Set in a Balinese-style garden, this polished resort is an 11-minute walk from Candolim Beach, and 6 km from the 17th-century Fort Aguada and lighthouse.

Chic rooms with balconies provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus safes, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add microwaves. Split-level suites include sofabeds; some have kitchenettes and dining areas.

A breakfast buffet is complimentary, as are parking and a beach shuttle. There's an airy international restaurant and a Mediterranean eatery. Other amenities include 2 bars, plus an outdoor pool, a spa with a hammam, and a fitness room.