Alila Diwa GoavsNilaya Hermitage
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Alila Diwa Goa ranks significantly better than Nilaya Hermitage. Alila Diwa Goa scores 86 with approval from 5 sources such as Concierge, Oyster and Fodor's.
Alila Diwa Goa
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Tablet
The Telegraph
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
48/10 Adao Wado, Majorda, 403713, India
From $131/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler "The rooms and suites are furnished simply yet elegantly, enlivened by earth and jewel-colored headboards; the bathroom, enclosed by a lattice screen, has a tub, a walk-in shower, and a walk-in closet." Full review
Fodor's "Overlooking verdant rice plantations and the Arabian Sea, the Alila Goa is a cool open oasis of dark pitched roofs, breezy verandas, and serene courtyards." Full review
Tablet18.5
"Alila, the Southeast Asian boutique-hospitality powerhouse, is expanding to the west, and they’ve alighted on Indian shores — the west-coast state of Goa, to be exact. There will be some..." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This luxury hotel is designed with tropical, Bali-esque elements and has everything for a family-friendly stay including endless views over green fields and a beach not too far away." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Surrounded by paddy fields, a short drive south of the airport, Alila Diwa is one of the best luxury getaways in Goa, with gorgeous rooms and facilities and great dining." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Alila is South Goa's standout boutique design hotel resort with an awesome infinity pool overlooking the rice paddies." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Crisp contemporary design, glassy infinity-edge pools, locally-inspired pitched-roof architecture, and a span of flawless sand between lush plantation land and the waters of the Arabian Sea." Full review
Nilaya Hermitage Fodor's Lonely Planet Fodor's
Arpora Bhati, Arpora 403518, India
From $733/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "Nilaya, which roughly translates to "a hidden dwelling," could not be more aptly named." Full review
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Nilaya's location is away from the beaches—in fact, visitors who choose to leave the hotel will require taxis to do almost anything.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The ultimate in Goan luxury, set 3km inland from the beach at Arpora, a stay here will see you signing the guestbook with Bollywood stars and the likes of Giorgio Armani, Sean Connery and Kate Moss." Full review
Fodor's "Roughly translated "a hidden dwelling," Nilaya is aptly named: this hip, hilltop retreat away from the beaches is etched out of laterite stone and enhanced with mosaic and ceramic tiles..." Full review
