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Enjoy a relaxed holiday at the 1.5-acre resort, set close to the beautiful Varca beach, with spacious rooms, a pool, resto-bar, spa and fun-filled activities. • 71 spacious, centrally air-conditioned rooms upto 650 sq ft. which are ideal for the entire family. • Relish delicious authentic Goan delicacies and popular Indian and International favourites at the in-house restaurant – Casa Varca. • Enjoy Goa at a leisurely pace on Electric Bikes and many outdoor activities. A host of indoor games in the 2000 sft. Discovery Central. • Relax and enjoy international treatments and beauty programmes at The Spa.
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605/D, Pedda Nomeo, Varca 403721 India
Sterling Goa- Varca
2,857 reviews
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Somewhat walkable
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Nestled in a tranquil setting ideal for beach escapes, Sterling Goa- Varca is widely appreciated for its serene location and comprehensive on-site conveniences. The inviting atmosphere, coupled with a homely comfort and a green backdrop, adds to the charm, offering fun for kids and a peaceful vibe for adults. While the rooms are celebrated for their cleanliness and space, a few guests suggest they could benefit from modernization.
Sterling Goa- Varca's value is acknowledged, especially for its delectable food, despite occasional remarks about the cost of services. The hotel's cleanliness and attentive service consistently earn praise, as does the well-kept pool and range of amenities, with the caveat of limited dining options noted by some guests.
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Sterling Goa-Varca is lauded for its pristine cleanliness and well-maintained amenities, and the staff's courteousness adds a personal touch to the stays, often remembered for their thoughtful gestures. The rooms, known for their scenic views, are appreciated although some suggest they could be more spacious and updated.
With its inviting atmosphere and homely comfort, the hotel is a stone's throw away from Varca Beach, offering guests a convenient beach retreat. While most find the value satisfactory, a few mention the on-site taxi service is on the pricier side.
Specially thanks Chef Robiul and Prabin who has taken restaurant services.
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Response from Sterling Goa- Varca, manager at Sterling Goa- Varca
Responded 1 June 2024
Dear Danish, We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and pool at Sterling Goa-Varca, especially the special Bengali fish curry! Chef Robiul and Prabin will be delighted to receive your special thanks for their exceptional restaurant services. Your kind words about our resort, amenities, and staff are truly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay near Varca Beach. Sincerely, The Sterling Holidays Team
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Located in a quiet area, this hotel is really is a hidden gem. Although the hotel itself is beautiful it is however away from any markets or major shopping areas. That said, there is a taxi stall outside the hotel. The service is safe for solo or female travellers. If you want to go shopping or even a day out to another beach, the price is for a return journey, which means that the driver will wait for you however long it takes. The first hour is free and then they'll charge around Rs 200 for each additional hour. Upon arrival we were allocated a room which was unsuitable for my mother as she required disabled access. Raju Kamal was extremely helpful and we were moved to more suitable room. He even set up a dinner table poolside so that we could celebrate my mother's (80th) birthday! Nothing was too much trouble for Raju and his team. He truly made our stay that extra special. The doorman (Mohamed) was always helpful in assisting us with my mother's wheelchair. The two lovely ladies Binu & Anju at the Spa were amazing. They ensured that we had the right type of treatment. My mother was quite apprehensive as she'd never had a massage treatment before. The ladies were extremely attentive. Al in all, we had an wonderful stay and would definitely consider returning. Thank you.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Room Tip:Â The hotel itself does not have facility to exchange money. The nearest money exchange is a taxi...
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Response from Sterling Goa- Varca, manager at Sterling Goa- Varca
Responded 7 Jan 2024
Dear Raksha, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful stay at our hotel. It's great to know that you found our hotel beautiful and safe, especially for solo or female travelers. We are glad that our taxi service was convenient for your shopping and other travel needs. We are also pleased to hear that Raju Kamal and his team went above and beyond to make your stay extra special. We will pass on your kind words to them. It's heartwarming to know that they were able to accommodate your mother's needs and even set up a special dinner table for her birthday celebration. We are grateful for your kind words about our doorman Mohamed, who was always ready to assist you with your mother's wheelchair. We will make sure to recognize his helpfulness. Binu and Anju at the spa are thrilled to hear that they provided you with a great treatment experience. Their attentiveness and care for your mother's comfort are highly appreciated. Thank you once again for choosing our hotel and for sharing your experience. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future. Sincerely, The Sterling Holidays Team
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Excellent food with good service. The ambience around the hotel and within the hotel was quite impressive. The Bar section service whether in the room or bar or pool side location was very much impressive and most warming. The staff present rite start from desk to all house keeping department including restaurant PPL are very cooperative
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Food section should be reconsidered by hotel management as they have limited varieties only
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Response from Sterling Goa- Varca, manager at Sterling Goa- Varca
Responded 5 Apr 2024
Dear Amit, Thank you for the 5 star rating. This motivates us to continue to work hard. We would greatly appreciate it if you can recommend us to your friends & relatives.
