Top Boutique Hotels in South Goa (2026)

Located in Cansaulim, 1.4 miles from Cansaulim Beach, The Postcard Cuelim, Goa provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is around 1.4 miles from Arossim Beach, 1.9 miles from Velsao Beach and 10 miles from Margao Train Station. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, the rooms have a closet. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Postcard Cuelim, Goa also offer free WiFi, while some rooms are equipped with a terrace. At the accommodation each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. You can play pool at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. Basilica of Bom Jesus is 16 miles from The Postcard Cuelim, Goa, while Church of Saint Cajetan is 16 miles away. The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, 6.2 miles from the hotel.

- "Very specious and well equipped suites. Beautiful garden. Wonderful food. Loved the private dining & breakfast on my terrace. Special mention for the Resort Manager and his great team who do everything to make you feel comfortable." - "Serene Location. Clean Beach nearby." - "This is our third visit to the Postcard Cuelim property, my wife and I have always enjoyed our stays here. We love the warmth and hospitality from the time we're welcomed till we checkout. Kudos to the chef for all the delectable meals that we thoroughly relished, and a special thank you for baking me a fantastic cake for my birthday. Shout out to Sahaj Arora, the manager and his team, they did a fabulous job in ensuring that we were comfortable. Would like to add that this property is surrounded by forest cover, water bodies and paddy fields, making it home to a number of bird species. We had a blast doing some backyard birding and spotted the rare (near extinct) Grey-headed Bulbul this time, it was a lifer for us!"

Located in Cola, a 3-minute walk from Cola Beach, Samyama Retreat has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 1.2 miles of Little Cola Beach. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel, the rooms come with a closet, bed linen and a balcony with a river view. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, some rooms at Samyama Retreat also feature a mountain view. All rooms at the accommodation come with a seating area. Margao Train Station is 18 miles from Samyama Retreat, while Cabo De Rama Fort is 6.6 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, 34 miles from the hotel.

- "The property is set close to Cola beach but in the jungle making it feel peaceful and close to nature . The room / bathroom were large , the bed exceptionally comfortable and the shower hot and efficient even though you need to wait a few minutes as it is run on solar .The balcony is also large and perfect for yoga , meditation or just to sit enjoying feeling so close to nature and admiring the natural surroundings . Vipin is an amazing host with a true belief in providing an exceptional service to his guests . I left my wallet in the taxi and Vipin immediately rang the driver took me to collect it from previous location in Palolem . We were provided with complimentary Chai masala drink every morning( could have tea / coffee )at a time to suit us and all food we had was delicious and fresh ."

Just a 8-minute walk from Patnem Beach and half a mile from Colomb Beach, Oceanic - Luxury Boutique Hotel features accommodations in Palolem, with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a bar. Providing a shared lounge, the property is located within a 10-minute walk of Palolem Beach. The country house provides a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. At the country house, all units include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. Every unit has air conditioning, and certain units at the country house have a balcony. Guests can eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch, and cocktails. A car rental service is available at the country house. Margao Train Station is 22 miles from Oceanic - Luxury Boutique Hotel, while Cabo De Rama Fort is 15 miles away. The nearest airport is Dabolim, 37 miles from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "A real relaxing wonderful stay. The rooms are super light and airy and all are cleaned daily to a good standard. Beds are comfy and linen is white and clean. Hotel itself is really peaceful and the pool area is a great place to relax. They can provide taxis, scooter hire and more, and staff were always willing to help. I have come to Palolem many times but this was the best stay yet. You will not regret a few nights here! Really quiet and night"

The multiple dining options include the all-day diner, Vivo, a traditional Goan restaurant, Spice Studio, day lounge and bar by the infinity pool, The Edge and the evening cocktail bar, Courtyard Bar. Free shuttle service is provided to the beach for all guests to Free shuttle service is provided to Gonsua beach for all guests from 7am to 7pm. Change : The multiple dining options include the all-day diner, Vivo, a traditional Goan restaurant, Spice Studio, day lounge and bar by the infinity pool, The Edge and the evening cocktail bar, Courtyard Bar. to The resort houses Vivo, an all-day diner, The Edge, the poolside Tropical bar & lounge, Courtyard Bar, an evening cocktail bar and the award-winning traditional coastal restaurant, Spice Studio.

