Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront resort near Benaulim Beach

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Calwaddo, Benaulim, Goa, 403716
  • Place, Benaulim Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Maria Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Colva Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Goa (GOI-Dabolim)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Villa Room Garden View King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 612 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room Sea View, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 612 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Indulgence Villa with Plunge Pool, 1 King Bed

  • 612 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Indulgence Villa with Plunge Pool, 2 Twin Beds

  • 612 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Suite, Sea View (Living Area)

  • 1250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Sea View Room, 1 King Bed

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Villa with Plunge Pool, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1785 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Garden Villa Room with Plunge Pool, 2 Twin Beds

  • 612 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room Sea View, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 612 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, Sea View (Living Area)

  • 1194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Villa Room Garden View King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 612 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Villa Room Garden View Twin Bed

  • 612 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Villa Room Garden View Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 612 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room (Exotica)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 612 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, Sea View (Living Area)

  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Villa Room, 2 Bedrooms (Interconnected)

  • 1224 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Premium Garden Villa Room, 2 Bedrooms (Interconnected)

  • 1224 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

2 Bedroom Sea View Family Suite with Living Room (Interconnected)

  • 1646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

3 Bedroom Sea View Family Suite with Living Room (Interconnected)

  • 2474 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds

Deluxe Room Sea View, 2 Bedrooms (Interconnected)

  • 1224 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Garden Villa Room with Plunge Pool, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 612 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Benaulim

Beachside getaway.You'll find Benaulim Beach and Maria Hall within 2 miles (3 km) of this resort. Also, Varca Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Colva Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Benaulim Beach - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Maria Hall - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Goa Chitra - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Varca Beach - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Colva Beach - 11 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Madgaon Junction Station - 16 min drive
  • Dabolim Airport (GOI) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Southern Deck, Beach Bar & Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beno - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miguel Arcanjo - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sala Da Pranzo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gigi Park - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa

5-star beachfront resort near Benaulim Beach
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Enjoy a summer holiday at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa, where you can work on your swing at the golf course or spend a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a complimentary children's club, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Benaulim resort.

  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1999
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa offers 140 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Benaulim resort provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

The onsite spa has 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is equipped with a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 1,500 for adults and INR 750 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Table tennis
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards will not be accepted due to national regulations. Travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa. Indian citizens must show a PAN card at check-out for cash transactions exceeding INR 25,000.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from April 1 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the resort will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: INR 2000 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 4000.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 1500 for adults and INR 750 for children
  • Pet fee: INR 2000 per pet, per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 4000.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Tajness - A Commitment Restrengthened (Taj Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Tajness - A Commitment Restrengthened (Taj Hotels).

Please note: A maximum of 1 extra bed is permitted in guestrooms .
Property Registration Number 30AAACT3957G2ZJ

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit.

Property is also known as

Exotica Taj
Taj Exotica Resort Spa Goa
Taj Exotica Benaulim
Taj Exotica Hotel
Taj Exotica Hotel Benaulim
Taj Exotica Goa Benaulim
Taj Exotica Goa Hotel Benaulim
Taj Exotica Hotel Goa
Taj Exotica Resort Goa Benaulim
Taj Exotica Goa
Taj Exotica & Spa, Goa
Taj Exotica Resort Spa Goa
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa Resort

Frequently asked questions

How close is Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa to the airport?

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa is 18.4 mi (49-min drive) away from the Dabolim Airport (GOI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa?

As of Oct 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa on Oct 14, 2025 start from $197.09, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa.

How close is Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa to the beach?

This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of INR 1500 for adults and INR 750 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa have a pool?

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.The property will be renovating the pool from April 1 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Does Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like local cuisine, garden views, and a beachfront location.

Does Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa have a spa?

This resort has a spa, which features deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, and body wraps.

How close is Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa to downtown Benaulim?

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa is 0.9 mi away from Benaulim.