Vaayu Watermans VillagevsAhilya by the Sea
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Ahilya by the Sea scores slightly higher than Vaayu Waterman's Village. Ahilya by the Sea ranks #8 in Goa with approval from 4 sources like Mr & Mrs Smith, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
Vaayu Watermans Village
Ashvem-Mandrem Beach Road | opp Holy Cross Chapel, Ashvem Beach 403527, India
From $41/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
Lonely Planet
"The excellent boutique rooms at this watersports outfit are stylish with the sort of artistic and soulful vibe that goes with the attached gallery, wholefood Prana Cafe, yoga shala and surf shop." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Creatives, rejoice! Vaayu is a tropical escape with a thriving up-and-coming art scene and easy access to arguably the best stretch of beach in North Goa." Full review
Ahilya by the Sea
787 Nerul-Reis Margos Road, Nerul 403109, India
From $235/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Travel + Leisure
"Ahilya by the Sea feels less like a hotel and more like the retreat of a generous and worldly friend." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"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
The Telegraph
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
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Run by a husband and wife team, beachside boutique hotel Ahilya by the Sea is a love letter to Goan culture." Full review