Holiday Inn Resort Goa By Ihg in Cavelossim, Goa

Guest rooms at Holiday Inn Resort Goa display Indo-Portuguese architectural influences in their decor. Many rooms open to balconies with views of the Arabian Sea, garden, or pool. Bright and contemporary rooms include a flat-screen TV, minibar, and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Five dining venues are on site, including the 24-hour Zest Cafe serving Indian and global cuisine. The Beach Grill offers fresh seafood and Goan specialties directly on the sand. Fig and Olive provides Mediterranean dishes, while the Sun Downer Bar serves drinks with ocean views.

The hotel's spa provides Ayurvedic treatments, massages, facials, and body wraps in a dedicated wellness centre. An outdoor swimming pool, separate kiddy pool, fitness centre, steam room, and sauna are available for guests. Yoga classes and a beauty salon with hair and nail services complete the wellness offering.

A kids' club and children's playground keep younger guests entertained, while board games and an indoor play area are also available. Evening entertainment includes live music, movie nights, and a happy hour at the bar. Guests can join bike tours, walking tours, cooking classes, or darts and cycling around the grounds.

The resort sits on 25 acres of landscaped gardens with direct access to Mobor Beach, a clean and uncrowded stretch of sand. One of the largest pillar-less banquet halls in Goa makes the property a destination for weddings and large events. A free shuttle runs to the nearby Fisherman's Wharf, and the hotel offers 24-hour concierge and tour desk services.

Rooms: Indo-Portuguese design with sea-view balconies

Dining: 24-hour Zest Cafe, Beach Grill, Fig and Olive

Wellness: Ayurvedic spa, yoga classes, steam room

Family: Kids' club, playground, movie nights

Location: 25 acres on Mobor Beach

Events: One of Goa's largest pillar-less banquet halls