- "Stunning property with copious staff keeping the gardens/pools/grounds pristine. If you’re looking for a place to unwind & relax, we would highly recommend a stay at the Diwa Club. Throughout our stay all the staff have been super helpful. Special mention to guest relations staff Chelsea & Ruella. Astrid & Rajeev for the most thoughtful house keeping treats and care. Hanuman, Amit, Colin, Keyei for going that extra mile during our stay. Spa Alila is fantastic, zen & clean - big thanks to Lolita and Aliyah. We were truly pampered during our stay. We look forward to visiting in the future."

Casa Jaali has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Patnem. The property is around 23 miles from Margao Train Station, 15 miles from Cabo De Rama Fort and 20 miles from Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary. Free WiFi and room service are available. At the resort, the rooms are equipped with a balcony. The rooms have an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, while selected rooms also feature a kitchen equipped with a fridge. All rooms at Casa Jaali have air conditioning and a desk. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Patnem Beach, Colomb Beach and Palolem Beach. The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, 38 miles from Casa Jaali.

- "A beautiful accommodation with top service! Welcome drink on arrival, staff on hand for everything (even emergency late night brownies!), a great complimentary breakfast & dinner was lovely too. The location is excellent, being at the north end of patnem beach makes it an easy, flat 10 min walk to south of palolem beach. Tuk tuk 100rs if you prefer. Staff really couldn’t have done more, arranging onward taxis, bug spray, dinner recommendations and anything else we needed. From arriving to post departure the customer service was top quality, probably the best we’ve had in our 2 weeks in India. Highly recommend!"

Located in Benaulim, 1.4 miles from Sernabatim Beach, Silva Heritage Resort Goa has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star resort has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. The daily breakfast offers continental, Asian or vegetarian options. Colva Beach is 1.5 miles from the resort, while Benaulim Beach is 1.6 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, 16 miles from Silva Heritage Resort Goa.

- "I felt like being at home with my family. Everything was perfect and everyone was so nice. Rooms are so clean and spacious. I really like to thank Mr. Sani, Mr. Theodore, Mr. Shankar and everyone else for the memorable experience at Silva. Can't wait to visit you very soon." - "Very well maintained, very quiet, nice rooms and well kept facilities" - "Silva Heritage Hotel Goa is amazing. It is a 350 year old Portuguese Heritage building in stunning, palm tree filled, private gardens with a wonderful swimming pool. The room on the first floor was huge with four poster bed and fabulous bathroom with super shower and everything is super clean. The staff are incredible. So friendly, so responsive. Nothing is a trouble. We were personally looked after by Manager Praveen. I think we have found a friend for life! He made it his mission to look after everyone and his loyalty to the hotel is second to none. He is amazing. Thank you so much. The food was amazing and the food we had was delicious and great value. Nothing was too much. We didn’t want to leave. We will definitely be back later in the year."

1.1 miles from Little Cola Beach in Canacona, Cabo Serai provides accommodations with access to spa facilities and wellness packages. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. A terrace with an outdoor dining area and sea views is offered in some units. At the luxury tent, the units come with a private bathroom. Guests may eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, brunch, cocktails, and high tea. Guests can make the most of the garden, pool with a view, and yoga classes offered at the luxury tent. A car rental service is available at Cabo Serai, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Kakolem Beach is 1.2 miles from the accommodation, while Cola Beach is 1.4 miles away. The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, 33 miles from Cabo Serai.

