Goa, IndiaMobor
The St. Regis Goa Resort
Indo-Portuguese lagoon estate
Mobor Goa, India
Opened
1991
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottIndo-Portuguese lagoon estate
Lotus-filled lagoons weave past Indo-Portuguese pavilions across forty-nine coastal acres between the river and the open sea.
What it’s good at
Notable
Butler service accompanies evening champagne sabrage and private dining along the Sal River.
Notable
An on-site Ayurvedic physician guides personal dosha evaluations and warm-oil Shirodhara.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
It was actually on the beach, so they could hold at least one wedding event in the sand; the architecture and landscaping had more traditional Indian charm, while many other properties were cool and modern; and there were lotuses throughout.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Mobor Beach sits right outside, set along the quiet southern coast where the Sal River meets the Arabian Sea.
1 of 4
The rooms
Balconies and verandas look out across the lagoons or lawns, while select signature villas have private plunge pools.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The main pool curves past palms and sun loungers, joined by a children's pool with arching water jets.
The spa and gym
Ayurvedic treatments use Kashmiri saffron and herbal poultices, and the fitness centre looks out across the gardens.
At the table
Susegado grills fresh seafood along the sand, and The Drawing Room mixes cocktails seasoned with Goan recheado masala.
How it began
Architect Tom Pugliaso designed the original 1991 estate, blending Vijayanagara palace styling with traditional Goan architecture.
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.