10 Best 5 Star Hotels in South Goa for the Best Beach Stay

South Goa is an abode for nature lovers and party folks and is a synonymous name for luxury. With turquoise beaches and exotic music festivals, this costal region is one of India’s most picturesque tourist destination. 5-star hotels in South Goa offer premium accommodations along the beach and are carefully designed to blend in with this leisurely town’s tropical landscapes. Whether you are looking for a hike through lush hills, authentic seafood to dig into or a lively music fest, these 5-star hotels in South Goa enhance your memorable Goan experience greatly.

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1. Alila Diwa, Majorda

(23.2 kms from city centre)

8.8 /10

(365 reviews)

Overlooking acres of verdant paddy fields along Gonsua Beach, this 5-star hotel in South Goa is an insignia of luxury and benevolent hospitality. Alila Diwa offers well-decorated rooms with precious fabrics and dark wood furniture. You can enjoy beach views from the comfort of your own balcony or the seafront restaurant on site. Other classy amenities include an outdoor pool and an ornate bar lounge.

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$ 130 onwards

2. The Zuri White Sands, Goa Resort & Casino, Varca

(32.3 kms from city centre)

8.2 /10

(423 reviews)

Flaunting grand Indo-Portuguese architecture and well-manicured gardens, this fashionable resort provides airy rooms with swimming pool views. The resoer houses a very sought-after facility, a lively casino with a bar and live entertainment. Their professional restaurant serves delicious Pan Asian and authentic Goan cuisines. Guests can enjoy direct access to the beach and hiking trails along Varca beach.

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$ 136 onwards

3. Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Benaulim

(30.1 kms from city centre)

9.4 /10

(499 reviews)

Offering polished villas and suites in the vicinity of a happening beach, this high-end resort is built to resemble a Mediterranean manor and is considered to be one of the best 5-star hotels in South Goa. Their well-equipped suites are perfect for both executive and leisure travellers. They have a swimming pool and a poolside restaurant, specializing in Goan delicacies. You can have a relaxing game of golf at their private course and enjoy therapies at the spa.

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$ 196 onwards

4. ITC Grand, Cansaulim

(20.2 kms from city centre)

8.5 /10

(455 reviews)

Nestled on a lush hillock beside turquoise waterways, lagoons and the crescent-shaped Arossim beach, ITC Grand is a brand pioneer owing to its sumptuous Portuguese-style architecture and a sparkling central pool. Guests are lodged in state-of-the-art suites with fashionable upholstery and separate living rooms. You can enjoy romantic open-air dinner at their international restaurant and relax at the beachfront bar lounge.

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$ 181 onwards

5. The Leela, Cavelossim

(40.3 kms from city centre)

9.2 /10

(757 reviews)

Offering stylish villas on the beach with spacious interiors and private patios on the garden, this 5-star resort in South Goa is known for its tranquil location amidst tropical gardens. The property houses a luxe spa, a massive outdoor pool and a sprawling 12-hole golf course. You can enjoy fresh seafood and multi-cuisine dining at their restaurant while the bar serves chic traditional cocktails.

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$ 245 onwards

6. Kenilworth Resort & SPA, Utorda

(21.6 kms from city centre)

8.2 /10

(345 reviews)

Known to be one of the topmost 5-star hotels in South Goa, this premium hotel boasts of the second largest pool in Goa and trendy open-air Jacuzzis. You can visit their spa for revitalizing therapies and Ayurvedic treatments. Each suite overlooks the rumbling beach afront and has wooden-panelled ceilings to accentuate the warm themes and colourful linens. The resort’s banquet hall is ambiently decorated for weddings and executive meetings.

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7. The Postcard Cuelim, Cansaulim

(17.9 kms from city centre)

Bordered by lovingly nurtured gardens, this resort is housed within a 350-year-old ethnic Portuguese mansion and is gracefully restored into a hotel with indulgent amenities. They have a sun terrace with coffee tables and a year-round outdoor pool. The quiet location and heritage village surrounding the area offers exciting sightseeing, hiking and idyllic beaches to enjoy water sports.

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8. Salcete Beach Resort, Colva

(25.9 kms from city centre)

7.1 /10

(24 reviews)

This stately boutique resort is a collection of quaint bungalows amidst sprawling fields on a shady hill. Salcete Beach Resort offers open-air dining, a lively bar and year-round pool. You can enjoy panoramic sea views from your well-appointed suite featuring furnished balconies and living spaces. This legendary property sits in the heart of South Goa’s rustic fishing villages and exotic golden sand beaches.

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9. Sobit Sarovar Portico, Palolem

(58.7 kms from city centre)

8.6 /10

(181 reviews)

Featuring charming contrasts of white and brown amidst emerald tropical landscapes, this hotel offers direct beach access and trendy cabanas to relax and sip on sundowners and is known to be one of the most sought-after 5-star hotels in South Goa. The highlight of this resort is their posh bar with nightly live music parties and an infinity pool. Away from the bustling city, their suites offer bright lighting and appealing beach views to create a welcoming retreat.

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10. Karma Royal Haathi Mahal, Cavelossim

(38.2 kms from city centre)

8.3 /10

(59 reviews)

Boasting of three sylvan restaurants and a neon-lit swim-up bar, this magnificent resort comes with shady lounges around two large outdoor pools. To offer utmost luxury to guests, the suites with separate living rooms feature cosy fabrics, minibars and garden views. You can relax at the signature spa and enjoy amenities like meeting centres, event space and catering service.

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