Elegant Shades
Location: House No. 114/1 Sernabatim Beach Road, Ambeaxir, Salcete, Colva, Benaulim, Goa, 403708, Benaulim, IN
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Outdoor Pool and Rooftop Terrace
Relax by the outdoor pool or enjoy panoramic views from the rooftop terrace at Elegant Shades.
Convenient Amenities
Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, tour assistance, and a picnic area during your stay.
Comfortable Accommodation
Unwind in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms with LED TVs, premium bedding, and private balconies.
Experience tranquility near Benaulim Beach at Elegant Shades.
Important Information
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Policies
Check-in: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Instructions: Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Express check-out
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Designated smoking area
- Picnic area
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Library
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Express check-out
- Express check-in
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Free self parking
- Rooftop terrace
- Mosquito nets
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Rooms Available
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Two-Bedroom Apartment
The spacious air-conditioned apartment features 2 bedrooms, seating area and dining area. It is equipped with 2 TVs and a balcony. Each bedroom comes with a private bathroom. It offers garden view.
Max Occupancy: 6 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Additional bathroom
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Semi-detached
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Child safety socket covers
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Premium Double Room
Fitted with a balcony, the air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a fan and a study table. It also has a kitchen equipped with an electric kettle, a fridge and a toaster. The bathroom features rain shower facilities.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Semi-detached
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Child safety socket covers
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Family Apartment
2 Double Beds
Features a private furnished balcony/patio
Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 21-inch LED TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Sleep - Pillowtop bed and premium bedding
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Pillowtop mattress
- Furnished balcony or patio
- No cribs (infant beds)
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Premier Apartment, 1 Double Bed, Smoking, Garden View
1 Double Bed
301-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 21-inch LED TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Pillowtop bed and premium bedding
Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Bottle of water
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Room service
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Pillowtop mattress
- Furnished balcony or patio
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Separate bedroom
- Smoking
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Budget room
1 Double Bed
Features a private furnished balcony/patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 21-inch LED TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Sleep - Pillowtop bed and premium bedding
Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Pillowtop mattress
- Furnished balcony or patio
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
Guest Reviews
- Anthony (9/5): One of our favourite stays - Spacious accommodation Good garden and pool Quiet location;good for touring
- Austin (10/5): Hidden slice of paradise - What a little gem of a place! Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of urban Goa, yet so handy to everything. The property was well equipped and we had the most relaxing and comfortable stay. And our hosts were just amazing, it felt like we were staying with family. We're definitely coming back! Absolutely nothing to not like. It was a home away from home.
- Sharon (10/5): Perfect hosts and such a beautiful setting - Marina & Caitano were the perfect hosts and the whole place has such a relaxed feel to it. Breakfast was perfect and served outside your room. People come back here year after year and I can see why. We will definitely be back! There was a bit of building work nearby but this should be finished by next year.
- Ashish (9/5): Peaceful and calm goan villa - Very polite and humble host đ. It is really like a beautiful place which you actually imagine when you think of your family trip to Goa. Decent size room, living area and small kitchen that makes your longer stays comfortable. well organised. none
- Corinne Hannah (9/5): Great hosts, breakfast & swim pool - Lovely hosts, very helpful in arranging a taxi for me at the end of my stay. Great breakfast with good choice, even poached eggs cooked perfectly. Lovely swimming pool, which I seemed to have mostly to myself. Itâs about 10 minute walk to a quiet beach. Southern Deck is a good restaurant on the beach.
- Joël (10/5): Excellent rapport qualité/prix. Nous recommandons. Excellent value for money. We recommend. - Chambre spacieuse et propre. Grand salon privé attenant avec un coin cuisine disposant de tout le nécessaire. Grand balcon avec vue sur le jardin. Endroit trÚs calme. Petit-déjeuner trÚs agréable servi dans le jardin. Belle, propre et grande piscine trÚs ensoleillée avec suffisamment de transats. Propriétaires accueillants et aidants. Pour terminer, le centre et la plage sont situés à 10 minutes à pied de l'hÎtel. Spacious and clean room with large sitting/living room with kitchen corner with all required equipment. Large balcony overseeing the lovely and quiet garden. Very pleasant breakfast served in the garden. Nice large clean swimming pool allowing to enjoy both sun and shade, with a sufficient number of sunbeds. The owners are both friendly and ready to assist (taxi booking, bicycle rents, yoga, etc). Finally, the guesthouse is ideally located, within a 10mn walking distance from both the beach and the city center. Rien. Nothing.
