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Cidade de Goa

in Dona Paula , Goa T rating: 4

Established hotel in central location
Large well furnished rooms
Beautiful sunset bar
In the UK, only the Thomson Group offers All Inclusive at this hotel

With Portuguese good looks and lush Goan surroundings, the Cidade de Goa is certainly easy on the eye.

Right on the beach and set among forty acres of greenery, this place showcases the best of Goa’s natural beauty. The resort itself has been thoughtfully designed to resemble a Portuguese hamlet. Flamenco-pink buildings are stacked on top of each other, while cobbled stone pathways wind their way past manicured lawns and swimming pools.

When you fancy a break from swimming and sunbathing, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy. Play a game of tennis or badminton, or head to the gym for a workout or a spot of yoga. The resort’s spa, meanwhile, offers up a sauna, a steam room and a whirlpool, along with a lengthy menu of massages.

There’s just as much choice when it comes to dining. The main buffet restaurant serves up a great choice of international dishes, but for something special, book a table at one of the à la cartes. The barbecue grill does a mean line in seafood, while Café Azul specialises in Goan, Indian and continental fare. At Alfama, meanwhile, you can tuck into gourmet dishes against a backdrop of candle-lit alcoves and serenading musicians.

Hotel features

All Inclusive Option

Full Board and snacks - restrictions apply
Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
1 treatment each per stay - choice of a massage, manicure or pedicure
Activities as listed
Entertainment as listed
Other facilities as indicated
Facilities that do not form part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges, please see the A-Z Guide

Meals

Continental buffet restaurant
3 à la carte restaurants - multi-cuisine, Goan-Portuguese and grill
Open-air barbecue restaurant
Some restaurants have daily entertainment during dinner
Café Azul poolside coffee shop
Christmas and New Year gala dinners

Swimming pool

2 swimming pools
Flag service
Pool bar
Pool towels

Entertainment

Daily evening entertainment
Taverna lobby bar

Activities

Yoga
Gym
Tennis
Badminton
Chess
Beach volleyball
Table tennis

For Families

Children’s pool
Children’s menu
Cots
Playground

Facilities

Sauna
The following facilities are not included in your All Inclusive package:
Minibar in room
Room service
Parasailing
Casino
Badminton equipment
Pool table
Beauty salon
Watersports
Ayurvedic Spa

Special Offers

Honeymooners will receive a welcome drink, bottle of wine, flowers and a cake.

Extra Charges

Some facilities may incur extra local charges, please see the A-Z Guide

Other Information

We've plotted your holiday accommodation as accurately as possible. But for some smaller hotels or villas the map may pinpoint the centre of the nearest town rather than the property itself, so make sure you read the location description too.

Travel longhaul with Thomson Airways and you can look forward to…

7-inch seatback TV with up to 10 movies – 5 each way – plus up to 7 TV channels, 10 music channels and 6 games
Dedicated children’s TV channels
3-course meal with refreshments before landing
20kg luggage allowance and 10kg for children under 2
Premium Club includes at least a 36-inch seat pitch, pampering goodies and a fast-track pass to the departure lounge at some airports

Only from Thomson

In the UK, only the Thomson Group offers All Inclusive at this hotel

Our rating

Official Rating

5 Star

No. of lifts

2 lifts in garden wing

No. of rooms

205

Room facilities

All rooms have air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee facilities, hairdryer and balcony or terrace. Twin rooms sleep up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Superior sea facing rooms also available.

Room Upgrades

We also offer Classic rooms and Deluxe rooms.

Classic rooms sleep up to 3 adults with high quality facilities and a full sea view.

Deluxe rooms are on the ground floor facing the sea with terrace doors opening onto the beach to sleep up to 2 adults with express check-in, welcome drink, daily newspaper, stationary, internet and use of a DVD library.

Multi Centre Holidays

This hotel can be twinned with the Golden Triangle tour and the Wildlife and Moghul Cities tour.

Location

Dona Paula
On secluded Vainguinium Beach

Transfers

45 minutes

Your guide to Dona Paula, Goa

"Famed for its watersports and beautiful views, legend gives this pretty fishing village and beach a bewitching dash of magic."

There’s something magical about Dona Paula. And maybe you’ll feel it when you arrive on this beach 7 kilometres from the Goan capital, Panjim.
Bounded by thick coconut palms, the delicious sands sit on a picturesque peninsula, commanding inspiring views over an immense bay. Whether you’re a sun or fun-seeker, the scene will put a smile on your face. As well as ample space to catch some rays, you’ll find loads of watersports ready and waiting if you’re out to chase thrills. Famed for its variety, this is Goa’s prime spot if you’re up for jetskiing, parasailing, waterskiing and windsurfing. Or how about kayaking or harpoon fishing? They’re all here.
When you tire of the beach, Dona Paula is well placed for pottering and exploring. First off, stroll around its little fishing village, filled with souvenir stalls and cheery restaurants. Sightseeing urges duly fired, explore charming Panjim, practically on your doorstep. Get close-up to the exotic birdlife at the enthralling Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. Here, amid mangrove swamps and swirling waterways, you may spot swooping kingfishers, eagles and even otters and crocodiles. Or peep around the fortress of nearby Cabo Raj Niswas. Once the Governor’s Residence, it houses the tomb of the aristocratic woman, Dona Paula, who lent her name to the bay. After a doomed love affair, legend says that she jumped from nearby cliffs to her death.
Come evening, settle on the rocks bordering Dona Paula beach to watch the moon rise over the bay. And listen for the rustle of magic in the twilight air. For local fishermen say that the ghost of Dona Paula appears here on moonlit nights, walking through the waves.

Reviews

Cidade de Goa reviews - what customers thought

Thomson Web Reviews

Based on 10 reviews

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Latest Thomson Reviews

Written on 01/04/2010, Anonymous said...

We stayed in this lovely hotel for 2 weeks in April, the hottest time of year. The staff were not only very welcoming, but professional and in general the hotel was well managed. The room was very comfortable and was cleaned thoroughly each day. The... more on this review

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