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Ivory sea waves and golden sands kiss one of the most loved holiday destinations in India – Club Mahindra Varca, Goa. The balmy beach calls out to you for a fun-filled day with the family while the sparkling seashore invites you for a romantic stroll with your spouse. Club Mahindra Varca amenities pamper you silly, yet keep you grounded. Watch the waves kiss the seashore from your private balcony. Or, rejuvenate yourselves after a long day at our soulful spa. Want to go shopping? Our souvenir shop has cute and quirky trinkets to take back home! Our plush studio rooms and suites lure you to spend the day in. And before you know it, the kids’ eyes are glued to the multi-satellite television in your room. While you reminisce about your childhood days with your own parents, over endless cups of coffee. The best life, ever! Fun knows no age limit. Here, life is a game where each family member is a winner. Be it an all-day tournament at Happy Hub or pulling an all-nighter with exciting board games, keep the excitement going - no matter what the hour of day! A relaxing massage. Followed by a sumptuous meal. Can there be anything more uplifting? Walk into Svaastha Spa and come alive with a range of holistic restaurants. Then walk into the restaurant to relish the Goan vegetable stew, Khatkhate and other local specialities.
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Park View
Languages Spoken
English, Hindi
Location
176 1 Survey No Salcete Taluka, Varca 403721 India
Club Mahindra Varca Beach
5,135 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Club Mahindra Varca Beach is lauded for its idyllic location, with direct beach access and a serene setting complemented by a range of activities. The lively atmosphere, enriched by live music and cultural performances, is a hit among guests. While opinions on rooms are mixed, citing some as in need of refurbishment, others appreciate their cleanliness and decor.
The service receives accolades for attentiveness but can falter during busy periods. Cleanliness throughout the property is consistently commended. Guests have mixed feelings about value but enjoy the extensive amenities, including pristine pools and diverse dining options.
Location
Beachfront
Atmosphere
Lively
Rooms
Run-down
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Meticulous
Service
Inconsistent
Amenities
Top-notch
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Stayed at this beautiful property from Club Mahindra on the Varca beach. The resort is located around 70 Kms from the new MOPA airport and be prepared to spend around 2500 bucks and 2 hours to reach there. Considering taxi unions, the resort does not have any travel desk. We stayed in the Hotel Unit for a couple of nights and later shifted to 1 BR for the remainder of the stay. The rooms were neat and clean; however, the HU did not have much room or view. The 1 BR was spacious and offered some great views of the garden. We had our food at the resort for a couple of times and food was good, the rates are exorbitant. There were a bunch of activities for kids as well as adults at the happy hub, a large part of it are paid. The resort also has 2 swimming pools and access to the beach. Do note that it is a public beach, and only the access is provided by the resort. A couple of let downs during our stay was the service, which was slow. The room service staff would just not turn up even after multiple reminders. No staff to welcome guests or offer welcome drinks. On the other hand, the marketing team harassed us with more than 13 calls during our stay just for membership upgrade. No toiletries or napkins in room. Every time you ask for a towel or napkin the team would make you feel guilty and make a record of your entry and remind you to return them as if you are going to steal them. Overall this can turn out to be a great stay option if above shortcomings are addressed.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Club Mahindra, General Manager at Club Mahindra Varca Beach
Responded 6 Nov 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It’s heartening to know that you had an amazing stay at the resort. Glad that you liked our hospitality, and enjoyed the holiday to the fullest. Your kind appreciation for the team will surely encourage them to keep up the good work. Await to host you again! Regards, Team Club Mahindra Varca
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We had a great welcome with live song 🎶 . The staffs are very welcoming.Checkin process was quick and smooth 😊 we had a great host assigned to us , Meena. She walked us through the resort, gave all the necessary downloads . She paid focus on our customised needs and requests and made sure we are satisfied in every way. She went extra miles to arrange a special moment for us to celebrate my friend’s birthday with complimentary cake even though it was last minute request. Staffs are quick in their response, resort is very beautiful and very nicely maintained. Simral also did a great job in coordinating with all the water activities. Staffs also helped us in capturing memorable moments for us😊 Buffet are also nice nothing extravagant or too delicious but good 👍 As the location is secluded, to go out you have to rely on the taxi service outsourced by the resort which is slightly costly than the local rate but safe and secure. We also availed the spa in the resort and it was amazing. All in all a very good experience 😊
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Avoid staying out after 7 as the roadsare completely dark since the location is secluded. Must...
