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Ambelim Beach, Mattimol | Cola Beach, Canacona 403524, India
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Dwarka Eco Beach Resort
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Quietest place in India, perfect place to wind down”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2011
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When we arrived after a long drive, I felt like I was in a tropical paradise that is unexpected in the chaos of India. The huts are a perfect place to stay for people who want to relax, read a book, and just leave mobile and internet access and stress behind. The beach is particularly amazing because there is no access to the street so you have no one harassing you to buy their trinkets. It's exactly what I was looking for. I did yoga every morning with Subash on the beach and loved it. I have to disagree with the comment below about the "servants" running the place. The staff really could not have been any nicer and more helpful.They even played chess with us. It would be nice if Dwarka had a book in the room or on their site that explained things like electricity, hot water, cost for pick up from airport, etc - but honestly, It's not the Intercontinental and if you are that type of traveler then maybe this isn't for you. One thing their website does not tell you is where they are and how far from the airport they are really far south on Kola beach. The closest major beach towns are Agonda and Palolem. Dwarka is on Kola/Honeymoon beach. And the drive to the actual resort is on a dirt road - so be prepared because it's easy to think you are being kidnapped when you don't know where you're going down that road.
And yes, last but not least - the place next door is cheaper and looks similar, but a friend of mine who stayed at both places describes "it's raunchy and the crowd is annoying".

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Olaulim
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“absolutely heavenly”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2011

Dwarka is a wonderful setting. Clean , neat and friendly staff. The massage was exceptionally good.Food was always tasty. I did read an earlier coment fo one Mr. Singh where in he mentioned the staff working as servents. It is sad that in this day and age, people still look at life through such a such myopic medival ways. All I can say that Clement and his pretty wife have created one of the most wonderful spots in Goa. I was there with my wife and two young childreen and we did not want to go back.
Keep it up and all the best.
Savio fernandes

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
“Talk About Relaxing and Beautiful Scenery!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2011

I thought we would never get there but when we did..wow, absolutely beautiful, peaceful, tranquil, and very basic and rustic adorable huts, with hammocks out front, set on a lagoon, with ocean views!! Nice place to come to chill and relax..food was alright, but most amazing was the atmosphere, really enjoyed our 1night stay and highly recommend for a different experience in Goa!! Just gorgeous!!

  • Stayed February 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Brussels, Belgium
1 review
“paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2011

perfect place to stay in contact with nature
the service is splendid, naturally friendly and professional
the food was pure, ecological and very healthy
the massages of Subaash are wonderful, full of wonder and they heal you on all levels

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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gurgaon
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“nice location. overpriced. misrepresented as owner managed on site”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2011
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Nice location with the sea and a fresh water lagoon.
We were disppointed with the value delivered relative to what we paid for our stay at Dwarka. We were given to understand that the facility is owner managed and that the owner manager stays on the premises. That was also implied in our conversations and communication with Clemente, the owner. However, the facility is run by local servants. The owner lives several hours away and no longer visits the premises. There is no manager.
The facility now suffers from the absence of an owner/ stakeholder on or near the premises so lacks the buzz and hospitality which earlier visitors have noted. A fire is lit as suggested on the website but the absence of a host does not make it inviting enough to pull residents together. There was no campfire get together on any of the three nights we stayed at Dwarka.
The servants are willing and helpful but lack the experience to be hosting guests at an offering as suggested by the website.
Food is fresh and well prepared with local ingredients. No high value seafood. Breakfast was poor on all days. Huts are basic and the generator is switched off after midnight. No candles or torch is provided in the huts – making it difficult to navigate the toilet if needed, or to stir out of bed before daylight. Linen is basic and not of a quality suggested by the price charged.
There are equally well appointed resorts available around the same lagoon at a fraction of the price charged by Dwarka.
We felt locked in with an unusually sought for cash advance payment at a price point which was much beyond the value delivered.
The much higher price at Dwarka is not justified for remotely managed temporary shacks run by local servants.

Stayed January 2011, travelled with family
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dwarkagoa, Owner at Dwarka Eco Beach Resort, responded to this review
28 February 2011
Wow !! First of all, I think it is very rude to address the sweet village boys as servants !! they have been with us from the time Dwarka opened and they may not look typical, but they serve honestly and from their heart !! secondly its not mentioned anywhere in our website that I will be at the resort all the time !! Torches are provided on request and candle are not given for obvious reasons..!! if there is some other place which gives better offers or deals, please feel free to visit them !! this is how we are and will continue to remain like this!! cheers!!
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Ambelim Beach, Mattimol | Cola Beach, Canacona 403524, India
Price range (per night):* 103 AUD - 154 AUD

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