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Caravela Beach Resort
Varca Beach, Varca 403721 India
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The Caravela Beach Resort is an independent Deluxe’ beach resort comprising of 201 rooms, several of which have direct sea-views. (The Resort was previously affiliated with Renaissance Hotels for several years). The Caravela is designed by the world famous architects WATG (who also designed the Atlantis Resorts, Sun City, the Bellagio and Wynn in Las Vegas). The Resort is located on the powdery white sands of Varca Beach, South-Goa. The Caravela is a 45-minute car ride from Goa’s Dabolim Airport and is built on a 23-acre estate, with a large golf course and a 275-meter long beach-front. The Resort has an 83-foot high Atrium lobby, making it Goa’s tallest and largest lobby. The Caravela is surrounded by immaculately landscaped gardens that are home to several unique birds. The entire landscaping and free-form swimming pools were designed by the renowned international landscape architect, Belt Collins Singapore. A majority of the guest-rooms are connected to the main lobby via air-conditioned corridors, making it comfortable in the summers and monsoon-proof during the rainy months. Each guest-room has an attached outdoor balcony. For entertainment, the Resort has 4 Restaurants and multiple bars. The ‘Swim-Up Pool Bar’ and the ‘Beach Shack’ (Seasonal) are especially popular with guests. The Animation Team of the Resort has a myriad of daily activities for both children and adults! The Caravela’s excellent service continues to impress discerning travelers who are looking for a personalised experience. One would define this as a piece of paradise, where dreams turn into reality and moments turn into lifetime memories! All you need in Goa is right here!
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Free breakfast
Beach
Bicycle rental
Kids stay free
Valet parking
Wifi
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Fitness classes
Sauna
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Kid-friendly buffet
Snack bar
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Game room
Golf course
Tennis court
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Table tennis
Babysitting
Indoor play area for children
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Airport transportation
Car hire
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Head massage
Massage
Steam room
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Newspaper
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
Butler service
Doorperson
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Ironing service
Shoeshine
Room features
Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Private beach
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Private balcony
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Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
Smoking rooms available
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HOTEL STYLE
Ocean View
Art Deco Style
Languages Spoken
English, Hindi
Location
Varca Beach, Varca 403721 India
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Caravela Beach Resort is celebrated for its tranquil and welcoming vibe, with guests often noting the beautiful surroundings and the charming live music during meals. Its beachfront location is a hit, though its seclusion is a double-edged sword. While the resort offers a bounty of amenities that are perfect for families, some visitors feel the experience doesn't justify the premium pricing.
Accommodations are generally spacious but have received mixed reviews regarding their modernity. The resort's cleanliness is consistently lauded, yet the service receives varied feedback, oscillating between commendable and lacking efficiency at busy times.
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We came as two young families with kids 7+ yrs. We needed a place that would accommodate the different foods we all wanted to eat, and with our limited time, we should have zero problems with our stay.
Checkin/Checkout: We were greeted by Tanvi and had a smooth checkin, and she was always beaming when we passed through the lobby. The resort was able to accommodate our late checkout.
Resort: Rooms show a little wear, but service and beach access can’t be beat! Activities kept our kids busy.
Pricing for extras throughout our stay were *very* reasonable, I never felt taken advantage of (room service, gift shop, certain activities, complimentary water).
Housekeeping: Irene and her team personally oversaw the comfort of my stay, providing the best housekeeping experience I’ve ever had in a resort. Upon checkin she stayed with me as we inspected the room together, she provided the extras I needed, and had her team set up the rollaway bed immediately. She also treated her team with kindness and respect.
Meals: Nilesh manages a tight ship. This was a laid back Goan resort experience, with warm and friendly meal service. Hostess Riju greeted us and seated us promptly. We went a la carte. The waiters Jason & Shubham were attentive and communicative, ensuring our kids’ orders were correct and timely.
We ordered across all multiple cuisines and Chefs Paul and Biren accommodated! Kids meals were equally delicious.
The staff was a part of the experience but they never intruded; I observed a warmth and comraderie between the staff across all levels.
