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Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat

15.456214, 73.81595
3 stars
Vainguinim Beach, Dona Paula, Vainguinim, 403004 India ‎1-866-539-0036‎ | welcomerewards™

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    3.7 out of 5 Good (19 reviews)
    (Neighborhood average 3.5)
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
    The hotel is Near University area of Goa. Very scenic & relaxing. Great food. Taxi services can be taken from the travel desk at the hotel. Although a... bit costly due to the location of Hotel from various places to visit in Goa. None the less the stay was excellent & with out any hassles. by a Hotels.com guest on 12/04/11

    Overview

    Location.
    Within easy reach of the beach, Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat is in Vainguinim (Panaji - Dona Paula), close to Vainguinim Beach, Goa University, and Miramar Beach. Also nearby are Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception and Raj Bhavan.

    Hotel Features.
    Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat has an outdoor pool, a health club, and a children's pool. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. This 3-star hotel features business amenities including a meeting/conference room, limo/town car service, and audiovisual equipment. Dining options at the hotel include 2 restaurants along with a coffee shop/café, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is served each morning. The staff can provide tour/ticket assistance, wedding services, and event catering. Additional amenities include a concierge desk, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff. For a surcharge, guests receive transportation including a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request), a casino shuttle, and a ferry terminal shuttle. Complimentary self parking is available onsite for guests.

    Guestrooms.
    Rooms feature balconies with pool or garden views. The 69 air-conditioned guestrooms at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat include safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds have memory foam mattresses and premium bedding. 36-inch LCD televisions are equipped with premium cable channels. All accommodations provide desks and direct-dial phones. Bathrooms offer showers with rainfall showerheads, makeup/shaving mirrors, and complimentary toiletries. Additional amenities include ceiling fans and windows that open. In addition, amenities available on request include a turndown service, hair dryers, and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily.

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    Hotel Info: ‎1-866-539-8117‎
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    At a glance

    Key facts

    Hotel size

    • This hotel has 69 rooms
    • This hotel is arranged over 3 floors

    Arriving/leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Express check-in/out

    Required at check in

    • Government-issued photo ID required

    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

    Travelling with others

    Children

    • Children (5 years old and younger) stay free †

    • Babysitting/childcare

    Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

    Extra people

    Charges may apply, see hotel policy below

    Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

    Transport

    Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available on request) *

    • Train station pickup *

    • Ferry terminal shuttle *

    Parking

    • Free self parking

    • Self parking

    Offsite

    • Casino shuttle *
    Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat See hotels on a map
    */† The hotel charges extra for these services or facilities

    Policies

    Connecting/adjoining rooms may be available, subject to availability, and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

    All guests staying in hotel guestrooms must be registered with the hotel.

    Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

    Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

    This property does not have elevators.

    Children staying free must occupy the parent or guardian’s room with existing bedding and may not be eligible for free breakfast (if one is offered).

    Optional extras

    Air conditioning is available for an extra charge

    Rollaway beds are available for INR 500 per night

    Cribs/Infant beds are available for an extra charge

    Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 1200 per vehicle (one way)

    Special features

    Dining

    A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
    Sea Pearl - This poolside family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
    Upper Coast Cafe - This coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Afternoon tea is offered. Some meals may not be served daily.
    Caitan n Joe - This pub overlooks the pool.
    Salud Latino Bar - This pub overlooks the garden. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
    24-hour room service is available.

    Pool

    You can enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool and relax in the sun loungers. Cold drinks are served at the poolside bar.

    Recreation

    On Site

    • Health club
    • Swimming on site
    • Table tennis on site

    Nearby

    • Dock nearby
    • Motor boating nearby
    • Parasailing nearby
    • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
    • Tennis nearby
    • Water skiing nearby
    • Windsurfing nearby

