Novotel Goa Candolim

Hotels
Novotel
9.2 (1171 reviews)
Anna Waddo, Main Candolim Road, Bardez , Candolim , in

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent Service
Great Location
Cons:
Room Size Issues
Dull Room Decor

Categories

Cleanliness
9.28
Guests mentioned neat and clean with nice ambience.
Service
9.75
Staff was consistently praised for their exceptional service and attentiveness.
Location
9.29
Multiple reviews highlighted the great location.
Room Quality
8.24
Room sizes and decor were criticized as boring and dull.
Amenities
9.27
Amenities were praised, particularly the pool area.
Value for Money
9.23
Strong sentiments regarding value for money were noted.
Food and Beverage
9.28
Food quality and variety were described as excellent.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall stays were described as very pleasant with a couple of minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 08:11

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Novotel Goa Candolim Hotel offers signature Novotel beds, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, and private balconies in luxury rooms. The exclusive Club Wing provides luxury rooms for families with access to 3 pools with sunbeds and cabanas at Bar Asia.

Abundant Amenities
Guests can enjoy free drinks on arrival, hydrating tropical water all day, free yoga sessions, and supervised kids club Happy Place. The hotel also offers access to a sports zone, fitness center, bicycle rental, concierge services, and daycare facilities. Relax at Elle Spa with a variety of treatments available.

Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in a variety of dining options including The Square, an all-day dining restaurant with interactive live stations, and Bar Asia offering an extensive range of beverages. The hotel also features 2 bars and 24-hour in-room dining. Explore the Como Collective store for designer beachwear and accessories.

Book your stay at Novotel Goa Candolim Hotel for a luxurious and unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note extra bed policy:
1. Second child will pay INR 250 + taxes for breakfast
2. Extra bed charges are exclusive of taxes (+ taxes apply)

Please note that the hotel will charge the credit card with a pre-authorization amount of INR 1. This amount will be refunded to the guest. Reservations with an invalid credit card or a credit card on which a pre-authorization charge fails shall be canceled within 24 hours of completing a booking.

the breakfast charges:
adult - INR 1000+ taxes per person (above 12yrs)
Child - INR 500+ taxes per child (below 12yrs)Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: GOI

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1171 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.28
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 9.27
Value for Money: 9.23
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Melquis family_with_children in
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2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Manoj family_with_children in
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2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Yogesh family_with_children in
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2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Vinayak R family_with_children in
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We had a wonderful stay at Novotel Candolim. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality and warmth
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at Novotel Candolim. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality and warmth of the staff made us feel at home. The room was ready early, and the overall service was excellent.

A special mention to Mr. Ronak, Duty Manager, who went above and beyond when my wife suddenly fell ill due to the weather and travel fatigue. Being new to the city, we had no idea how to manage the situation, but Ronak Sir quickly arranged a vehicle and ensured everything was taken care of.

I am also deeply grateful to Mr. Prashanth, the car driver, who not only drove us safely but stayed with us until midnight, offering support during a very difficult time. With my 3‑year‑old son and unwell wife, their help meant the world to me. By the next morning, my wife had recovered, and I cannot thank the Novotel team enough for making us feel secure and cared for.

Words are not enough to express my gratitude. This experience showed us the true meaning of hospitality. We will definitely return, and I highly recommend Novotel Candolim to anyone visiting Goa.

Thank you once again to Ronak Sir, Prashanth Sir, and the entire Novotel staff for making our stay memorable and safe.

The food was excellent with plenty of variety. Soft dishes like idli and dosa were especially good. Overall, everything was tasty and satisfying. The rooms were spacious, perfect for a family stay, and truly awesome in comfort

Cons:

Nothing, everything was perfect

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Sanjeev solo_traveller in
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2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Joginder family_with_children in
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2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Amit family_with_children in
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Nice for 2-3 days vacation
Pros:

Location 8/10 --> Close to markets, beach & activities
Facilities 8/10 --> Very Nice set of pools, games etc.
Breakfast 8/10 ---> Good Variety

Cons:

Check in delay --> 1/10
We had confirmed our arrival one day prior over phone. We reached at 4pm, which is one hour past the official check-in time. Yet room was not ready. It took another 30-40 minutes to get my room
This happened to me 2nd time at Novotel. Same thing happened at Mumbai Airport Novotel few weeks ago

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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pawan solo_traveller in
10
Pros:

Awesome stay

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Kushalbhai family_with_children in
10
Pros:

We had an exceptional stay at Novotel Candolim Goa. As a pleasant surprise, the hotel upgraded our room at no additional charge, which made our experience even better.

The breakfast buffet was excellent, with a good variety and different options every day, so it never felt repetitive. The staff were polite, friendly, and always willing to help, making us feel welcome throughout our stay.

Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Goa.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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MOHAN family_with_children in
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2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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906cms Family
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Good hospitality
Pros:

Good behaviour all. Staff especially Shubha Manju Sandip Vishnu Chaubey food service was excellent I really enjoy my dine out experience thank u you very much for your hospitality extended to me for your kind cooperation, hospitality and good behaviour extended to me be recommend your hotel to my friend and relatives ... my self cm sharma and Rajiv Kumar from New Delhi

2026-07-15 via Tripadvisor
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Guide40070455250 Family Dhule, Dhule District, Maharashtra
10
Novotel Candolim Great Food Quality
Pros:

All food Quality is good and tasty.. Specially Mr Chetan is very cooperative and helpfull .. Mr Chetan arrenge the special dish for my child requirement ..thanks to Novotel Candolim and his staff for excellent service...

2026-07-12 via Tripadvisor
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Angelroyallika Family
10
Wonderful experience
Pros:

Its a fantastic hotel , location is great right on the main road veryyy near to candolim beach. The hotel looks amazing lobby is artistic & vibrant the vibe of hotel is very refreshing..... Mr. Amit Sangwan GM of the hotel is managing property tooo amazingly well. Hats off because of his efforts Novotel candolim is doing soo well.
My room was very clean and comfortable
food was beyond expectations in Novotel Goa swimming pool is really unique has game areas and play areas too for kids. We rea lly enjoyed being there.
Staff is tooo hospitable. Fnb team is really good.over all awesome 10/10

2026-07-10 via Tripadvisor
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Saanket family_with_children in
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Avoid with families for sure. Cant plan a long stay for sure. But for the price it can be justified.
Pros:

Breakfast was Ok. The pool areas were only the good part.

Cons:

I think this property is not sold properly on any platform. The property first of all is very small. Secondly from all the 3 sides there are literally residential home who look into your rooms and in swimming pool areas. And these are like proper residential local homes with common boundary walls. The staff is pretty useless. We had mailed them and the front desk lady called us for our early check in request. We reached early with expectation that if we are lucky we can get the room at 11AM. When we reached the guy on reception said we cant do early check-in as it is against the policy. We asked if the rooms are ready and if they are why cant you give it to us. He clearly denied stating that if he does that then there will be remark of early check-in and he will have to justify why he gave us early checking. I reasoned and told him that if someone checkout early do you refund then in the same case if the rooms are ready why keep guest waiting. Cut to i ask him oif i can [ay to which he took almost an hr to come back and explain that they can only charge if the chekin is before 10AM and we were like why are you then not giving us room if its 12PM now. The senior had to intervene and then we finaly got our room at 12 PM. I asked for a business center or a small place for one call that i had to take they didnt had that too. We asked for cutlery in the room and every time it took them a min of 45 min t deliver the same. Infact the clearance was also not there. Further the kids play zone is so ill managed that all the toys r broken, torn beds, dirty tables. it was literally yuckk

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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arora solo_traveller in
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2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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abhi199419 Couples Hyderabad, Hyderabad District, Telangana
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Leisure
Pros:

Amazing stay. Great food and warm hospitality by the staff. Vaseem did good laundry for us and was very polite and helpful

2026-07-02 via Tripadvisor
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GoPlaces01705767412 Couples
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A nice and pleasant stay
Pros:

Rooms were nice and ready
We had requested for an early check-in and we got one which was great
Roomservice and housekeeping is Quick and effective.
We have been here before

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
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Trek07562101145 Family
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We had a wonderful stay with our kids and they loved the pool the reception staff were excellent at their jobs especiall
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay with our kids and they loved the pool the reception staff were excellent at their jobs especially Jessica was lovely with the kids

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
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Happiness12578068916 Family
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Worst Service Experience
Pros:

Worst Experience ever recieved. Not Recommending anybody to stay & waste your time & money here.

I went on my Babymoon to Goa & stayed at Novotel Goa Candolim. They knew that I am already with a toddler kid, still the services were not at all good. I was very disappointed as well as dissatisfied with the services. Even a baby milk or a water bottle refill takes more than an hour. This is exactly not a way, such a renowned Brand should behave & serve their guests.

The service numbers provided were not always answered. The delay in a small service is always too much. Even getting a water bottle takes 40-50 minutes & when complaining they only have an answer that we are checking.

Thanks,
Apoorva Gupta

2026-06-29 via Tripadvisor
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Climber64938934581 Family
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Worst Room Service Hotel With High Paid Room Charges.
Pros:

I had a very disappointing experience at this hotel. The biggest issue was the room service, which was extremely slow and unprofessional. Every request took far longer than expected, and in some cases, we had to call multiple times before anyone responded. The staff seemed inattentive and lacked basic hospitality.
While the room itself was decent, the poor room service completely overshadowed the stay. When you’re paying for a comfortable experience, prompt and courteous service should be a given. Unfortunately, this hotel failed to meet even basic expectations.
I hope the management takes this feedback seriously and improves their customer service, as it has a significant impact on the overall guest experience. I would not recommend this hotel until these issues are addressed.

2026-06-29 via Tripadvisor