Luxury hotels in Panaji

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Panaji. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Goa Marriott Resort & Spa Panaji, India

  

  Resort. Goa Marriott Resort & Spa offers luxurious 5-star accommodation, featuring a casino, outdoor pool and spa. Offering 3 dining options and free parking, it is a 2-minute drive from Kala Academy Pier. Featuring spacious layouts, Marriott Goa’s air-conditioned rooms have stunning views. For convenience, a safe, ironing and tea/coffee making amenities. Private bathrooms have bathtubs, hot/cold showers and a hairdryer. For leisure, there is a tour desk that organises day trips. Goa Marriott Resort & Spa also provides spa and salon services. All-day dining with international dishes is available at Waterfront Terrace which also features outdoor dining with poolside views while AZ.U.R. is the transitional lounge specializing in Mediterranean dishes. Other options include Wan Hao Asian restaurant, Simply Grills and 24-hour room service. Located in the city of Panaji, Goa Marriott Resort & Spa is 18.9 km from Karmali Railway Station and a 40-minute drive from Dabolim Airport. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 15595 INR.

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• 2 The Crown Goa Panaji, India

  

  Hotel. The Crown Goa offers 5-star accommodation with breathtaking views of Mandovi River, 6-minute walk from Casino Royale Goa. It features an outdoor pool, a day spa and 2 restaurants. The spacious rooms include free internet. The Crown Goa Hotel is located in Panaji, the capital of Goa. The beautiful Miramar and Caranzalem beaches are just a 10-minute taxi ride away. It is 5 km from the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and 15 km from the 17th-century Fort Aguada. Guests can relax in air-conditioned comfort and enjoy views of the garden, city or river. All rooms include a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a refrigerator with minibar. Entertainment options at The Crown include children's park along with indoor games. Sightseeing can be arranged at the tour desk. The poolside Hanging Garden Restaurant serves barbeque and Indian dishes with river views. Harbour Cafe offers international cuisine. Room service and a breakfast buffet are available. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 7800 INR.

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• 3 Taj Resort & Convention Centre Goa Panaji, India

  

  Resort. Situated in Panaji, right on the tranquil Vanguinim Beach Dona Paula in North Goa, Taj Resort & Convention Centre Goa features luxurious rooms offering suitable choices to guests. With only 28 km and 45 mins drive from the Dabolim airport the hotel is located in the heart of Goa. The vast elevated deck at the rooftop with infinity pool along the Arabian sea offers panoramic views and sun bathing opportunity to the guests and a second swimming pool at the lower deck. Access a host of water sports, sunset cruise and other activities at the beach, rejuvenate at the Jiva Spa, enjoy e-biking, kids activity zone, a state of the art fitness facility or just relax to soak the sun by the Arabian Sea. Taj Resort & Convention Centre Goa boasts an all day dining restaurant BLD located off the main lobby with a beautifully landscaped garden on the north and a vast deck garden on the sea side. The hotel also offers a lounge bar and a Coastal Cuisine specialty restaurant. Miramar Beach is 1.8 km from the accommodation, 1.3 km from Caranzalem Beach while River Cruise is 8 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 14400 INR.

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• 4 Vivanta Goa, Panaji Panaji, India

  

  Hotel. Located in the City Centre, the modern Vivanta by Taj Panaji enjoys views of the Mandovi River and Altinho Hills. Providing a rooftop pool, it also has a 24-hour gym and pampering massage at Jiva Spa. This pet friendly property offers free WiFi. Fitted with hardwood flooring and a day bed by the large windows, air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a 32-inch flat-screen TV and DVD player. A well-stocked minibar and a work desk are included. Bathrooms have a separate bathtub and rainshower. Vivanta by Taj Panaji is 35 km from Dabolim Airport. Free parking is available. The 24-hour business centre provides services like laptop rentals. Day trips can be arranged at the tour desk. Latitude serves a selection of North Indian, Goan and Italian cuisines. Other dining options include Pan-Asian food at Tamari, desserts at Caramel and cocktails at Tease Bar. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 6750 INR.

