Marbella Guest House
House No.77, Near Vivanta Taj Hotel, Candolim, Bardez 403515 India
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Portugese style villa, with three suites, 1 double room and two twin bedded rooms. Courtyard restaurant, with Goan and North Indian flavours as well as international cuisine. Marbella Guesthouse has a peaceful ambience and is Surrounded by beautiful views and a serene setting. The beach is a 10 minute walk down the lane.
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House No.77, Near Vivanta Taj Hotel, Candolim, Bardez 403515 India
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This is one of the nicest places to stay in North Goa if you are looking for something quaint, quiet & deliciously comfortable. It’s location is world class, with the most beautiful trekking trails around it.
The rooms are stylishly done, spotless and super spacious.
The staff and Susan, the owner, are so very warm and delightfully welcoming.
Moreover the place has impeccable service, yet feels like home.
This has all the makings of something that’s seriously charming and chic without the fuss.
We Really enjoyed our time here during the lockdown, we stayed for about 17 days~ In the penthouse suit, Mughal suite and garden room; all three spaces were winsome in their own way.
This place is so classy; anywhere else you would have to shell out a whole whole lot more to get this level of panache, service and location at a property.
Would greatly recommend this to all and sundry.
P.S: Susan is the most amazing trained aromatherapist, do try her treatments! And the food which is unexpectedly tasty!
The rooms are stylishly done, spotless and super spacious.
The staff and Susan, the owner, are so very warm and delightfully welcoming.
Moreover the place has impeccable service, yet feels like home.
This has all the makings of something that’s seriously charming and chic without the fuss.
We Really enjoyed our time here during the lockdown, we stayed for about 17 days~ In the penthouse suit, Mughal suite and garden room; all three spaces were winsome in their own way.
This place is so classy; anywhere else you would have to shell out a whole whole lot more to get this level of panache, service and location at a property.
Would greatly recommend this to all and sundry.
P.S: Susan is the most amazing trained aromatherapist, do try her treatments! And the food which is unexpectedly tasty!
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Rosemary susan Singh rarewala, Owner at Marbella Guest House
Responded 25 Oct 2020
Thankyou dear carole, We look forward to seeing you both again. It is always a pleasure having the best guests here also! ❤
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I've been to Goa nearly 10 times now and this place made me the happiest. Right from its quaint location and architecture to the way the rooms were kept, we loved every bit of it. Each and every corner of the guest house looked beautiful, the staff was super sweet, and they cooked excellent food for us! I highly recommend this place because money-wise too, it's completely worth it.
Do take the walk from the property to Aguada Fort over the hill.
Do take the walk from the property to Aguada Fort over the hill.
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Date of stay: June 2019
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Response from susansinghrarewala, Owner at Marbella Guest House
Responded 5 Feb 2020
Thank you so much for your good review of us. Please come and stay again soon.
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We were looking for a place that is close to the usual touristy places in Goa but also quiet.
We found this charming boutique hotel with only about 10 rooms tucked away past all the big brand hotels.
All the rooms were well appointed, spacious and clean.
You can definitely call is rustic, but very charming.
The ground floor rooms open up onto a little courtyard, which is also were you can have breakfast, a coffee or some snacks.
The team is very hospitable and accommodating. Food is local, good, wholesome.
Would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to stay a little away from the hustle and bustle, yet be close to the beach. A lot of restaurants, cafe and small shops are on the main road going through the town and are easily walkable from the hotel.
If you are traveling with friends try to book ahead and book a couple of rooms.
We found this charming boutique hotel with only about 10 rooms tucked away past all the big brand hotels.
All the rooms were well appointed, spacious and clean.
You can definitely call is rustic, but very charming.
The ground floor rooms open up onto a little courtyard, which is also were you can have breakfast, a coffee or some snacks.
The team is very hospitable and accommodating. Food is local, good, wholesome.
Would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to stay a little away from the hustle and bustle, yet be close to the beach. A lot of restaurants, cafe and small shops are on the main road going through the town and are easily walkable from the hotel.
If you are traveling with friends try to book ahead and book a couple of rooms.
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Date of stay: April 2019
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Response from Rosemary susan Singh rarewala, Owner at Marbella Guest House
Responded 5 Apr 2022
Thanks for your kind review sir! We look forward to seeing you again next time you stay with us.
