Novotel Goa Resort and Spa is a five-star resort at Pinto Waddo, just off Candolim Road in north Goa, a short drive from the beaches and the lively strip of Calangute and Baga. It has 121 rooms and suites, from Superior King and Twin rooms to Tranquillity King, Elegance and Prestige categories. The pools are the draw, with a vitality pool with an outdoor jacuzzi and private cabanas, an infinity pool with a swim-up bar, and lily ponds in the gardens. Food and drink are covered by Food Exchange for all-day dining, Forno Tino for Italian-Goan fusion, CHY Lounge and Bar and the Sunken Bar. The Warren Tricomi Salon and Spa includes what the hotel describes as Goa's only Turkish hammam, and families have a supervised kids club, a play area, arcade games and a sports hub.
Location and getting around: Candolim Beach is about a four-minute drive away, Baga is around 4 km and Calangute about 5 km. Goa airport is about 36 km away, roughly an hour by car, so allow transfer time. A taxi or scooter is the usual way to reach beaches and restaurants, and Fort Aguada is close by.
Rooms and who it suits: this is a good fit for families and groups who want a full resort with a kids club and pools within a quick ride of the beach, as well as couples who want a spa and a pool bar without paying for a beachfront address. It is a mid-range choice in the five-star bracket, and the resort also caters for meetings and weddings, so expect some events.
What is good to know: the hotel is refurbishing guest rooms in phases, scheduled from 18 April to 31 October 2026, with other key facilities remaining open, and some recent reviews mention noise and disruption. Because that period has just ended, confirm with the hotel that your room category is complete and ask for a refurbished room. Check whether breakfast and parking are included, and compare rates for the peak holiday weeks.
Why stay here
- ✓121 rooms and suites
- ✓Vitality pool with jacuzzi and cabanas
- ✓Infinity pool with swim-up bar
- ✓Supervised kids club and play area
- ✓Warren Tricomi Salon and Spa
- ✓Turkish hammam
- ✓Four restaurants and bars
- ✓Short drive to Candolim Beach
Good questions
Is Novotel Goa on the beach?+
No. Candolim Beach is about a four-minute drive away, with Baga around 4 km and Calangute about 5 km.
Is there a kids club?+
Yes, the resort has a supervised kids club, a play area, arcade games and a sports hub. Confirm opening times when you book.
Is the refurbishment finished?+
The hotel scheduled phased room refurbishment from 18 April to 31 October 2026. Check with the hotel that your room category is complete.
