Benaulim Goa, India
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LuxeOutside the door
The house
TajSecluded coastal hideaway
Sun-dappled courtyards, shaded verandas, and gentle Arabian Sea breezes set a languid, unhurried Goan rhythm across the grounds.
“This beautiful coastal property is set on 56 acres of tropical gardens and flower-lined patios along a stretch of Benaulim Beach.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dedicated therapy pavilions host authentic Ayurvedic rituals, surrounded by tropical gardens, alongside daily yoga, steam rooms, and jacuzzis.
Remarkable
Sprawling 56-acre beachfront grounds featuring an executive golf course, cricket ground, floodlit tennis courts, and expansive pools.
Notable
Attentive Taj service pairs with customizable mattress firmness, private plunge pool villas, and bespoke Ayurvedic bath amenities.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Asia
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
you’ll find the living is extraordinarily easy. A central building houses 32 rooms and six suites, while outlying villas contain the rest.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set along South Goa's quiet Benaulim coastline, wide white sands offer calm seaside walks far removed from the crowded northern stretches.
The rooms
Tiled-roof villas and main building rooms feature dark wood accents, deep soaking tubs, and private verandas, with plunge pools in select villas.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa and pools
Therapists practice Ayurvedic bodywork beside mosaic hydrotherapy baths, and a freeform pool curves through palm-filled gardens.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Lobster Shack
Tables spill across the lawn toward the beach, serving coastal seafood grills from a thatched open-air bar.
At the table
Adega Camoens pours craft cocktails among classic Hollywood portraits, alongside dining rooms serving traditional Saraswat and Goan dishes.
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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.