Checkin/Checkout: We were greeted by Tanvi and had a smooth checkin, and she was always beaming when we passed through the lobby. The resort was able to accommodate our late checkout.
Resort: Rooms show a little wear, but service and beach access can’t be beat! Activities kept our kids busy.
Pricing for extras throughout our stay were *very* reasonable, I never felt taken advantage of (room service, gift shop, certain activities, complimentary water).
Housekeeping: Irene and her team personally oversaw the comfort of my stay, providing the best housekeeping experience I’ve ever had in a resort. Upon checkin she stayed with me as we inspected the room together, she provided the extras I needed, and had her team set up the rollaway bed immediately. She also treated her team with kindness and respect.
Meals: Nilesh manages a tight ship. This was a laid back Goan resort experience, with warm and friendly meal service. Hostess Riju greeted us and seated us promptly. We went a la carte. The waiters Jason & Shubham were attentive and communicative, ensuring our kids’ orders were correct and timely.
We ordered across all multiple cuisines and Chefs Paul and Biren accommodated! Kids meals were equally delicious.
The staff was a part of the experience but they never intruded; I observed a warmth and comraderie between the staff across all levels.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from SouravPanchanan, EAM at Caravela Beach Resort
Responded 3 Jan 2020
Dear My C, It's always great to have comments on how we are doing, especially when the feedback is as positive as yours. I'm delighted that you were well looked after throughout your stay and will certainly pass your kind comments on to the team. Please do call us on 0832 669 5000 for next time! We'll ensure you have another great stay with us. Kind Regards Sourav Panchanan Executive Assistant Manager
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This was my first visit to South Goa and havign heard a lot about pristine beaches and calm atmosphere , I was recommended Caravela Beach Resort by two of my acquaintances from different domains who had earlier stayed there with family.
I must say it was an amazing experience staying at Caravela beach resort. My brother and mom both have difficulty climbing up lot of stairs and the resort staff was intuitive and courteous enough allocate a ground floor room to ensure easy mobility without even me requesting for it.
The resort is posh and plush with facility and has golfing , swimming and Ayurveda spa facilities. It has an amazing bar placed right in heart of pool for people to enjoy their drinks while swimming.
The breakfast in coffee shop is fantastic, the spread is pretty goods with Indian,International counters and mouth-watering bakeries section (Their Kiwi Danish Pastry was mind blowing)
During out stay we were lucky to have been hosted for the Carnival that was happening at Caravela beach resort along with live music
Also along side the beach there are some nice shacks to enjoy snacks and drinks . Within the resort lot of daily activities are planned like Beach football, Yoga, Flower making etc and its a must go place for family or couple vacation
I am definitely going to plan my next year vacation at Caravela Beach Resort.
I must say it was an amazing experience staying at Caravela beach resort. My brother and mom both have difficulty climbing up lot of stairs and the resort staff was intuitive and courteous enough allocate a ground floor room to ensure easy mobility without even me requesting for it.
The resort is posh and plush with facility and has golfing , swimming and Ayurveda spa facilities. It has an amazing bar placed right in heart of pool for people to enjoy their drinks while swimming.
The breakfast in coffee shop is fantastic, the spread is pretty goods with Indian,International counters and mouth-watering bakeries section (Their Kiwi Danish Pastry was mind blowing)
During out stay we were lucky to have been hosted for the Carnival that was happening at Caravela beach resort along with live music
Also along side the beach there are some nice shacks to enjoy snacks and drinks . Within the resort lot of daily activities are planned like Beach football, Yoga, Flower making etc and its a must go place for family or couple vacation
I am definitely going to plan my next year vacation at Caravela Beach Resort.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip: For those wanting a view could book early for Ocean View Room :)
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Response from Sourav Panchanan, Other at Caravela Beach Resort
Responded 2 Mar 2020
Dear Trek49007807257, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with the TripAdvisor community, we always appreciate it. I am delighted to see that you enjoyed your time with us and hope you will choose Caravela again when in Goa. We look forward to your return! Kind Regards Sourav Panchanan Executive Assistant Manager
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We had booked a stay on the 12 of April 2021 , but due to other reasons we couldn’t travel to Goa ,
When contacted the reservation team they immediately replied and agreed to change the date without any delays communications from reservations were great and helpful .
