Goa, IndiaArossim
ITC Grand Goa, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Goa
Indo-Portuguese coastal village
Arossim Goa, India
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottIndo-Portuguese coastal village
Terracotta-roofed pavilions cluster across forty-five acres of canals and gardens, laid out like a traditional Goan hamlet.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A three-tiered lagoon pool with waterslides spreads across forty-five beachfront garden acres.
Notable
A resident Ayurvedic doctor oversees traditional therapies across sixteen garden treatment suites.
What they say
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the only resort in the area laid out like a traditional Goan-Portuguese village, weaving a bit of history and culture into a beachfront getaway.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Arossim Beach sits just beyond the lawns, with wide quiet sands far from the bustling towns of North Goa.
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The rooms
Rooms feature parquet floors and cane furniture, with sunken marble tubs and private balconies looking onto the grounds.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Spanning nearly two thousand square metres, the multi-tiered lagoon pool weaves under footbridges with waterslides and an outdoor Jacuzzi.
The spa
Treatment suites open onto an inner garden courtyard with fountains, offering local cashew scrubs and warm herbal poultice massages.
The gym
The fitness centre stays open around the clock, with resistance machines, free weights, and daily morning yoga.
At the table
Venues range from regional Goan recipes at Tempero to sundowners served from the lighthouse-styled destination bar, Farol.
How it began
Architect Simeon Halstead mapped the resort across five distinct neighborhoods linked by waterways, echoing historic Goan settlements.
Goa
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.