- Beverley (8/5): -
- Lisa (10/5): - Beautiful quiet setting just a short walk from everything we needed. Beach an easy 10-15 minute walk. Ample space, air conditioning and kitchen with bonus washing machine made for a comfortable stay. Breakfast in the courtyard was ample and the pool a quiet place to hang out. Hosts were lovely and helpful with booking rides and ideas for local sightseeing. Can't really think of anything to add.
- juta (8/5): Thanks to hospitality of hosts, we enjoyed the premises and our stay. - Hosts were very helpful and assisted on everything we needed. They help with the taxes for very reasonable price and suggested places to visit. Drinking water was provided in the room for no additional price. Good hot water in the showers. There is common washing machine, which was very useful for us and easy to use. when we arrived many things were not working in the room - AC, TV, toster. Also utensils in the kitchen could be added for better kitchen experience. Property is smaller then appears in the pictures.
- Sujoy (8/5): Excellent relaxed stay in a large and comfortable property - Very large and comfortable A bit far from the beach , upto 25 minutes walk
- Nigel Robert (9/5): Lovely apartment, attentive hosts, inviting pool, will come again! - Great location - 10 min walk either way to the beach or to Benaulim village. Very accommodating hosts, who were available throughout our stay via whatsapp. Excellent breakfast. Lovely pool. Ability to pay by UK credit card. The weather, we visited at the very start of the season and it was still very wet (the monsoon lasted longer than expected) - a surprise for our hosts as well who obviously had no control over that!
- Sandeep (9/5): -
- Alistair (10/5): Exceptional -
- Stephen (10/5): Exceptional -
- Lynne (10/5): A tranquil oasis, great location, great facilities and exceptional hosts. - A lovely quiet position, near to the beautiful beach. The room (apartment) was clean and comfortable with daily servicing and excellent facilities. Breakfast was excellent and the hosts absolutely wonderful.
- Althea (10/5): The owners and their staff were attentive and we would return on another occasion - The property was spacious and the pool excellent
- Seppo (10/5): Beyond expectations - Breakfast menu was miscellaneous enough. Fresh and high level ingredients. Always on time. There could be kind of cold self service breakfast delivered previous night for early birds.
- Ramakantha (9/5): Superb -
- Diane (10/5): Delightful peaceful elegant property - Beautiful quiet setting. Great 2 bed apartment lovely gardens.Handy washing machine to use. Generous breakfast ,owners very friendly & helpful,booking taxis,yoga & giving lots of useful advice & places to visit.Large clean swimming pool with plenty of sun lounges. Would definitely recommend & hope to return soon Nothing
- Angel (10/5): Excellent 10/10 - Very clean and spacious rooms, hot showers, friendly and welcoming host & hostess. Breakfast in the courtyard was an added bonus, all facilities including the pool were outstanding. Walking distance from the beach / town. Most comfortable bed in all of Goa! I would highly recommend this hotel as it does look like the photos as advertised. We had a lovely stay! We liked everything!
- Joyce (10/5): Great place for a family holiday . Wonderful hosts - Marina & Kaitano :-) . We are sure to return! - There was a breakfast menu provided , we could order the evening prior and breakfast would be ready (in room or in the outdoor seating area -which I highly recommend). Fresh breakfast and good options too!. And also great interactions with the host as well. The hosts are always ready to help and have options for transport etc (if needed). We found our stay comfortable , and are sure recommend it ! Everything was great!
- Heather (10/5): absolutely outstanding - the hosts were so friendly and helpful beautiful swimming pool, comfy sunloungers, immaculate apartment comfy bed good location great having use off washing machine nothing
- Gonsalves (9/5): Just a suggestion if can add microwave in the apartment. - The property is very well maintained and very clean, spacious rooms, and clean bathrooms,
- Kk (10/5): Really superb homestay with huge rooms, lovely breakfast and delightful hosts. - A superb homestay with huge rooms with seating area, kitchen and outside space. Exceptional hosts who spoke excellent English and went out of their way to be helpful (eg arranged taxis/tuk-tuks as required). Lovely home-cooked breakfast (with big choice of Indian or Western food). Located in a quiet green area but walking distance from the beach and shops/restaurants. Nice swimming pool. Good wifi and a/c. Superb value.
- Kk (10/5): Superb - see previous review -
- Akshay (7/5): Good - Breakfast was good, i liked their curry and dosa, its authentic goan taste. But they need to improve quality of tea , it was too light for Indian taste bud. Room was clean but there was lizard inside their refrigerator.
