Alila Diwa Goa
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Hotel Details
Location
Goa
India, Asia
Brand
Alila
Hotel Group
Hyatt
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Key Highlights
- ✓Guests consistently highlight several aspects that make Alila Diwa Goa exceptional:
- ✓Infinity Pool:** The stunning infinity pool overlooking lush paddy fields is a major draw, providing breathtaking views, especially at sunset.
- ✓Service Excellence:** The courteous, attentive, and helpful staff receive frequent commendation for their exceptional hospitality.
Expert Review: Alila Diwa Goa
Alila Diwa Goa stands out as a Michelin Key Selected property, frequently praised for its luxurious ambiance, attentive service, and tranquil setting amidst Goa's lush paddy fields. Guests consistently rate their stays as excellent, with overall ratings often reaching 4.7 out of 5 stars on various platforms.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
The general consensus for Alila Diwa Goa is overwhelmingly positive, with guests describing it as a "luxurious stay" and an "excellent stay." It's lauded as a peaceful and serene retreat that offers a blend of contemporary luxury and traditional Goan charm. The property manages to feel spacious and uncrowded despite its size, offering a "serene timeout."
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently highlight several aspects that make Alila Diwa Goa exceptional:
- Infinity Pool: The stunning infinity pool overlooking lush paddy fields is a major draw, providing breathtaking views, especially at sunset.
- Diwa Club: The exclusive Diwa Club within the resort is a significant highlight, offering enhanced privacy, a dedicated check-in, a private pool with an open-air jacuzzi, an all-day diner with all-day breakfast, daily "Chai-Paani" (tea and snacks), and evening sundowners.
- Service Excellence: The courteous, attentive, and helpful staff receive frequent commendation for their exceptional hospitality.
- Design & Ambiance: The hotel's design, blending Goan-Portuguese-Balinese architecture with earthy tones and local touches, creates a stylish and relaxing atmosphere.
- Spa Alila: The full-service Spa Alila is highly regarded for its range of relaxing and rejuvenating Western, ancient, and Ayurvedic treatments.
3. Room Quality
The rooms and suites at Alila Diwa Goa are described as spacious, beautifully appointed, and designed for ultimate comfort and elegance. They feature a perfect blend of modern amenities and traditional Goan charm. Key features often mentioned include:
- King-size beds with memory foam mattresses.
- Private balconies offering views of lush gardens, paddy fields, or the sparkling pool.
- Large bathrooms with stand-alone bathtubs and separate shower cubicles.
- Walk-in wardrobes and separate workspaces.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi, mini-bars, and Alila Living bath amenities.
Diwa Club rooms are noted for being particularly stylish and offering additional perks. While generally well-maintained, some older rooms might show minor signs of wear and tear.
4. Dining Experience
Alila Diwa Goa offers a diverse and highly-rated dining experience across its multiple restaurants and bars:
- Vivo: An all-day diner overlooking the resort pool and paddy fields, offering a mix of Oriental, Indian, and Continental favorites, including a wide breakfast selection and themed dinner buffets.
- Spice Studio: An award-winning traditional coastal restaurant, known for its Goan thalis and South Indian cuisine in a unique setting. It even offers a "Dine in the Dark" experience on Thursday nights.
- The Edge: A poolside bar and lounge with a vibrant yet relaxed ambiance, ideal for lunch and sundowners with tropical drinks and music.
- Bistro (Diwa Club): Exclusive to Diwa Club guests, this all-day diner offers all-day breakfast and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
Breakfast, whether the extensive buffet at Vivo or the all-day à la carte option at the Diwa Club, receives high praise. Food and drink prices are generally considered reasonable for a luxury resort.
5. Service & Staff
The service and staff at Alila Diwa Goa are consistently highlighted as a major strength. Guests describe them as "polite," "helpful," "courteous," and "attentive," providing "exceptional service" and making guests feel "special." Reviews often mention staff going above and beyond to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay, even with young children. Some isolated feedback points to occasional slow service at the club breakfast, with staff sometimes failing to anticipate basic needs despite the restaurant being well-staffed.
6. Location & Accessibility
Alila Diwa Goa is nestled in Majorda, South Goa, offering a tranquil and picturesque setting amidst lush greenery and paddy fields.
- Airport Proximity: It is conveniently located approximately 20-30 minutes from Goa Dabolim International Airport.
- Beach Access: While not directly beachfront, the resort is about 300 meters (10-minute walk) from Gonsua Beach and provides a complimentary shuttle service to the beach from 7 AM to 7 PM.
- Local Attractions: The surrounding area is relatively quiet but offers local shops and services. The famous Martin's Corner restaurant is within walking distance. Other popular beaches like Majorda, Colva, and Benaulim are also easily accessible. The resort is about 30 minutes from Old Goa and the town of Panjim, known for their Portuguese history and culture.
7. Value & Pricing
Alila Diwa Goa is positioned as a luxury property that offers excellent value for money. While the average room price is around $240, which is higher than the average $87 for hotels in Goa, guests believe the unparalleled experience justifies the cost. The perks associated with the Diwa Club, such as all-day breakfast, high tea, and sundowners, add significant value to the stay. Basic rooms can start around $120 in the low season, with Club Wing upgrades costing approximately $40 more.
8. Common Complaints
While reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few recurring criticisms have been noted:
- Beach Proximity: The resort is not directly on the beach, and while a shuttle is provided, some guests found the beach itself "uneventful" or not as appealing as other Goan beaches.
- Room Wear and Tear: Some reviewers mentioned that rooms in the older sections of the hotel could show signs of wear and tear, and balcony furniture might sometimes be unclean.
- Club Breakfast Service: Although the food quality is high, service at the club breakfast can sometimes be slow, with staff not always anticipating guest needs.
- Plastic Bottle Usage: One reviewer expressed concern about the resort's extensive use of single-use plastic bottles.
- Noise during Wedding Season: During peak wedding season, the resort can become noisy due to events.
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Points to Consider
- •While reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few recurring criticisms have been noted:
- •Plastic Bottle Usage:** One reviewer expressed concern about the resort's extensive use of single-use plastic bottles.
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