When we arrived at the hotel was just amazed to see the detail care taken during the pandemic all safety procedures were followed at the highest level
The check in was smoothly and quickly done by Eden . When we checked in there were some issues with the room as it was on a higher floor since I was travelling with an infant , and required a floor on the ground level when I contacted Tanvi from guest relations , I was immediately given a room on a lower level and was offered a higher category room.
During my stay Tanvi was in constant contact if we required any assistance and every request was honoured with a smile .
At breakfast when we arrived , I don’t remember the name the hostess (tilli) sorry if am wrong in the name noticed us with my child she was quick to ask if any meal needed for the baby upon which chef Amitava & chef Raghuveer got the baby food prepared in no time for my child
Without. Having to say anything every breakfast during the next three days the baby food was presented to our table .
I have never experienced such hospitality, during our breakfast the chefs always interacted with us asking if we needed anything .
The hotel has one of the best private beaches in goa white sand it was the cleanest beach I have visited in goa
At the beach bar Luciano and Myson served us amazing drinks & cocktails , their service was again amazing
Our room was regularly kept super clean by Famita & Sana ,
Everyday when we walked into our room there was a little surprise at times there were balloons , flowers or towel decorations .
At the end this was one of the most memorable stays in Goa & after such experience Caravela Beach Resort is the only place i would be staying in my future goa trips .
Thank you to the entire team of Caravela Beach Resort for making our holiday a one to remember .
When contacted the reservation team they immediately replied and agreed to change the date without any delays communications from reservations were great and helpful .
When we arrived at the hotel was just amazed to see the detail care taken during the pandemic all safety procedures were followed at the highest level
The check in was smoothly and quickly done by Eden . When we checked in there were some issues with the room as it was on a higher floor since I was travelling with an infant , and required a floor on the ground level when I contacted Tanvi from guest relations , I was immediately given a room on a lower level and was offered a higher category room.
During my stay Tanvi was in constant contact if we required any assistance and every request was honoured with a smile .
At breakfast when we arrived , I don’t remember the name the hostess (tilli) sorry if am wrong in the name noticed us with my child she was quick to ask if any meal needed for the baby upon which chef Amitava & chef Raghuveer got the baby food prepared in no time for my child
Without. Having to say anything every breakfast during the next three days the baby food was presented to our table .
I have never experienced such hospitality, during our breakfast the chefs always interacted with us asking if we needed anything .
The hotel has one of the best private beaches in goa white sand it was the cleanest beach I have visited in goa
At the beach bar Luciano and Myson served us amazing drinks & cocktails , their service was again amazing
Our room was regularly kept super clean by Famita & Sana ,
Everyday when we walked into our room there was a little surprise at times there were balloons , flowers or towel decorations .
At the end this was one of the most memorable stays in Goa & after such experience Caravela Beach Resort is the only place i would be staying in my future goa trips .
Thank you to the entire team of Caravela Beach Resort for making our holiday a one to remember .
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Prasad Kanoth, General Manager at Caravela Beach Resort
Responded 6 May 2021
Dear Shermanpinto12 Thank you for your detailed review of our property. I am delighted to know that we were able to ensure you had a memorable stay with us. Its truly heartening to know that from pre arrival to checkout you felt the Caravela hospitality. Thank you for noticing the passion and dedication of the team especially Eden, Tanvi, Titli, Chef Amitava, Chef Raghuveer, Luciano, Myson, Fatima and Saniya. Your praise will definitely be shared with the team. We are truly committed to the wellbeing, safety and health of guests and staff alike and so appreciate your positive feedback on the safety protocols we have in place. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon. Warm regards Sylvester D'souza Director - Front office
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Amazing experience, stayed for 3 nights in the ocean view room. Caravela is a perfect resort , it’s on Varca beach, it was not crowded at all . The beach is clean and is ideal for family and couples. The resort has one mantra - to make your stay comfortable and pamper you . The landscaping is vey unique, beach in the front with lot of green patches with a mini golf course . The resort is clean and well maintained . It has its own beach shack which is pretty neat and had a good menu . The resorts also offers other facility like tennis courts , cycling etc.
