Dona Julia Beach Resort
Holiday Street opposite Hotel Goan Heritage, Gauravaddo, Calangute 403516 India
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A fun filled resort near Calangute Beach. Cool Breeze, Beaches all around, lively atmosphere filled with adventure. Come stay at Dona Julia Beach Resort, Calangute Goa. A Haven of Peace amidst nature, A comfortable, Relaxed, Quaint Resort experience, Located on Holiday street just a 2 minute walk from world famous Calangute Beach, Goa. The hotel aims to offer all our Guests the opportunity to stay in Calangute, 200 meters from the beach, in the hustle and bustle of all the busy activities in and around the area, yet in an Oasis of Calm and a place where our guests can escape, from their busy city lives. You can choose to take a sun-soaked dip in our swimming pool or just relax by the shade in our airy garden. The management and our friendly staff extend a warm welcome to all guests, and will endeavour to make your stay memorable and enjoyable.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Restaurant
Car hire
Baggage storage
Concierge
24-hour front desk
Secured parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Snack bar
Taxi service
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Refrigerator
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Family rooms
Smoking rooms available
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HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
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Languages Spoken
English, Hindi
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Holiday Street opposite Hotel Goan Heritage, Gauravaddo, Calangute 403516 India
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I would say that the Dona Julia resort provided the greatest hotel service I experienced during my recent trip to Goa. Akshay in particular was incredibly kind and helpful, helping us even explore Goa with his recommendations. Mr. Rakesh, the owner, was very kind and modest. Overall, it was a really positive experience.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We had a great stay at the Dona Julia Resort in calangute Goa. The rooms were clean and spacious and staff friendly but we also loved the location. Few paces from the beach and close to the hustle and bustling shops of Goa. We had plenty to choose from including the nice swimming pool within premises. Definitely recommend !
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We went to Goa for the first time although for just 4 days i.e. from 30 November 2012 to 3 December 2012 and enjoyed every bit of it, be it Sea, beaches, shacks, food, rides, everything was great
Coming to Dona Julia Resort, it was a good experience overall and would recommend it however prefer to stay in new building. Swimming pool is also good though not big enough. Also being nearer to Beach is an advantage.
Talking about Rides and sports, always bargain and you could end up saving as much as 50%.
While Taking a Bike on rent, prefer it if it has fuel filled tank.
Now about FOOOOD, Non-veggies can eat anywhere but if you are a Veggie, here are some names
1.Sagar restaurant @ Calangute Market
2.Golden Eye Near Dona Julia Resort
3.Sagar near Calangute Mall.
Overall, Goa is a Great and Romantic destination waiting to get explored.
Coming to Dona Julia Resort, it was a good experience overall and would recommend it however prefer to stay in new building. Swimming pool is also good though not big enough. Also being nearer to Beach is an advantage.
Talking about Rides and sports, always bargain and you could end up saving as much as 50%.
While Taking a Bike on rent, prefer it if it has fuel filled tank.
Now about FOOOOD, Non-veggies can eat anywhere but if you are a Veggie, here are some names
1.Sagar restaurant @ Calangute Market
2.Golden Eye Near Dona Julia Resort
3.Sagar near Calangute Mall.
Overall, Goa is a Great and Romantic destination waiting to get explored.
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Date of stay: December 2012Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Worst hotel I have ever seen in my life, this would be last hotel to lookup.Road side public toilets are best than this hotel.
Zero maintenance, nothing will work..worst rooms and bathrooms are worst than anything else.
Everywhere you will find scrap not sure if this is hotel or dumping yard.
Bumper offer is Rats will accompany you everywhere including rooms and outside..
Worst refrigerator,fan and bathroom taps.... nothing will work.
Bedsheets on bed - not even roadside beggars will have it.
In one word....don't trust all other reviews all are false.....if you dont believe me visit and watch out.
Zero maintenance, nothing will work..worst rooms and bathrooms are worst than anything else.
Everywhere you will find scrap not sure if this is hotel or dumping yard.
Bumper offer is Rats will accompany you everywhere including rooms and outside..
Worst refrigerator,fan and bathroom taps.... nothing will work.
Bedsheets on bed - not even roadside beggars will have it.
In one word....don't trust all other reviews all are false.....if you dont believe me visit and watch out.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip:Â Never think of opting for it by mistake also..
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I have stayed at this hotel and always enjoyed my stay and rated 5 (check my previous reviews)
This review is for my friends stay with her family in the month of Feb'20 and they had booked this hotel based on my recommendation.
They had booked a superior room for 2. Due to last minute change, frnds son happen to travel with them.
