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A 4 star resort in Goa with a perfect beachside location on the beautiful stretch of Candolim's Golden Sands, an ideal place to relax. Tastefully arranged around a vast central pool area, a gently shelving expanse of sand and garden runs from the grounds to the warm waters of the Arabian Sea, the scene of a spectacular sunset almost every evening.
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HOTEL STYLE
Great View
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
Hindi
Location
Gauravaddo, Candolim, Bardez 403515 India
Sonesta Inns Beach Resort
1,014 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Sonesta Inns Beach Resort garners high praise for its attentive service, ensuring guests feel both cared for and satisfied during their stay. The spacious and clean rooms with striking views are a hit among travelers, though a few suggest there's room for improvement in maintenance and towel quality.
Its location is a winner, offering a tranquil escape close to the beach and local attractions. The hotel's cleanliness, from the immaculate grounds to the pristine pool, doesn't go unnoticed, with guests also lauding the value and convenient amenities like the serene gardens and easy beach access.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Tranquil
Rooms
Spacious
Value
Affordable
Cleanliness
Immaculate
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Well-appointed
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Lovely hotel, with a huge bonus of having a path direct to the beach, which is less than two minutes. Large, comfortable room, ours had a sitting area with two chairs and sofa, plus large table table and chairs in a dining area, aswell as the bedroom, leading to a good sized balcony. Grounds are kept immaculate. Breakfast really good, something for everyone, curries, dosas, omelettes, eggs, sausages, porridge plus fruits and pastries , toast, milkshakes,fruit juices . Pool really lovely, and the pool attendants very attentive, as soon as they see you they come over with towels and lay them on your sunbeds fir you and ensure you’ve all you need. The hotel is within lovely grounds all well kept. Location great, loved the shacks on the beach - offering free sunbeds, along with great food and drinks, so cheap. We frequented the Red lobster, where they were brilliant. The massages on the beach they offered were brilliant, and so reasonable, full one hour body massage for £10!!!! So we managed to have a few. Harmony restaurant opposite the hotel, is amazing. Food excellent,with great service and good value too. The walk into candolim is ok, paths not always the best, and have to avoid the many cars, motorcyclist aswell as cows !!!! But plenty of places to drink and eat, even if you don’t get to the centre of Candolim. Calangute is further the other way and more frantic, but worth doing for the experience!!!! Overall can not recommend Sonesta Inns enough. Great two weeks, can’t wait to go back. Everyone was so accommodating.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ashvek Sirsat, General Manager at Sonesta Inns Beach Resort
Responded 5 weeks ago
Dear Guest, We are delighted to receive your wonderful review and are happy that we could make your stay as comfortable as possible. We thank you for your kind words of encouragement which help us go that extra mile in delivering quality guest services to all our esteemed guests. Looking forward to your next vast. warm regards Ashvek Sirsat Operations Manager
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During our stay, we experienced a mix of positives and negatives at the accommodation. The location was undoubtedly a highlight, offering easy access to everything we wanted to explore, which made it a must-visit destination in our eyes. Being able to reach all attractions conveniently added tremendous value to our trip.
However, our experience with the reception was somewhat disappointing as we encountered issues that weren't promptly resolved. This affected our overall impression of the service quality. Similarly, while the food provided was acceptable, we felt it could have been improved to match the standards expected for the price paid. This left us feeling somewhat undecided about whether the stay fully justified its cost.
Despite these shortcomings, the positives of the location and accessibility balanced our experience. The scenic surroundings and the ease of getting around enhanced our enjoyment of the destination. We appreciated the opportunity to explore and immerse ourselves in the local culture without hassle.
In conclusion, while our stay had its ups and downs, the location's charm and convenience ultimately made it a worthwhile visit. Addressing the issues with reception and food quality could significantly elevate the overall experience and satisfaction for future guests. Staff -: Divya , Mayanak , Macvim.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Andores Managment , General Manager at Sonesta Inns Beach Resort
Responded 22 Jul 2024
Dear Guest, warm greetings from Sonesta Inns! Firstly would like to thank you for choosing to stay with us. Further to your below review, please can you shame me your contact number and name so that I can reach you and discuss in length of our sort cummings you mentioned. Though you have expressed a generous review It will be great that we can improve further on guest relations via front desk. awaiting your kind revert. warm regards Ashvek Sirsat operations manager
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Husband & I stayed for 2 weeks Jan -Feb 2024 & had a great stay. We’d booked a suite through TUI & were given room 103 (ground floor) with a pool view.