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The Sterling Resort ,Varca,Goa was well maintained having large nice air conditioned rooms facing lush green green coconut trees unfolding its leaves on the windows creating a scenic beauty. Restaurant offered a large spread of delicious buffet breakfast and dinner with highly courteous staff. Sonjib and team at the restaurant were very courteous and helpful However we were not able to see the local beach or sites as there is only one taxi stand in front of the Sterling Resort ,Varca,Goa and they charge exorbitant rates for local sightseeing / travels . I happened to pay Rs. 500/- for visit to the local shops situated about 1 km away from the taxi stand . Even Sterling Resort,Goa does not allow bringing or calling any taxis from other taxi stands and one has no choice than to accept the rates offered by the taxi stand located in front of Sterling resort ,Goa which expressed its helplessness all though surprisingly the Sterling resort at Varca ,Goa facilitates only in getting a taxi from the said taxi stand .
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Room Tip:Â Taxi available from the local taxi stand in front of the hotel only .No taxi allowed from any...
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Response from Sterling Goa- Varca, Manager at Sterling Goa- Varca
Responded 11 July 2023
Dear Yuvraj, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The Sterling Resort in Varca, Goa. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our well-maintained resort and spacious, air-conditioned rooms with beautiful views of lush green coconut trees. We appreciate your kind words about our restaurant and the delicious buffet breakfast and dinner. It is especially rewarding to hear that our staff, particularly Sonjib and his team, provided you with courteous and helpful service. We apologize for the inconvenience you faced regarding local transportation. We understand your frustration with the limited taxi stand options and their higher rates for local sightseeing and travels. Please be assured that we take your feedback seriously, and we will be looking into alternative solutions to address this issue and provide more affordable transportation options for our guests. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback, and we hope to welcome you back to The Sterling Resort in the future. Sincerely, The Sterling Holidays Team
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Had stayed from 3rd Nov to 7th Nov (4N-5D) with family on MAP Plan. However, the items served on the Buffet Breakfast and Dinner were very limited and were almost similar on all four days compared to the price charged. Even in dinner buffet, the items served were very limited and no emphasis was given on seafood barring one odd item. So, if visiting this resort, don't opt for MAP Plan. Rest rooms and other facilities are fine.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Room Tip:Â Can book for stay only. Don't opt for the MAP PLAN because the food served on the buffet is very...
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Response from Sterling Goa- Varca, manager at Sterling Goa- Varca
Responded 9 Nov 2024
Dear Pravin, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent stay. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the rest rooms and other facilities. However, we truly regret to learn that the food offerings on the MAP Plan did not meet your expectations. Your comments about the variety and seafood options will be taken into consideration as we continually strive to enhance our dining experience. We appreciate your insights and hope to serve you better in the future. Sincerely, The Sterling Holidays Team
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This is a great hotel, centred around a nice pool area pool. The staff are great, very courteous and helpful. The rooms are good, with good facilities. It has a range of facilities for children and an excellent spa, offering treatments at a very reasonable price. The restaurant offers buffet and a la carte and are very helpful and accommodating. The beach is a short walk, but September isn't the time for swimming - the tide is too fierce - and there's no facilities operating. But you can paddle and the water is lovely. There are restaurants and small shops close by.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Response from Sterling Goa- Varca, manager at Sterling Goa- Varca
Responded 27 Sept 2023
Dear Russmounty, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our hotel's pool area and found our staff to be courteous and helpful. It's also great to know that you liked our rooms and facilities. We're happy that you found our spa treatments to be reasonably priced and that our restaurant was accommodating. Please note that we appreciate your feedback about the beach and the lack of facilities operating during September. We hope you still had a chance to enjoy the lovely water. We're also glad that you found restaurants and shops in close proximity to our hotel. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Sincerely, The Sterling Holidays Team
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Pathetic service during breakfasts and not prompt housekeeping service and also food was below average. Rooms were dingy and also pool wasn’t worth to even enter. In all not so good experience. The staff at reception was humble but the recommendations given by them for bike rental service was bad and also cab service recommendation was too expensive. Always good to book Goa miles rather than locals as they are just bunch of ruthless and lazy people who want to earn money in just one trip rather than actually working hard for it
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Couples please refrain visiting this property
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Response from Sterling Holidays, Owner at Sterling Goa- Varca
Responded 13 Mar 2023
Dear Ishita, Namaste! We are concerned to know that you did not have a pleasant time at Sterling Goa Varca. We regret the issues that you have highlighted. We have alerted our management team to enhance the overall resort experience. Sincerely, The Sterling Holidays Team
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The hotel is located away in the silent part of Goa. No traffic sounds to disturb you. A lot of greenery in and around the hotel. However, for the beach, one has to walk quite a bit and a good part of that road has hardly any lights . So, it’s difficult in the evening.
