The Leela Goa nestled amidst 75 acres of landscaped gardens designed to reflect Portuguese and Indian heritage is tucked away on the southern tip of Goa.
Sprawled between the Arabian sea and river Sal, The Leela Goa has 206 luxuriously appointed guestrooms and suites. The Club is a resort within a resort at The Leela Goa offers everything from limousine airport transfers to private plunge pools, dining areas and a designated Club beach.
Welcome to a place where the age old Indian tradition of “Atithi Devo Bhava”, meaning “Guest is God”, is a way of life. At The Leela, everyone is committed to taking guest service to reverential heights. Welcome to a world of grandeur & luxury.
HISTORY
Buoyed by the unfathomable success of its maiden venture, The Leela Mumbai, Capt. C.P. Krishnan Nair set his sights on Goa.
During his overseas marketing trips, he realized the enormous potential of a luxury beach resort in India that would provide an ideal tropical escape from the harsh winters of Europe.
His foresight led him to establishing the most captivating resort tucked away on the southern tip of Goa, set amidst 75 acres of landscaped gardens.
Sprawled between the Arabian Sea and River Sal, the resort has been designed by the renowned architect, Tom Pugliaso, and it reflects the Portuguese and Indian heritage.
The resort has 206 luxuriously appointed guestrooms and suites. The Club - a resort within a resort offers everything from limousine transfers from the airport to private plunge pools, dining areas and a designated Club beach.
The Leela Goa, since its opening in 1991, has won innumerable awards, both nationally and internationally.
Rooms and suites at The Leela Goa are elegant, reflecting the easy charm of Goa. Spacious, airy and with balconies facing a lagoon with exotic lotus blooms.
The vibrant ambience here will set the mood for a delightful stay.
Choose to stay in these suites spread over 2044 sq ft (190 sq mt) of well-thought-out space.
In the Club Pool Suites, you get another step closer to the finer things in life, for hotel's team has set up these spaces with all the amenities and pleasures of the other Club Suites.
Book yourself to lounge in the comforts of an extended living room and well-designed bedroom with elegant décor that pleases.
An all-marble bathroom, a private plunge pool and the intuitive services of a personal butler, waiting on you through the day.
The team has ensured that you have everything you need to spend your days in bliss.
Stays in the Club Pool Suite include access to high speed internet (4 Mbps).
This is where selectiveness begins. Spread out over 1722 sq ft (160 sq mt), the Club Suites are located close to the beach, bringing in the cool freshness of the Arabian Sea breeze.
The suite comes equipped with a sense of luxury in addition to all the other amenities and conveniences provided in the accommodation, accompanied with personalised butler service.
Located a little closer to the beach, the Club Suites are made such that the private balconies in each of them partly look out at the 12-hole golf course and the Arabian Sea.
The breath-taking views in the horizon is sure to mesmerise you. Stays in the Club Suite include access to high speed internet (4 Mbps).
Surround yourself with the classic comforts, modern amenities and elegant art in these 1,291 sq ft (120 sq mt) suites. Lagoon Deluxe Suites have a view of blossoming lotuses in the lagoons.
See the world differently from your own private balcony. Stays in the Lagoon Deluxe Suite include access to high speed internet (2 Mbps).
Reflecting elegance through thoughtful styling, each of 968 sq ft (90 sq mt) Lagoon Suites comes with a garden entrance and two private balconies that are furnished with Dedon balcony furniture, and overlook the lagoon.
The luxurious facilities and exquisite lifestyle amenities in these well-appointed, lagoon-view suites are provided such that it intuitively adds to your feeling of being pampered. Stays in the Lagoon Suite include access to high speed internet (2 Mbps).
Facing the lagoons filled with exotic lotus blooms, these rooms are ideal for a small family who wish to indulge in a relaxed holiday.
Spread over 624 sq ft (58 sq mt) of space, the Conservatory Premier rooms come with an extra day-bed sitting area and an additional separate flat-screen TV for high definition viewing time.
The sitting area and the spacious bedroom look out at the languid visions of the lagoon reflecting the pink exteriors of the adjacent accommodations.
Stays in the Conservatory Premier Room include access to high speed internet (2 Mbps).
The Lagoon Terrace rooms have been recently upgraded and modernised, maintaining The-Leela emphasis on elegance and thoughtful, intelligent styling.
Each of these refurbished, 516 sq ft (48 sq mt) rooms has a garden entrance, and comes with an added touch of Portuguese architecture, complete with wood-panelled floors.
The open air private balcony overlooking the peaceful lagoon filled with lotus blooms gives the place a relaxed, ‘susegado’ ambience. It is no wonder that many of guests remark that their stay has been like experiencing heaven on earth.
Stays in the Lagoon Terrace Room include access to high speed internet (2 Mbps).
Get a glimpse of the nightlife in Goa, as you lounge, at Aqua. Aqua brings you a tiny version of the many happy moments in Goa.
Catch a game of snooker or chess, curl up with an engrossing book, sip tea or a cocktail.
Spend quality time with your loved ones.