Our suite had a separate seating area with sofa, dining table & chairs & a corner unit which housed the fridge. The bedroom had a large comfortable bed, large wardrobe for plenty of storage & great air conditioning in both rooms.
Bathroom had a shower within the bath (could be quite slippery so take care when getting in & out) & sometimes early in the morning the water was cold.
Pool was lovely, loungers available with parasols for shade & the pool man always available with clean towels. You could also order drinks & snacks around the pool. Follow the path through the back of the grounds past the breakfast area to get to the beach.
We stayed on a bed & breakfast basis which was served outside in the spacious grounds. Breakfast was great, both cold & hot options available along with egg & dosa stations. We only had a couple of dinners in the hotel restaurant but thought these were great value for money & now have a new favourite curry (prawn balchao).
Staff - every single member of staff here is a credit to the hotel & couldn’t do enough to help / give advice on local restaurants etc
Would love to come back but we have also noticed that the pricing for January 2026 works out at just over £9,000 for 16 days & that’s on the hotel’s own website!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Try to get a top floor room
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Response from Ashvek Sirsat, General Manager at Sonesta Inns Beach Resort
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Guest, On behalf of the entire team at Sonesta Inns, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for choosing to stay with us during your vacation in Goa. It was truly a pleasure to have you as our guests. We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful vacation experience with us. Your kind words of encouragement mean the world to us and serve as a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional hospitality services. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and are delighted to know that you enjoyed your time at Sonesta Inns. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of your memorable vacation. Regarding the tariff you have seen on our web site are now been refreshed as there was a technical glitch and the same has been rectified. You may also reach us on reservations@sonestainns.com and we can share you are best possible offers. We eagerly anticipate the pleasure of welcoming you back to Sonesta Inns in the near future. If there is anything we can do to make your next stay even more enjoyable, please do not hesitate to let us know. Warm regards, Ashvek Sirsat Operations Manager
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We visited Goa during Dussehra holidays and stayed at Sonesta for three nights. We were a group of three families with three teens. Our stay was comfortable and the rooms were sufficiently large with a nice bed and clean toilet. They provided an extra bed on request and it was comfortable too. However, some rooms needed maintenance as walls had water seepage marks. The resort has a great lawn and direct beach access. The beach is clean, not so crowded and has a decent number of shacks. Swimming pool is well maintained, clean and attended all the time. The resort's restaurant was decent with multiple options and taste. They have ample car parking and the nearby market is 5 mins walk. Overall we enjoyed our stay and recommend Sonesta Inns to people looking for mid budget options away from the crowded main beaches of Goa.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:There are no beach front or sea view rooms, go for pool view rooms.
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Response from Ashvek Sirsat, General Manager at Sonesta Inns Beach Resort
Responded 22 Nov 2024
Dear Guest, We are delighted to receive your wonderful review and are happy that we could make your stay as comfortable as possible. We thank you for your kind words of encouragement which help us go that extra mile in delivering quality guest services to all our esteemed guests. Looking forward to your next vast. warm regards Ashvek Sirsat Operations Manager
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Close to the beach, nice little pool, breakfast outside, very nice garden. Some rooms have a walk-in shower, some have an elevated bathtub. Wifi works. Restaurant Harmony opposite. Preferred by larger Indian groups.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Zimmer mit Poolblick bevorzugen
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I absolutely loved this hotel. We stayed for five nights and would have happily stayed longer. The staff are excellent, very friendly and helpful. The service is also exceptional. The rooms are spacious and very clean and the beds are comfortable. The outdoor spaces are beautifully maintained, and the pool area is a great place to hang out if you prefer the pool to the beach. The pool guys are very helpful and attentive. The quality of the food at breakfast and dinner are also exceptional. My one concern was that the fitness room didn't have towels, water or cleaning materials for the equipment which i flagged up to the management, but no action was taken. However, I would not hesitate to recommend this lovely hotel.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Arjun Kohli, General Manager at Sonesta Inns Beach Resort
Responded 11 Dec 2023
Dear Guest, Firstly, would like to thank you for choosing to stay at Sonesta Inns. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and also enjoyed our buffet breakfast. We have noted your suggestions on the fitness room and shall work on the same. Looking forward to your next visit. warm regards Ashvek Sirsat Operations manager
