Amara Vacanza Grand Inn

Location: Near St Alex Church Naika Vaddo, Calangute, GA, 403516, Calangute, IN

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Instructions: Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Amenities & Facilities

• Express check-out
• Free WiFi
• Swimming pool
• 24-hour front desk
• Garden
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Concierge service
• Elevator
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Multilingual staff
• Free newspapers in lobby
• Porter/bellhop
• Express check-out
• Smoke-free property
• Express check-in
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Conference center
• Snack bar/deli
• Free self parking
• Computer station
• Banquet hall

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Double Room

  1 King Bed

  215 sq feet

  
  

  Relax - In-room massage available

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - LCD television

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers

  Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available

  Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Telephone
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free Local calls
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Free WiFi
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Smoking
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Guest Reviews

• SATISH (10/5): - Clean room, bed, fresh
• dusane (8/5): -
• Abigail (7/5): Disappointed - Staff friendly. Erratic menu times. Different staff saying different things. No bar. No good sized pool.
• Jorawar (8/5): Will book again - Good customer service staff where very helpful. Nice and clean hotel.
• Gokul (10/5): -
• Rachel (8/5): -
• Vijendra (9/5): Meritas -- "The Hotel which Cares" - Nice and clean hotel. Staff was very friendly and stay was comfortable. Buffet breakfast was very nice and hygienic. Nothing to mention.
• Melissa (9/5): Great stay - Hotel was lovely and clean. Nicely decorated. Great staff always there to help with big smiles. It had a personal touch. Located in a quiet area, 10 mins walk to strip and 20 mins to beach . Maybe a couple of small chairs on balcony.
• Vivek (7/5): -
• Peter (8/5): -
• Matthias (10/5): -
• Mohammed (9/5): Good stay but little unhappy with higher prices. Rest everything was amazing - Property was neat and clean, breakfast was good all the days, worth staying. Staff was amazing and really helpful for any sort of assistance Little improvement required in filling of breakfast. The rates looked slightly higher online compared to booking as walk-in
• Rajeev Global (8/5): Good for Business Travellers - Supportive Staff and facility Breakfast space was very small
• Raj (8/5): Overall nice stay - Food was great and everything was good
• Riittatuorila (10/5): Finns on Goa - Erinomainen hotelli. Henkilökunta on erittäin miellyttävää, ystävällistä ja auttavaista. Hotelli sijaitsee alueella, josta on hiukan matkaa kaupoille ja rannalle. Tämä ei haitannut , kun oppi kulkemaan alueella.
• C (5/5): Some quirks but fine for one night - - Breakfast was good and the staff were friendly - Bathroom is clean and modern - Room overlooked main road. Hardly slept a wink due to sounds of noisy cars - TV in the room didn’t turn off so either I took my room key card out of slot for it to turn off (but meaning my devices didn’t charge) or kept the key card in but the TV is on all night - razor thin walls, I could hear everything (even with ear plugs), other guests yelling and watching TV
• Alexandra (6/5): Unterer Durchschnitt, aber dafür günstig. - Sehr nettes Personal, gute Ausstattung der Hygieneartikel. Das Badezimmer stank permanent nach Urin, die Toilettenbrille war auf der Unterseite voll Schimmel, in der Dusche lagen vom Vorgänger eine gebrauchte Seife und eine leere Verpackung eines Haaröls sowie ein Einmalrasierer. Die Sachen blieben während unseres ganzen Aufenthalts von drei Tagen liegen und wurden von den Reinigungskräften nicht entsorgt. Der Pool war mit trüben Wasser gefüllt. Wir haben uns nicht getraut, darin zu schwimmen. Die Matratzen des Bettes waren komplett durch gelegen und man lag mit dem Rücken in einer Mulde.
• Thomas (10/5): -
• Hitesh (5/5): -
• Manjot (1/5): -
• stephen (10/5): Dental tourist - The staff were fantastic nothing too much trouble the cleanliness and attention to dtail were amazing our stay was a stop over for only 3 nights my wife was impressed so much we trying to book for next season our receptonist was polite and informarive and went abovw to asist room was serviced and immaculately cleaned If i was to moan the pool was not walk in but thats my fault i am very fat
• Biplab (9/5): -
• Massimo (8/5): Consigliatissimo - Disponibilità e cortesia staff. Bella camera pulita e spaziosa. Buono il ristorante anche se non è all'interno ma all'altro stabile a 100 m. La colazione è migliorabile rendendola più internazionale e variegata.
• traders (7/5): a nice stay - location service too late
• NATALIA (10/5): - Выбирала отель с изолированной душевой, а их в Индии по пальцам пересчитать можно. Наличие сейфа (правда, со второго обращения на ресепшн его принесли). Матрас удобный, средней жесткости; подушки тоже удобные. Воду пополняли ежедневно. Номер в целом комфортен для проживания. Персонал старается: засели раньше положенного времени; на один из завтраков индивидуально приготовили омлет, так как завтраки исключительно индийские; к уборке претензий нет; помогли заказать такси до аэропорта. Понравилось расположение отеля: тихо, при этом пешком до пляжа 1,3 км; если через центральный вход - 2 км, - небольшое расстояние, но достаточное, чтобы поддерживать физическую форму во время пассивного отдыха. И отдельное спасибо менеджеру отеля за возможность оплаты на месте несмотря на концепцию отеля оплачивать заранее: вошли в положение, что российские карты заблокированы для международных платежей. Сплит требует обслуживания: его шторка висит и не двигается. Заявленных тапочек не было. Постельное белье и некоторые полотенца всегда имели неотстирывающиеся пятна. Завтрак невкусный (за исключением однократного индивидуального омлета), поэтому мы не рискнули что-либо заказывать тут на ужин. Уточню, что мне нравятся многие индийские блюда, а муж вообще любое индийское блюдо может съесть, но здесь, увы, почему-то готовят невкусно. За 12 дней один раз были вареные яйца. Я всегда завтракала кубиками папайи (иногда был арбуз) и кофеподобным напитком с ломтиками бисквита. НО! Несмотря на указанные недостатки, данный отель для ГОА считаю очень хорошим (ГОА посещаю четвертый раз), к проживанию рекомендую!
• Amar (9/5): - helpful/friendly staff, location was ok but a good 15min walk into main town or you can book cab, excellent choice of breakfast, clean/tidy room and comfortable bed n/a
• Angela (10/5): Great stay - The cleanliness Nothing
• Chandra Shekhar (10/5): - Very good hotel with all facility
• James (10/5): -
• Zohra (10/5): Fabulous - I love staying at Meritas cause I know the service is always beyond expectations ... and here too Ms. Manju and Mngr Mr. Mahesh are the best at what they do ... if you want relaxation, clean rooms and the best service this is where you need to be ... Thank you for the lovely breakfast, food, kind staff and the most amazing 3 peaceful days I have spent.
• Saklecha (10/5): - Amazing Breakfast, Very Neat & Aesthetic Rooms. Also Staffs are very humbled and friendly staffs. Kindly Change the Check-in Timings alone
• Abhishek (6/5): -
• Asiya (10/5): -
• PARESH (10/5): Highly recommended - Cleanliness Nothing as such
• Philipp (1/5): -
• SUKARNA (8/5): - Very good non veg breakfast needed Very good
• Anosh (9/5): - The breakfast spread was amazing, just what we wanted. Rooms were well maintained and the staff took an extra effort to make us feel warm and welcome!
• Samir (7/5): -
• Mohanty (8/5): -
• Pankaj (10/5): -
• Tracy (10/5): - This hotel is amazing. Best we have stayed in in Goa. Nothing
• Shivendra (7/5): - Hotel is good, staff was friendly, breakfast is very good here which was included with my room, in the last we enjoyed our stay here. Rooms were not according to the price paid otherwise everything was best here
• Hen (10/5): - Reception, BF service and especially housekeeping staff is wunderbar and makes this place unique. Different choices of hot indian food every day for breakfast or fresh made eggs any style. Missing balkony chairs and beach towels.
• krishnan (10/5): Comfortable stay , Hospitality and location !!!! - Property, Food and Hospitality , special thanks to Ms.Teresa as well as Housekeeping Team members
• madan (8/5): -
• Joshua Wairi (8/5): Great stay! - We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff were so helpful and genuinely humble and kind. We also loved the location...it’s nice and quiet, but still close enough to the main business district. It just made everything easy. The breakfast was also quite nice! The wifi was really bad! And the walls were super thin - we could hear what was going on in the room next to us.
• Srikanth (9/5): -
• Appinder (10/5): -
• Shubham (8/5): -
• Hodaya (10/5): - מקום נקי,שקט,הצוות היה מאוד אדיב אלינו
• SHIRISH (10/5): -
• Dan (10/5): Good quality in a lot of respects - I actually couldn't fault the place. The staff were very friendly, the room felt very clean & luxurious and it had a good hot shower. The restaurant staff in the morning were particularly friendly and accommodating 🙏 and it was a tasty breakfast. The security people were very nice too. It was a bit outside of my budget but still felt it was good value for money. I wouldn't have wanted to walk to the beach but luckily rented a scootie so it was perfect distance.
• Anup (8/5): -
• deepak (9/5): - Good location good rooms decent staff good food value for money
• Abhay (8/5): -
• Radjen Jaddoe (10/5): - Kamers waren schoon en groot van alle gemakken voorzien. De gasten die tijdens het ontbijt het personeel lastig viel. Totaal geen manieren alles werd zonder gebruik van tang op bord gelegd. Eet aub aan tafel en niet tijdens het wachtend of het brood al getoast is. Personeel is zo vriendelijk. Maar mag best optreden als gasten zulk gedrag vertonen. Laat ik het zo zeggen het waren geen gasten uit het buitenland. Mijn god waar zijn jullie manieren. Personeel is niet jullie slaaf maar mensen die keihard werken voor hun geld. Respect voor jullie allen die daar aan het werk zijn. Wow ga zo door. See you soon. Terezq dank voor je alle hulp die jij mij heb geboden. Jongens die mijn kamer hebben schoongehouden thanks a lot.♥️🙏♥️🙏