Room: I was awe struck with the serene and breathtaking views from my room. The room I stayed called the ocean view room has the view of the beach and the mini golf course. The room has all modern amenities , the bed and balcony were my fav place .
Food: the buffet breakfast is complimentary, it was pretty elaborate menu everyday . Egg station, pancake and waffle station, South Indian dishes, North Indian dishes , street food breakfast items ,amazing variety of bakery items , fruits , beverages .. phew.. many more . Great !!
Room service was pretty good too, it was quick and food was great too.
We also ate at the beach hut( shack) , ordered a pizza ,rawa fried prawns ,beers and a sizzling brownie. I think it was value for money and the ambience is something I liked . Food was above average, has scope to improve.
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The staff is very friendly and will go out of the way to help you, they have a customer centric approach and it’s something I value a lot. I was impressed with the cleaning, after each meal the restaurant was sanitised. Also , before entering the room on Day1 , it had a seal stating the room has been sanitised.
Overall I had a great experience , few things that stood out was the views, landscaping , comfort and staff behaviour. Couple of things I wish it can improve when I visit again - my room 179 was a connecting room so if you have noisy neighbours you can hear them :-) . Also, have a friendly policy to allow private cabs to enter resort for pickups .
Room: I was awe struck with the serene and breathtaking views from my room. The room I stayed called the ocean view room has the view of the beach and the mini golf course. The room has all modern amenities , the bed and balcony were my fav place .
Food: the buffet breakfast is complimentary, it was pretty elaborate menu everyday . Egg station, pancake and waffle station, South Indian dishes, North Indian dishes , street food breakfast items ,amazing variety of bakery items , fruits , beverages .. phew.. many more . Great !!
Room service was pretty good too, it was quick and food was great too.
We also ate at the beach hut( shack) , ordered a pizza ,rawa fried prawns ,beers and a sizzling brownie. I think it was value for money and the ambience is something I liked . Food was above average, has scope to improve.
Staff behaviour :
The staff is very friendly and will go out of the way to help you, they have a customer centric approach and it’s something I value a lot. I was impressed with the cleaning, after each meal the restaurant was sanitised. Also , before entering the room on Day1 , it had a seal stating the room has been sanitised.
Overall I had a great experience , few things that stood out was the views, landscaping , comfort and staff behaviour. Couple of things I wish it can improve when I visit again - my room 179 was a connecting room so if you have noisy neighbours you can hear them :-) . Also, have a friendly policy to allow private cabs to enter resort for pickups .
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sourav Panchanan, Other at Caravela Beach Resort
Responded 24 Jan 2021
Dear shiv_gang, Thank you for choosing Caravela and for taking the time to leave a nice review. We are so glad to know we were able to meet your expectations and that you especially loved your room and our delicious breakfast spread! We look forward to seeing you again next time you are back in Goa. Kind Regards, Sourav Panchanan Executive Assistant Manager
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Thanks to the resort for being flexible with our booking due to the pandemic.
Check in was smooth, however they didn't have a proper way to transfer the luggage to the room which was at a far end of the property.
Our room was not great, it had plumbing issues to start with, which took an hour to resolve & no follow ups or comms from management. It was right next to a storage room so continuously noisy..the noise from corridors and other rooms was too much and sleep was disturbed. Kettle was broken, very limited 3 sugar satchets/day provided for tea/coffee, there was no menu for in room dining or activities at the resort.
Bathrooms are a 3-star property ones, the fittings are old and stained, need a replacement..
Pool is awesome, the swim up bar ia great. They also clean it regularly every few hours which is credible but caps and showers not compulsory for guests before jumping in reeks poor hygiene measures. Hope they change this.
The food is decent but overpriced. Nothing mind blowing for the cost and with access to shacks across the beach doesnt make sense to use the restaurants at the property.
Breakfast spread good but overcrowded n no measures in place for social distancing. Quite surprising in pandemic times and a bit scary to eat here with the slackness.
