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
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter Lonely Planet
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
Travel + Leisure "rooms—each with a private veranda—in a Mediterranean-style complex set on a swath of Benaulim Beach.
Room to Book: Ground-floor guest rooms have their own garden access.
Doubles From $373." Full review
Jetsetter "Colonial-style retreat with direct beach access, plus five restaurants and an award-winning spa." 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
