Ahilya by the Sea
Ungimmicky atmosphere,
Lovely staff
Couples
Families
Solo
Tucked away on Coco Beach away from the tourist hub in Goa, this gorgous hotel is rich in artwork and sculptures hand-picked by the owner herself during her travels around the world.
Three villas combine Balinese-style and quintessential Goan charm here.
Ahilya by the Sea offers welcoming, attentive service, the kind you’d come across in a top class hotel but with the warmth and friendliness of a family-run property.
There are two inviting swimming pools, and we recommend an early morning dip in the Sunrise infinity pool (the clue’s in the name), or the Sunset plunge pool in the afternoon to cool off from the heat.
You’ll find there are plenty of little nooks to relax in, perhaps with a book from the library. If you’re looking to venture out of the property, inland Goa is your oyster with Old Goa not far away and Pousada by the beach, an exclusive beach lounge area, before returning to the elegance and intimacy of Ahilya by the Sea in the evening.
Guests can dine al fresco at a different location throughout the property each night where the food is known to be tasty, with the chef serving up both Indian and European cuisines using fresh produce from the local markets. These set ups will live long in your memory.
The Rooms
9 rooms ae spread across 3 villas. Guests can opt for just one room or a whole villa, making the property ideal for large groups and families.
Rooms are filled with warm tones and artwork, making them cosy and intimate while packed with quirky character.
They don’t include certain amenities, such as a TV or minibar, but we doubt you’ll miss these as the waterside location provides constant interest and the property is primarily somewhere in which to escape the everyday and sink into your surroundings.
While Ahilya by the Sea is situated on a beach that isn’t ideal to swim from, we think the lovely pools more than makeup for this and we highly recommend this beautiful, remote setting for those wanting to escape the busier, more touristy parts of Goa. Watching the local fisherman go about the business early in the morning is well worth it too.
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