A 17th-century Indo-Portuguese heritage mansion in North Goa. This nine-room boutique hotel features a tranquil courtyard, lush gardens, and a serene pool. Perfect for travelers seeking historic charm on a budget. The hotel is a bit scruffy, but for the price that’s understandable.
A simple open-air dining area offering Goan and Indian cuisine, with special requests accommodated.
Vibes
Shabby Chic
The Highs
Portuguese grandeur minus pretense
Pool
History with creature comforts
Village life beyond beach crowds
Stuff You Should Know
Staff operate on their own delightfully relaxed timeline – think of it as forced meditation. The heritage status means some areas wear their age like a badge of honor (or slight dishevelment). Beach-seekers need wheels – you’re 10 minutes from sand and surf. Skip Little Siolim unless traffic noise is your preferred meditation soundtrack. Mother-of-pearl windowpanes and shell-lime walls are conversation starters, but the minibars are conversely nonexistent. This is good for budget travellers, but wasn’t quite good enough to make our top India hotels list even at the bargain prices.
Fancy the VIP treatment? Book with us, and we’ll make it happen. Early check-in, late check-out? Sorted. Free breakfast? Of course. F+B voucher? We’ll work on it. Room upgrade? Probably.
It’s all about who you know, and with our FORA partnership, you’re always in the inner circle. We’ll confirm what perks we’ve arranged before you ever pay.
Tucked into a genuine Goan village, flanked by local life and the Chapora River, far from tourist trinkets.
Nearest international airport
Goa International Airport (GOI)
Distance from airport
27 miles/43 km
Journey time
75 minutes by car through Goa's increasingly charming backroads
Rate advice Approximate rates by room type and season
Low Season
High Season
Shoulder Season
Most basic room
Standard Suite
$80
$150
$100
Mid-priced room
Malabar Suite
$200
$250
$225
Most expensive room
Little Siolim Villa
$300
$400
$350
Rates are approximate and for guidance only. To get prices for your trip dates, book with us.
Amenities In our room
Air Conditioning
Coffee Machine
Microwave
Mini-Bar
Room Service
Top-Scoring Pillows*
TV
*Top-scoring pillows are pillows we've rated 8 (or higher) out of 10 for comfort.
Food + Drink On-site surprises
Home cooking that puts "home" first, "cooking" a close but unhurried second
Dining happens courtyard-side where ceiling fans wage war against humidity. The kitchen operates on notice-required basis – spontaneous snackers beware. Fresh-caught seafood features heavily, from pomfret to mussels, while the afternoon tea appears like clockwork at 4:30. Breakfast swings both Continental and Indian ways, and the three-course set dinners are worth planning your day around. Just remember: in this 300-year-old mansion, patience isn’t just a virtue – it’s a requirement.