- "Beautiful property, hidden away in the midst of a palm tree jungle, overlooking the beach and waterfront. Completely underrated place, untouched and a great way to just experience silence, yet still have amazing service." - "Cabo Serai exceeded all of my expectations. The staff was attentive and caring, polite and sweet. The extra activities they offered ( like private yoga, nature walks, and private dining) were amazing and felt so special! I cannot recommend this place enough, from the small patches of organic veggies growing in the coconut grove to the playful monkeys in the trees to the views and soundscape - this resort is simply breathtaking. 10/10 would recommend!"

Spread across 56 acres of landscaped gardens, the Mediterranean-style Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa sits along a private beach overlooking the Arabian Sea. It features golfing facilities, a full spa and outdoor pool and 6 dining options await guests. Decorated in neutral colors, rooms feature classic dark wood furnishings. Each comes with a balcony overlooking the garden, pool or sea. Select rooms offer a private pool or hydromassage bathtub. Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa is 1.9 mi from Colva Beach and 7.5 mi from Madgaon City. It is a 45-minute drive from Goa Dabolim Airport. Free parking is available. Sunny afternoons can be spent playing tennis or getting a relaxing massage at "J Wellness Circle". The resort also provides a fitness center and 24-hour room service. Little ones can enjoy a lineup of activities at the Children’s Activity Center.

- "Superb place, superb food, superb service, superb staff . Nothing else to say." - "Hotel was Amazing. Staff goes extra mile to make your stay memorable. Special shoutout to Sidharth. He made it so easy the entire trip." - "Ambience and the food" - "The service Food Location Everything was perfect Best for kids" - "Good location and beach ." - "Outstanding in everything. Kids loved it" - "This place is incredible but what makes it outstanding is staff who take care of every need one might have while visiting Goa!"

Nestled within the peaceful area of Benaulim village(South Goa), Palm Grove Cottages is a 15-minute walk from a tranquil beach of Goa. The hotel offers comfortable modern rooms and a restaurant with alfresco dining. We provide a library and free Wi-Fi access. Palm Garden Restaurant serves a selection of Goan food, specializing in seafood dishes along with Western and Indian menu. There is also a bar on site. The air-conditioned rooms at Palm Grove Cottages are well-appointed and feature Luso Goan Portuguese architecture. They are spacious with a private balcony offering views of the garden and facilities like a sofa and an private bathroom. The hotel is located about 16 mi from Dabolim Airport and 3.7 mi from Margao Railway Station. Maria Hall is located just 0.6 mi away, while Colva and Varca are located 1.9 mi from the hotel.

- "The room, the beautiful garden, the decor. The garden and restaurant were amazing. The room was very comfortable. Dinner menu was great and affordable. Would definitely recommend." - "Exceptionally friendly staff, we enjoyed 2 freshly prepared excellent meals and breakfast every morning. The gardens and grounds were amazing." - "The gardens are exceptional- full of vibrant plants, more varieties that you could imagine. The room was very comfortable and felt luxurious. The breakfast was delicious and the evening menu was also great and affordable. The staff were so friendly. We had an excellent time."

Offering a sun terrace and spa center, Palm Trees Ayurvedic Heritage is set between Patnem and Rajbag beaches in the Goa Region, 0.9 mi from Palolem Beach. Free private parking is available on site. The accommodations has a seating area. Palm Trees Ayurvedic Heritage features free WiFi throughout the property. Towels and bed linen are featured. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. The property offers Ayurveda Treatments Spa and Daily Yoga schedules. Bike hire is available at the property and the area is popular for golfing and cycling. The nearest airport is Goa International Airport, 30 mi from the property.

- "The warm welcome, the willingness of everyone to make all guests happy at all times, the stunning garden alongside the river just a walk away from a quiet stunning beach with the best sunsets, lovely food, great cottages, most of all heartwarming conversations with the people that manage the place and getting to know and understand local life" - "Absolutely beautiful & great spot even if not doing a yoga training 🙃 close to Patnem beach but do not have to be in the midst of it all, perfect."