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Cavelossim Beach, 403731 Cavelossim, India

#8 of 23 hotels in Cavelossim

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Review Score

Based on 485 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free Wifi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: March 23, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    10
    The best
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Boutique Villa King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, everything was excellent

    Food, location, cleanliness.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2025

    8.0
    The resort is great overall, but the villas are in need of updating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Boutique Villa King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The villas are now a little tired and need of a refresh and the beds are very firm. Chaos at breakfast time !! The hotel is a popular events (weddings/corporate), so can be very busy at times.

    Location is great with direct access to the beach. The grounds are amazing and well tended. Also, the staff are very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    mattresses need to be changed regularly. they are like boat with depression in the centre leading to backache. reception should be handeled with more people during the peak hours.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2025

    7.0
    It was great, but the price could have been more reasonable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The charges for the gala night were quite high this time, and a significant amount was charged even for kids. The event was enjoyable, and there were many food options, but they were available only for dinner. Given the price, it would have been better if the food counters were accessible throughout the day (i.e., for both lunch and dinner) as part of the gala. With so many options to explore, ample time is needed, especially on a celebration day. Additionally, the dining area felt quite congested, making it less comfortable.

    We liked the overall stay, and the breakfast was good. We had been to this property before, but this time, I found the dinner buffet more expensive than expected.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Boutique Villa King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved the room upgrade! Thank you so much for the villa!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Boutique Villa Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Overall very good

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2025

    10
    Good value hotel, terrific location and friendly staff. Would definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Would benefit from some evening entertainment in the bar area. Also, something needs to be done about people putting towels on loungers then disappearing off for the day. Very selfish. Surely if a towel/bag on lounger, has been unattended for more than 1 hour it should be removed and freed up for someone who is actually there. A deposit payable on the towel which is lost if the towel is removed/not returned would help.

    Check in experience was very good. Ruby on reception very friendly and informative. The Christmas Day and New Year's Eve Gala dinners were spectacular! Easy access to quieter end of beach.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms were pretty old

    The clean beach

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2025

    8.0
    Family vacay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed mattresses are old should be replaced with little more cozy ones Very less Night menu options

    That's my third stay at the property. The pool The food Christmas eve party beach access and cart service Games at smiles Market just opposite to the property So many places in the property to relax, sit and chill.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 3, 2024

    9.0
    Beach and the stay was relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amenities

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    service in dining area during breakfast and bathroom cleanliness

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2024

    9.0
    A great short stay with the family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Boutique Villa King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The pillows were not the best. All the 4 pillows were on the firm side.

    Beach access was great with a very nice & quiet beach (almost felt like it was a private beach)

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2024

    10
    Really loved our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful property

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2024

    10
    Stay worth experiencing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    First of the Loved the property and the diligence with which people/ staff has maintained it. Very neat, clean n well maintained. Staff is very courteous, they will take care of you in every manner. Would want to thank you Sainath and Sudarshan from housekeeping department for decorating our room and providing timely cleaning service. Over all it was an amazing experience. M glad that i chose Novotel instead of any other hotel for my stay.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2024

    8.0
    A good peaceful stay to relax with your family and kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing specific, everything was good

    Breakfast was good with many options to choose and very nice location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There should be changing rooms and shower near beach.

    The location is perfect, with easy access to restaurants. The room was spotlessly clean, and well-maintained, offering all the comforts I needed after a long day of sightseeing. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, always ready to assist with a smile. I particularly appreciated the quick and smooth check-in process. The hotel's amenities, such as the pool and beach were top-notch and added to the overall luxury feel. The complimentary breakfast was a delightful start to the day, offering a wide variety of fresh and delicious options. I also loved the little touches, like the welcome drinks and early morning breakfast (sargi) for my friend who was fasting.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very good

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check in and check out takes time. Staff needs to be trained to act fast.

    Excellent property and very well maintained. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Amazing breakfast spread. Had a great stay.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2024

    9.0
    Great family Resort .
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Boutique Villa King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One Food safety observation which I notified about a server and informed to one of your employees but seams didn’t given enough priority since no one gets back to me . Server in Restaurant made a lemon juice and he stir it and he take it to his mouth and taste it with same stirrer spoon and use again to stir it and serve to guest. That’s a significant food safety concern. ( this happened in juice counter of breakfast restaurant ) Rest all was great , will visit again.

    Good location and Food was good .

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast they coudnt handle the crowd

    Beautiful property, very well maintained.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    family area, breakfast, accessibility to beach

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2024

    10
    A wonderful holiday!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The only trouble was with wifi despite a room change and your bar snacks are really not good-soggy and not fresh ,you need to look into that as it is a let down !

    The rooms, the proximity to the beach, shacks, the cleanliness, amazing staff ,the spa experience,the play zone and the most important :"the food " everything was great during our trip .You do have a great team of chefs and staff , polite and smart at their work .I only have praise for you guys and look forward to staying at Novotel again during our next visit .

    Stayed in October 2024

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