Vivenda Dos PalhacosvsTaj Exotica Resort & Spa Goa
Vivenda Dos Palhacos and Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Goa are both recommended by travel writers. Overall, Vivenda Dos Palhacos ranks slightly higher than Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Goa. Vivenda Dos Palhacos ranks #6 in Goa with endorsements from 3 publications like The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Vivenda Dos Palhacos
Costa Vaddo,, Majorda 403713, India
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"An oasis of eccentric refinement in the charm-starved south." Full review
Fodor's
"This 100-year-old restored Portuguese home—with a lovely front porch—has lots of pizzazz." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This friendly B&B invites you to take a break by the pool or regroup with a book or two in its beautifully restored rooms complete with colonial touches and a generous dash of family history." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A gem of the South Goan coast and strictly for seriously discerning travellers who value quality accommodation and privacy. It’s back from the beach and the road, in an unsignposted cul-de-sac " Full review
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Goa
Calwaddo, Benaulim 403716, India
From $224/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler
"This "beautiful coastal property" is set on 56 acres of tropical gardens and flower-lined patios along a stretch of Benaulim Beach." Full review
Fodor's
"Beside tranquil Benaulim Beach you'll find one of the most attractive places to stay in south Goa." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"rooms—each with a private veranda—in a Mediterranean-style complex set on a swath of Benaulim Beach.
Room to Book: Ground-floor guest rooms have their own garden access.
Doubles From $373." Full review
Jetsetter
"Colonial-style retreat with direct beach access, plus five restaurants and an award-winning spa." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Bollywood stars, sheiks and other celebs are known to stay at the Taj Exotica, one of Goa’s plushest resorts." Full review