Riva Beach ResortvsTaj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa
Both Riva Beach Resort and Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Goa are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Goa scores slightly better than Riva Beach Resort. Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Goa scores 80 with praise from 5 publications including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.
Riva Beach Resort
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Junas Wado,Mandrem, North Goa, Mandrem 403527, India
From $70/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Sandwiched between the main road and a lagoon, with Mandrem Beach in the distance, Riva Beach Resort is a quiet, elegant, three-and-a-half pearl boutique resort with 78 rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet "This sprawling complex of hotel-style rooms and seasonal cottages tumbles down from the main road to the inlet where bamboo bridges provide access to the beach." Full review
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Tablet Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide Fodor's
Calwaddo, Benaulim 403716, India
From $224/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler "This "beautiful coastal property" is set on 56 acres of tropical gardens and flower-lined patios along a stretch of Benaulim Beach." Full review
Fodor's "Beside tranquil Benaulim Beach you'll find one of the most attractive places to stay in south Goa." Full review
Jetsetter "Colonial-style retreat with direct beach access, plus five restaurants and an award-winning spa." Full review
Tablet "In Indian hospitality there’s no more important name than Taj; the homegrown hospitality behemoth operates nearly a hundred hotels all across the country, from urban business hotels under..." Full review
Lonely Planet "Bollywood stars, sheiks and other celebs are known to stay at the Taj Exotica, one of Goa’s plushest resorts." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"In Indian hospitality there’s no more important name than Taj; the homegrown hospitality behemoth operates nearly a hundred hotels all across the country, from urban business hotels under..." Full review
Fodor's "Beside tranquil Benaulim Beach, well away from the mass-tourist clutter of Colva, is one of the most attractive places to stay in South Goa---and where the staff is kind and the rooms are..." Full review