Beach is semi private very clean and great to get into the water, basic cycles are available on rent to go on the beach. Para sailing available.The massage was decent though the therapists dont communicate.
Our check out was smooth in particular Ritesh very courteous and they packed breakfast for us.
Overall, the property was just ok, and didn't feel like value enough for the monies spent.
Check in was smooth, however they didn't have a proper way to transfer the luggage to the room which was at a far end of the property.
Our room was not great, it had plumbing issues to start with, which took an hour to resolve & no follow ups or comms from management. It was right next to a storage room so continuously noisy..the noise from corridors and other rooms was too much and sleep was disturbed. Kettle was broken, very limited 3 sugar satchets/day provided for tea/coffee, there was no menu for in room dining or activities at the resort.
Bathrooms are a 3-star property ones, the fittings are old and stained, need a replacement..
Pool is awesome, the swim up bar ia great. They also clean it regularly every few hours which is credible but caps and showers not compulsory for guests before jumping in reeks poor hygiene measures. Hope they change this.
The food is decent but overpriced. Nothing mind blowing for the cost and with access to shacks across the beach doesnt make sense to use the restaurants at the property.
Breakfast spread good but overcrowded n no measures in place for social distancing. Quite surprising in pandemic times and a bit scary to eat here with the slackness.
Beach is semi private very clean and great to get into the water, basic cycles are available on rent to go on the beach. Para sailing available.The massage was decent though the therapists dont communicate.
Our check out was smooth in particular Ritesh very courteous and they packed breakfast for us.
Overall, the property was just ok, and didn't feel like value enough for the monies spent.
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Manoj Kumar, Guest Services / Front Office at Caravela Beach Resort
Responded 6 Mar 2021
Dear Guest, Greetings from Caravela Beach Resort, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to write a review further to your experience at Caravela Beach Resort. Please accept my apologies for the inconvenience caused. Your feedback has been addressed with the key stakeholders and we will try to ensure that this does not occur in the future. We would like to get in touch with you and would request to please share your contact details with us at afom.gr@advanihotels.com Warm Wishes, Manoj Kumar
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We stayed in Caravela for 3 days and 4 nights celebrating our wedding anniversary! The property is very beautiful, spacious and neatly maintained. The house keeping, restaurant and guest experience team are very intentional about their customers and do their best to maximise your experience at the resort. The resort is spacious with a pool at the center and a huge golf course between the rooms and the beach. Rooms are also very comfortable and spacious with all required amenities.
They are carrying out increased cleaning activities of lobbies, walk ways and sanitising the guest rooms at regular intervals and the staff is not entering the rooms for in room dining as a precaution! You can be rest assured about sanitisation during these COVID days!
Tanvi from Guest relations team is an absolute super hero and was a great help in arranging the last min request to plan a surprise for my wife, she took ownership and went way ahead to plan & execute things. 5 stars to her commitment towards work and her guests.
Housekeeping supervisor (I don’t remember his name) was also very keen about the comfort of our stay and everything in the room, was very welcoming towards the feedback shared.
Our morning breakfasts were super delicious and the staff is very accommodating for all you need.
There are at times power fluctuations and take more time to respond to the calls at the reception but over all an amazing property with a beach to walk into and bicycles to ride away. Everyone will enjoy their stay at the resort. Couples and families this is place to unwind and enjoy with your family by being assured about the sanitisation!
They are carrying out increased cleaning activities of lobbies, walk ways and sanitising the guest rooms at regular intervals and the staff is not entering the rooms for in room dining as a precaution! You can be rest assured about sanitisation during these COVID days!
Tanvi from Guest relations team is an absolute super hero and was a great help in arranging the last min request to plan a surprise for my wife, she took ownership and went way ahead to plan & execute things. 5 stars to her commitment towards work and her guests.
Housekeeping supervisor (I don’t remember his name) was also very keen about the comfort of our stay and everything in the room, was very welcoming towards the feedback shared.
Our morning breakfasts were super delicious and the staff is very accommodating for all you need.
