Palolem Beach Resort

This is my second stay in Palolem Beach Resort. Last time we were in the big deluxe garden bungalow but it was far from beach. This time we actually booked Cuba Premium Bungalows but due to pandemic setback and Coastal Regulations that was closed. Hotels. Com did a quick full refund of our payment and also suggested amicably that now Palolem Beach Resort has been taken over by the same proprietary and managerial group, so we went there and made a booking. We got an absolutely beach facing cottage with AC and geyser, with two balconies, (only cottage *09 has such facility) one facing the sea and the beach and the other facing the cute garden and the food station. The location is very good, and basic amenities were OK in that cottage. Food was good and the staff polite. The hotel has a privileged location for driving in, right at the main official entrance, and just beside the official car park. Plus all the shops are right next to it on one side and the boat-launching zone of the beach on the other side. For non-adventurous, cozy family trip it is the best in palolem, and mostly for Indian families. However, the most scenic and exotic part of the beach is on the other side, where Ciarans, Art Resort and the erstwhile Cube premium are located, so those who are avid swimmers and tropical beach vibes lovers like us, should try the absolutely on-the-sand huts on the other side of palolem beach.

The place is beautiful, right on the beach at the center point of Palolem beach. The property has a few well appointed cottages and a few at the back with no specific view or advantage. They have 3 series of cottages. 1xx - oldest block with old hut style structures - with garden view, 2xx - near the rear parking with no view, 3xx - best locations - some has partial sea view - these are nearest to the beach. Their sea view is partially blocked with their open restaurant, which also has a direct access from the beach. Idling in the restaurant with gazing at the sea is one of the most common activities there. There is no swimming pool. There is a Spa. The entire Palolem beach is dotted with similar properties - sea facing restaurants in front and cottages at the back. The service is pretty sparse and laid back. Our room did not have any water / bottle / jug. There is room service menu - you can call up the reception and ask for help. However, phone in our room did not work. Service at the restaurant is slow. You have to work hard to get waiters' attention - a feature I found similar in other 3 restaurants I dined at Palolem - the whole place is so laid back - I think that is the idea. You have to come here for a patient, quiet holiday - not a bad option for a year end vacation. Overall, the place is not special, but for the awesome location and natural beauty of Palolem beach - one of the most scenic beaches in Goa. An early morning or evening walk on the beach is a must

No focus on cleanliness. Washrooms are very dirty. Rooms are not so well maintained. Just because we were looking for stay near to beach hence stayed. But definitely below standard levels.

Fantastic stay, we stayed for 6 nights and the only thing that bothered us was the lack of cleaning in the room, other then that great location with everything in easy reach!

our unit was close to the beach ( whole facility was beach front. /staff very friendly and helpful. our cottage ( as well as others) was put together with plywood AC is a must and we were very grateful to have the breakfast included was appreciated steps to shopping and many other restuarants

Enjoyed the view .Enjoyed the roaring sound of the Ocean Cottage is not properly taken cared. Food was a bit expensive. Some good and some were bad in quality

Advertised as beachfront but not. Bed hard and uncomfortable all that's missing is the nails, no tea/coffee facilities, no bar fridge, hot water barely works. All very primitive, a 1star place with a 3star price. Much better up and down the road.

This hotel is located in the center point of Palolem beach. This is just beside the main entrance to the beach. The location is the biggest advantage. Pros: 1) Ample open space and a stage with good height available for you to climb and get a better view of beach. 2) Clean and nicely maintained property. 3) Restaurant food and drink was good except buffet breakfast which had very less variety of food options. 4) They would provide the occupants with sun loungers. Cons: 1) Room size is not so big if you are with kids or more than 2 adults. 2) I would not recommend anyone to have buffet breakfast due to lack of variety of food. 3) Service at the restaurant is a bit slow

Overall experience was good but room condition can be improvised. There seems to be problem of rodents in some huts. Air conditioner was not fully functional in our room and beds were a little cranky. Food seems to be overpriced. Location is fantastic, very close to market area and beach. Staff is polite.

The only thing great about the resort is the location. The restaurant has a great view.