“Set above a quiet stretch of Sinquerim Beach, this lush hillside retreat blends old-world Goan charm with polished comfort. Bold-hued rooms, Portuguese tiles and antique-style touches meet an infinity pool, top spa, standout dining and beach access - perfect for a laid-back, luxe escape.”

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • Wander from the ramparts of a 16th-century fort to Panjim’s Portuguese quarter, with beaches and markets en route
  • Cooking classes

    • Learn Goan secrets in a private cooking class, prepping curries and seafood with a top local chef by your side
  • Romantic Break

    • Dine under a centuries-old banyan tree with fairy lights, four courses, and total privacy for special moments
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Team up for the Challenge Hunt, a fast-paced race through beaches and gardens solving clues along the way
  • Families

    • Kids get creative with tattoos, pottery, and painting at the colourful indoor Little Picassos art zone
  • Kayaking

    • Glide through mangrove-lined backwaters on a guided kayaking trip down the peaceful Zuari River
  • Learning

    • Have your stars read by a 90-something Vedic astrologer whose birth charts rarely miss the mark
  • Disabled access

    • The hotel has one adapted room which is wheelchair-friendly. Ramps and lifts also serve the resort’s public spaces
  • Restaurant

    • Four restaurants with indoor and outdoor dining
  • Pet friendly

    • Pets are welcome. A charge may apply
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    • Certain rooms offer a terrace
  • Gourmet

  • Family Suites

  • Colonial

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Views

  • Romantic

  • Air conditioning

  • Wellbeing

  • Gym

  • Chic

  • On the beach

  • Spa

Facilities

  • Rooms

    145 rooms in this hotel
  • Disabled access

    The hotel has one adapted room which is wheelchair-friendly. Ramps and lifts also serve the resort’s public spaces
  • Parking

    Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed)
  • Restaurant

    Four restaurants with indoor and outdoor dining
  • Pet friendly

    Pets are welcome. A charge may apply
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    Certain rooms offer a terrace
  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor pool
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Massage

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Outdoor dining

  • Bar

  • EV Charging Station

  • Family Suites

  • Air conditioning

  • Wifi

  • Concierge

  • Private villas

  • Suites

  • Gym

  • Garden

  • Spa

Activities

  • Cooking classes

    • Learn Goan secrets in a private cooking class, prepping curries and seafood with a top local chef by your side
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Team up for the Challenge Hunt, a fast-paced race through beaches and gardens solving clues along the way
  • Learning

    • Have your stars read by a 90-something Vedic astrologer whose birth charts rarely miss the mark
  • Kayaking

    • Glide through mangrove-lined backwaters on a guided kayaking trip down the peaceful Zuari River

Map & Location

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Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa

This heritage property, perched on the ramparts of a 16th-century Portuguese fort, is a touchstone in the region’s hotel history – as Goa’s first beach resort, it put the area firmly on the map in the 1970s.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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