Vivenda Dos Palhacos

Top choice in South Goa


This lovely boutique hotel, run by a well-travelled Indian-born British brother-and-sister team, is 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 and is an oasis of calm in a heavily touristed world.

Rooms inhabit an old Portuguese mansion, older Hindu house and other refurbished buildings, with sparkling courtyard pool, lush garden and resident pets.


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