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Caravela Beach Resort

Varca , Varca Beach, Salcete, Goa (Show on Map)

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Summary of reviewsCaravela Beach Resort is a highly recommended 5-star resort that offers exceptional service and great facilities. The staff is friendly and attentive and the rooms are well-maintained and clean. The breakfast served is up to 5-star hotel standards. Although some guests feel that the spa facilities could be better, the resort maintains its 5-star rating with ease. Some guests rate it as a solid 4-star resort, but it has earned a name for itself as a fantastic 5-star resort delivering exceptional service. Overall, Caravela Beach Resort is an awesome and excellent place to stay.
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Room Types

2 Bedroom Presidential Villa - Free round trip airport transfer from Dabolim Airport and 30 mins foot massage for a couple once during the stay This suite has a balcony, electric kettle, entertainment and bathrobe. Inclusions: - Two way airport transfers by Audi - Special VIP amenities

2 Bedroom Family Ocean View Villa - Free round trip airport transfer from Dabolim Airport This villa features a balcony, electric kettle, entertainment and air conditioning.

Garden View Room This twin/double room has a balcony, seating area, entertainment and flat-screen TV.

Superior Room This twin/double room features a balcony, seating area, entertainment and air conditioning.

Deluxe Room This twin/double room has a balcony, entertainment, seating area and minibar. Please note that this these rooms cannot occupy extra adult.

Deluxe Suite This suite features a balcony, minibar, entertainment and flat-screen TV.

2 Bed Room Garden Villa This villa features 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. The air-conditioned villa features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 3 beds.

Ground Floor - Ocean Front View Room The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

First Floor - Ocean Front View Room The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

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8.1

Very Good

Location

Caravela Beach Resort boasts of a stunning seaside location in Goa, overlooking the beautiful Fatrade Beach. The resort is well-located for guests looking to go out and explore the area with access to nearby shacks for dining options. The excellent beach and huge lawn make for a wonderful location to relax and unwind. With limited options for shopping nearby, the location proves to be more secluded and peaceful. Guests love the beautiful, well-maintained grounds that lead to a stunning, clean and less-crowded private beach, making it an excellent location for those seeking tranquility. The resort provides access to a beachfront with functional facilities for guests. Overall, the resort offers an excellent location with its private access to clean, scenic and peaceful beachfront, providing a lovely ambience for a memorable stay.

Breakfast

If you're a lover of breakfast buffets, then the Caravela Beach Resort won't disappoint! Guests have raved about the amazing variety of options available in the buffet with continental, South and North Indian options to choose from. Some guests found the buffet to be a bit crowded and chaotic at times, but overall the food and quality made up for it. There were plenty of delicious options available, from fresh fruit to just-like-home meals and guests appreciated the value for money. While some found the selection of evening food to be limited or poor, the breakfast received high praise from many guests. Overall, the breakfast at the Caravela Beach Resort is a highlight with many different options to suit all tastes.

Dinner

The Caravela Beach Resort offers a wide range of dining options for its guests. The buffet lunch and breakfast were highly praised with good food and variety. The in-house room service also received positive reviews and was described as absolutely delicious. However, dinner at the main dining area was a mixed bag, as some guests found the buffet to be of poor quality, while others enjoyed the international dishes. The restaurant in front of the beach received the most compliments with many guests enjoying lobster and prawns. The pan-Asian restaurant, while weak in menu offerings, still provided a nice dining experience. Prices within the hotel were a concern for some, as they were higher than outside and the limited menu choices at the beach bar were noted. Additionally, the resort's hygiene received some criticisms. Overall, the main dining area's dinner buffet was the lowest rated option, but there were plenty of other nice restaurants to choose from.

