The Project Café

from $140
Check availability on Booking.com
Photo of The Project Café
Bar
1 / 12
Swimming Pool
Hotel Exterior
“A 140-year-old Portuguese villa in beautiful Aldona, The Project Café, as it is now known, fuses traditional Goan heritage with a hip modern makeover. An intimate and authentic stay with a refreshing swimming pool, quirky bar and bold murals.”

Hotel review

Tucked away down a quiet residential road in laid-back Aldona, The Project Café looks more like a home than a hotel. Its four rooms, each decorated by a different designer, all channel effortless modern charm. They are simple, no mod-cons here, but large and breezy, and with those thick Portuguese style walls, you'll barely need to use the AC, even in the summer months. Original bolted wooden doors, terracotta tiles, and "nacre" shutters all add to the character. Collaborating with local artists, chefs, designers, musicians, and much more, there is always something new on the cards (and the menu). Guests, visitors, and collaborators alike are encouraged to mingle in its sunny outdoor café or vaulted restaurant. Simple, healthy, largely European dishes are served, plus you are right by one of Goa's most iconic restaurants, Gunpowder. The nearest beach is Anjuna, under a 20-minutes drive, and there's also an inviting outdoor pool. This is residential, non-touristy Goa at its best. A hidden gem in the truest sense.

Megan Lambert

Recommended for

  • Romantic Break

    • A romantic hideaway with spacious guest rooms, delicious cuisine & a refreshing swimming pool in a charming setting

  • Local markets

    • The nearby Anjuna Saturday Night Market is a must visit, with crafts stalls aplenty and a great atmosphere

  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Project Café hosts regular arts and music events - look into their line-up ahead of our trip!

  • Hideaway

    • Tucked away from Goa's maddening crowds, this is a relaxing escape in traditional Goa

  • Colonial

    • A beautiful old house with a more contemporary extension alongside the swimming pool

  • Close to nightlife

    • Lively evening events at the venue, including pop up supper clubs and live music

  • Great walks

    • Amble around Aldona for a sense of Goa's historic communities and architecture

  • Restaurant

    • Delicious fresh cuisine in a convivial, characterful setting

  • Village

    • In the lovely village of Aldona

  • Lively

  • Less £

  • Designer

  • Yoga

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Air conditioning

  • Romantic

  • Intimate

  • Beach nearby

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Quirky

  • Antiques

  • Chic

  • Cycling

  • Artworks

Facilities

  • Rooms

    4 rooms in this hotel

  • Restaurant

    Delicious fresh cuisine in a convivial, characterful setting

  • Bar

    An intimate space for fabulous cocktails

  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor pool with striking garden mural

  • Airport transfer

    Surcharge

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Air conditioning

  • Not suitable for disabled guests

  • No pets

  • Laundry

  • Outdoor dining

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Room service

  • Garden

  • Sitting Room

  • Wifi

  • Safe

  • Bath robes

  • Parking

Activities

  • Local markets

    • The nearby Anjuna Saturday Night Market is a must visit, with crafts stalls aplenty and a great atmosphere

  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Project Café hosts regular arts and music events - look into their line-up ahead of our trip!

  • Close to nightlife

    • Lively evening events at the venue, including pop up supper clubs and live music

  • Great walks

    • Amble around Aldona for a sense of Goa's historic communities and architecture

  • Yoga

  • Cycling

Map & Location

Sign up to our weekly newsletter

No spam. Only sweet updates about the latest hotel openings and the best places to stay.

Check availability on Booking.com