India Hotel - Fort Aguada Beach Resort Goa India

LOCATION : The site of a 16th century Portuguese fort, the hotel is a 45-minute drive from the airport. Offering stunning views of the Arabian sea, the ancient ramparts of the fort enclose the main wing of the hotel.

Goa is a much-featured destination on the World Tourism map. This tiny emerald covering 3702 sq km has a 105 km long coast line lapped by the Arabian Sea. The state is bordered by Maharashtra and Karnataka. Temperate climate, diverse landscapes, wide, sandy, palm-fringed beaches, clean waters and an aura of serenity attract many tourists from all over the world.

Goa is pleasant throughout the year and it rains between June and September. Goa is reachable from Bangalore, Mumbai, Mangalore or Pune by road or rail. Convenient railway stations are Madgaon, Thivim and Vasco. It is linked by air to most major Indian cities.

Goa is best known for its beaches and most tourist attractions are centred around 4 towns namely Panaji, Margao, Vasco and Ponda.

ACCOMMODATION : 130 centrally air-conditioned rooms including 24 suites. Sea-Facing Rooms : All rooms are elegantly appointed and offer guest amenities like international direct dial facility, channel music, and colour television with satellite programmes. Cottages : Perched up on the Aguada hill, this cluster of cottages comprises of a range of 2and 4 bedroom units. Terrace sea-facing suites : Each of these luxuriously appointed suites has a private terrace.

RESTAURANTS AND BARS : Seashell Restaurant : Serves Indian, Continental and Goan specialties. IL Camino : For Italian cuisine. Morisco : Speciality seafood restaurant. The Beach House : Serves Continental, Indian and Goan cuisine. A sizzling barbeque of the day's catch is also served. The Banyan Tree : Resting in the shadows of huge Banyan tree and surrounded by a shimmering fish pond, this charming restaurant serves authentic Thai and Chinese cuisine. Caravela : This restaurant on the beach front serves intoxicating cocktails and seafood. Martini Bar : By the poolside. Poolside Bar : For seafood grills and tandoori specialties from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Rock Your Blues : A retro bar/discotheque. Kiddies Corner : A special restaurant for children.

MEETIN AND BANQUET FACILITIES : A conference room with a capacity of up to 150 persons auditorium style or up to 225 persons for cocktails/ receptions. Beach parties/ barbeques can also be arranged.

FACILITIES AND SERVICES : Swimming pool Beauty parlour, Ayurvedic massages, barber shop, travel desk, car rental, shopping arcade, currency exchange, safe deposit lockers, doctor-on-call and babysitting. 24-hour copier/facsimile facilities. Laundry service (untill 8 p.m.) and room service (until 2 a.m.) Recreation Swimming pool, parasailing, windsurfing, surfing, sailing, water-skiing, boating, water scooters, speedboats and jet skis are available. Facilities for tennis, squash, badminton, table tennis, billiards and golf (five-hole course). Fitness centre with sauna, Jacuzzi and gym. Children's Activity Centre. An astrologer is also available on request.