Aqua also pulsates with catchy tunes and beats as it turns into a discotheque in the later part of the evening.
Signature Indian restaurant serves the finest dishes made using recipes from royal Indian kitchens. Indulge with gastronomic delights.
Jamavar complements the existing repertoire of culinary offerings already available at The Leela Goa. With its modern minimalistic décor, an evening in this restaurant is sure to entice you to pay another visit. Jamavar is imbued with an open and airy ambience perfectly suited to this beachside resort.
Taste authentic North and South Indian cuisines that reflect the distinctive cooking styles and dining rituals of India’s ancient nobility.
Vibrant colours, lattice work and floral displays add a touch of elegance to the restaurant. Here, in Goa, Jamavar also serves well-known dishes that have become synonymous with Goan cuisine. Goan Fish Curry, Prawn Balchao and the spicy Vindaloo are but a few in the repertoire on offer.
19.00h - 22.30h
Indian
Savour flavours from around the world, of the most authentic spreads, including the Goan fish curry, Thai green curry or Italian pasta. This dining experience features interactive live kitchens serving Indian, Western and Asian cuisines.
Rich and spicy Indian, fresh and crunchy oriental and an unending course of dessert line the buffet table.
Offering all-day dining with both alfresco and indoor seating, with 108 seats and 134 seats covers, respectively, The Restaurant offers stunning views of the pool, the resort’s executive golf course as well as the azure expanse of the Arabian Sea.
Extending into a verandah-like level and thus adding a touch of poolside dining, The Restaurant defines luxury in all aspects of the word.
A buffet spread like none other, with live cooking stations, an extensive spread of delightful dishes, elegant yet informal settings and an innately attentive group of staff are just what make dining at The Restaurant one of the most distinctly pleasurable experiences across restaurants in Goa.
07.30h - 22.30h
Indian, Western, Asian
Overlooking the Sal River, this Italian restaurant has a romantic setting that is perfect to serenade your loved one.
Walk in for one of the dreamiest evenings of your life even as you indulge in authentic Italian fare made with the freshest of ingredients.
This Italian restaurant is undoubtedly counted as one of the best in Goa.
Chef Lenin Sreedharan’s imaginative creations are as much a pleasure to the eye as they are to the palate. Let the complete experience of serene ambience, exquisite wine, delectable food and attentive service charm you.
Step in to this restaurant on the banks of the Sal River to discover why it is known for being one of the top luxury dining experiences in Goa.
Italian
Walk into this beachfront grill restaurant with your beach floppers to enjoy the music, gentle breeze and fresh seafood grilled to perfection.
You can feel the spirit of Goa at Susegado, The Leela Goa’s seasonal beach restaurant, which redefines laidback sophistication and embodies the essence of the word ‘susegado’, meaning ‘relax and live it up’ in the local language.
The restaurant menu entices you with an imaginative selection of fresh salads, a light and refreshing fare for a leisurely lunch, and with satiating grilled or tandoori seafood and meats for dinner.
Raise a toast and pick from extensive selection of wines and spirits, as you gaze upon the vast expanse of the white sands, aquamarine Arabian Sea and its effervescent surf.
From the freshest catch, chilliest beer in town and warmest service, this place may take the foodie in you by the heart.
Unwind as the balmy breezes from the Arabian Sea at this seaside restaurant wrap you up.
Lounge and sunbathe on a deckchair and enjoy moments of bliss, as ever-attentive staff ensures your refreshments and cocktails keep coming.
Start your day at The Leela Goa with a sumptuous breakfast at The Restaurant, quite unlike any you may have had in any restaurant. Then head out to laze around the shady, relaxing atmosphere of the blue-tiled pool, with the Poolside Bar.
Swim and float around in the pool for as long as you like.
Experience the lightness of being along one of the best pool bars in Goa, as you step out to lounge and sunbathe on one of the deckchairs.
Nibblers, a glass of your favourite single malt and the company of good friends. Here you will have it all. Riesling or Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon. Find your vintage fit. Pick your wine. Cocktails - classic and innovative - with a shot of vodka or drenched in white rum. Tweak it to suit your palate.
09.30h -19.30h
Catch up with friends over afternoon teas or after-dusk drinks in one of the best lounges in Goa. Stay high on life. Admire the fine architecture, amber-lit Nataraja and the interiors of the , all reminiscent of the Vijayanagara Empire.
You would see why it is considered one of the top lounges in the state. Enjoy the light music playing as you catch up with friends or make new ones over a drink, whether it is a cup of green tea or an extra-dry Martini.
With one of the most elaborate wine and spirit menus in town, Yali Lounge has just the right beverage programme.
There is a fine selection of single malt, vodka and gin to choose from as you catch up with friends. Trust the bartender to serve you the finest mix of beverages, just to get you to relax and unwind.
09.00h - 00.00h
Unleash you inner Zen at the 14,000-square-foot Spa by Clarins. Washed in serene white, the cave-like environment features brick walls, dome-shaped lights, and natural wood and granite accents. Let worries slip away as you slide on bamboo slippers and settle in to one of eight treatment rooms, including two couple’s rooms.