At the time of check-in they were asked to pay 700rs/night for the kid.
I spoke to Nancy from the reservation team to request them not to charge for the kid and tried explaining her that price is showing the same for 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 kid.
I have attached the picture of the booking along with this review for other to see as well.
Finally charged 300rs/night and the worst part was they did not provide additional bedding.
I understand where the price fluctuates based on the number of people you select, but in this case it was the same. There was no need to charge.
This was a clear example of making the most of an opportunity the hotel got to make some extra bucks.
Based on this experience, moving forward I would never recommend this hotel to anyone.
Also, my upcoming stay in March would be the last time I would be staying here.
You have lost a loyal customer.
Thank you.
This review is for my friends stay with her family in the month of Feb'20 and they had booked this hotel based on my recommendation.
They had booked a superior room for 2. Due to last minute change, frnds son happen to travel with them.
At the time of check-in they were asked to pay 700rs/night for the kid.
I spoke to Nancy from the reservation team to request them not to charge for the kid and tried explaining her that price is showing the same for 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 kid.
I have attached the picture of the booking along with this review for other to see as well.
Finally charged 300rs/night and the worst part was they did not provide additional bedding.
I understand where the price fluctuates based on the number of people you select, but in this case it was the same. There was no need to charge.
This was a clear example of making the most of an opportunity the hotel got to make some extra bucks.
Based on this experience, moving forward I would never recommend this hotel to anyone.
Also, my upcoming stay in March would be the last time I would be staying here.
You have lost a loyal customer.
Thank you.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Dona Julia Beach Resort, Owner at Dona Julia Beach Resort
Responded 18 Mar 2020
Dear Moiz, Thank you for your time in sharing your feedback on behalf of your friend. Please allow me to express my sincerest apologies for the inconvenience faced by your friend. Kindly note, reference to our conversation, I mentioned that complete waive of the fees is not possible. Also, when you book the rates for children below 5yrs and above 5yrs change. It's not the same. I would sincerely request you to kindly cross-check the same online. And the rate charged to your guest is without extra mattress. Since I'm an employee, I too have to follow certain hotel policies. Also, it is a little unfair to be judged on this experience compared to your past experiences with us wherein we have always helped you in whatever way we could. I look forward to welcoming you on your next visit soon.
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First of all it’s not resort(basic room with dirty pool). Terrible stay. Room service extremely poor. Location is only plus point. For basic water also, ask many times to housekeeping. Inside room everything poor. Surface is sticky and bottom tiles old type as property very old. Pool is very dirty with not changing water regularly. People drunk and swim inside pool till 11pm. Bathroom too congested. shampoo not provided (only two shop provided). No tee/coffee inside room. Not suitable for family.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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We were in a weekend tour to Goa , me my wife n daughter . We stayed at Dona Julia near Calangute beach . It was really a cool calm n beautiful hotel which fits the budget and gives all basic pleasures . Good big rooms , well behaved staff , an outdoor pool and a bar . The beach was very near and it was surrounded by lovely restaurants. Indeed I would recommend this hotel for family stay at Goa.
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Date of stay: February 2015Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip:Â Get a pool view room .
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Response from Dona Julia B, Manager at Dona Julia Beach Resort
Responded 18 Jul 2018
Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to hosting you again
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I visited this place in the third weekend of Feb 15 with my wife and group of friends. The place is very peaceful and spread among lush greenery. The pool is a bit small in size but u will never remember when u have spend hours lazying around the pool. The place is 2 mins walk from the Calangute beach and there are numerous shacks on that particular stretch of beach. Mostly foreigners frequent this property and also this side of the beach. The property is neat and clean, the staff is helpful. The rooms though basic are quite spacious and all of them come with a verandah. Food is good. Prices are affordable. Hotel has in house facility for 2 and 4 wheeler hire.... Accessibility to most of the places in North Goa is good and just five mins walk to the main road.. I recommend this place for its location, peaceful relaxing environment and most importantly value for money.
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Date of stay: February 2015Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip:Â Choose a pool facing room and avoid the corner rooms as the verandahs are small in the corner rooms
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Response from Dona Julia B, Manager at Dona Julia Beach Resort
Responded 18 Jul 2018
Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to hosting you again
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When I planned to visit Goa, I though of getting some suggestions from my friend how has been to Goa a month back. He suggested Dona Julia as that is his fixed location for every trip he makes to Goa. We arrived at hotel in the morning around 7 AM. Hotel staff was very friendly to provide us the one available room (we booked 2 rooms). Though check-in time is 12 noon but as they had this room free, they immediately allotted it to us. Also, within couple of hours, we got our 2nd room which was still much before the regular check in time.
