Location. Positioned on the southwest coast of Goa in the city of Salcette, India, Taj Exotica Goa stands amid fifty-six acres of tropical gardens along a 700-meter stretch of Benaulim beach on the Arabian Sea.
Hotel Features. Taj Exotica Goa is a showcase for relaxation with tropically inspired design touches, grand Mediterranean-style architecture, sun-drenched atrium and flower-bordered patios. Five on-site specialty restaurants serve tantalizing delicacies from the distant corners of the globe, including authentic Italian, Spanish, Provencal and Goan cuisine. Eight meeting rooms and three boardrooms provide well-orgainzed space that addresses corporate needs. Jiva Spa, designed to reflect the elements of nature, provides a full menu of treatments that include Indian royal and holistic modalities. Taamra Spa is set amid tropical lawns where herbal, sacred and decorative plants enhance the meditative experience. This spa's architecture is reminiscent of the temples of Kerala, and offers a selection of Ayurvedic treatments. Additional property amenities include complimentary airport transfer, car rental service, a business center, wireless Internet access, laundry services and a shopping arcade.

Guestrooms. The resort features 136 guestrooms, 66 villas and four suites. The main building houses spacious rooms and suites while separate villas have either two or four bedrooms. All accommodations boast wireless Internet access and have private patios or balconies. Select villas feature private pools and all have bathrooms with bath tubs and individual showers. Sea View and Garden Pool Villas feature coffeemakers, minibars, safes, cable television, direct- dial telephones and data port connections. The Presidential Villa boasts two bedrooms with a living room, a private pool, private garden and sea views. Butler service attends to guest needs 24 hours a day. Luxury Rooms and Luxury Suites have in-room spa tubs and DVD players.

Expert Tip. The resort reserves an on-call astrologer for guests who desire celestial interpretations.
Renovation Notice:
The hotel's pool is scheduled to be closed for renovations, beginning October 3 and is expected to reopen on October 13, 2007. This date is subject to change.


Room Types:

Deluxe Room Twin Bed Sea View W/ Balcony:   One single bed. Balcony with sea view. Air conditioning. Ceiling fan. Cable/satellite TV with DVD player. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Direct-dial phone with voicemail. Coffee/tea maker, minibar, and complimentary bottled water. Bathroom with bathrobes and separate bathtub and shower. In-room safe.

Villa Room King Bed Garden View:   One king bed. Garden view. Air conditioning. Ceiling fan. Cable/satellite TV with DVD player. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Direct-dial phone with voicemail. Coffee/tea maker, minibar, and complimentary bottled water. Bathroom with bathrobes and separate bathtub and shower. In-room safe.

Villa Room Twin Bed Garden View:   Two single beds. Garden view. Air conditioning. Ceiling fan. Cable/satellite TV with DVD player. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Direct-dial phone with voicemail. Coffee/tea maker, minibar, and complimentary bottled water. Bathroom with bathrobes and separate bathtub and shower. In-room safe.

Villa Room Twin Bed Sea View:   One twin bed. Panoramic view of the Arabian Sea. Balcony. Goan and Portuguese décor. Air conditioning. Cable/satellite TV with DVD player. Direct-dial multi-line phone with voicemail. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Minibar, coffee/tea maker, and complimentary bottled water. Bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, and phone.

Villa Room King Bed Sea View:   One king bed. Panoramic view of the Arabian Sea. Balcony. Goan and Portuguese décor. Air conditioning. Cable/satellite TV with DVD player. Direct-dial multi-line phone with voicemail. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Minibar, coffee/tea maker, and complimentary bottled water. Bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, and phone.

Luxury Room King Bed Ocean View:   One king bed. Balcony with ocean view. Goan and Portuguese décor. Air conditioning. Cable/satellite TV with DVD player. Direct-dial multi-line phone with voicemail. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Minibar, coffee/tea maker, and complimentary bottled water. Bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, and phone.

Driving Directions:
The hotel is a 45-minute drive from Dabolim Airport.