Vivanta Goa, PanajivsRiva Beach Resort
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Vivanta by Taj - Panaji is the choice of most reviewers compared to Riva Beach Resort. Vivanta by Taj - Panaji comes in at #25 in Goa with praise from 3 reviews 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
Riva Beach Resort
Junas Wado,Mandrem, North Goa, Mandrem 403527, India
From $70/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Sandwiched between the main road and a lagoon, with Mandrem Beach in the distance, Riva Beach Resort is a quiet, elegant, three-and-a-half pearl boutique resort with 78 rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This sprawling complex of hotel-style rooms and seasonal cottages tumbles down from the main road to the inlet where bamboo bridges provide access to the beach." Full review