Stay was excellent. Very good and prompt service by the staff. Don't expect luxurious rooms if you are pay around 2000 K for an AC room. Always take AC room as during noon it get hot in Goa (late Jan/ early Feb).
Location is very close to the beach and lots of eating options around the place. Also, if some wants a pure veg restaurant, it is on the main road (say 400 m) from resort.
Overall an excellent place, good service & close to the beach.
Stay was excellent. Very good and prompt service by the staff. Don't expect luxurious rooms if you are pay around 2000 K for an AC room. Always take AC room as during noon it get hot in Goa (late Jan/ early Feb).
Location is very close to the beach and lots of eating options around the place. Also, if some wants a pure veg restaurant, it is on the main road (say 400 m) from resort.
Overall an excellent place, good service & close to the beach.
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Date of stay: February 2015Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip:Â Ask for the room facing the pool
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Response from Dona Julia B, Manager at Dona Julia Beach Resort
Responded 18 Jul 2018
Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to hosting you again
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This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
We had very bad experience at Dona Julia. There is no security for guests, anyone can enter and threaten guests, supervisor and other assistants stand like dumb-headed people.
Supervisor(a lady) suggested us to hire a jeepsi from a person named as santosh and then we were threatened to pay Rs 3000 for 14 hrs. The person misbehaved with all women in the group and warned that nobody will leave Goa alive if we refuse to pay that amount. She and the owner of that jeepsi insulted all of us.
We had a train to catch, otherwise we would have gone to the police. Hope Dona julia make sure that guests are not insulted and threatened to death. Also wish if Dona Julia can hire some educated and well behaved supervisor.
Supervisor(a lady) suggested us to hire a jeepsi from a person named as santosh and then we were threatened to pay Rs 3000 for 14 hrs. The person misbehaved with all women in the group and warned that nobody will leave Goa alive if we refuse to pay that amount. She and the owner of that jeepsi insulted all of us.
We had a train to catch, otherwise we would have gone to the police. Hope Dona julia make sure that guests are not insulted and threatened to death. Also wish if Dona Julia can hire some educated and well behaved supervisor.
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Date of stay: February 2011Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from jlloydd, Owner at Dona Julia Beach Resort
Responded 15 Mar 2011
I am "SHOCKED" by this irresponsible review put up by our respected guest. i use the word shocking simply because of the manner in which it is done. ignorance or an attempt to malign our name i dont know. i would like to put up the following facts foe everyone to know. i did receive an email from the guest and inquired into the same. it was then brought to my notice that the lady and staff she has been talking about are not our staff at all. we have a dedicated travel desk but some guest like to be penny wise and pound foolish. they contact third parties outside the hotel and strike deals with them. the reason i used the word SHOCKING is because i replied to her mail and explained to her that the people are not our staff . i assured her an inquiry into the matter. but we have limited powers against any people who are not our staff. she said she wanted to complain to the cops but could not do so with a lame excuse of her train timings. Infact ,i wished she would complain about it as then the truth would have been out. we take a lot of care of our guest at Dona Julia. our past reviews would speak about our services. we work very hard to maintain out high standard and reputation. this was a shocker specially after the incident was clarified with the guest and she had even replied in the positive. i had even provided her with my direct contact details if any further clarification was needed. but for her to put down something like this specially when we have nothing to do with it was highly unexpected an irresponsible.
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Yes parking facility is there & if the rooms are empty they will allow early check-in.
All the rooms have balconies overlooking the garden with a lot of sunlight around.
They have parking place inside and you can park outside as well. Should not be a problem.
For kids, the pool is small and the place around is also not a huge one. No specific things for kids to play like a swing or something, but they have open space and the pool which kids will enjoy.
Yes, we stayed as a couple there in Jan 2016 and the place was really very good. Everyone is very supportive and the best part is that it is very near to the beach...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dona Julia Beach Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Dona Julia Beach Resort?
Nearby attractions include Rocky's Jewellers (0.4 km), Literati Bookshop & Cafe (0.4 km), and Gold Touch (0.03 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Dona Julia Beach Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Dona Julia Beach Resort?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Dona Julia Beach Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, breakfast, and a snack bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Dona Julia Beach Resort?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Dona Julia Beach Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Spicy Bella, A Reverie, and Pousada by the Beach.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Dona Julia Beach Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Dona Julia Beach Resort?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Dona Julia Beach Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Hindi.
Are there any historical sites close to Dona Julia Beach Resort?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Reis Magos Fort (6.6 km) and Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa (4.8 km).