O Hotel Goa, Candolim BeachvsNilaya Hermitage
Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Nilaya Hermitage ranks slightly better than The O Hotel. Nilaya Hermitage comes in at 78 with endorsements from 2 reviewers like Fodor's, Lonely Planet.
O Hotel Goa, Candolim Beach
Oyster
S.No. 114/1 Dando, Candolim, Bardez 403515, India
From $95/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Upscale
"The O Hotel is a four-pearl boutique hotel stretching from the main road in Candolim down to the beach." 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
"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.
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
"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