Each is outfitted with its own changing room, steam cabin, and shower. A music speaker with Bluetooth capabilities offers the perfect soundtrack as expert therapists detox your body and uplift your spirit. Using premier Clarins spa products, they work from a menu of massage, facial, and body treatments designed to exceed your relaxation expectations.
Bask in your new-found balance as you sip complimentary fresh honey and lemongrass tea in the Relaxation Lounge. Then take your healing experience further with a dip in the expansive Vitality Pool, where specialty water jets provide a soothing neck and body massage, and a dramatic vaulted ceiling unites with smooth stone floors.
Along with sauna and steam rooms, the pool is open to all in-house guests as well as outside guests who book a spa treatment. Please note that spa reservations are required and must be made a minimum of four hours prior to your desired appointment.
Visit the famed Warren Tricomi Salon for personalised hair- or skin-care solutions, for beauty experts will be happy to discuss and offer advice.
There are 3 outdoor swimming pool and kids swimming pool on site.
Located just off the beach, The Spa offers an extensive selection of holistic and Ayurveda spa treatments. Relax, revitalise and rejuvenate.
Enjoy the benefits of yoga, meditation and Reiki in the fresh environment of this beautiful resort. Yoga is a combination of asanas, the correct body posture; praanayaama, breathing techniques to help calm your mind; and mudras, for neuro-physical coordination.
Often called the Rome of the East, Goa is one of the smallest states in India, with two districts - North Goa and South Goa.
The most commonly spoken languages here are Konkani, Hindi, English and a dialect of Portuguese, thanks to a 450-year Portugal reign in the region.
Goa began gaining popularity among tourists because of the hippie culture that took shape and mushroomed there in the ’70s.
Fill up on the good times with Feni or Goan Port wine, wrap up with the rocking nightlife and devour the popular staples of the Goan cuisines, including the freshest of seafood, vindaloos and Goan sausages.
An experience that introduces the visitor to the history of Goa, this is a recommended diversion for those with an enquiring mind. Check with the concierge on the sight- seeing possibilities for your trip into town.
A drive around this tropical paradise gives one a sneak-peak display of the traditional and the modern. Portuguese architecture contrasts with local and modern architecture. Apart from churches, cathedrals and chapels the Portuguese style mansions have a delightful old-world charm about them.
Visit them to admire the Indo-Portuguese furniture, rare pieces of cut glass, blue china and ivory. Some of them even have Italian tiled floorings and rare tapestries dating back to the 1800s. Some Old Portuguese mansions offer a delicious hi-tea where you can stop and chat with the owner.
If you prefer to delve into areas with truly an ancient feel then Ponda, in Central Goa, often referred to as the ‘cultural capital’ as well as the Hindu ‘heart of Goa’ offers the right experience.
There are five highly revered temples and the largest mosque in Goa as well as wildlife sanctuaries and spice plantations.
Take in the architecture of the Arvalem Caves, also called the Pandava Caves.
Goa also hosts some of the most remarkable churches and Portuguese mansions in India, including the Basilica of Bom Jesus, a World Heritage Monument that houses the sacred mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier since 1695.
Go beach hopping at Candolim, Miramar, Majorda, Mobor, Baga, Colva, Palolem, Anjuna and Varca Beaches.
With South Indian, North Indian, Goan, Continental and many other world cuisines, Goa is just as much a haven for vegetarians as it is for non-vegetarian foodies. Try the traditional Goan flavours of foods cooked on clay pot on firewood.
From an intimate wedding, to a 50th birthday celebration to a marriage anniversary or a graduation party, hosting an event at The Leela Goa will be stress-free. Plan your party at this most sought-after destination and create unforgettable memories of a life time.
The Golf course at The Leela Goa is an executive Par 3 and 12-hole grass. It is challenging for even the skilled golfer. For kids and beginners there are two putting greens with nine holes each to hone one’s putting skills.
Mahadeva Temple in Tambdi Surla is the oldest temple of Goa that escaped Portuguese attention. Set in a clearing next to a stream, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has a pillared porch and three stepped entrances.
Shri Mangesh temple is located at Mangeshi Village in Priol, Ponda taluk, Goa. This temple is one of the largest and most frequently visited temples in Goa.
The Leela Goa is considered as one of the most popular business hotels in Goa, comprising many luxurious, generously spacious conference halls equipped with the latest audio visual equipment.
Relive the colonial splendour of Old Goa, a UNESCO-designated heritage site.
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is an estuarine mangrove habitat, which is declared as a bird sanctuary, and located on western tip of the Island of Chorão along the Mandovi River, Goa. The sanctuary is named after Salim Ali, the eminent Indian ornithologist.
Visit the Arvalem and the Dudh Sagar Waterfalls.
Spectacular natural scenery from fabulous views of the Arabian Sea to mesmerising Sal River views depending on the venue. Other wedding-related functions can also be hosted at the beachside and poolside, depending on the season and number of attendees.
THE LEELA GOA
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