Italian cuisine.
The Jamavar – Offers traditional Indian cuisine.
Susegado – Seafood cooked Tandoor style.
The Yali Lounge – Serves snacks throughout the day.
Bangalore to Goa
Goa is located at a distance of 567 km from Bangalore, which can take approximately nine hours by car. There are several flights from Bangalore to Goa: Air India, Kingfisher, Jet Airways and Indigo offer regular services. Several private buses run between Bangalore and Goa every day, including luxury Volvo buses. The Yashwanthpur Vasco Da Gama Express and the Madras Vasco Da Gama Express stop at Bangalore Yashwanthpur Junction.