- Ray (10/5): Exceptional - Breakfasts were excellent with plenty of variety. Hosts went out of their way to make us comfortable and responded quickly to our requests
- Karl (10/5): Relaxing & enjoyable đ - Marina & Caitana were very welcoming and friendly. We stayed here for 6 nights and loved our stay here! Our accommodation was cleaned with fresh sheets & towels daily and if we needed anything at all they were only happy to help which made our stay very comfortable. We would definitely come back to stay here if we visit Goa again đ Nothing at all.
- Satya (8/5): Very good - The pool and overall place was nice. We were the only guests there during our stay.
- Olena (8/5): Great place with wonderful hosts who really make you to feel there like being at home -
- Brendan (10/5): Exceptional - The rooms were spacious, comfortable and spotless, the pool was divine and the breakfast awesome. This was the best place we stayed at in India, staff were so friendly.
- Jonathan (10/5): Youâll love it - itâs a bit of the Caribbean in Goa - Everything. Pre arrival communication with my questions answered. Greeting on arrival and chats over breakfast or when passing. Good food with GF options made especially. Comfy bed, great air con, fluffy towels, huge fridge freezer in apartment, beautiful gardens, fab pool and free to use washing machine we 100% loved it. I would happily stay again and if you think youâre worth it then you should too. It reminded us of Barbados, so lush and chilled out, peaceful and welcoming. Being harsh itâs 25 mins walk to the beach which might be a bit further than expected, thatâs it.
- Akali (8/5): Very good -
- Loraine (10/5): Best place to stay in Sernabatim. - Spacious and well equipped apartment; fabulous breakfast; lovely pool and gardens; easy 10 minute walk to shops, bars and restaurants. Nothing
- Barry (10/5): Delightful apartment in a peaceful garden setting. Excellent pool - Lovely breakfasts
- Nagasandeep (10/5): Location is near Sernabatim beach which is still not commercialized and perfect for people who like the calm and relaxed - Peaceful location and caring owners Everything was perfect
- Kath (9/5): Great place to stay for a relaxing holiday in South Goa. - Marina and Caitano were great hosts, very friendly and always willing to help. Good location, which was tranquil with a lovely pool and gardens. Restaurants and beaches are within walking distance. The appartements are comfy and clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Nothing
- Gerald (10/5): If youâve done the golden Triangle etc Elegant Shades is a perfect place to relax - We loved this place. Very calm and quiet set in lovely gardens with a very welcoming pool. It is in a perfect position,10 minutes walk to either village or beach. Iâve saved the best until last. The owners Marina and Caitano are sooo nice! They are great hosts and will go the extra mile to make your stay enjoyable
- Joanne (10/5): A wonderful place, the owners and staff couldnât do enough to help. Super relaxing, great for birdwatching, near to the - Super clean and comfy. Delicious breakfast. Peaceful location, pristine gardens and pool. Love that they are doing their best for the environment with solar panels and water heaters, refillable soap dispensers, biodegradable bin bags etc. Brilliant. Marina and Caitano are super friendly, helpful and interesting. Nothing.
- Julie (10/5): Marina and Caitano were wonderful hosts đ„°we could not fault anything đ apart from our time there went to quick đ - The pool area was stunning , very quiet plenty of beds with choice of sun and shade Very relaxing stay , our apartment was gorgeous plenty of room and immaculate đ
- Jane (9/5): Wonderful place to relax - Marina and Cai were wonderful hosts, they were so engaging and friendly, we learned about how they built the house, and their breakfasts were delicious! They even got up at 5am on our check out day with us and made us sandwiches and coffee for the train - we really appreciated this. The room was so spacious with a kitchen and lounge, floors clean and bed comfy. Hot water was always available, and the pool and garden area was SO relaxing. Felt like a little oasis. Great location with a pleasant short walk to a very nice beach, and also not long to walk to the area with shops. Would definitely come back We have noticed while travelling around India that hygiene has often been an issue. While the place was clean in comparison to others, the bathroom still could have done with a deep clean.
- Marcia (10/5): A wonderful relaxing stay, exactly what the doctor ordered - We thoroughly enjoyed Marina and Caiâs hospitality. We loved the short walk to the beach, which was clean and had sun loungers, the restaurants charged for them unless you were getting something to drink and or eat, which we did. There was also just a short walk to the shops where there were quite a few restaurants and anything you wanted, a great fruit and veg stall. Marina and Cais breakfasts were great, they helped with all our questions and needs, went beyond with helping source books, transport, doctors. We will definitely be visiting again. There pool was fantastic and clean and a lively lounging area. They had washing machine and clothes drying area, kitchen in apartment was well stocked. There was nothing that we could not like.