There are a lot of recreational activities inside the hotel. The day we were there, they were organising some games for all the guests . Kids area is quite big and has lot of games, many of which grown ups can also enjoy. They had temporary tattoo service too( paid) .
Pool is good size and though the water seemed bit murky when looking from distance, it was clean when we dived in.
We were staying in the privilege suite, which was quite spacious and had a big balcony .Food was nice at the restaurant. However, deserts esp the one in the Indian section were over sugary as per any good restaurant’s norms.
Breakfast and dinner buffet both had decent amount of options for vegetarians and non vegetarians. Chef specially prepared plain khichri for our 9 month baby .
Staff was very helpful and courteous. They gifted our baby a pretty ‘I love Goa’ tee; which was very sweet gesture.
Facility of baby-seat, wheelchair , umbrellas were available for the guests. They had bikes too .
Cabs for airport and tour were easily arranged by the hotel. There was also a taxi centre office just a few steps from the hotel but we didn’t try it.
Reception area was inviting and had a small souvenir shop which had cute stuff.I bought silver earrings from there and they are doing good so far.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Sterling Goa- Varca, manager at Sterling Goa- Varca
Responded 18 Sept 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback! It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the serene surroundings and the various recreational activities offered at the hotel. We appreciate your notes on the beach access and the dining experience; your input is valuable. It's great to know that our staff made your stay even more special with their thoughtful gestures. We're glad you found the reception area inviting and that you loved your silver earrings from the souvenir shop. We hope to welcome you back for another pleasant experience! Sincerely, The Sterling Holidays Team
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Rooms are clean and well kept Service is average. We visited through an RCI exchange where is is no way to mention the number of guests. They promptly slapped us with additional charges for the bed with no additional facilities Towels not change regularly. The front desk managed by Neeraj is inefficient Other amenities like swimming pool, TT, carrom get invaded by large groups of corporate events. Families will find it difficult to engage in those activities. Water in the pool becomes turbid very easily because management does not enforce proper swimming attire. Very limited open spaces in the resort. Beach is also a good half a KM walk away. Restaurant has very standard menu and the dinner/breakfast buffet is very expensive. One is better off visiting the shacks, if you are willing to drive about 5-6 kms
Overall an average hotel. After lovely experiences at Stirling Puri, Kodai, Dindi, this one was a disappointment. Wouldn't recommend for an RCI exchange
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Response from Sterling Holidays, Owner at Sterling Goa- Varca
Responded 2 May 2022
Dear Padmanabh, Namaste! Thank you for holidaying at Sterling Goa Varca and sharing your valuable feedback. We are concerned to know of the issues that you have highlighted. Our management team has taken a note of the same. We assure you a much pleasant experience in the future. Sincerely, The Sterling Holidays Team
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It's a neat and clean property. More like a modern hotel. Not a beach front. Beach is about 10 minutes walk. Staff is friendly and helpful. Young chef Sharma was very nice to dished out some good food at a short notice. Being December end it was over crowded. Will like to spend some peaceful time during an off season visit.
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Take a room on a higher floor facing pool side.
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Response from Sterling Goa- Varca, manager at Sterling Goa- Varca
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the cleanliness, modern feel, and friendly service at our property. We're delighted that Chef Sharma could provide you with delicious food. We appreciate your note about the crowd during the peak season and hope to welcome you back for a more peaceful visit in the future. Safe travels! Sincerely, The Sterling Holidays Team
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There are more places to choose from in the Varca area.
PRICE RANGE
AU$99 - AU$209 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Goa La Vida Varca, A Sterling Holidays
LOCATION
IndiaGoaSouth Goa DistrictSalcetteVarca
NUMBER OF ROOMS
71
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