The ad described a "vacationer's ultimate dream, exclusive holiday homes set in a prestigious condominium" with swimming pool. That is much overrated by western standards. But then, those who do not know the local context should be aware that hyperbole is a national passtime in India and hospitality facilities overpriced in comparison to the Asian area and even to some... More

Luisa by the sea is a wonderful place to stay in South Goa. The villas are very spacious with some of them having a swimming pool. The area around the villas is very well maintained. If you are not that keen about staying in a typical hotel, then Luisa by the sea is definitely the best option for a relaxed... More

we stayed here in november and we had a very comfortable stay in this villa, we found it very relaxing to be able to come and go as we please. We felt very safe here also its not noisy at night and well guarded by security. The villa is well equipped and any problems we had were sorted straight away... More

Me and my hubby visited this place from 15th to 18th sept 2011 as we had a conference in south goa. Of course being an off season we knew about the pool being non functional.,but there were no lights on the property near the villa we stayed.. We stayed in villa 65 under the name of goan sand villas..which was... More

This was our second trip with Sophie George and I have to say,she excelled herself with this one,she could not have been more helpful,always smiling and there if you needed her,the girls who cleaned the room were scrupulous,constantly smiling and singing while they worked,the pool was excellent and cleaned very morning,and the position of the estate couldn't be better(right in... More

I traveled there with my wife and my 3 young children in Nov 2010. The villa is located in a compound close to the beach. The compound is beautiful and the greenery is awesome. The seafood is great in the many stalls in the nearby. The villa is also close to supermarkets and close to the main shopping street where... More

We stayed at a Villa owned by Sophie George - No. 46. It was a great experience. It was a family reunion and went off beautifully. The bungalow was comfortable and clean, ideal proximity to the beach, clean pool and quiet and tranquil location. All our requirements were met promply. The service was good and Sophie was extremely helpful. She... More

My family & I (totaling 11 - incl my 3yr old) stayed at Luisa By The Sea in the 1st week of Jan 2011 and I must say this is the BEST place to stay! It was a wonderful experience! We really loved the villa which was provided to us and it more than met our expectations. LBTS feels like... More

This year will be our fifth year staying at Luisa by the sea. Every year we look forward to our escape from England to our piece of 'paradise'. Luisa is an ideal location for the beach and dining in the local village. The villas are compact and have everything one needs. The gardens are beautiful, well maintained and so tranquil... More