Villa Blue LagoonvsNilaya Hermitage
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Nilaya Hermitage ranks slightly better than Villa Blue Lagoon. Nilaya Hermitage comes in at 75 with praise from 2 publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor's.
Villa Blue Lagoon
Lonely Planet
Calangute 403 516 , India
From $0/night
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"These sweet timber cottages and Rajasthani-style tents overlook either the beach or the lagoon and are the first place you’ll find on the walk down from the car park." 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
