Ahilya by the Sea

About 35 years I had started my IT Career with Computer Point in Worli, Bombay, & Sir Richard Holkar used to live on Worli seaface & visited our office often to buy IT equipment. All the engineers who visited him to install the systems came back gushing about his beautiful home :) Decades later, I discover Ahilya & am gobsmacked at the sheer beauty, location, decor, service, staff - everything! 😍 In LOVE with Ahilya! ♥️ Please pass my regards to Sir Richard. I will be back very often. Thinking about the place makes my heart race - cant imagine going to Goa & not staying there. Paul, Manna & Cynthia deserve special mention! I have already promoted this gorgeous place on my Instagram & my videos have tons of people enquiring & wondering at how they did not know about this Gem! Exactly my thoughts too! Staying at the Trindade is an experience. Lying on the bed, it feels that the sea is at your feet - ocean views from all sides, abundance of nature! The location is a KILLER & they are just so lucky to have this place. Being a nature & a monsoon lover, I could not step out of this place. Got fantastic food too. Till we visit again. . With love

Wow !! Right from the person handling reservations to the final escort to our parked car, it was as perfect as a stay can be. The sea splashes directly into the hotel sea-wall and the views were wonderful. So was the room with a small snag - need an option for curtains in the shower. Equal to the views was the service. Warm (but not overbearing as in some 5*) and super-efficient. I would rate it a notch above Oberoi and Evolve back. The breakfast buffet is limited and a small hack for that - add a couple of chargeable items. You may need to inform them beforehand and they are eager to please. What more could I ask for ? This was my first stay at a boutique hotel and loved the experience so much that have taken some recommendations from the manager Smitaji for future stays.

Where do I begin? My affair with Ahilya started last year when I visited & it was love at first sight! For me: It is the most “PERFECT” place I have been to! Being a nature-lover & a monsoon-lover, there is no better place to visit in the rains to slow down, unwind, breathe & find peace . . which you get, the minute you enter this place. Like Ghalib would say – “Jaise bemaar ko be-wajha karaar aa jaye” Full marks & more to the Management Team Of course, you have a “Gem” in terms of location, views, landscaping, décor & vibe – but it is you who deserves all the kudos for training & managing the place & staff in the unique way you do. STAFF : always around yet invisible. Constantly working at customer delight. Perfect attention to detail – the right mix of personal, yet so professional FOOD : The bestest! Taste, presentation – full points. I requested Chef Shamsher Singh for a kathi roll (once I got to know that he’s from Kolkata) & he churned out an exceptionally yummy one Special mention : Samson, Anjana, Brigita, Ajay, Anish, Cynthia, Denzil, Aman & all others not mentioned here – you are all doing a great job! I will keep coming back every year. Hopefully, multiple times a year! My regards to Sir Richard Holkar! Best wishes

My wife and I stayed at Ahilya ByThe Sea for eight nights at the end of a four week trip in India. We felt that by the end of our travels we would need somewhere to just relax, unwind and reflect on our journey. We could not have chosen a better option than Ahilya. This hotel is simply superb. Being only small, it has that special boutique feel to it that adds a very welcoming ambiance. There are only about ten guests maximum if the hotel is full and, if you are lucky as we were on several days, you may find yourself almost alone. Situated right on the water’s edge overlooking the small fishing beach, Ahilya offers a tangible sense of escape and relaxation. The charm of the hotel is in the way the buildings have been furnished and the grounds landscaped. Every area is different and it is worth exploring the property to take in the wonderful art and artefacts on display. I cannot speak highly enough of the whole team at Ahilya who really do understand what customer service is all about. The team is always there to assist as required but their presence is unobtrusive and they allow guests the freedom to enjoy themselves without hovering around them. The meal options are simply delicious and are a real highlight of staying at Ahilya. There is also a good choice of wine and beverages for guests to enjoy. There are two pools to relax in, one larger pool that is deeper and a smaller, swallower pool. Both are excellent and directly overlook the beach. A highlight of our stay was watching the local fishermen going about their day. It was fascinating to gain this insight into local life. Watching the dolphins from the breakfast deck was also special. There is a small local market at the end of the beach that guests can visit by a short walk ***** the sands. Ahilya is a far cry from many of the accommodation options in the Goa area. It is quiet, secluded, peaceful, calming and, quite simply, outstanding.

This is a small, very comfortable 'boutique' hotel. All of the food was superb, served outdoors in lovely surrounding. All of the staff were excellent. The gardens/ grounds are delightful. The views over the sea make for a very relaxing setting. Rooms very nice. We would certainly visit again.

Very seldom on this journey through life does one encounter a place that evokes and authentically celebrates the quintessential nuances of place with such style. From the breathtaking gardens to the tropical architecture, to the curated rooms. The staff are impeccable and dinner over looking th gorgeous pool and beach beyond will remain an indelible memory to cherish. Thank you for creating a very special space

Stunning series of 3 villas set right on the beach with two pools looking out to sea. Everything about this place is thoughtful and tasteful. Staff are the secret to its success though, attentive, friendly and there to make your stay a great one. Only thing that I was a bit taken aback by was on arrival the member of staff checking us in honestly advised that they don’t recommend swimming in the sea due to the heavy presence of local fisherman nets, and if you did walk on the beach to take a stick to keep the roaming dogs away!

This is a wonderful small hotel where the staff really care and you can escape from the hussle and bustle of mainstream India. The staff were friendly an attentive without ever being 'in the way' . The food was delicious with different specials being produced each day, and the ability to choose something 'off menu' if you wished. bedrooms and seating areas are beautifully decorated and furnished. The only small disappointment was the warnings not to swim in the sea - but hey with two pools for so few rooms who is to complain!!

Absolutely beautiful place. We had been on a whirlwind tour of India (third time) and never been to Goa because we had always wanted to avoid the tourist/non Indian part of India as we perceived Goa. We had friends nearby so thought we should try. The hotel was gorgeous, small and intimate and attention to detail was second to none. We had cocktails as the sun went down, watched the fishermen in the morning and generally had an incredibly chilled time, reading and eating delicious food. The staff were exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble and we had an absolutely gorgeous lady serving us at breakfast who as we got to know her better, and she us, made everything so easy and she had a great sense of humour. I would highly highly recommend this place. It is glorious. We will be back. Jo and Simon Bates