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Response from Club Mahindra, General Manager at Club Mahindra Varca Beach
Responded 15 Mar 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It’s heartening to know that you had an amazing stay at the resort. Glad that you liked our hospitality, and enjoyed the holiday to the fullest. Your kind appreciation for the team will surely encourage them to keep up the good work. Await to host you again! Regards, Team Club Mahindra Varca
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Club Mahindra Varca Beach Hotel provides a memorable stay with its inviting ambiance and attentive service. The well-maintained rooms offer comfort and a touch of luxury, while the pristine Varca Beach adds to the serenity. The on-site restaurants serve a diverse array of delicious dishes, showcasing both local and international flavors. The culinary experience is further elevated by the attentive staff who ensure impeccable service. The overall cleanliness of the property is commendable, creating a hygienic and pleasant environment. From the comfortable accommodation to the delectable cuisine and top-notch service, the resort promises a delightful retreat for travelers.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Check for Free Children's Games:
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Response from Club Mahindra, General Manager at Club Mahindra Varca Beach
Responded 30 Nov 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for the kind review. It is our absolute pleasure to have hosted you at our resort. We are delighted to know that you liked our property and the hospitality. These words of appreciation will go a very long way in motivating our team. Do visit us again! Regards, Team Club Mahindra Varca
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Next stop on our New Year family break was 3 nights at CM Varca, we had been last at this resort about 10 years ago so had many fond memories of the place... The trip started on a bad note with us being allocated an old corner room on the 2nd floor... The reception staff (Shiv and Anshika) said they were full and could only try to change next day, it was only after we raised with the manager that we were moved to 1403 which seemed to have newly renovated. The new room was quite nice but did not have contact numbers (for reception, room service, housekpeeing ) or tags for master switches. Other than these service across the resort was very good , special thanks to Jeevan (magician), Rupesh (singer), Aman (Happy Hub), Mehboob, Shawn, Rupesh and Liya (Restaurants). The kids loved the pools, easy access to the nice clean beach, the adventure sports and also the Blink E-bike ride through the nearby villages with Sim. Hope the Happy Hub can be moved to Ground Floor in place of the CM sales office - the current first floor location is very difficult to reach for families, esp with kids and senior citizens.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Try to get the newer rooms facing / near the pools rather than the older rooms in the main...
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Response from Club Mahindra, General Manager at Club Mahindra Varca Beach
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Deepak, We appreciate your review. It was certainly a pleasure to host you at our resort. Happy to read that our staff could serve you well throughout your stay. Meanwhile, we have taken note of your feedback and will definitely share it with our resort team. Look forward to welcoming you again for a better yet memorable experience! Regards, Team Club Mahindra Varca Beach
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I am currently staying at the Club Mahindra resort in Varca, Goa, and my experience so far has been nothing short of abysmal. For the exorbitant membership fees they charge, one would expect a high level of luxury and seamless service. Unfortunately, this resort has failed miserably to deliver on any of its promises.
After an exhausting 11-hour road trip from Mumbai, we arrived at the resort hoping for a warm welcome. Instead, we were greeted with cold indifference by the staff at the reception. It felt as though they were doing us a favor by checking us in.
Upon entering the room, we were appalled by the state of cleanliness (attached pictures speak for themselves). The floor was dirty, and the glasses and cups provided had visible usage marks. When we attempted to freshen up, we discovered there were no towels in the bathroom. Despite informing the front desk, we were told it would take 25 minutes to get basic bath towels. Even after repeated follow-ups, we only received two towels for four adults. Hand towels? Those are apparently a luxury here, as we’re still waiting for them despite multiple requests.
The lack of basic amenities doesn’t stop there. When we asked for clean cups and glasses, we were met with blatant rudeness, as if we were unreasonable for expecting hygienic utensils. To top it off, the resort provides QR codes for various services, but the only one that works is the one that charges extra. This clearly highlights their focus on squeezing more money out of guests rather than providing even the bare minimum level of service.
