As one would expect from the Taj Group Hotels, the Taj Exotica provides a high standard of accommodation and service with a commitment to quality and excellence. A firm favourite with British guests this hotel has it all — a fabulous choice for wining and dining, a variety of facilities and activities (even its own 9-hole golf course!), elegant accommodation and it's all wrapped in 56 acres of tropical landscaped gardens leading down to the superb soft white sand beach.

The free-form swimming pool is surrounded by terrace area with sunloungers and umbrellas. The choice of restaurants includes 'Miguel Arcanjo', serving Italian, Spanish and Greek cuisine, 'Li Bai' oriental restaurant, 'Alegria' Goan restaurant, 'Lobster Shack' Seafood restaurant and the 'Eugenia' Coffee shop where sumptuous buffets are served and all day dining is available from the a la carte menu. The choice of bars includes the poolside bar, which also serves snacks, the 'Adega Camoens' Lounge bar where regular entertainment is organised. Just off the lobby area is the pastry shop, which has a small seating area and sells a wide range of delicious pastries and cakes as well as a selection of teas and freshly brewed coffee.

Whether it's pampering or activities you're looking for there is something for everyone. The Taj Spa has a steam bath, Jacuzzi and massage rooms and massages are also given in the open-air pavilions overlooking the beach. For the more energetic there is a gym, two floodlit tennis courts, 9-hole golf course, table tennis, beach volleyball, bicycles for hire, jogging track. The hotel also organises a weekly entertainment programme.

The garden view villas are set in the gardens and comprise of 2 or 4 units, each unit being spacious and elegantly furnished, have twin beds and can also accommodate a third camp bed. All have air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, tea- & coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, full bathroom and balcony or terrace. Deluxe rooms have the same facilities and are in the main building. Pool villas also have the same facilities and are perfect for those wanting a little more privacy as they have their own private pool with sundeck and sunbeds offering the ultimate in luxury. This hotel offers high standards with excellent facilities and is highly recommended. Board is offered on Bed and Breakfast basis and Christmas and New Year festive meals are also included.

138 rooms on 2 floors in clusters of Villas and a main block.

Transfer time approximately: 45 minutes.