Vivenda Dos Palhacos

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“Tucked under the palms in lovely Majorda, Vivenda is the sort of spot that invites guests to return again & again. A quirky hideaway in a heritage house with antique furnishings & patterned textiles in each individually decorated rooms, it oozes timeless charm. Friendly, romantic & laid-back. ”

Hotel review

Vivenda's century-old Portuguese façade welcomes guests up wide steps and into elegant reception rooms. Behind this imposing villa — which houses two of the hotel's eight rooms, as well as a large dining and sitting room — is the older Hindu part of the house. Made of rammed earthen walls, this original building offers three further bedrooms, and has a wonderfully warm feel. Dotted around the grounds, the final three bedrooms include a small cottage and an impressive tent. Quirky and individually decorated, each includes vintage furnishings, stacks of books and nods to Goa’s fascinating history.

Long, lazy breakfasts are enjoyed with fellow guests — and lovely owners Simon and Charlotte — on the shaded terrace, and days spent soaking up the sunshine poolside, cycling to the beach or touring the beautiful heritage residences and independent breweries of South Goa.

Generous gin & tonics, cold Goan beers and more are offered by the friendly team at the brightly painted bar, and flavoursome regional fare awaits in the evening. Oozing character, Vivenda will delight couples, groups of friends and families alike. This is a very special spot!

 

Saskia Walker

Recommended for

  • Groups

    • Fabulous for fun group trips — the house sleeps 16 (and a few extras with additional beds). The vibe is ideal for celebrations

  • Romantic Break

    • Hide away in characterful rooms as a couple, kick back poolside & sip cocktails as you savour delicious cuisine in the evenings

  • Cycling

    • Borrow Vivenda's bicycles to zip around the village on two wheels, admiring old houses & kicking back at the beach

  • Sights nearby

    • Tour Old Goa's churches, or visit nearby heritage homes, breweries & distilleries — all fantastic

  • Owner managed

    • Owners Simon and Charlotte Hayward are on hand with fantastic recommendations, and sometimes join guests for breakfast

  • Great walks

    • Guided or self-guided tours of Panjim are fascinating — chat to the team about their recommendations

  • House party feel

    • Chat to other guests during your stay — or book the whole house for a fun group gathering

  • Historic

    • The house has Indian and Portuguese elements, as well as more recent additions

  • Restaurant

    • Serving delicious Goan specialities and generous breakfasts

  • Beach nearby

    • Majorda beach is approx 1.5km away from the property

  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Play a game of boules or croquet in the garden

  • Village

    • In the tranquil village of Majorda, South Goa

  • Glamping

    • Chanpara is a tented room in the garden

  • Yoga

    • Private classes can be arranged

  • Total relaxation

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Romantic

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Local markets

  • Petanque

  • Fishing

  • Boutique

  • Golf

  • Antiques

  • Quirky

  • Child friendly

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Less £

  • Exclusive use

  • Charming

  • Intimate

  • Birdwatching

  • Air conditioning

  • Lively

Facilities

  • Rooms

    8 rooms in this hotel

  • Library

    The library is well-stocked with novels, non-fiction and larger coffee table books — plus there are books in the bedrooms

  • Bar

    The bar, made from the repurposed back of a painted lorry, is brilliant for big G&Ts and cold Goan beers

  • Communal Dining

    Breakfast is served at a large communal table on the terrace; other meals are eaten separately

  • Restaurant

    Serving delicious Goan specialities and generous breakfasts

  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor pool in leafy gardens

  • Massage

  • Bicycles available

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Airport transfer

  • Outdoor dining

  • Cots available

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Wifi

  • Sitting Room

  • Garden

  • Child friendly

  • Concierge

  • Exclusive use

  • Air conditioning

  • Parking

Activities

  • Cycling

    • Borrow Vivenda's bicycles to zip around the village on two wheels, admiring old houses & kicking back at the beach

  • Sights nearby

    • Tour Old Goa's churches, or visit nearby heritage homes, breweries & distilleries — all fantastic

  • Great walks

    • Guided or self-guided tours of Panjim are fascinating — chat to the team about their recommendations

  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Play a game of boules or croquet in the garden

  • Yoga

    • Private classes can be arranged

  • Petanque

  • Local markets

  • Fishing

  • Golf

  • Birdwatching

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Other reviews

THE BIG SIX: BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN GOA

Based in and around an old Portuguese mansion, Vivenda Dos Palhacos has seven stylish bedrooms all named after places the brother-and-sister owners have 'lived in and loved', in Bengal and Tamil Nadu.

Originally published by The Independent

Holiday guide to Goa: the best beaches, hotels and

This converted Portuguese villa just 1km from Majorda beach has six guestrooms and bucketloads of personality. Sibling hosts Simon and Charlotte Hayward’s family history in India stretches back three generations, and fills the hotel’s walls and corridors.

Originally published by The Guardian

Goan beach houses: four of the best

A house that feels like someone’s rather chic home (because it is), and an authentic Goan experience that is slightly off the tourist trail.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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