Ahilya by the Sea

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.

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.

Stunning series of 3 villas set right on the beach with two pools looking out to sea. Everything about this place is thoughtful and tasteful. Staff are the secret to its success though, attentive, friendly and there to make your stay a great one. Only thing that I was a bit taken aback by was on arrival the member of staff checking us in honestly advised that they don’t recommend swimming in the sea due to the heavy presence of local fisherman nets, and if you did walk on the beach to take a stick to keep the roaming dogs away!