Club Mahindra has built its reputation on false advertising, offering a substandard experience that forces guests to pay extra for basic amenities. For anyone planning a trip to Varca, I strongly advise you to stay at Caravela Beach Resort, Zuri White Sands, Taj, St Regis and Radisson (or any other option, really) for a better experience at a fraction of the cost.
I’ll be documenting and sharing my experiences daily during my stay, including more photos and updates.
Club Mahindra, you need to seriously do better. The only way I would say this is a "5 star" establishment is if I were being extremely sarcastic.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:NEVER STAY HERE!! SAVE YOUR MONEY!
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Response from Club Mahindra, General Manager at Club Mahindra Varca Beach
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Guest, We regret your unpleasant experience and assure you that this is not what we intended for you. Our team would like to get in touch with you over a call, to discuss your concern promptly. Please share your membership ID and registered contact number/email ID via Facebook inbox. Regards, Team Club Mahindra Varca Beach
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Housekeeping: For a room of 4, they would give 4 bath towels and no hand towels. In case you ask for extras, they look at you like you have committed a sin. House keeping is very slow is responding to requests. Better to get your own towels.
Food: Their buffet spread for breakfast and dinner is below average. The food will bore you after 1 meal and you will have to explore outside options
Staff: They are forever confused about who took meal vouchers and bill you incorrectly. Belcanto: Its not a beach-side bar as there is no view. We opted for their set dinner but the service was so slow as they were very poorly prepared despite advance booking. Desserts got over quickly and starters were really slow to be served.
OVERALL: Avoid this property!
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Room Tip:avoid this property
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Response from Club Mahindra, Owner at Club Mahindra Varca Beach
Responded 4 Jan 2023
Dear Gautam, We regret this instance and assure you that this is not what we intended for you. Our team would like to discuss this with you over a call, please share your Membership ID and registered contact number/email ID via Facebook Inbox. Regards, Team Club Mahindra Varca Beach
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Our WORST Club Mahindra experience EVER. I am currently staying at this resort and i must say that the services are so bad that they are going to make your stay a hassle father than making it better. Just listing few things we experienced in last 24 hours: 1. We arrived 3 hours post their regular checkin time but still they made us wait for almost an hour to shift in the room 2. They don’t have basic courtesy of understanding the need if you are travelling with a kid or senior citizens. I asked them for a valet parking as we had traveled for almost 11 hours and my son wasn’t feeling well, they answered, there is no driver available, you will have to do it yourself. When I went to park the car and realised that they actually are asking us to park it on the road itself and saying that parking is at owners risk. 3. After waiting for almost 45 minutes when got the room, we realised that it was the worst possible option available in the category. Balcony was facing to a canopy of the restaurant. The toilet seat was too high to sit on. 4. After a lot of effort they gave us a different room next morning with a new surprise. The AC of this room is so chilled that we felt we are in Manali not Goa. Since the time we checkedin to this new room we had 4 visits for AC controls repair but nothing worked. They duty manager, house keeping manager, electrician and may be the entire resort knows that there is some problem with the AC in our room but no one is ready to solve. Ok we asked for a different room again, they asked us to wait for sometime and after that the duty manager says we can give a lower category room. Basically we are forced to stay in a room which feels really uncomfortable and not worth our money. Please think a hundred times before you visit this resort. I would NEVER recommend for a Family.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Club Mahindra, General Manager at Club Mahindra Varca Beach
Responded 27 Nov 2024
Dear Anurag, We regret to know about your unpleasant experience at our property. While we share your feedback with our resort management team to improve their services; you may inbox us your membership ID and registered mobile number/email ID on Facebook to assist you further with your concerns. We would like to host you again for a better experience. Regards, Team Club Mahindra
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Beutiful location. Clean resort. Tasty food Rooms maintained very nicely. Staff very courteous especially Mr.Amarnath from house keeping was very helpful to make our stay comfortable. Over all worthwhile to visit
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Club Mahindra, General Manager at Club Mahindra Varca Beach
Responded 22 Jan 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for the review. Glad to know that you had a wonderful time dining with us. It is gratifying to know that you relished the exquisite cuisine and appreciated the hospitality of our staff. Your compliments shall certainly brighten their day. Await your next visit! Regards, Team Club Mahindra Varca Beach
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My affectionate Mom, decided to venture to the Club Mahindra Resort in Varca for a day’s trip over there between 4th and 5th October, 2022 with the two of us as well, i.e, Dad and me!! When we entered the spectacular Varca property, as the Check-in procedures were being done, we sat at the Lobby area and sipped a Welcome drink of “Kokum”. Then we proceeded to our room on the ground floor with the Pool Side view. It was lunch time and we chomped through some scrumptious Chinese fare that we ordered by the In-Room Dining provision. We savoured Mixed Fried Rice with prawns, Chicken and eggs included, some Mixed Hakka Noodles and Boneless Chilly chicken! Then, it was time for a Beauty Nap and as we snuggled cozily in our blankets we listened to some Bollywood numbers by keeping the Television on until late evening!