    In the hotel

    Stay connected
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Taking the kids?
    • In-room childcare (surcharge)
    • Supervised childcare/activities
    Food and drink
    • Full and half board rates available
    • Free buffet breakfast daily
    • 2 restaurants
    • Bar/lounge
    • Coffee shop/café
    • Snack bar/deli
    • Poolside bar
    • 24-hour room service
    • Free reception
    Things to do
    • Swimming pool - outdoor
    • Swimming pool - children's
    • Health club
    • Pool sun loungers
    • Beach/pool umbrellas
    • Arcade/game room
    Working away
    • Meeting facilities size (feet) - 969
    • Meeting facilities size (meters) - 90
    • One meeting/conference room
    • Audiovisual equipment
    Services
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Concierge desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Tour assistance
    • Tours/ticket assistance
    • Limo or Town Car service available
    • Dry cleaning/laundry service
    • Laundry facilities
    • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
    • Shoe shine
    • Event catering
    • Wedding services
    Facilities
    • Number of buildings/towers - 4
    • Year Built 2009
    • Air-conditioned public areas
    • Garden
    • Television in lobby
    • Banquet facilities

    In the room

    Home comforts
    • Air conditioning
    • Ceiling fan
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Iron/ironing board (on request)
    Sleep well
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Turndown service (on request)
    • Wake-up calls
    • Extra towels/bedding
    • Premium bedding
    • Memory foam mattress
    Views and things
    • Garden view
    • Pool view
    • Balcony
    Freshen up
    • Private bathroom
    • Rainfall showerhead
    • Shower only
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Hair dryer (on request)
    • Makeup/shaving mirror
    • Sewing kit
    Be entertained
    • 36-inch LCD TV
    • Premium TV channels
    Stay connected
    • Desk
    • Direct-dial phone
    • Phone
    Other stuff
    • Daily housekeeping
    • In-room safe
    • Connecting / adjoining rooms available
    • Window opens
    • Electronic/magnetic keys

    Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat’s small print

    Policies

    Connecting/adjoining rooms may be available, subject to availability, and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

    All guests staying in hotel guestrooms must be registered with the hotel.

    Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

    Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

    This property does not have elevators.

    Children staying free must occupy the parent or guardian’s room with existing bedding and may not be eligible for free breakfast (if one is offered).

    Optional extras

    Air conditioning is available for an extra charge

    Rollaway beds are available for INR 500 per night

    Cribs/Infant beds are available for an extra charge

    Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 1200 per vehicle (one way)

    We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

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    Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat Panaji

    A short guide to Panaji

    Linking Goa's capital, Panaji, to Dona Paula, 6 km away, is a beautiful coastline drawing both tourists and film crews needing a scenic place to shoot. Known for its Portuguese heritage, Panaji sits on the Mandovi River's southern bank, 4 km from Miramar Beach. Dona Paula, set above Marmugao Harbour, is home to its own storied beach, as well as the National Institute of Oceanography.

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    Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

    Less than 0.5 miles

    • Vainguinim Beach - 200 yards

    0.50 - 1.0 mi

    • Dr. Jack Sequeira Statue - 1500 yards

    1.0 - 3.0 mi

    • Goa University - 1.2 miles
    • Miramar Beach - 1.7 miles
    • Raj Bhavan (Goa) - 1.9 miles
    • Bambolim Beach - 2.5 miles
    • Kala Academy - 2.6 miles
    • Goa Medical College and Hospital - 2.8 miles
    • Goa State Museum - 2.8 miles
    • Reis Magos Fort - 2.9 miles

    3.0+ mi

    • Goa Dabolim Airport (GOI) - 5.3 miles
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    3.8 / 5
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    Score breakdown (from 4 reviews)

    • 5.0
      (1)
    • 4.0
      (2)
    • 3.0
      (0)
    • 2.0
      (1)
    • 1.0
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    Average rating for:

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.5
    • Comfort
      4.5
    • Condition
      3.5

    Reviews: Overall

    The following English reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

    Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat...great place to stay"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    The hotel is Near University area of Goa. Very scenic & relaxing. Great food. Taxi services can be taken from the travel desk at the hotel. Although a bit costly due to the location of Hotel from various places to visit in Goa. None the less the stay was excellent & with out any hassles.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    4 night family trip in Nov 2011
    A Traveller
    IN

    Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Phone Line Should be Better"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    Phone Line Should be Better:::Rest All Good Value for the Money
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    4 night family trip in Oct 2011
    Puneet Sh
    IE

    Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat
    2.0 / 5
    Fair
    "Family vacation"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    Very bad location! Not a good place for a family vacation. Dirty beach and a dirty pool. Nothing to do around the hotel.The room vas big and cleen and the staff vas very friendly.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night family trip in Oct 2011
    Kristin
    IN

    The following reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

    Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night family trip in Feb 2013
    A Traveller
    SE

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