Varca Beach, Salcete, Goa, 403721 Varca, India
#5 of 24 hotels in Varca
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1779 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Staff
8.7
Value for money
7.7
Free WiFi
6.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 May 2024
Rajesh
IndiaSeemed a bit outdated
The landscape was good and the beach was excellent with lesser number of people. Breakfast was good as well as the lunch.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Shubhansh
JapanRooms are not that great as shown in the pictures, also service is poor and need to call them multiple times to get basic utilities like iron and other things. Also, they have a bit too rigid security as they would keep anything sharp like a knife and not allow inside, security-wise it may be good but is a hassle to collect when checking out because we had to remind them a few times to get our fruit knife back. Also, the duty managers got into action when I responded to their survey in a negative manner, but by that time already we had stayed for 1 night, and the only discount we got was free dinner buffet which was below par as both of us got upset stomach after eating their buffet for 2 nights. Most of the good points end with the beach and the huge land area to walk on. Also, their pool is very steep or shallow and nothing in between making it nearly impossible to swim, may be good for non swimmers to play in..
Very big property with lots of land to walk on and a great access to the beach.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Ajay
IndiaLovely staff and food besides excellent old world 5 star charm. Special mention of chef Ramchandra and his team
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Michael
GermanyExcellent breakfast and diner buffet, some tables outside only. Bicycles are not in a good shape. Beach is large and clean with powder sand. Large garden to do nice walks between room and beach bar/restaurant. Very helpful service. Pool large and well maintained.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Arvind
United Arab EmiratesNo non-smoking areas for rooms
Maintenance and upkeep
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Samiran
United StatesInternet
Pool
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Brendan
United KingdomNothing
Fantastic setting and facilities. Breakfast buffet is unbeatable.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
David
United KingdomNo walk-in shower.
Very friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Ashish
IndiaNone
Everything including location next to the beach, facilities of the hotel, hospitality, taste of food was exceptional
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Guri
Australia1. My bed was too big and not very comfy. 2. More options in food buffet
1. Proximity to beach. 2. Beach Bar 3. Swim up bar was the main reason for booking this resort. It was really nice. Recommend extending Swim up opening hours until 2100hours.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Daniel
United KingdomOur only slight frustration with the stay was on the administration/logistics of our check in and check out. It took over an hour from us arriving at the hotel to being in our room with our luggage and it didn’t feel particularly busy when we arrived. Again on check out the process was not as slick as it could have been and it took longer than needed to deal with some questions we had.
The hotel is in a lovely setting with super easy access to the beach, which itself is beautiful and was pretty quiet for most of the day during our stay. One of the best parts of the stay was the beach shack. The staff here, particularly Jay, Niraj and chef Tamil were brilliant. Their service was excellent and the food was delicious - we ended up eating there all 3 nights of our stay!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Christina
United KingdomSome service in the Sunset Bar was slow. Travel Desk didn't really offer any tourist help, just deferred to taxi drivers. Beach location good but had to get a taxi into the village, so not walkable unfortunately. Didn't try the main restaurant or bar.
Room was large and comfortable with a nice small balcony. Good breakfast with lots of choice, and good staff. Beach Hut and Sunset Bar right on the beach were good food and drink options, plus half a dozen beach shacks. Good pool with different areas for adults and children, plus pool bar and Castaways casual restaurant. Lots of sun loungers, mix of shade and sun. No hassle really on beach. Front desk constantly checking everything was ok.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
H
United Kingdomnot enough umbrellas by the pool and beach
this was a lovely hotel, the staff were so kind and attentive they really made my holiday. the pool is magnificent and very clean. Our room was clean and roomy TV good and always hot water. I d recommend this hotel and Will be going back if possible.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Norbert
NetherlandsCaravela is a big, big resort. Most guests are Indian families with small children, so things become quite chaotic at breakfast time. And at certain times the pool becomes a fun zone - but not in a good way. The food was disappointing.
Beautiful grounds and clean rooms. Staff goes out of their way to help you. We had a lovely housekeeper and the staff at all the bars and restaurants are great. Nice beach bar with sunbeds. It was nice to be there around sundown, when everybody goes strolling on the beach.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Anjali
IndiaMore fans needed in the resort. It get too hot during thr day
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Pradeep
CanadaWonderful beach, golfing facility, good food. Very attentive staff. The manager made us feel very comfortable and was very accommodating to our request to change the room from a noisy location to a quite location.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Tejasvi
IndiaThe beach could be cleaned with the resorts responsibility towards it. Get rid of your plastic water bottled in room.
Exceptional team who manages their breakfast/dining buffet. Great attitude at all times, they take care of you like their own house guest..every single one of them. The attention to details towards all guests irrespective of the guests behaviour was truly commendable. They took special care of kids , even the staff at activity center had great attitude. I was assisted with meal options custom8zed at all times. The location is a wow, beach is great with para siling option. I would definitely go back to them , whenever I'm in south goa
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Thomas
United Arab EmiratesIt is a little out of the way for attractions. The sofa in the room was very uncomfortable.
Fabulous property, beach was beautiful. Staff were exceptional - big shout out to Ian especially in the coffee shop restaurant.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Roneibaba
IndiaThis is my 3rd stay at carvela awesome location, hospitality they take of the todler as if they their own. Also there was holi party which we attended which had good DJ music and food as well near the beach of the hotel makes this place to visit again
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Diane
United KingdomI liked everything about the property
Location, beach front, lovely staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Ajay
IndiaLuggage service made us wait for long
Beach front, pool, food options
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Pamela
United KingdomThe rooms smelt musty
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Jo
United KingdomToo many noisy wedding parties. It was interesting to start with but after 4 days the drums were getting us down!
Right on the beach and the staff were fabulous.. very comfortable and welcoming. Gorgeous pool.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Rajat
NepalThe bed was not a single king bed, it was a mix of 2 small beds, you could feel the joining part in the middle of the bed.
The pool was nice, and the breakfast was good. Staffs were friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
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