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Nalanda Retreat Goa

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools connected to a shopping center in Mandrem

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Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, beach views
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, beach views
Interior
2 outdoor pools, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Hillside Royal Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes
Nalanda Retreat Goa offers a peaceful getaway with free breakfast and a welcoming library. Book treatments at Nalanda Spa or dine with ocean views at Chia Lounge. The property features two outdoor pools with comfortable sun loungers for relaxation.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Beachside Heritage Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Beachside Heritage Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Hillside Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hillside Heritage Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Hillside Heritage Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 35 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hillside Royal Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Hillside Royal Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Beachside Classic | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Beachside Classic

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Junas Waddo, Mandrem, GA, 403527

What's nearby

  • Mandrem Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ashvem Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Arambol Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Morjim Beach - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Anjuna Beach - 22 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sawantwadi Road Station - 27 min drive
  • Goa (GOX-New Goa Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Artjuna - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Because - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Nu Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Surf Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Verandah - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Nalanda Retreat Goa

Luxury hotel remodeled in 2025 and located near Ashvem Beach
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a free manager's reception, and concerts and live shows at Nalanda Retreat Goa. Adventurous travelers may like the boating and fishing at this hotel. Treat yourself to a detox wrap, reflexology, or a Swedish massage at the onsite spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Chia Lounge, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and a beachfront location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as an art gallery on site and designer stores on site.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), wedding services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Local meal delivery service, 2 meeting rooms, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All 59 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chia Lounge

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Pedal boat
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (650 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • On the riverwalk
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Hot stone massages
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2021
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Renovated entire property - August 2025
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 4500
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3500 (from 8 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5000
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3500 (from 8 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 2500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 1)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Nalanda Retreat Goa Hotel
Nalanda Retreat Goa Mandrem
Nalanda Retreat Goa Hotel Mandrem

Frequently asked questions

Does Nalanda Retreat Goa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Nalanda Retreat Goa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nalanda Retreat Goa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nalanda Retreat Goa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Nalanda Retreat Goa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Nalanda Retreat Goa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 2500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Nalanda Retreat Goa located?

Situated on the beach, this luxury hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Mandrem Beach, Ashvem Beach, and Arambol Beach. Kalacha Beach and Arambol Sweet Water Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Nalanda Retreat Goa Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

FERNANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

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