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This is a Portuguese stye bungalow converted into a guest house. We took the Rajasthani Suite after looking at its pictures and were not disappointed. It has a beautiful sitting space and a very green and pretty backyard that's a part of it and is worth paying for. The morning light shines through the windows and falls directly on the bed making it appear beautiful in mornings.
The staff was helpful and we met the owner of the property as well. She's a lovely lady who suggested we take a short trek to a lighthouse from behind the property. It was a good suggestion that led to a wonderful day outing for us.
The location is stellar, this guest house is situated at about 7-8 minutes walk from the Aguada Fort and beach. We went there every evening unless it was raining and had a wonderful time. There are shops and convenience stores nearby making it easy to shop if you need to.
Overall, we had a wonderful stay for a week and would recommend it to others.
The staff was helpful and we met the owner of the property as well. She's a lovely lady who suggested we take a short trek to a lighthouse from behind the property. It was a good suggestion that led to a wonderful day outing for us.
The location is stellar, this guest house is situated at about 7-8 minutes walk from the Aguada Fort and beach. We went there every evening unless it was raining and had a wonderful time. There are shops and convenience stores nearby making it easy to shop if you need to.
Overall, we had a wonderful stay for a week and would recommend it to others.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Rosemary susan Singh rarewala, Owner at Marbella Guest House
Responded 14 Jul 2021
Thanking you both🙏 for your kind review of us. It was a pleasure to have you stay. You are always welcome!
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This place is a dream! It has the best patio surrounded by greenery secluded in an area where you hear nothing but your breath! It has an open kitchen to whip up some nice breakfast for yourself and a balcony to sit relax and read or listen to music.
The staff is super friendly and really welcoming felt like a home away from home.
The owner loves cute doggies who roam around the property so if u are a lover of luxury and nature then this place is for you.
The rooms are super clean and the caretakers also very helpful.
One of the best properties in Goa to stay for a peaceful trip.
The staff is super friendly and really welcoming felt like a home away from home.
The owner loves cute doggies who roam around the property so if u are a lover of luxury and nature then this place is for you.
The rooms are super clean and the caretakers also very helpful.
One of the best properties in Goa to stay for a peaceful trip.
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from rosemary susan singh rarewala, Owner at Marbella Guest House
Responded 31 Mar 2021
Thankyou for your review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to seeing you again.
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Goa has many fabulous beaches and resorts. Sinquerim is possibly just a sleepy, pretty beach, but if you want to utterly indulge in a unique and ultra charming property, it would be hard to go past Marbella.
Not the 5 star plush resort, it oozes character that breaks down any formality and the staff couldn’t be more helpful whilst you soak up the opulent heritage environment. Sajjan makes you welcome and Moti et al. spoil you…
From the extra fan, to discussions with the kitchen (overseen by maestro Pasquale) about whatever meal you’d like prepared fresh for the evening to a mid afternoon refresher, nothing is too much.
It’s peacefully away from the madness, but only a 10 minute wobble to the beach.
And, being a review, it’s great value, too.
Thanks all at Marbella, hope to be back…
Not the 5 star plush resort, it oozes character that breaks down any formality and the staff couldn’t be more helpful whilst you soak up the opulent heritage environment. Sajjan makes you welcome and Moti et al. spoil you…
From the extra fan, to discussions with the kitchen (overseen by maestro Pasquale) about whatever meal you’d like prepared fresh for the evening to a mid afternoon refresher, nothing is too much.
It’s peacefully away from the madness, but only a 10 minute wobble to the beach.
And, being a review, it’s great value, too.
Thanks all at Marbella, hope to be back…
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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We enjoyed our stay in this lovingly restored old Portuguese house hugely. Great service from a very personable team, excellent food on the premises for both breakfast and dinner and rooms that conjured up the best of colonial India. Really great value for money, and we would recommend this to anyone visiting Goa!
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from Rosemary susan Singh rarewala, Owner at Marbella Guest House
Responded 31 Oct 2022
Thankyou dear guest for your good review about us. We look forward to seeing you again next time!
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The stay was amazing staff on toes always service best with smile face.
Many many times during the stay we had odd time demand and for food and other things. Staff and owner were great and friendly Cook Ashok thanks for keeping us fed with variety of food, tantalizing our taste buds.