- Mishal (9/5): Very peaceful and cosy stay - The room was spotless clean. Marina showed us all the amenities. Bed was comfortable as well. Bathroom was clean and had all necessary amenities. The breakfast was really well prepared. TV was a bit small, but its ok
- Eric (10/5): Marina and Caitano are always on hand and any requests were always happily accommodated - Great hosts good location yet close enough to the beaches ,restaurants and shops . Very clean rooms and swimming pool.
- Nitin (9/5): A vacation home! - The hosts are just awesome!!, if you plan to stay in south Goa with family, you have to stay here.
- Callum (10/5): A truly special stay. The perfect balance of attentiveness and privacy. We will be back 100%. -
- Confrey (10/5): Exceptional - The owners go out of there way to help excellent couple let us stay on after check out no cost for late flight brilliant hosts
- Shibayan (10/5): Exceptional -
- Denis (10/5): Perfect introduction to Goa, cannot recommend this gem of a property enough - Breakfast cooked to order with good variety of choices. This fabulous property hit all of our big 5. Comfortable bed, good shower, fully working air-con, lovely pool with enough sunbeds (very important) and finally a balcony with enough space to enjoy sitting out. The hosts were amazing, always on hand to answer any questions. Location was brilliant, 15 minute stroll to the right to many shops and restaurants, 15 mins left to the beach. Would definitely recommend this property for a relaxing introduction to Goa All brilliant
- Daymon (10/5): Can't wait to come back - Elegant Shades was absolutely amazing. The rooms were spotless and beyond expectations, with everything you could need. The staff were out of this world... Marina and Caitano are the best. Close to the beach and restaurants but also amazing facilities for when you need to relax at home for a bit. Highly recommend I didn't like that my holiday was so short and I couldn't stay longer. Will have to come back again soon.
- Somnath (9/5): Superb - Hospitality intimate response care are the important features of the stay offered to us. Internet connection is not good. Router is in inadequate and insufficient.
- Kathy (10/5): Perfect place to relax. - Very beautiful and peaceful Nothing
- Marie (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing attention to detail, impeccably clean, breakfast was fantastic. The location is perfect for a quiet getaway yet with plenty of things to do within walking distance. The staff are amongst the most attentive we've ever experienced, everything was simply amazing! We can't fault it! One tiny detail to be mindful of is the fact that they are on solar hot water systems so hot water needs to be used mindfully. No problem for us at all - we appreciate the environmental aspect! Water is precious
- Rebecca (10/5): This property is in a beautiful part of Goa and makes for a wonderful holiday - This is a lovely property and the hosts are wonderful. They are very friendly and helpful. I would (hope to) return n/a
- William (10/5): Exceptional - Very quiet area, peaceful and set in pretty gardens. It is about a 15 minute walk to the beach and a 29 minute stroll to the Town. I would suggest getting a taxi as the local roads are narrow and there are no footpaths. The hosts,are amazing and both speak very good English and helpful. Breakfast is varied and tasty.Their pool is very clean. Nothing at all.
- Sh (8/5): great hosts - Good location
- John (10/5): Fantastic place to stay in Goa with hosts that genuinely care that you enjoy your stay. - Great location with only a 10 minute quite walk to the beach, numerous multi coloured birds and friendly locals all wishing you a good morning, oh not forgetting the two or three stall holders and lovely lady in the money exchange cabin. Great breakfast cooked to perfection and always on time. Large one bedroom apartment and a pool offering a fantastic way of cooling down. Also had seafood platter, which was gorgeous. We should have eaten in house more often, but so many restaurants grabbed our attention that we never did. Fantastic place with fantastic hosts. Nothing, it was perfect.
- Amit (10/5): Next time will stay longer. - Great breakfast, clean room and fab pool. Wanted a drink, liquor store was walking distance. Beach is close by - auto available or walk.
- Peter (10/5): Excellent stay. - Very nice, caring proprietors. spacious and very clean accommodation. Nice peaceful place.