Rooms

Nestled in the heart of Goa, the Caravela Beach Resort promises an alluring mix of luxury and comfort. The staff are lovely and the facilities are excellent, ensuring that guests have a memorable stay. The resort boasts beautiful, spacious rooms that have been meticulously maintained with even the smallest details given serious thought. Plantation-style accommodation options include garden villas that are perfect for families and ocean view rooms that provide guests with a modern space complete with large beds and balconies. While some guests noted that the rooms were outdated and require refurbishment, others found them spacious, clean and comfortable. Private balconies are available for guests to enjoy the resort's lush green gardens and secluded beaches, creating a relaxed vibe. The resort was one of the first luxury hotels in the area and while some guests noted that it needs updating, others found it to be well-maintained. The only downside was the lack of sound isolation in some rooms, which hindered peaceful sleeping at times. Overall, it offers a beautiful stay on a sandy beach in Goa.

Cleanliness

Caravela Beach Resort boasts a well-maintained swimming pool and a property that is so big and clean. The beach is also exclusive and clean with many activities available and there are proper ligstoelen for guests to relax on. The common areas and lounges are well kept and clean and the cleaning service is meticulous. The resort has amazing housekeeping services, where the rooms are kept very clean. The bathrooms, however, need a deep cleaning as they looked rundown and lacked some amenities. Nonetheless, the staff is excellent and always available with the cleaning staff being especially helpful. There were a few poor-conditioned and dirty rooms, but otherwise, the hotel is wonderful and very clean, making it a great holiday escape for anyone looking for a pollution-free environment with a lovely property, clean beach and lovely clean warm pool.

Staff

The staff at Caravela Beach Resort are known for their exceptional service standards, consistently going above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. From the housekeeping staff who are super helpful to the front desk staff who provide a warm welcome and offer helpful suggestions, guests were left impressed with the lovely staff and excellent facilities. Special mentions were made for staff members like Puja, Aggima, Fatima, Jessie, Elston, Leeann and Abhineet who were particularly helpful and gracious. Guests appreciated the hotel's hospitality and the courteous behavior of the staff who take care of customers at all times. While some reviewers noted poor management of bookings and communication issues, the overall impression was that the staff were dedicated, efficient and customer-centric. The staff's extraordinary efforts to make guests comfortable and relaxed had many reviewers raving about the wonderful service and hospitality they experienced.

Wi-Fi

The wifi at Caravela Beach Resort seems to be a topic of mixed reviews. Some guests have reported that the wifi is excellent, while others have had terrible experiences with poor connectivity, disconnections and slow speeds. Many guests have noted that only two devices are allowed to be connected to the wifi per room, which is not enough for some travelers. However, some have also mentioned that the hotel offers JIO dongle connectivity as an alternative. While some guests have suggested that the hotel management should look at improving the speed and signals of their internet network, others have expressed dissatisfaction with extra charges for device connections. Overall, the general consensus seems to be that there is room for improvement when it comes to the wifi connection at Caravela Beach Resort.

Pool

The Caravela Beach Resort boasts of a stunning and well-maintained swimming pool that guests simply love. The pool area is relaxing and refreshing, surrounded by a beautiful garden and golf course. Guests can enjoy their drinks at the pool-bar while staying cool in the water. The swimming pool is considered as the hotel's best feature and is frequently praised for its beauty and cleanliness. The pool staff are friendly and helpful, making the experience more enjoyable. Families with kids have nothing to worry about as there is a separate pool for children. Despite some incidents like insect bites, the resort's pool remains a great place for some pool-time with its ample space and lovely warm temperature. Not to be missed is the swim-up bar where guests can indulge in their favorite drinks while admiring the pool's wonderful flow. Overall, the Caravela Beach Resort has a delightful pool that adds to the resort's amazing features.

Beach

Caravela Beach Resort boasts a beautiful and private beach, perfect for guests seeking a relaxing beach holiday in Goa. The beach is well-maintained, clean and less crowded than other beaches in the area, allowing guests to enjoy pristine sands and stunning views. The resort offers direct access to the clean and scenic beach, which is just a short walk away from the rooms. Guests can take long beach walks or simply relax on the sandy beach. The private area also protects guests from vendors, ensuring their privacy and peaceful stay. The resort also features excellent beach facilities, such as a great beach restaurant and bar. While the sea could be rough at times, the beach was generally safe for swimming. Guests have also noted that the resort's beautiful gardens and grounds are set on a dramatic and picturesque beach location. Despite being a large property, Caravela Beach Resort is well-maintained and perfect for a lovely holiday at the beach.