Higeine was taken good care of. Location of property is in dence greenery and 5-10 minutes walk for small cliff to witness sun set.
Worth staying with family and friends.
Many many times during the stay we had odd time demand and for food and other things. Staff and owner were great and friendly Cook Ashok thanks for keeping us fed with variety of food, tantalizing our taste buds.
Higeine was taken good care of. Location of property is in dence greenery and 5-10 minutes walk for small cliff to witness sun set.
Worth staying with family and friends.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I have been to goa plenty of times before with my friends and have always stayed in Calangute or Mapusa with all the happening goan feel, getting exposed to the social and nightlife there, but this time it was very different :)
Thanks to Marbella.
I had been to goa for my honeymoon and we had a wonderful time. The staff is amazing, we had booked the Rajasthani suite, Sajjan welcomed us very well and also gave us a bike which was in a very good condition. Pascal, the best chef i have known, don’t forget to taste the food there, specifically Fish and Pasta were my personal favourites.
I would definitely recommend everyone to stay at Marbella, if you are looking for a secluded place with a different goan experience. I loved the staff’s gesture of making us feel at home, you don’t find such people in today’s world, i know this is exaggerative enough, but they were very down to earth :)
Lastly, if you are a dog lover, then it’s a cherry on the cake, meet sophie there ;)
Thanks to Marbella.
I had been to goa for my honeymoon and we had a wonderful time. The staff is amazing, we had booked the Rajasthani suite, Sajjan welcomed us very well and also gave us a bike which was in a very good condition. Pascal, the best chef i have known, don’t forget to taste the food there, specifically Fish and Pasta were my personal favourites.
I would definitely recommend everyone to stay at Marbella, if you are looking for a secluded place with a different goan experience. I loved the staff’s gesture of making us feel at home, you don’t find such people in today’s world, i know this is exaggerative enough, but they were very down to earth :)
Lastly, if you are a dog lover, then it’s a cherry on the cake, meet sophie there ;)
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from rosemary susan singh rarewala, Owner at Marbella Guest House
Responded 31 Mar 2021
Thankyou for your great review of us! You are most welcome to stay with us anytime. We are open all year round.
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If you want a perfect goan house set up, with stunning plants, flowers, delicious food, comfortable stay, hospitable and warm hosts - Marbella Guest House is your place to be!
Although it's located in the centre of Candolim, the house is at the end of a quiet & dark lane which is 500m from the main road. It gets quite dark in nights so having a bike/ car is recommended.
Sophie the doggo is the highlight!
Although it's located in the centre of Candolim, the house is at the end of a quiet & dark lane which is 500m from the main road. It gets quite dark in nights so having a bike/ car is recommended.
Sophie the doggo is the highlight!
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Rosemary susan Singh rarewala, Owner at Marbella Guest House
Responded 5 Apr 2022
Thanks for your review. We are really happy to have you stay with us again soon!
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Yes we do please call us on 9822100811
Or 9850970997
DiveDiva21 asked a question Aug 2017
Cape Town Central, South Africa110 contributions97 helpful votesDoes anyone know how to contact the property besides calling them? I'm not getting any response, either directly or through a booking agent. Thanks!
9850970997 owner mrs. Singh
If u are staying at Marbella, ask sajan, the caretaker, he will help.. Cost could be about 800-1000 per day for a wagon R
Hi Shefali,
It is comfortable for your daughter we can provide suitable sleeping arrangements for her and we can cater to her food requirements.
"The owner runs a feeding charity for street dogs at a nearby place. Make sure you are not overly frightened by street dogs. "Read full review
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₹5,477 - ₹8,427 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Marbella Guest House
Which popular attractions are close to Marbella Guest House?
Nearby attractions include Sinquerim Beach (0.6 km), Fort Aguada Lighthouse (0.5 km), and Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Marbella Guest House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Marbella Guest House?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Marbella Guest House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Viva Lounge and Bar- Holiday Inn Goa Candolim, Wok & Roll, and Tuscany Gardens.
Does Marbella Guest House have airport transportation?
Yes, Marbella Guest House offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Marbella Guest House located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 km away from the centre of Candolim.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Marbella Guest House?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Hindi.
Are there any historical sites close to Marbella Guest House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Reis Magos Fort (4.1 km), Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa (0.5 km), and Mahalaxmi Temple (5.9 km).