Ahilya by the Sea

Magical calming and enchanting place. Breathtaking views, lovely staff always pleasant but also giving you privacy when needed. Rooms are delightful Food is superb Had great massage by Sneha Breakfast was yummy. Can’t complain at all! Special place this is!!!

What a fabulous property! We had an excellent welcome and were well looked after by all of the very attentive staff. We stayed in the Suite which was very large and had a great view. The main infinity pool area was lovely with lots of space to relax. There were several lounge areas to read and relax in. Food and drink was excellent, particularly the breakfasts. I would highly recommend a couple of days in this relaxing and historic property.

About 35 years I had started my IT Career with Computer Point in Worli, Bombay, & Sir Richard Holkar used to live on Worli seaface & visited our office often to buy IT equipment. All the engineers who visited him to install the systems came back gushing about his beautiful home :) Decades later, I discover Ahilya & am gobsmacked at the sheer beauty, location, decor, service, staff - everything! 😍 In LOVE with Ahilya! ♥️ Please pass my regards to Sir Richard. I will be back very often. Thinking about the place makes my heart race - cant imagine going to Goa & not staying there. Paul, Manna & Cynthia deserve special mention! I have already promoted this gorgeous place on my Instagram & my videos have tons of people enquiring & wondering at how they did not know about this Gem! Exactly my thoughts too! Staying at the Trindade is an experience. Lying on the bed, it feels that the sea is at your feet - ocean views from all sides, abundance of nature! The location is a KILLER & they are just so lucky to have this place. Being a nature & a monsoon lover, I could not step out of this place. Got fantastic food too. Till we visit again. . With love

Wow !! Right from the person handling reservations to the final escort to our parked car, it was as perfect as a stay can be. The sea splashes directly into the hotel sea-wall and the views were wonderful. So was the room with a small snag - need an option for curtains in the shower. Equal to the views was the service. Warm (but not overbearing as in some 5*) and super-efficient. I would rate it a notch above Oberoi and Evolve back. The breakfast buffet is limited and a small hack for that - add a couple of chargeable items. You may need to inform them beforehand and they are eager to please. What more could I ask for ? This was my first stay at a boutique hotel and loved the experience so much that have taken some recommendations from the manager Smitaji for future stays.

My wife and I stayed at Ahilya ByThe Sea for eight nights at the end of a four week trip in India. We felt that by the end of our travels we would need somewhere to just relax, unwind and reflect on our journey. We could not have chosen a better option than Ahilya. This hotel is simply superb. Being only small, it has that special boutique feel to it that adds a very welcoming ambiance. There are only about ten guests maximum if the hotel is full and, if you are lucky as we were on several days, you may find yourself almost alone. Situated right on the water’s edge overlooking the small fishing beach, Ahilya offers a tangible sense of escape and relaxation. The charm of the hotel is in the way the buildings have been furnished and the grounds landscaped. Every area is different and it is worth exploring the property to take in the wonderful art and artefacts on display. I cannot speak highly enough of the whole team at Ahilya who really do understand what customer service is all about. The team is always there to assist as required but their presence is unobtrusive and they allow guests the freedom to enjoy themselves without hovering around them. The meal options are simply delicious and are a real highlight of staying at Ahilya. There is also a good choice of wine and beverages for guests to enjoy. There are two pools to relax in, one larger pool that is deeper and a smaller, swallower pool. Both are excellent and directly overlook the beach. A highlight of our stay was watching the local fishermen going about their day. It was fascinating to gain this insight into local life. Watching the dolphins from the breakfast deck was also special. There is a small local market at the end of the beach that guests can visit by a short walk ***** the sands. Ahilya is a far cry from many of the accommodation options in the Goa area. It is quiet, secluded, peaceful, calming and, quite simply, outstanding.

This is a small, very comfortable 'boutique' hotel. All of the food was superb, served outdoors in lovely surrounding. All of the staff were excellent. The gardens/ grounds are delightful. The views over the sea make for a very relaxing setting. Rooms very nice. We would certainly visit again.