Having woken up from a snooze, we got ready and went near the garden patch to click some beautiful pics! There was an interesting sculpture of a potter making pottery above a flight of stairs. Mom clicked some thrilling snaps of mine next to the figurine while I was seated beside it above the stairways. I posed in my denims and I look quite smiley and poised in those snaps!
Then, from 6:30PM there was a pool party at the second pool area where young ladies and men clad in their swimwear were dancing and waving whilst English Rock music was being played! I too danced to the fascinating music and enjoyed the evening! Meanwhile mom and dad were watching the event and once again mom videoed some of my dance moves!
Then, we had some time left before dinner and so we went to a boutique at the property called “Jauhar” wherein Mom purchased a printed grey saree! She was happy indeed with the shopping!
During dinner time we indulged in a bowl of Seafood noodles and Kung Pao Chicken gravy which was appetizing and we left to our room indeed happy and pleased! Before going to bed I had a warm water shower and then at twilight I dozed off to sleep with beautiful dreams that surfaced in my mind!
The following day I woke up late, but we soon packed our luggage and vacated our room by 12:00PM and then went to the restaurant to have brunch! We enjoyed “Cheese & Chicken Tikka Pizza “and “Chicken Varca Club Sandwiches” that was delicious! Then, we sorted our bills at the reception area! Before leaving we conversed with Ms. Saphne a chirpy Guest Relations Executive for a while and expressed that we were happy with our stay! Our trip to Varca resort was a superb experience and our much-awaited feedback of the stay was enlisted on paper and was returned to the hostess.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Room Tip:In the evening the pool party seems to be entertaining which you would never want to miss!
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Response from Club Mahindra, Owner at Club Mahindra Varca Beach
Responded 28 Dec 2022
Dear Guest, Thank you for this detailed review. Our team is overwhelmed to know about your overall experience at the resort and takes pride in curating an experience that isn’t easily forgotten. We’re glad to have succeeded in doing so and will surely share your compliments with the team. Do visit us again! Regards, Team Club Mahindra Varca Beach
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It was indeed a wonderful stay at Club Mahindra Varca. Though we have come here many times before this, yet it feels new and rejunuvating. The property is kept absolutely in top condition, full marks for that... Area in and around the beach is in impeccable condition.
We have lovely memories here which will be cherished for a long time. God willing we will be back soon.
Thank you Club Mahindra Varca for your hospitality.
A special thanks to Mandar and Deborah, for making our stay memorable.
Just a note of caution, there's a lot of room renovations happening in the resort right now. Also, the food packages are steep. If only they could reduce the package rates, many members would opt for them.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Parking seems to be a big problem at Club Mahindra Varca. There's no sufficient parking inside...
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Response from Club Mahindra, General Manager at Club Mahindra Varca Beach
Responded 5 Dec 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re pleased to have hosted you at our resort. Our staff works extremely hard to make your stay as comfortable as possible and your compliments will certainly brighten their day. Do visit us again! Regards, Team Club Mahindra Varca
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There are more places to choose from in the Varca area.
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LOCATION
IndiaGoaSouth Goa DistrictSalcetteVarca
NUMBER OF ROOMS
209
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