There are at times power fluctuations and take more time to respond to the calls at the reception but over all an amazing property with a beach to walk into and bicycles to ride away. Everyone will enjoy their stay at the resort. Couples and families this is place to unwind and enjoy with your family by being assured about the sanitisation!
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sourav Panchanan, Guest Services / Front Office at Caravela Beach Resort
Responded 26 Oct 2020
Dear EliazerTheTraveller, Thank you for reviewing Caravela and recognising our COVID-19 safety measures, it's very kind of you. Our “Caravela Care” program is a Well-being, Hygiene, and Safety Initiative that focuses on guest safety and wellness. At Caravela Beach Resort, we have consulted experts in the field and have developed our policies that exceed the internationally accepted standards. We have developed, customized hygiene and safety protocols for our employees and guests. Rest assured, while you enjoy the ultimate luxury and graciousness of Indian hospitality at our Resort, we will continue to provide you a safe and secure environment. Also, thank you for recognizing the efforts made by the team especially Tanvi, I shall sure pass it on. We hope to see you soon here. Kind Regards, Sourav Panchanan Executive Assistant Manager
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After staying at home for most of the year, we planned for a holiday in Goa. We booked 4 nights (2 rooms) at the resort in mid December. We have stayed at the resort couple of years back. The location (not too south but comfortable drive from Bangalore) and the beach were the main reasons for booking the resort.
We had a great stay. Our check in was smooth even though all covid related precautions were in place. During our first two nights, there were 2 weddings that were happing within the premises. So the resort was completely packed. We had opted for rooms with breakfast. The breakfast spread was good and plenty of options for each one of us in the family. The rooms, bed linen and towels were all neat. However we felt that the bathrooms especially shower /tub areas need serious attention from the management.
The beach was well maintained and clean. We had evening snacks in the beach restaurant and the food was great. The housekeeping staff and the staff at the breakfast hall were very polite and helpful.
Overall we had a great time!
We had a great stay. Our check in was smooth even though all covid related precautions were in place. During our first two nights, there were 2 weddings that were happing within the premises. So the resort was completely packed. We had opted for rooms with breakfast. The breakfast spread was good and plenty of options for each one of us in the family. The rooms, bed linen and towels were all neat. However we felt that the bathrooms especially shower /tub areas need serious attention from the management.
The beach was well maintained and clean. We had evening snacks in the beach restaurant and the food was great. The housekeeping staff and the staff at the breakfast hall were very polite and helpful.
Overall we had a great time!
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from Sourav Panchanan, Other at Caravela Beach Resort
Responded 24 Jan 2021
Dear SharvaniSG, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with the TripAdvisor community, we always appreciate it. I am delighted to see that you enjoyed your time with us and hope you will choose Caravela again when in Goa. We look forward to your return! Kind Regards, Sourav Panchanan Executive Assistant Manager
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We wanted a much needed change and a relaxing holiday thats when we came across Caravela through Booking.com. We did like the property and booked a stay for Aug 2021. As soon as we arrived at resort there was a mandatory body temperature verification at main entrance, then at reception we were greeted by Tanvi and helped complete all check in formalities. Usual check in time is 02:00 PM however we had arrived early by 11:30 AM, also we had booked our stay only for one night. considering all these things, to make our short stay really memorable, Tanvi assured us that she will help getting us the best room in category and hand over tge keys as early as she can post all room sanitization protocol is followed. Well she did live upto her promise and proivded us keys to our room at 12:30 PM (1 hr 30 mins early than scheduled check in!). She also escorted us to our room and also arranged our luggage to be delivered to our room. Tanvi, during our stay was very courteous to check on if we were enjoying our stay and if we need anything. She also helped arranging a cab for us at the time of our checkout for the next leg of our journey. We were really happy with Tanvi's warm hospitality and service. Keep up the good work!
This Resort overall is the most cleanest resort I have ever seen. All staff was wearing masks at all times and following the appropriate cleaning and hygine guidelines. Rooms were clean and were supplied with all essentials. There was a small veranda type balcony from where we enjoyed a stunning view of swimming pool and sunset.
