Vivanta Goa, PanajivsHard Rock Hotel Goa
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Vivanta by Taj - Panaji ranks marginally better than Hard Rock Hotel Goa. Vivanta by Taj - Panaji comes in at #25 in Goa with endorsements from 3 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
Vivanta Goa, Panaji
Off D. B. Bandodkar Road, Panaji 403001, India
From $76/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Jetsetter
"Swish Art Deco–style sleep near Coco Beach, with a killer spa, two top-notch restaurants and a rooftop infinity pool." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Taj's latest brand, Vivanta (unveiled in 2010) stands for laid-back luxury, as reflected by this South Indian retreat, perched comfortably on Lake Kochi." Full review
Fodor's
"More business-oriented than other members of the group, with the added oomph of high-tech features such as surround-sound home theater systems, multimedia panels, and LCD screens in all rooms." Full review
Hard Rock Hotel Goa
370 / 14 Porba Vaddo, Calangute 403516, India
From $67/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph
8.0
"Right in the busy heart of North Goa’s beach belt, India’s first Hard Rock Hotel in Calangute is an elegant place to stay." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Hard Rock Hotel Goa is a fun music-themed four-pearl hotel located on a quiet back road near the main Calangute market and a 15-minute walk from the beach." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Hard Rock hotels are known for bringing a signature kind of fun to vacations—and the Hard Rock Hotel Goa, the brand's first in India, is no exception." Full review