Le Méridien Goa, Calangute

The wizard of North Goa.

Starts from ` 5,200/USD71; all.accor.com

Le Méridien Goa, Calangute is located very close to the famous Calangute beach and market, but manages to preserve the quietude essential to a beachside retreat. The award-winning hotel is inspired by Goa’s rich art and cultural heritage. The hotel has 146 spacious rooms with floorto-ceiling windows; the larger suites have a window seat and a daybed. Most rooms have a balcony overlooking the pool or the serene villages in the neighbourhood. The Jazz & Grills restaurant offers a delectable spread; it is Goa’s first whiskey bar and serves up expertly crafted canapés and grilled meats along with an extensive menu of premium drinks and cigars. The hotel’s Latest Recipe restaurant, which was been awarded for its Continental fare, has an airy setting. Guests can relish the sumptuous fare indoors or al-fresco. When you want to go exploring food, the best sites of North Goa are close by. Moreover, there are plenty of watersports on offer on the Calangute, Candolim, and Baga beaches.

Starts from ` 5,442/USD74; marriott.com