The resort has one of the best swimming pool I have ever seen. It was free flowing in its form, water was sparkling clean and varied depths were demarcated as appropriate. There was a lifeguard on duty.
Restaurent has a bit limited menu and you dont have much variety specially for pure vegeterians. Price per dish for a la carte is on higher side however portion quantity is good. Also they have an awesome buffet as well. Their breakfast buffet is really amazing, it had wide varieties of really tasty stuff.
The resort has a clean private beach with white sands. It was really a serene experience to take a stroll along the beach and to listen to the sound of ocean.
We really enjoyed our time at resort and will definitely visit this next time when in Goa.
This Resort overall is the most cleanest resort I have ever seen. All staff was wearing masks at all times and following the appropriate cleaning and hygine guidelines. Rooms were clean and were supplied with all essentials. There was a small veranda type balcony from where we enjoyed a stunning view of swimming pool and sunset.
The resort has one of the best swimming pool I have ever seen. It was free flowing in its form, water was sparkling clean and varied depths were demarcated as appropriate. There was a lifeguard on duty.
Restaurent has a bit limited menu and you dont have much variety specially for pure vegeterians. Price per dish for a la carte is on higher side however portion quantity is good. Also they have an awesome buffet as well. Their breakfast buffet is really amazing, it had wide varieties of really tasty stuff.
The resort has a clean private beach with white sands. It was really a serene experience to take a stroll along the beach and to listen to the sound of ocean.
We really enjoyed our time at resort and will definitely visit this next time when in Goa.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Prasad Kanoth, General Manager at Caravela Beach Resort
Responded 1 Sept 2021
Dear Rohan Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback on your recent stay with us! Your positive comments are very much appreciated and I am glad that you enjoyed our offerings and services and had a memorable stay with us. It takes a team of dedicated colleagues to keep the property the way you have described it. Thank you for complimenting the team for their good work especially Tanvi, I will ensure that your praise is shared with them. We look forward to see you soon. Warm regards, Sylvester D'souza Director - Front office
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Caravela is a beautiful a huge property situated on one of the cleanest beaches in Goa . White sands and very little crowd . Rooms were good and clean before we checked in. We were given the keys to the rooms from the reception without anybody accompynying us so we had to walk around with our backpacks searching for the rooms . We had an all meal plan and i would recommend it if you are travelling with kids and family . Breakfast spread is amazing though the buffet Lunch and Dinner are average in taste . Staff is very polite and full marks to them . Pool is open now but gets crowded with people who sometimes do not follow hygiene so avoid it if its full. The beach is beautiful and Caravela has its own shack and restaurant right on the beach. Sunset Bar on the beach is a lovely place to relax over some cocktails and Beers served with complimentary cheeselings made by its Bartender SHUBHOJIT who makes the drinks very well. Try Colada Brazil though all the special cocktails are nice.
There are a couple of private shacks on the beach but i would recommend TRAVELLERS REST which is just next to Sunset bar . Travellers is a good place to eat some starters and even lunch/dinner over some cheap Beers .
Beach has some activities like Parasailing, Jet Ski , Banana rides etc which cost around 700-1000 . They have some evening entertainments at the Sunset bar on the weekends so try to plan your trips on the weekends .
Caravela does not fall in the 5star category as mentioned everywhere but the location and the size of the resort remains unmatched . Its more like a premium 3star or a 4star. Check in and check out were pretty smooth but we had to put our bags in the Airport drop vehicle ourselves .
Overall a satisfactory experience and we shall come back again soon!
There are a couple of private shacks on the beach but i would recommend TRAVELLERS REST which is just next to Sunset bar . Travellers is a good place to eat some starters and even lunch/dinner over some cheap Beers .
Beach has some activities like Parasailing, Jet Ski , Banana rides etc which cost around 700-1000 . They have some evening entertainments at the Sunset bar on the weekends so try to plan your trips on the weekends .
Caravela does not fall in the 5star category as mentioned everywhere but the location and the size of the resort remains unmatched . Its more like a premium 3star or a 4star. Check in and check out were pretty smooth but we had to put our bags in the Airport drop vehicle ourselves .