• Samrat (10/5): - Clean, very good rooms.
• Lida (9/5): Excellent - It was modern and comfortable. It had all the needed facilities. The breakfast was excellent with different options everyday. The bathroom door was jammed and difficult to open once locked.
• kenneth (10/5): We had a fantastic 8 days here staff 11 out of 10 can’t fault anything 👍👍👍🕺🕺🕺 - Place was 20 mins walk away from beach breakfast was great bed in room super comfy cleaned everyday STAFF WERE AMAZING TOTALLY MADE THE HOLIDAY great value for money Nothing at all
• BrowseandBrushes (9/5): Comfortable Stay, Good Value For Money! - Perfect for a short stay, conveniently located just off the main road on a quiet street, close to loads of restaurants and St Alex Church, good variety of breakfast options in the buffet including your choice of egg preparation, the bed is super comfy and big enough for two people, the room had the option of a fan and Air-conditioner, both of which are powerfully cold (loved it), bathroom was a decent size too - great shower! Room service is quick, staff are super friendly, the three star property has everything you need for a short stay. Overall good value for the price paid! Fixtures like the hand towel holder was a bit loose, otherwise nothing much than it met my expectations for a 3-star property.
• Nithin (10/5): -
• Jitesh d (9/5): -
• Rahul (10/5): - Excellent stay
• Anuj (8/5): -
• Inderjeet singh (10/5): - It was a wonderful stay.. everything is meeting our expectations..staff is very polite and familiar..must recommend to everyone Nothing as such
• Akber (8/5): -
• Samuel (10/5): Lovely stay and super amazing breakfast - Everything about the property was lovely! Especially the rooms were super comfortable! Had the best sleep and the ac’s were super powerful! Nothing as such
• Anandkumar (10/5): Geweldige locatie omring met kokosbomen - De gastvrijheid vriendelijkheid van de hotel personeel. Bij aankomst een heerlijk welkomst drank. De receptie medewerker miss Theresia is een uitstekend persoon. Die weet precies hoe zij de hotelgasten moet ontvangen. De overige medewerkers ook super Niets
• Binoy (10/5): -
• Sarath (10/5): Excellent - For short trip. All was good. Everything was okay
• satish (10/5): -
• Parimal (10/5): - Very good location. Lovely room and facilities. Very humble staff. Recommended
• prabhakar (9/5): - Best property 👌 👍 😍 Nothing like that
• kumar (10/5): -
• L. Patel (9/5): A very good modern hotel - Good breakfast. All the staff are nice inc Priya and her co. Occasionally power goes off! But gets it restored quickly.
• Nischay (10/5): -
• Arun (10/5): Happy stay - Rooms are neat and clean . Breakfast buffet is vast and good taste. Staff is friendly. Location is good. Had to park the car on road .
• Prateek (10/5): -
• Pranay (10/5): - This hotel has excellent service and friendly staff members. Hygienic Rooms that are always kept clean and attended to. I recommend this hotel/ establishment to any local or foreign travellers. Highly recommended. 5 stars -
• Pranay (10/5): - This hotel has excellent service and friendly staff members. Hygienic Rooms that are always kept clean and attended to. I recommend this hotel/ establishment to any local or foreign travellers. Highly recommended. 5 stars
• Sahil (10/5): A Perfect North Goa Stay with Lush Green Views and Excellent Amenities” - A Perfect North Goa Stay with Lush Green Views and Excellent Amenities” I had a wonderful stay at Meritas Grand Inn, Calangute – Goa! The hotel offers all the essential facilities, and the value-for-money packages make it an excellent choice for anyone visiting North Goa. My room had a beautiful view of lush greenery, surrounded by the iconic coconut trees that Goa is known for. The rooms were clean and well-maintained, the breakfast was excellent, and the Wi-Fi worked flawlessly. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and always ready to assist, making the stay even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this hotel for families, couples, and solo travelers looking for comfort, convenience, and a memorable stay in Goa.
• usgaonkar (10/5): Best Deal in the Heart of Calangute” - Best Deal in the Heart of Calangute” We had booked 2 spacious rooms on single occupancy, and along with breakfast it turned out to be the best deal in Calangute. The location is excellent, making it very convenient to get around. The breakfast spread was much better compared to other hotels, and the overall staff hospitality added to the experience. A special mention to Madan, who was very helpful throughout our stay, and Ashok, who gave us great suggestions for the dinner menu. Truly a pleasant stay with warm service and good value.
