Goa, IndiaSaligao
Brij Paraiso Saligao
Restored Indo-Portuguese villa
Saligao Goa, India
Opened
2025
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Local LuxeOutside the door
The house
BrijRestored Indo-Portuguese villa
The restored villa runs like a quiet country home, centered on garden courtyards well inland from the coastal strip.
What it’s good at
Notable
Laterite stone walls frame terracotta-tiled roofs and hand-painted white arched gateways.
Notable
Guided walks through Saligao village end with tastings of pot-distilled Goan cashew feni.
Listed
Private candlelit dining in the courtyard complements quiet poolside mornings across the estate.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
You get the best of both worlds at Brij Paraiso, which sits surrounded by verdant forest whilst still being in the heart of Saligao and all of its city sights.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Village lanes lead through Saligao to Salmona Springs, five kilometres inland from the sands of Calangute Beach.
The rooms
Carved four-poster beds sit on terracotta tiles. Selected ground-floor rooms open directly onto the pool.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The courtyard pool sits among banana plants and lawn, shaded by forest trees beside the open verandah.
At the table
The sheltered bar sits beneath painted arches and clay tiles. The kitchen prepares Goan curries and freshly baked poee.
How it began
The villa began as a four-room private residence. Today, its nine expanded rooms are named after inland Goan villages.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.