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Nalanda Retreat Goa

4.5 star property
Coastal serenity awaits at this peaceful retreat where guests can lounge by two outdoor pools or experience rejuvenating Swedish massages by the sea

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Nalanda Retreat Goa offers a peaceful getaway with free breakfast and a welcoming library. Book treatments at Nalanda Spa or dine with ocean views at Chia Lounge. The property features two outdoor pools with comfortable sun loungers for relaxation.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Beachside Classic | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Beachside Classic

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Bidet
  • Garden view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Beachside Heritage Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Beachside Heritage Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Bidet
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Hillside Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hillside Heritage Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Hillside Heritage Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Hill view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hillside Royal Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Hillside Royal Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Hill view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Mandrem, Nalanda Retreat Goa is connected to a shopping center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Arambol Beach and Vagator Beach. Splashdown Waterpark and Benz Wax Museum & Fish Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Mandrem travel guide
Map
Junas Waddo, Mandrem, GA, 403527

What's nearby

  • Mandrem Beach featuring a beach bar, a beach and general coastal views
    Mandrem Beach
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Arambol Beach which includes a sandy beach and a coastal town
    Arambol Beach
    5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ashvem Beach which includes tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach
    Ashvem Beach
    5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Baga Beach featuring a beach, a beach bar and general coastal views
    Baga Beach
    39 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Calangute Beach which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a large group of people
    Calangute Beach
    45 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Sawantwadi Road Station
    28 min drive
  • Goa (GOX-New Goa Intl.)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Artjuna
    3 min walk
  • Prana Mandrem
    1 min walk
  • Tom Yam Thai Bar & Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Dunes
    5 min walk
  • Борщ
    3 min drive

About this property

Nalanda Retreat Goa

Luxury hotel remodeled in 2025 and located near Arambol Beach
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a free manager's reception, and concerts and live shows at Nalanda Retreat Goa. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing and boating at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a sports massage, or reflexology at the onsite spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Chia Lounge, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and a beachfront location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as an art gallery on site and designer stores on site.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a living plant wall, and a water dispenser
  • Local meal delivery service, a 24-hour front desk, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All 59 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chia Lounge

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Pedal boat
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (650 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • On the riverwalk
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Hot stone massages
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2021
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Renovated entire property - August 2025
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 4500
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3500 (from 8 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5000
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3500 (from 8 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 2500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 1)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Nalanda Retreat Goa Hotel
Nalanda Retreat Goa Mandrem
Nalanda Retreat Goa Hotel Mandrem

Frequently asked questions

Does Nalanda Retreat Goa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Nalanda Retreat Goa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nalanda Retreat Goa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Nalanda Retreat Goa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Nalanda Retreat Goa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 2500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Nalanda Retreat Goa located?

Situated on the beach, this luxury hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Mandrem Beach, Ashvem Beach, and Arambol Beach. Morjim Beach and Morjai Temple are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Nalanda Retreat Goa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing place for some wellness/yoga on a beautiful stretch of beach. A work in progress with some ongoing renovations and developments, but didn’t take away from the experience. Lovely and friendly staff, and fantastic yoga instructors. Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was especially accommodating when we first arrived. They helped to arrange transportation from the airport and gave us a wonderful tour of the entire facility. We enjoyed the massages and the yoga class. The facility is wonderfully relaxing and beautifully maintained. The only disappointing part was our departure. We had an early flight so we arranged to have someone help us with our luggage so we could check out early. When they didn't show I went to the reception desk to checkout and get help with the luggage. The person there could help me with our luggage but they couldn't check us out. I would still recommend this place and would come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Nalanda Retreat was truly peaceful and relaxing. The Hillside Heritage rooms are spacious, clean, and beautifully designed with a warm natural touch. The rooms have comfortable beds, private balconies, and everything you need for a comfortable stay. It feels calm and quiet, surrounded by greenery — perfect for rest and reflection. The resort itself is very well maintained and has a beautiful energy. The staff are always kind, helpful, and ready to assist with a smile. The food is fresh, healthy, and delicious, with many options for all tastes. The yoga shalas, spa, and beachside restaurant make Nalanda a perfect place for both relaxation and rejuvenation. Everything is organized with care and attention. Overall, Nalanda Retreat offers a wonderful experience — peaceful, clean, and full of warmth. Highly recommended for anyone looking to relax, recharge, and enjoy a beautiful stay in Goa.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

FERNANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023