- Kumar (10/5): the property is very nicely located with all the ameneties nearby. The owners are warm n responsive. A peacefull place t - the location, the response of the property owner , the cleanliness everything was just perfect nothing
- Snehal (8/5): Very good -
- Chavan (10/5): Exceptional -
- Charlene (9/5): Exceptionally clean rooms and general maintenance to a high standard. - Beautifully clean property. Swimming pool well maintained with crystal clear water. Very good breakfasts. Senabartim beach, one of the best in South Goa, 10 min. walk away. The hosts always sought to respond to all our needs. A few mosquitos around suggest you go well equipped with anti-insect remedies such as agarbati/fans /sprays etc. to enjoy the lovely outside seating area.
- Anthony (10/5): Exceptional -
- Pallavi (10/5): Exceptional -
- Brynleif (10/5): Godt - Dejligt og lÊkkert stille sted, tÊt pÄ en fredelig strand.
- Marco (9/5): Superb - very nice area, nice garden and superb swimmingpool. very friendly Staff !!
- Robin (10/5): It was like home away from home! - The stay was warm and welcoming..never faced any issues. One of the best places we are ever stayed. practically nothing.
- Joanna (9/5): Superb -
- Mahesh (9/5): Superb - Cleanliness, spacious, Comfort, Friendly owner and staff, Tasty Food Doesnt have staff to open/close main gate. Difficult to get any help after 9pm.
- Vasantha (10/5): Exceptional -
- Mohit (10/5): Exceptional -
- Aaemn (10/5): Exceptional - Elegant Shades Goa Located in an entirely peaceful area, surrounded by tall coconut trees and lot of greenery, this property houses six, 2 bhk villas, 3 on the ground level and 3 on the first level with balconies, plenty of space to park cars, a gated Banglow with cctv cameras, no hard house rules, with an accessible full fledged market, as rooms are equipped with cooking stove, refrigerator, kettle, cutlery etc. Close to Villa is the Southern Deck, which you must go to. The best part is 30 minutes drive to the Dabolim Airport Goa.
- Purba (8/5): It was a comfortable, clean, cosy and relaxing stay. - I loved the hosts and how well they maintain and keep the property clean and elegant and we'll aired for their guests. They were able to give a clean room in a few minutes notice and maintainance of the property is quite well done. They were quite hospitable with food requests and requests for iron and water was done promptly too. I loved their special Goan lentil curry and the yummy Goan salads and most of the dishes ordered were tasty. And I quite enjoyed their fresh tender coconut water from their grounds The place was close by to many restaurants that delivered via Zomato, and is quite accessible to the beach in Sernabatim by a short walk or vehicle ride. Great place for a few days stay. The room was spacious, airy, had a clean and well maintained AC, and they had quite a few additional facilities like providing an iron and hot water kettle. Not a great place for vegetarian or allergy related food issues. Because the food though very delicious and healthy, sometimes had cross contaminations from oil or spices. Hence the veg pulao had mushrooms ( & i didn't expect mushrooms for which i have allergies) and food had meat masala spice cross contaminations. On another day some other food were fried in same oil as shrimp or prawn, that led to the problems with some shrimp allergies I had. Hence for people with specific food requirements and allergies more instructions might have to be given.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Tranquil haven - Marina and Khaji were the most warm and welcoming hosts I have ever experienced. And the rooms and gardens are beautiful.
- Mus (10/5): Wonderful Elegant Shades - We stayed here for two weeks in November and had a wonderful time. The apartments are spacious and air conditioned, though not really equipped for self catering beyond the basics but I don't know why you would want to self cater. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is available, prepared by Marina and her husband, who were always very helpful, arranging taxis and touk-touks for us on request. The grounds are beautiful and the pool is fine for cooling off. The location is perfect - relatively peaceful, less than 10 minutes to the beach, and slightly less to the village, where there are plenty of eating places, shops and money change. We would happily return to Elegant Shades.
- Anne (10/5): Peace and sunshine. - I was here for a week and found it totally relaxing. The setting is wonderful and the service excellent. They had a reasonable food menu and food was delivered to the rooms which was nice. Breakfast was really nice and sitting in the gardens made it even more enjoyable. Staff were great, friendly and welcoming and nothing too much trouble. Beach is a 20 minute walk but Tuk Tuks are available locally and fun to ride. This is not an action place but somewhere to unwind. They also arranged for a taxi to the airport. I just had one tiny gripe and that was on my first night they provided me with a tiny jug of milk and when I got my final bill for the food (not breakfast that was included) there was a small charge for it.
- Praveen (10/5): Relax, Enjoy & Feel comfortable - A place where you can enjoy,relax & feel very comfortable as you are in home.
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