Family

Looking for a family-friendly getaway in Goa? Look no further than the Caravela Beach Resort! This resort has everything you need to keep your little ones entertained, from sandcastle building and painting activities, to a separate pool just for kids. Parents will love the attentive staff, who go above and beyond to ensure the needs of the whole family are taken care of. And when you're ready to venture out, the resort offers great recommendations for sightseeing and meeting new people. Whether you're watching the sunrise or sunset from the beach or the comfort of your own room, the Caravela Beach Resort is the perfect spot for a relaxing family vacation.

Golf

The Caravela Beach Resort offers a great golfing experience for those who enjoy the sport. Guests can enjoy the beautiful golf resort that surrounds the hotel with a nice little golf course that adds even more charm to the hotel. The facility of golf is functional and the Golf Pro knowledgeable, making it a great experience for golf enthusiasts. The resort also offers access to the beach, water sports and the golf course. Although some guests felt that the 9 course golf was not up to their expectations, the garden with pool and golf course was very relaxing and the fantastic lawns added to the beauty of the resort. However, some felt that the golf course green needs improvement. It should also be noted that there are some services for which you may have to pay separately related to golf.

5 Star

Caravela Beach Resort is an awesome and excellent place that comes highly recommended! This luxurious 5-star resort, situated away from the maddening crowd, boasts of lovely staff, exceptional service and great facilities, especially the well-maintained and clean rooms. The attentive and friendly staff make your stay even better. The breakfast served is up to 5-star hotel standards. Although some guests feel that the spa facilities could be better, the resort maintains its 5-star rating with ease. It's a superb resort that can be rated as both 4-star and 5-star, depending on the guest's perspective. However, the resort falls short in some aspects, making it just a solid 4-star resort according to some guests. Nevertheless, this resort has earned a name for itself as a fantastic 5-star resort delivering exceptional service, which is definitely worth experiencing.

Accessible

Caravela Beach Resort is a bustling hotel that's accessible to everyone except those with mobility issues since there is no lift. However, if you're able-bodied, you'll be happy to find that the hotel is located on the ground floor, making it very accessible. The limited parking was certainly a drawback, but the hotel staff was fantastic and quite helpful in every department. While some guests had difficulty reaching the reception, they found security, housekeeping and other staff to be very responsive. Though there is room for improvement, the hotel management has yet to take any significant actions to increase the available parking or make the hotel more suitable for those with disabilities. In summary, Caravela Beach Resort is a beautiful hotel with fantastic staff, perfect for anyone looking for an accessible stay in Goa.

Outdoor Pool

Caravela Beach Resort boasts an outstanding facility of an outdoor pool, which received high praise from our guests. Many describe it as beautiful, fantastic and lovely and clean with warm water. The large swimming pool offers a relaxing oasis for guests to unwind, set amidst sprawling well-manicured lawns. The resort offers great beach access with a beachfront pool and a large garden space. Guests also appreciated the good facilities available at the pool area. Although the unmanaged crowd and timings at the pool and restaurant were described as concerning, the overall experience of the pool area was positive.

Luxury

Caravela Beach Resort, a seaside luxury resort, is a perfect destination that exudes old-world charm. Guests were amazed by the exceptional service standards, making their stay truly memorable. Although some reviews said that the living accommodations looked tired and not up to 5-star standards, overall the hotel still radiates luxury. Being one of the first hotels in Goa, it has gained a reputation as a five-star resort. Despite some guests describing their stay as their worst night in a five-star resort, many still agree that the hotel is a five-star resort and can be described as "shikaarney and lyxigt". The beautiful expansive property is well maintained, which guests enjoyed exploring. Overall, Caravela Beach Resort is a luxurious option for travelers who enjoy exquisite service, beautiful scenery and old-world charm.

Yes, Caravela Beach Resort has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.

Yes, a spa is available at Caravela Beach Resort.

No, Caravela Beach Resort doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Caravela Beach Resort.

Yes, Caravela Beach Resort has a gym.

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