Goa, IndiaAshwem
LaRiSa Resort & Spa, Ashwem
Palm grove cottages
Ashwem Goa, India
Opened
2022
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
LaRiSaPalm grove cottages
Just inland from the beach, twenty cottages sit among coconut palms, trading coastal bustle for quiet garden days.
What it’s good at
Listed
Sunrise beach yoga sessions accompany Ayurvedic bodywork therapies at the dedicated spa.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Larisa Ashwem sits a short distance back from the coast in North Goa, a cluster of cottages and suites built around a pool and garden setting.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Ashwem Beach is a ten-minute walk away, and the immediate surroundings are quiet village lanes shaded by coconut palms.
The rooms
Two-bedroom cottages have open bathtubs and bamboo showers. Premium Rooms include their own private outdoor jacuzzis.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers rest under thatched eaves beside the courtyard pool, which stays lit with lanterns after dark.
The spa
Treatment rooms with twin massage beds host Ayurvedic bodywork and facials beneath exposed timber ceilings.
At the table
Khambir prepares Goan dishes under a high thatched pavilion, and Chhaang shakes cashew and coconut cocktails next door.
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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.