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From private villas tucked amidst lush greenery to boutique properties with chic interiors and poolside views, these accommodations are designed to help you unwind in style in Goa
Experience nature, adventure, and comfort at these luxurious spaces.
Looking for the perfect blend of tropical charm, stylish comfort, and indulgent privacy on your next Goan escape? Whether you’re planning a romantic retreat, a family vacation, or a luxe group getaway, Goa offers a range of upscale stays that promise to elevate your holiday. From private villas tucked amidst lush greenery to boutique properties with chic interiors and serene poolside views, these handpicked accommodations are designed to help you unwind in style and soak in the susegad life, Goa’s signature spirit of laid-back luxury.
Villa Sobreda, by Lohono Stays, Goa
Enveloped by tropical foliage, your windows open to breathtaking views and the serene calm of nature. Whether you’re lounging in the living room or taking a dip in the pool, you’ll always have a stunning backdrop to enjoy. Comprising two structures, the villa features a large living room and a separate building with bedrooms. The interiors are chic and classic, blending traditional design elements with a contemporary twist that’s sure to impress. From carefully curated artwork to cozy furnishings, every detail of the home is handpicked with care.
Price: From ₹40,300/night
Villa Evora, by Lohono Stays, Goa
Step inside to discover a warm, inviting space adorned with beige interiors and wooden furniture. The design is thoughtful and minimal, creating an atmosphere of calm and comfort. Picture this: a villa where almost every room opens up to your private swimming pool. Spend your mornings lounging indoors, catching up on your favorite shows with your loved ones. Later, gather for a leisurely lunch in the dining area. As evening falls, unwind by the pool with refreshing drinks, fire up the barbecue, and soak in the golden Goan sunset.
Price: From ₹40,300/night
The Astor Goa
Nestled in the coveted Candolim area of North Goa, this all-suite boutique hotel offers stylish accommodations, impeccable dining options, and stunning amenities for an impressive Astor Experience. Get ready to be captivated as you enter a world of elegance, where imagination knows no bounds.
Price: ₹7,180 – ₹24,616/night (depending on suite choice)
Villa BluDoor
Villa BluDoor is a luxurious 5BHK private villa located in Assagao, North Goa, offering an upscale stay experience with a private pool, entertainment room, and stylish interiors. Ideal for families or groups, the villa features spacious bedrooms, lush gardens, and a fully equipped kitchen with optional chef services. Its proximity to popular beaches like Anjuna and Baga makes it a convenient yet tranquil retreat. With top-rated hospitality and elegant design, Villa BluDoor blends comfort, privacy, and indulgence for a premium Goa getaway.
Price: ₹40,622/night
Villa Fleuve
Villa Fleuve is a luxurious 6BHK riverside retreat in North Goa, offering serene views, an infinity pool, and elegant interiors. Ideal for large groups or families, it features spacious en-suite bedrooms, a private lift, and a fully equipped kitchen with optional chef services. Located close to Candolim and other prime beaches, it blends comfort, privacy, and convenience. Perfect for those seeking a high-end, tranquil stay with easy access to Goa’s vibrant attractions.
Price: ₹63,560/night
Araqila, SaffronStays
“Some places don’t announce themselves. They let the land speak first. The stones remember more than we do,” says Devendra Parulekar, Founder, SaffronStays
With Araqila, SaffronStays unveils a bold new chapter, a modern-day fortress retreat nestled in the cultural heartland of Aravali, Sindhudurg. Just 45 minutes from Goa’s MOPA airport, Araqila rises gently from the untouched Konkan coastline. It does not demand attention, it commands presence, quietly, through its salt-swept air, ancient stones, and deep-rooted memory.
Marking SaffronStays’ foray into the boutique retreat space, Araqila reintroduces Sindhudurg to the discerning traveller not as a pitstop, but as a destination rich in soul, silence, and story.
Born not from fantasy, but from familiarity, Araqila is shaped by a family with ancestral ties to the region. Spread across 55 acres of pristine coastal estate, the retreat follows the natural slope of the earth, echoing the legacy of timeless Konkan forts. No televisions. No distractions. Just the sea, the wind, and the stillness of the land asking you to listen.
The name ‘Araqila’ — a fusion of ‘Ara’ (Arawali) and ‘Qila’ (fort) — reflects its spirit: a sanctuary that protects without isolating. Within, 25 sea-facing suites offer pared-back luxury — winding walkways, meditative minimalism, and design rooted in restraint. An open-air amphitheatre and a secluded stretch of beach continue this rhythm of quiet grandeur, blending into the natural landscape without interruption.
Here, food speaks the local language fresh catch, Malvani masalas, and ingredients that haven’t crossed highways. The retreat sustains what the land offers, and gives back in return. Built with a low ecological footprint, Araqila supports native plantations and works closely with local farmers and fisherfolk, ensuring that every experience is rooted in reciprocity.
Araqila isn’t just a stay, it’s a slow, sacred return. For birthdays, anniversaries, or new beginnings, gifting this curated experience becomes a gesture of deep love for people who value meaning over material, memories over things.
“Araqila is a much-needed escape from the velocity of everyday life. I come from this region, and it has always puzzled me, why has Sindhudurg, with all its beauty and depth, remained overlooked? This is my honest attempt to change that. Araqila is not just a retreat, it’s a contemporary sea fort, perhaps what the naval visionaries of the Maratha Swaraj would have imagined for our times. It’s time the world saw Sindhudurg not as a secret, but as a story worth sharing,” adds Parulekar.
With Araqila, SaffronStays continues its mission of crafting deeply rooted, quietly luxurious stays, the kind that feel like they’ve always belonged to the land. It invites travellers not just to visit, but to truly return. To see with new eyes. And to stay, not for distraction, but for depth.

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