Name: Novotel Goa Resort And Spa
Address: Goa, IN
Price range: From $105

Novotel Goa Resort And Spa, GoaNovotel Goa Resort And Spa in Goa, India has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 54 of 80 hotels we score in Goa. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 2.6, Tripadvisor 4.3. Rooms from about $105 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in Pinto Waddo near Candolim Road, this 5-star resort sits among hills and paddy fields in North Goa. The property features 121 rooms and suites designed with a Bali-inspired aesthetic. Guests have access to Candolim Beach, an outdoor swimming pool with swim-up bars, and a spa providing massages and detox wraps. The grounds include lily ponds, banyan trees, and a dedicated tranquility zone. It serves families and pet owners, offering facilities such as a gym, sauna, and meeting rooms. While the resort offers extensive amenities and beach access, some guests have noted that the property requires renovation.What stands out

Bali-inspired design

Access to Candolim Beach

On-site spa and sauna

Pet friendly facilities

Watch out for

Property needs renovation

Slow breakfast service

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