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"My wife and I spent a week in Goa, with the first several nights at a friend's holiday flat in Calangute and then the final 3 nights at Taj Exotica. A
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By InquisitiveChicken562, from San Francisco, CA on Sun 18 Sep 2011
You'll find Benaulim Beach and Varca Beach within 3 miles (5 km) of this Benaulim resort. Also, Vaddi Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Maria Hall is within 2 miles (3 km).
Poolside dining
A full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and 2 outdoor tennis courts are all featured at this luxury resort. Bring the family and enjoy the free kid's club, mini golf, and children's pool. Enjoy the outdoor pool and perks like free self parking and free WiFi.
Free Internet, soaking tubs
Boasting deep soaking bathtubs, the 140 guestrooms also offer free WiFi and balconies or patios. Other amenities include free wired Internet, 24-hour room service, and LED TVs with cable channels.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews
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Guest reviews for Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa
5 out of 5
Welcome to Goa
Pros:Free breakfast, Close restaurants, Free Internet, Quiet, friendly, professional
Cons:grout in shower due for replacement
My wife and I spent a week in Goa, with the first several nights at a friend's holiday flat in Calangute and then the final 3 nights at Taj Exotica. After soaking in the frenetic pace of the Calangute/Baga area for 4 days and then travelling to the Ponda area for a spice plantation tour and then further east an exhilarating and harrowing trek to Dudshagar Falls, the Taj Exotica was a welcome end to our holiday. The grounds are beautiful and every single member of the staff, from Pravin at the front desk, to Sandeep at the one of the several restaurants, to the activity staff, to the grounds crew--- EVERYone there seemed genuinely eager to help make our stay a great one.
Since we were staying at the end of Monsoon Season (September), we were able to book a pretty reasonable rate for a villa-type room with it's own private plunge pool. The staff kept apologizing for the monsoon rains, but it usually only rained once a day during our stay-- and usually only for 30 minutes... really cooled things down and made things pleasant. Also having fewer tourists like us around AND the cheaper rate didn't hurt our experience either..
By India standards, the beach at Benaulim and particular in front of the hotel is pristine. The sand is fine, golden in color and nice and firm and flat... which is great for walking, which is what my wife and I like to do. We didn't have to walk very far to be completely alone, either... maybe a fishing boat or stray dog (or cow!) or two.
We ate at the Goan restaurant in the hotel and it was excellent. Breakfast in the morning (included in rate) at the Eugenia Cafe was buffet-style and had every conceivable Indian/British/US -style option you could think of. The staff REALLY seemed excited if you showed interest in trying the Indian or Goan specialties... This was also the case in the evening at Eugenia for lunch and dinner. They offered a buffet, but we found the regular menu so full of good Indian and Goan options, that we ordered ala carte. Again, Sandeep, Pave and all of the staff went out of their way to make certain we enjoyed ourselves and even brought us some small Indian dishes we HADN'T ordered for us to try.
The main pool is pretty massive and the staff there very attentive. The activity staff is helpful with booking golf (they have a small par 3 course), tennis, cycling (complimentary), spa treatments and several other activities if you require distraction from the beach or pool. I even got to play cricket for the first time one evening at a pick-up cricket match set up by the Taj crew.
Oh, Pravin at the front desk, besides answering all our travel questions, helped recover my camera that I'd suddenly remembered I'd left in our room as we were getting in the taxi to the airport.
Thumbs way up to the Taj.
Posted by InquisitiveChicken562, from San Francisco, CA on Sep 18, 2011
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and a waterslide. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. 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. There's an onsite business center. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a fitness center are also featured at the luxury Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. 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
Built in 1999
Bar by the pool
Bar or lounge
Coffee shop
Kid's club (free)
Supervised kid's activities (free)
Childcare (surcharge)
Umbrellas for the pool
Business facilities
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Library
Garden
Gift shop
Beauty salon
Newspapers in lobby (free)
ATM
Onsite shopping
Bellhop
Elevator
Smoking in designated areas
Internet
Available in all rooms:
Free WiFi
, Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas:
Free WiFi
Parking
Free self parking
Transport
Airport: Goa (GOI-Dabolim) (25.8 km / 16 mi)
Train station: Madgaon Junction Station (7.3 km / 4.5 mi)
Property shuttles: Train station pick-up
Parking: Free self parking
Room Amenities
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Benaulim resort provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.
Private balcony or patio
Deep soaking tub
Minibar
In-room dining (24 hours)
LED television
Cable channels
Premium channels
Movies for purchase
DVD player
Coffee maker
Pillow options
Separate shower and tub
Housekeeping (daily)
Nightly turndown service
Newspapers (free)
Childcare in room (surcharge)
Hair dryer
Safe
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Telephone
Iron and ironing board available
Desk
Blackout drapes
Exterior corridor access
Climate control (air conditioning)
Ceiling fan
Ensuite bathroom
Connecting rooms available
Food & Drink
For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Eugenia - This poolside restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open 24 hours.
Miguel Arcanjo - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Sala Da Pranzo - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Libai - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Lobster Village - This beachfront restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Activities
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a waterslide, a steam room, and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Golf driving range on site
Water skiing nearby
Miniature golf on site
Golf lessons on site
Parasailing nearby
Bicycle rentals on site
Sailing nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Spa Services
Jiva 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.
Number of treatment rooms 9
Couples treatment rooms
Manicures and pedicures
Body wraps
Body treatments
Body scrubs
Facial treatments
Aromatherapy treatments
Ayurvedic treatments
Deep tissue massage
Steam room in spa
Minimum age to access spa is 18
Massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Accessible bathroom
Roll-in shower
Wheelchair accessible parking
In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Special check-in instructions:
24-hour train station shuttle service is available. Fees may apply. Contact the property in advance to make arrangements.
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. Guests who are foreign nationals must present a valid passport and visa.
Indian citizens must show a PAN card at check-out for cash transactions exceeding INR 25000.
Taxes are subject to change based on Goods and Services Tax (GST) implementation. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Train station transportation is offered 24 hours a day. Fees may apply. Please make arrangements in advance by contacting the property.
Check-out
Check-out by noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2500.0 per night.
Cribs (infant beds) are available for INR 2000.0 per night.
Pets
Pets: INR 5000 per pet, per night
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 per room (weight limit: 30 lbs)
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
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit are 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Please note: A maximum of 1 extra bed is permitted in guestrooms . For more details, please contact the property using the number provided on the booking confirmation email.
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 are 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
Debit cards not accepted
Car required
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 4000
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2000 (from 5 to 11 years old)
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 19000.00
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 9500.00 (from 5 to 11 years old)
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.
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: INR 950 per person (approximately)
Pet fee: INR 5000 per pet, per night
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: INR 2000.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: INR 2500.0 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
Hotel Names
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 & Spa, Goa
Taj Exotica Goa
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa Resort
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa Benaulim
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa Resort Benaulim
You should know
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa offers transfers from the train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details.
Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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.
Awards & Affiliations
Green / Sustainable 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.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa is listed in the 2012 Condé Nast Traveler Top 100 List.
*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
