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Nilaya HermitagevsAhilya by the Sea
Nilaya Hermitage and Ahilya by the Sea are both rated very highly by writers. Overall, Ahilya by the Sea ranks slightly higher than Nilaya Hermitage. Ahilya by the Sea comes in at 81 with accolades from 4 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.
Nilaya Hermitage
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Arpora Bhati, Arpora 403518, India
From $733/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
"Nilaya, which roughly translates to "a hidden dwelling," could not be more aptly named." Full review
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Nilaya's location is away from the beaches—in fact, visitors who choose to leave the hotel will require taxis to do almost anything.
Top Choice
"The ultimate in Goan luxury, set 3km inland from the beach at Arpora, a stay here will see you signing the guestbook with Bollywood stars and the likes of Giorgio Armani, Sean Connery and Kate Moss." Full review
Ahilya by the Sea
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
787 Nerul-Reis Margos Road, Nerul 403109, India
From $235/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
"Ahilya by the Sea feels less like a hotel and more like the retreat of a generous and worldly friend." Full review
"This is the talked-about property of the moment in India, spread across two converted Portuguese-colonial mansions at the southernmost edge of Coco Beach in Goa." Full review
7.0
"This home-turned-boutique-hotel, with eight rooms and three villas, is perched on Coco Beach in peaceful Nerul in North Goa." Full review
"Run by a husband and wife team, beachside boutique hotel Ahilya by the Sea is a love letter to Goan culture." Full review