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First time in Goa and we picked the perfect hotel. The staff are very friendly, extremely helpful and provide a five star service. The Sonesta is set in beautiful green well kept gardens. The rooms are spotless, spacious and well equipped, with comfortable bed, excellent shower room, fan and air conditioning included. The breakfast is in the outdoor garden area, with a huge choice of continental and Indian dishes. The beautiful clean beach is a very short walk through the hotel with plenty of beach shacks to choose from. Floyd's at the bottom of Sonesta was our favourite, both during the day for sunbathing and evening drinks, perfect spot to watch the sun go down. There are taxis outside which are cheap or a short walk to Candolim main street, which has an abundance of shops, restaurants/ bars, supermarkets, chemist, basically everything you need. Without a doubt we will be returning ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Arjun Kohli, General Manager at Sonesta Inns Beach Resort
Responded 25 Mar 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for giving us the opportunity to serve you. We appreciate your kind feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon. Warm regards, Ashvek Sirsat Operations Manager
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We have returned back to this hotel after an 8 year break. The hotel grounds and service is just as good as we remembered it. The pool is a great size to have a good swim and the pool staff are so helpful especially Modon who looks after your every need. The breakfast staff are all very helpful and again look after you so well and all with a lovely smile. Special mention needs to go to Avelinna, Lesediva and Nitya for looking after us. The hotel is located a 5 minute walk from the beach and a 10 minute taxi ride into the busy centre but its location means a quite restful time can be had if that’s what you want.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Shacks on the beach are friendly and the food is always good.
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Response from Arjun Kohli, General Manager at Sonesta Inns Beach Resort
Responded 25 Mar 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. We are happy that we could make your stay as comfortable as possible and you enjoyed your stay at Sonesta Inns. We look forward to your next visit. warm regards Ashvek Sirsat Operations Manager
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5th visit and again what a fantastic holiday, the location is perfect, great access straight onto the beach through the extremely well kept gardens which are attended to 7 days a week by a great gardening team. The hotel is a 5 minute walk from the main road,so everything is within reach but without the road noise. The attention to detail and care from the staff is second to none, they will try to accommodate any requests and it's always done with a smile, the whole team work extremely hard. My wife and I have already booked again for next year, for us It's the staff that make this hotel a delightful experience. I would have given a 5 star rating but unfortunately the refurbishment work was not completed for this holiday season and the hotel really lacked having a pool bar, which I have been assured will be completed by the start of the next season. Which left guests without a focal point to socialise and get to know each other over a drink. Once again a huge thank you to all the staff who really make this a very special place for us to relax and enjoy our holiday. Santosh and Jitendra a huge thanks to you both you are two of the most amazing gentlemen we have had the pleasure of meeting. See you all in 2025, Rob and Sam.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Arjun Kohli, General Manager at Sonesta Inns Beach Resort
Responded 15 Feb 2024
Dear Guest, Firstly would like to thank you for choosing to stay with us and giving us an opportunity to serve you. We appreciate your kind feedback and your valuable words of encouragement. I shall pass on your regards to all our team members and we all look forward to see you soon. warm regards Ashvek Sirsat Operations Manager
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An off season vacation at Sonesta Inns Candolim Goa, was the welcome break, we all needed. The weather was perfect, the access to the beach from the resort is wonderful. ( The life guards are present throughout, and are needed, the sea was rough) The pool is also ever monitored by the hotel staff. The housekeeping staff is efficient and ever smiling, the F& B service is on the dot, special compliments to the chef's Golden Fried Prawns and Squid. The breakfast is relaxed and sumptuous.The rooms are very comfortable.Taxi services and bike services are available at your door step. The overall experience was that great satisfaction. This get away is located ideally for access to North Goa. I wish the team of Sonesta Inns all the very best. Spread the happiness and thank you for the experience.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Jose Desouza, General Manager at Sonesta Inns Beach Resort
Responded 19 Sept 2022
Dear COL Vikram, Thank you for reviewing us, we will definitely pass on your message to the staff ,as this gesture of yours is a self motivator to the team of Sonesta Inns Thank you once again ,and hope to see you and your friends in the near future. Jose De Souza General Manager
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We walked into the main beach road most nights. It is quite well lit. Also you can easily get a taxi or tuk tuk from outside the hotel for a cheap price
There are more places to choose from in the Candolim area.
PRICE RANGE
₹10,157 - ₹17,336 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
sonesta inns hotel candolim, sonesta hotel candolim, sonesta candolim, candolim sonesta, sonesta inns hotel goa
LOCATION
IndiaGoaNorth Goa DistrictBardezCandolim
NUMBER OF ROOMS
55
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