• Lakshman (10/5): I had a wonderful stay at Meritas Grand Inn, Calangute – Goa! The hotel offers all the essential fac -
• tourism (10/5): - I had an absolutely wonderful experience during my stay at this hotel. From the moment I arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcomed and comfortable. Their professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail truly stood out—they were always ready to assist with a smile, whether it was helping with luggage, offering local recommendations, or ensuring that every part of my stay went smoothly. The room itself was spacious, spotless, and well-appointed, with a comfortable bed, modern amenities, and a calm ambiance that made it easy to relax after a long day. Housekeeping was consistent and efficient, maintaining high standards throughout my stay. What truly elevated the experience, though, was the food. Every meal I had was exceptional—fresh ingredients, beautifully presented dishes, and flavors that clearly reflected both skill and care from the kitchen team. Whether it was the breakfast buffet, a quick lunch, or dinner at the restaurant, the variety and quality were consistently impressive. Dining at the hotel felt like a special occasion in itself. Overall, this was one of the most pleasant and satisfying hotel stays I’ve had in a long time, and I would gladly return without hesitation.
• usagaonkar (10/5): Overall, a great choice for a relaxed and value-for-money stay in Calangute. Highly recommended! - Had a wonderful stay at Meritas Grand Inn, Calangute. The property is well-maintained, centrally located, and very convenient for exploring North Goa. The staff are warm, attentive, and always ready to help, making the stay truly comfortable. As the occupancy was low, food was being served from Meritas Auberge, and it was simply delicious—freshly prepared, served hot, and customized as per our request. This personalized service added a special touch to the entire experience.
• Sahil (10/5): - Review for Meritas Grand Inn, Calangute – Goa I had initially booked this property when it was earlier known as Calux Grand Inn. After going through the old reviews, I was hesitant and even considered cancelling my reservation. However, after learning that the hotel has now been taken over and managed by Meritas Hotels & Resorts, I decided to give it a chance—and I’m glad I did. A special thanks to Ms. Teresa, who was extremely kind and transparent in explaining the changes under the new management. Everything she committed to was delivered without compromise. Subid deserves a mention too—he is very active in ensuring the property is spotless, and overall the staff here are courteous, helpful, and genuinely eager to serve. The property is centrally located in Calangute, making it convenient to explore the beaches, markets, and nearby attractions. The experience feels upgraded and far better than what the older reviews reflect. I can confidently say that the management transition has made a remarkable difference, and I would recommend staying here if you’re planning a trip to North Goa.
• Pooja (10/5): Great location, beautiful surrounding atmosphere, great staff. - I stayed here at the end of August 2025. This property has recently been taken over by Meritas Hotels & Resorts, who also have a presence in Lonavala (Maharashtra), Shrivardhan, and Goa. The rooms were neat, tidy, and well-cleaned. The breakfast spread was impressive and far better than many other hotels in North Goa. The Wi-Fi worked smoothly, as each room had its own router. The staff were very helpful and polite – be it at the Front Office, Housekeeping, or Service team, everyone ensured a pleasant stay. Bathrooms came fully stocked with Biotech toiletries. Overall, it was a great value-for-money experience. The property is also centrally located in Calangute, with the beach just 10–15 minutes away. I must add, the property is being upgraded and improved – from the premium quality of bed linen, toiletries, cutlery, crockery, and glassware to the cleanliness of the swimming pool water, everything is of high standard. One important note: the hotel does not allow swimming without a proper swimming costume, so I suggest you carry your own. Highly recommended for anyone visiting North Goa! There's nothing to dislike.
• Ashish (5/5): Passable -
• Anwar (4/5): Good - Restaurant
• Rakesh (3/5): Poor -
• Geethu (5/5): Passable - The location was good for us to travel and explore around The bathroom was keep getting a foul smell. The wifi was not working properly and also there was no network coverage. We had to remind for the complimentary water bottles. There was also no housekeeping done.heater was also not working well.
• Natasha (8/5): The receptionist, Jeevan was exceptional at her work and service. We are grateful to her. - Breakfast was really good.... A good buffet spread. Rooms are not exceptional but service is really really good if you request nicely. Jeevan was super efficient We had a few hiccups as the boy on night duty wasn't very helpful. Wifi is poor but it did not affect us much
• Chetan (6/5): Pleasant -

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