Siolim House

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“A delightful heritage villa in the North Goan village of Siolim, built in 1675 & lovingly restored. Ornate mosaic floors, terracotta or marble bathrooms and draped four-posters rare wonderfully characterful. Delicious Goan cuisine, a refreshing pool and a friendly team add to the appeal. Charming.”

Hotel review

In 1996, Varun Sood bought a dilapidated 17th-century bungalow in the little village of Siolim and brought it back to life. He wanted to remain faithful to the original colonial Portuguese design, so Siolim House has monastic white walls, a red-tiled roof, arched windows and a large central courtyard, around which breakfast is served: a feast of fresh croissants, toast, fresh fruits, yoghurt, granola and eggs to order. Interiors are spacious and immaculate: patterned-tile floors, flower vases, colourful paintings with interesting captions and furniture from all over India.

The seven handsome suites have four-poster beds and are stuffed with antiques and cosy rugs. There’s a copper jug beside the bed with an attached label, explaining the health benefits of copper. The three Superior Suites are enormous and have steam showers. The palm-tree fringed swimming pool has a gazebo at one end, where you can have an open-air massage. Staff will happily arrange boat rides, yoga sessions and cooking classes. Three-course dinners (think fresh seafood, Goan curries, salads and sweet treats) are dished up under the stars by the pool, and there’s even an all-day desserts menu from nearby Delicieux pâtisserie - perfect for ordering your favourite teatime treat.

Laura Griffith-Jones

Recommended for

  • Local markets

    • The Friday Mapusa Market is fabulous, with crafts and clothing stalls galore; the weekly Siolim food market is also lovely

  • Total relaxation

    • A laid-back boutique hotel with spacious guest rooms, a superb swimming pool & lovely gardens - very relaxing!

  • Local exploring

    • The village of Siolim is wonderful for a wander, with pretty heritage buildings and a weekly market

  • Other Activities

    • Ayurvedic consultations and treatments can be arranged on request

  • Historic

    • Siolim House was a finalist for the UNESCO Heritage Prize in 2001, and further restorations have been completed since

  • Colonial

    • Built in 1675, this 350 year old heritage house dates back to the early period of the Portuguese occupation of Goa

  • Beach nearby

    • Morjim Beach (famous as a turtle nesting site) is very close by, and Vagator Beach sits slightly to the south

  • Cooking classes

    • Learn to make authentic Goan dishes in friendly cooking classes with the team

  • Yoga

    • Enjoy daily morning yoga classes with views towards the leafy gardens

  • Village

    • In pretty Siolim, which is great for those looking to explore on foot

  • Hotel boats for hire

    • The hotel has a motor boat for guest excursions and watersports

  • Fishing

    • Try your hand at fishing on the Siolim River

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Family Suites

  • Quiet

  • Romantic

  • Close to nightlife

  • Learning

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Hideaway

  • Restaurant

  • Great walks

  • Boutique

  • Cycling

  • Landmark

  • Antiques

  • Quirky

  • Child friendly

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Disabled access

  • Traditional

  • Charming

  • Air conditioning

  • Four poster beds

  • Intimate

Facilities

  • Rooms

    10 rooms in this hotel

  • Bicycle hire

    Speak to the team about hiring a Honda scooter to explore the area

  • Games room

    With PlayStation, X-Box, TV & a library of books and movies

  • Swimming Pool

    12.5m outdoor pool with separate children's area

  • Cots available

  • Safe

  • Parking

  • Family Suites

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Outdoor dining

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Sitting Room

  • Restaurant

  • Garden

  • Child friendly

  • Room service

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Four poster beds

  • Air conditioning

  • Wifi

Activities

  • Local markets

    • The Friday Mapusa Market is fabulous, with crafts and clothing stalls galore; the weekly Siolim food market is also lovely

  • Other Activities

    • Ayurvedic consultations and treatments can be arranged on request

  • Cooking classes

    • Learn to make authentic Goan dishes in friendly cooking classes with the team

  • Yoga

    • Enjoy daily morning yoga classes with views towards the leafy gardens

  • Hotel boats for hire

    • The hotel has a motor boat for guest excursions and watersports

  • Fishing

    • Try your hand at fishing on the Siolim River

  • Learning

  • Great walks

  • Cycling

  • Close to nightlife

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