Nilaya Hermitage

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“A lovely, secluded boutique hotel in the hills of North Goa. Peace and quiet, superb food and a spectacular jungle setting. Mediterranean accents include pops of colour whilst modern art gives the place a bohemian feel. A quirky little hideaway within easy reach of Goa's best beaches.”

Hotel review

This secluded hideaway, perched on a hill in North Goa, is perfect if being smack bang on the beach isn’t your top priority. Here, it’s all about relaxation; and even the inspired Moorish architecture is harmonious, playing on natural forms and curves. Interiors are innovative, distinctive and themed, each one being named after an element of nature, such as Fire, Star, Water, Soul, Moon, Air and Sun. Star, for example, is a circular domed structure decorated with blue floors and white stars; yellow-hued Sun is warm and bright with elegant sun-shaped lamps by the bed; and Water is painted deep turquoise. The organic-shaped swimming pool has plenty of sun loungers beside it, from where you look down over the surrounding tropical forest and rolling hills. There’s an Ayurvedic spa to indulge in, yoga sessions on offer and fantastic food at breakfast, lunch and dinner. A three-course daily menu, focusing on fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients from the local market or the vegetable garden, is dished up every evening in the atmospheric candlelit bar and restaurant.

Laura Griffith-Jones
Laura Griffith-Jones Review published: 31/10/2018

Recommended for

  • Romantic Break

    • Secluded rooms and a hilltop location make this property perfect for couples looking for a complete escape.

  • Local markets

    • Mackies Saturday night Bazaar in Arpora or less touristy Friday market in Mapusa.

  • Full of character

    • The concept was inspired by Arabian Nights and Moorish architecture

  • Sights nearby

    • Take a drive to Old Goa with its many churches and Latin Quarter.

  • Other Activities

    • Baga, Anjuna and Vagator beaches are within easy reach

  • Beach nearby

    • A few miles inland from Goa's fabulous beaches.

  • Antiques

    • Plenty of unique pieces adorn the property

  • Close to nightlife

    • Vagator has a lively nightlife scene.

  • Yoga

    • Book a private yoga class

  • Spa

    • Ayurvedic treatments

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Romantic

  • Four poster beds

  • Restaurant

  • Child friendly

  • Chic

Facilities

  • Rooms

    11 rooms in this hotel

  • Views

    Fabulous views over the Arabian Sea

  • Garden

    20 acres of lush gardens amid tropical jungle

  • Swimming Pool

    33 meter outdoor pool

  • Spa

    Ayurvedic treatments

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Restaurant

  • Outdoor dining

  • Child friendly

  • Bar

  • Four poster beds

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Local markets

    • Mackies Saturday night Bazaar in Arpora or less touristy Friday market in Mapusa.

  • Sights nearby

    • Take a drive to Old Goa with its many churches and Latin Quarter.

  • Other Activities

    • Baga, Anjuna and Vagator beaches are within easy reach

  • Close to nightlife

    • Vagator has a lively nightlife scene.

  • Yoga

    • Book a private yoga class

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