Overall a satisfactory experience and we shall come back again soon!
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Room Tip: opt for garden rooms with partial sea view in the new wing.
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Response from Ranit Chakrabarti, Guest Services / Front Office at Caravela Beach Resort
Responded 27 Feb 2021
Dear Guest, It was our pleasure having you stay with us at Caravela Beach Resort. I have noted about the inconvenience caused to you due to challenge you have faced in terms of our post checking room escorting services and baggage services while departing. I am glad that you liked our beach area, cleanliness level of rooms, sunset bar and its offerings, check in and check out speed. My team works hard to make our stay comfortable and hence, the word of appreciation like yours about Mr. Shubhojit goes a long way to inspire and motivate him and others also. We look forward to welcome you back soon at our resort. Warm regards Ranit Chakrabarti rdm@advanihotels.com
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We went to celebrate our first wedding anniversary & it was worth going there. The hotel staff was very polite & helpful. The rooms are spacious. The golf area is great. The best part is the Private beach which is just a 2 min walk from the hotel. One get the full privacy at the beaches with hotel guest only & full safety measures at the Beach.
Would suggest to carry some snacks like biscuits, chips etc as the food at the restaurant is pricey. And being on a remote location you won't find a market close by.
Room Decor & Special dinner at the beach was arranged for us on request( though I paid hefty amount for the same)
Special mention of Siddharth , Tanvi & Diksha who helped me to celebrate my perfect first year Anniversary.
Would suggest to carry some snacks like biscuits, chips etc as the food at the restaurant is pricey. And being on a remote location you won't find a market close by.
Room Decor & Special dinner at the beach was arranged for us on request( though I paid hefty amount for the same)
Special mention of Siddharth , Tanvi & Diksha who helped me to celebrate my perfect first year Anniversary.
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sourav Panchanan, Other at Caravela Beach Resort
Responded 21 Nov 2020
Dear prkrs, Thank you for taking the time to provide such positive feedback on your stay at Caravela. On behalf of our entire team, we thank you for your support and I hope we can welcome you back soon. Kind Regards, Sourav Panchanan Executive Assistant Manager
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We did not utilize laundry service. There's a laundry rate card in the room that you can refer.
No idea. I am a vegetarian.
1. Room safe is available and free
2. Cars available on hire. Rickshaws can be found after walking for a bit
3. A casino closeby,
4. Some live entertainment on weekends...confirm when you book
5. Mosquitoes are endemic in India as is malaria
6. Tourist spots can be visited by hiring a car from the desk.
7. Shopping not possible closeby.
There is a casino and lovely church
All within a few km. Accessible by two wheeler or car.
We did not visit these. Preferring to stay on the resort. As the beach and pool and gardens are quiet and nice.
Please understand one thing, this ain't a big chain of hotel... It's a standalone property. Hence we can see the prices which are affordable. Now affordability is again very subjective... If you compare with giants like Hyatt and Taj.. It's definitely cheaper but it is expensive as compared to the lower ones like crowne plaza..... But the service is impeccable and location is fantastic
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PRICE RANGE
AU$224 - AU$398 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
ramada caravela beach hotel varca, ramada salcette, salcette ramada, ramada caravela beach resort
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Ramada Caravela Beach Resort
LOCATION
IndiaGoaSouth Goa DistrictSalcetteVarca
NUMBER OF ROOMS
201
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Frequently Asked Questions about Caravela Beach Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Caravela Beach Resort?
Nearby attractions include Zuri Beach (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Caravela Beach Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Caravela Beach Resort?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Caravela Beach Resort?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Caravela Beach Resort?
Yes, free parking, secured parking, and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Caravela Beach Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Jolinn Multi Cuisine Restaurant & Bar, Sasha Restaurant, and Capricorn Beach Shack.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Caravela Beach Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Caravela Beach Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Caravela Beach Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Caravela Beach Resort offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Caravela Beach Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Hindi.
Are there any historical sites close to Caravela Beach Resort?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Cabo de Rama Fort (13.6 km), Palacio do Deao (14.8 km), and Menezes Braganza House (12.8 km).