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Nalanda Retreat Goa

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel connected to a shopping centre in Mandrem with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, beach views
Interior
Royal Suite
2 outdoor pools, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, beach views

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$104
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct

Explore the area

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Junas Waddo, Mandrem, GA, 403527
  • Place, Mandrem Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ashvem Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Arambol Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Goa (GOI-Dabolim)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout curtains

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 35 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Royal Suite

Royal Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Mandrem

At Nalanda Retreat Goa, you'll be connected to a shopping centre and 17.7 km (11 mi) from Anjuna Beach. Highlights at this luxury hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with detox wraps, body scrubs and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Chia Lounge, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site Turkish bath/hammam, sauna and free pool cabanas. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a conference centre. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Mandrem hotel, attractions include Ashvem Beach and Arambol Beach.

What's nearby

  • Mandrem Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ashvem Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Arambol Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Morjim Beach - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Anjuna Beach - 22 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Sawantwadi Road Station - 27 min drive
  • Goa (GOX-New Goa Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Artjuna - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Because - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Nu Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Surf Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Verandah - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Nalanda Retreat Goa

Luxury hotel connected to a shopping centre in Mandrem with 2 outdoor swimming pools
Nalanda Retreat Goa offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 650 square feet (60 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Nalanda Retreat Goa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a shopping centre shuttle and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Nalanda Retreat Goa was completed in August 2025.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Mandrem hotel.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • 650 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2021
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Nalanda Retreat Goa offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. This Mandrem hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes and bidets. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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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 transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre 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 centre (650 square foot 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

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Nalanda Retreat Goa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Nalanda Retreat Goa?

Nalanda Retreat Goa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Nalanda Retreat Goa?

As of 1 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nalanda Retreat Goa on 30 Oct 2025 start from NZ$104.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Nalanda Retreat Goa?

Yep, Nalanda Retreat Goa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Nalanda Retreat Goa?

The closest beach to Nalanda Retreat Goa is Baga Beach (12.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at Nalanda Retreat Goa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Nalanda Retreat Goa. It has a steam room, a sauna and a mud bath. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body scrubs and body treatments, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Nalanda Retreat Goa have a pool?

Nalanda Retreat Goa has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Nalanda Retreat Goa?

Nalanda Retreat Goa features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and free pool cabanas.

What makes Nalanda Retreat Goa a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and beachfront dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Nalanda Retreat Goa.

Does Nalanda Retreat Goa serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nalanda Retreat Goa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Nalanda Retreat Goa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Nalanda Retreat Goa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Nalanda Retreat Goa?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Nalanda Retreat Goa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

FERNANDO

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

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