Beleza by the beach Goa

How did we stumble at Beleza by the beach Goa ? Last week we went for a trip to Goa, but this time the aim was to just relax, eat and sleep (I know some of you would think…what a waste!! But believe me, to get a few nights at a stretch to sleep 8hrs per night and to get food without really cooking it is worth all the luxury for those who are parents to little ones). After much research, we finalized on “Beleza…by the beach“. I thought to dedicate a post to the review of this property, which can help others in making their decision for staying here. If you want to book this property you can do through this link to our favorite website for hotel booking agoda.com

This property is located in south Goa, and has a direct access to the beach from within the property itself. The beach was kind of serene, clean and calm, in a complete contrast to calangute or baga which are overcrowded and thriving with activities, shops, eateries etc. But, don’t head to this beach with lots of activities and food on top of your priority list. Unless ofcourse you want to be heavily disappointed. Although, you would love it if your motive is to take a leisurely walk alongside an almost empty beach or a peaceful sunbath. Or, have a relaxing time with your friends or family.

Beleza by the beach Goa

Nazare – the beach shack

Beleza by the beach Goa has a huge sprawling campus. As you enter through the main gate, towards the left , a narrow cobbled pathway leads to the dining restaurant and bar, ‘Nazare’. It has a cool sitting arrangement. And, from this restaurant, you can get a wonderful view of the sea and the sunset over it. From near the bar itself, a small door leads on to the beach. There is a register kept near the door to maintain the entry and exit to the beach through this private property. And, towels are also provided by the resort at this point.

The private property of landlord

Besides the beach shack Nazare, lies the private property of the landlord. I assume he must be either owning Beleza by the beach Goa. Or, at least, he must have owned the land on which the resort stands. Either way, he is having a great life, that I was instantly jealous of. The property consists of a huge garden, well manicured, and directly facing the sea. On the other end of this garden lies the bungalow of the landlord.

The reception

When you take right from the entrance gate, you arrive at the reception to Beleza by the beach Goa. The reception is an open area, made in the shape of a traditional hut. There is a small desk with one person behind it who will be ready to assist you with anything you need anytime. Once you arrive at Beleza by the beach, your cab will drop you at the reception. From here you can collect the key to your villa and proceed further.  Right behind the reception lies the villas in a row. And, a small lane between the villas, from near the reception, leads to the fine dine restaurant Tentacao.

Tentacao – the fine dine restaurant

Tentacao is the fine dine restaurant in Beleza by the beach Goa. Again, the restaurant is formed in the form of a hut. There are tables both inside the restaurant and outside around it. We had most of our meals in this restaurant itself while we stayed at Beleza by the beach Goa. The breakfast spread was decent. While the lunch and dinner menus could be more elaborate. Nevertheless, we enjoyed the overall ambiance of the place.

Swimming pool

Besides Tentacao lies the swimming pool. Not a big one, but a small and clean one. It is well maintained. The view around the pool is great, with most of the sides covered with green bushes and trees. And the changing rooms and spa at one end of the pool. We did have wonderful time along the poolside, particularly by evening.

Spa

Just besides the pool at one end is the spa. We did enjoy some great and relaxing foot massage here. Although, I felt the prices are on a higher side for the spa. Nevertheless, a good relaxing option right on the hotel premises is welcome.

Children’t play area

After crossing the spa, you come across a small play area designed for children. Nothing fancy. It has a small slider, some small swings and some other hurdles to climb on etc. But a good enjoyment for smaller kids. They will surely get busy with trying out stuff in this play area while you can have a wonderful time elsewhere. My toddler did enjoy the area. Just opposite to this children play area was our villa. Every time we crossed this area, she wanted to end up either on the swing or on the slider.

Lawn

After the children’s play area is a small lawn. It has a beautiful shaded seating at one end and soft grass all across. Good to take a stroll in the morning. Because, there are mosquitos here in the evening. And it is too hot to try out during day time 🙂

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The stairs lead to the first floor, right into a huge family room. This room has a sectional sofa and a central table. There are two rooms at one end of the hall. We stayed in one of these rooms. And, we had most of our meals in this family room, when we ordered room service. The whole room is artistically done with some beautiful paintings, vases and antique pieces.

The bedroom

The bedrooms are quiet good in size. They are tugged with all the basic facilities that one will need for living comfortably through the stay. They consist of a nice bed, a huge bathroom, an attached balcony with a seating for two, huge glass doors towards the balcony overlooking the pool and the greenery beyond, a mini freeze, tv, water heater, tea, coffee etc. The rooms are also air conditioned. Overall, the rooms were very pleasant to stay in.

The terrace

The stairs of the villa lead all the way to the second floor which is the terrace. Couple of sacks are put here in case one would like to sunbath right on the terrace . The overall setup is very lovely, I must say.

In conclusion, this resort+beach is well suited for families/groups that want leisurely and peaceful vacation and don’t really care too much about the thriving night life and too much of water activities. Since the resort has 3 bedroom villas, it’s particularly awesome for a group of 3 families or similar group of friends. What I mean is that if you could book one villa all to yourself, you would have an awesome time with great privacy. This can also be a great place for destination weddings. It will become like a home away from home.

Overall there are only some 10 plus villas which means never having an overcrowding in the resort, even if its fully booked. In case you want to venture out and hit other parts of Goa, the resort does provide for vehicles at fixed rate, which, you might find a little overpriced, but of course,  there’s always a trade off between price paid and the comfort received 🙂 (To be precise, a half day trip to Panjim and rest of Goa would cost anywhere between 2000-3000 INR (Depending on the distance to be covered or the time involved)). We did a half day trip to Arpora night flea market by hiring a taxi. But did’t go anywhere else. As we had earlier been to Goa when we had stayed at Resort Terra Paraiso right on the calangute beach. And we had also done a one day trip around Goa visiting all the highlights of the place. Now, do you think you can spend a few days in Goa without exploring the awesome markets of Goa or indulging much into the vibrant nightlife of the place? If so, then this place might be just perfect for you.

Here’s a brief list of pros and cons of the resort, as perceived by my family during our stay there:

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