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• 5 Cidade De Goa - IHCL SeleQtions Panaji, India

  

  Resort. Sitting on Vainguinim Beach in Panaji, the 5-star Cidade De Goa offers 2 outdoor pools and pampering spa treatments. It is a 5-minute drive from Dona Paula Jetty and Miramar Beach. Access a host of water sports activities at the beach or just relax to soak the sun by the Arabian Sea. Designed as a Portuguese hamlet, Cidade de Goa is a blend of luxury, warmth, and the laid back elegance of susegad. Well-designed, the bright air-conditioned rooms are all equipped with a satellite TV, minibar and personal safe. Views of the garden and Arabian sea can be enjoyed from the balcony. Bathrooms come with a shower, amenities and hairdryer. Cidade De Goa is a 10-minute drive from Panjim City and a 25-minute drive from Karmali Railway Station in Old Goa. It is a 30-minute drive from Mangueshi Temple. Dabolim Airport and Margao Railway Station are within a 45-minute drive away. At Clube Saude fitness centre, guests can exercise with a personal trainer, practice yoga or relax in the steam room. The hotel also provides a tour desk and free parking. Fine dining and candlelight meals can be enjoyed at Alfama, the chef's specialty restaurant. Other dining options include international meals at Café Azul, buffets at Laranja and cakes at the 24-hour Doçaria. Cidade de Goa - IHCL SeleQtions will be under renovation from 21st Feb 2022 till 30th Nov 2022 with following facilities not available - Lobby, Docaria , Taverna Bar, Bar Latino, swimming pools, rooms of Bay Wing and Café Azul restaurant. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 12400 INR.

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• 6 Fortune Miramar Goa - Member ITC Hotel Group, Panaji Panaji, India

  

  Hotel. Fortune Miramar Goa is situated in Panaji in the Goa region, 3.2 km from River Cruise. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Miramar Beach, Goa Science Centre, and Kala Academy Goa. There is a restaurant and a shared lounge. At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with a bath, while certain rooms are equipped with city views. At Fortune Miramar Goa all rooms have a seating area. A buffet breakfast until noon is served each morning at the property. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a fitness room. Speaking English and Hindi, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area at the 24-hour front desk. Immaculate Conception Church is 2.6 km from Fortune Miramar Goa, while Goa State Museum is 2.6 km away. The nearest airport is Goa International Airport, 36 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 9500 INR.

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• 7 Vivanta Goa, Miramar Panaji, India

  

  Hotel. Vivanta Goa, Miramar has a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Panaji. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. All rooms include a flat-screen TV, and some units at the hotel have a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a minibar. Vivanta Goa, Miramar offers a continental or buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Miramar Beach, Caranzalem Beach and Goa Science Centre. The nearest airport is Dabolim, 28 km from Vivanta Goa, Miramar, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 7500 INR.

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• 8 DoubleTree by Hilton Goa - Panaji Panaji, India

  

  Resort. Overlooking the scenic Mandovi River, DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Panaji is located just a few minutes away from Panaji and Miramar beach. The resort features an outdoor infinity pool, 24-hour access to fitness center, kids club, along with a full-service Spa. Guestrooms and suites offer panoramic views of the Mandovi river or the lush greens surrounding the hotel. Each room has a spacious private balcony. The executive rooms and suites offer exclusive access to the executive lounge with complimentary refreshments during the stay. The presidential suite offers a private terrace, a Jacuzzi and lounge benefits. The all-day dining restaurant, Comida, serves buffet breakfast as well as local and international specialties through the day. Dine at Feliz for authentic flavours from Mangalore, Goa and other coastal regions. Spend an evening sipping your favourite cocktail at the bar or pick something from the eclectic menu at Rio Salao, located at the lobby level which serves hot and cold beverages, healthy drinks and fresh ‘grab and go’ options. Languages spoken at the reception include English and Hindi. The hotel is 28 km to the Dabolim International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 7499 INR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!