Swimming pool, children’s pool, spa*, fitness centre, 12-hole golf course, tennis courts, beach volleyball, boutique, children’s activity centre, nightclub
*Denotes local charge
When you combine the impeccable and world-renowned Taj service, where nothing is too much trouble, with an enviable setting on a quieter stretch of Goa’s coastline the result is one of Goa’s most exclusive and popular resorts. Echoing the region’s Portuguese heritage, there’s a European ambience, as well as a similar laid-back pace of life. The vast gardens are a joy to wander through, while the beach is one of the resort’s real highlights. Although not private, it has a really secluded, untouched feel to it. The Jiva Spa, where personalised Ayurvedic therapies are available alongside more traditional treatments, is also an amazing place to while away your time. The Taj Exotica is a popular place for a luxury family holiday with a children’s pool, kids’ club and mini golf-course all on site. There’s plenty of choice when it comes to dining with five restaurants to choose from the open-all-hours Eugenia to the much-admired Lobster Shack which is located down by the beach. Dining under on catch-of-the day seafood under the stars is an unmissable Taj Exotica experience. The region’s varied heritage can be sampled at the fine-dining restaurant Alegria where Goan specialities, west coast Indian cuisine and Portuguese dishes are all served. The rooms and villas have a mix of local Goan style and Portuguese design with terracotta and other natural shades, as well as dark-wood furnishings. The Luxury and Deluxe Seaview Rooms are located in the resort’s main buildings, close to the main facilities while the Garden Villa Rooms are set within shared villas throughout the gardens. For the ultimate in luxury, we highly recommend upgrading to one of the villa rooms which feature a private pool, in particular the Sunset Villa Rooms with Plunge Pool that overlook the gardens towards the beach and Indian Ocean.
The setting of this attractive resort – elevated above the shoreline where a defensive fort once stood – and the views it provides over a sweeping gold-sand beach are what set it apart from the crowd. The infinity-edge pool sits on the edge of landscaped gardens which are dotted with hammocks and quiet spots to retreat to. Reflecting the history of its setting, the architecture has a distinct Portugal-meets-Goa design. The Northern Goa-setting of the Fort Aguada means you‘ll be located within easy reach of one of the region‘s busiest towns, Calangute, yet you‘ll be able to return at to the relative oasis of the resort, perhaps ending the day with a spa treatment. At the resort’s three restaurants you can enjoy seafood, Italian and local cuisine. Latitude is the all-day dining restaurant where continental favourites are served alongside Goan and North Indian dishes. For a more intimate dinner setting there’s Morisco which serves the freshest seafood created in an interactive kitchen. The Martini Bar is the perfect spot to enjoy cocktails while watching the sunset. For a special treat you can opt for a private dining experience under the stars in a setting of your choice. The rooms are light and fresh and have a simple design with a few pops of colour. For views out over the pretty gardens you should opt for the Superior Charm Gardenview Rooms which have a private sit-out, while if you would rather views over the resort‘s grounds towards the Indian Ocean then the Deluxe Delight Seaview Rooms are ideal.
Taj Exotica
Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa
