Last Updated on September 26, 2026 by Sleepless
Updated September 2026: Scroll to the end for 2026 approximate room rates at Taj Holiday Village, Fort Aguada, Exotica, Cidade de Goa and Vivanta, plus dining prices.
While there are many luxury properties in North Goa, the one that fascinates me the most is the Taj Holiday Village. This Taj Holiday Village Goa review covers our 3-day stay: the villa, the beach, the food and current prices. Recently we were celebrating a special occasion and I thought this would be a perfect escape from the metropolis and booked a 3 day stay at my favorite resort in India.
It took around an hour to get to the hotel from Dabolim Airport and this time is par for the course.
While I had booked a base category room, one of my close friends who works with Taj group very kindly called the property in advance informing them of the special occasion and got is upgraded to the above villa and a royal welcome. The villa had a red carpet along with guitar players and several senior staff of the property waiting for us. 
The housekeeping staff had done their magic and decorated the bed and the villa very well, there was cake, gifts and savories along with a huge fruit basket waiting for us.Arrival and Check-In
As as had a long flight and a drive, we called for a light lunch in the villa itself and the food came quite promptly. It was a veritable feast to have lunch with views of the sea.
It seems a big wedding was scheduled for the next day and preparations were being made for that. Nearly a 100 people had come for that wedding to the hotel but to the hotel’s credit we never felt disturbed or imposed upon by the wedding. If anything, it added to the atmosphere. Very soon it was sunset and headed out to towards the deck and near the Caravela restaurant to click some pics and boy was it a glorious sunset or what. 
Over the next fews days we went to see the sunset both from the deck and down a few steps to the beach the view was mesmerizing to say the least as you can see from the pictures and the videos below and above. Dining at Taj Holiday Village Goa
The resort has at 3 restaurants, The Beach House for “A contemporary approach to Goan-Portuguese cooking” , Caravela, the 24 hour diner and The Banyan Tree , one of the most acclaimed Thai restaurants in Goa, apart from the bar Drift. Since we had food at so many other places, ( see the earlier blog.. ) we only sampled the fare at Caravela where botht he breakfast and the Buffet Lunch was outstanding. The food at Caravela was flavorsome and delectable and despite being filled with guests, the service there was prompt and efficient. I have stayed at this resort couple of times during rains also and here’s a short video featuring the resort during the rains. There was a wonderful Gym overlooking the sea which I didn’t get the time to try out and the pool and the sunken bar looked straight out of a Goa postcard.
Here is a very Interesting articles by Vir Sanghvi about how Goa became what it is today & how Taj Fort Aguada & Holiday Village came into being, I found it a very fascinating read..Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa: Holiday Village’s Sister Property
Just along the same Sinquerim headland, Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa is the sister resort to Taj Holiday Village. The two properties sit within the larger Taj complex around the historic fort, but they have a different feel: Fort Aguada’s Portuguese-inspired buildings and landscaped hillside look out towards Sinquerim and Candolim, while Holiday Village is known for its cottage-style rooms and beachside setting. Fort Aguada offers a spa and several dining options, including Goan seafood; it makes a lovely alternative if you want the same stretch of coast with a more hilltop-resort atmosphere.
Approximate room rate: from about ₹14,000 per room per night for two adults, before taxes, based on an entry room and a sample September date. Rates change with season, room type, view, and availability; check the official page for your dates.
More Taj Hotels to Consider in Goa
If you are comparing stays beyond Holiday Village, these five Taj and Vivanta properties offer very different bases—from North Goa’s beach belt to South Goa’s long Benaulim shoreline and Panaji’s city centre. The figures below are indicative starting rates per room per night for two adults, generally before taxes, for entry room categories. They are date-sensitive estimates, not fixed tariffs; weekends, peak season, views, breakfast plans, and taxes can change the total. Use each hotel link to check live prices for your travel dates.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa — Benaulim, South Goa
A spacious beachfront resort on Benaulim’s quieter stretch, suited to a slower South Goa stay. Indicative starting rate: about ₹18,800 per room per night before taxes for two adults.
Taj Cidade de Goa Heritage — Vainguinim Beach, near Panaji
A relaxed beachfront resort with a Portuguese-Mediterranean character, close to Panaji and Dona Paula. Indicative starting rate: about ₹8,000 per room per night before taxes for two adults.
Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon — Vainguinim Beach, near Panaji
A contemporary seafront hotel with expansive views and an infinity pool, next to the Heritage property. Indicative starting rate: about ₹9,000 per room per night before taxes for two adults.
Vivanta Goa, Panaji — Panaji city centre
A convenient city base for Fontainhas, the Mandovi riverfront and Panaji’s restaurants, rather than a classic beach-resort stay. Indicative starting rate: about ₹8,400 per room per night before taxes for two adults.
Vivanta Goa, Miramar — Caranzalem, near Miramar Beach
A modern option close to Miramar Beach and within easy reach of Panaji. Indicative starting rate: about ₹7,750 per room per night before taxes for two adults.
Plan more of Goa
Use this stay as a base for Candolim, Sinquerim and the wider North Goa coast, then give yourself a separate day for Panjim, Divar or the heritage belt. For a practical first-time overview of North versus South Goa, where to stay, how to get around, a realistic itinerary and more food ideas, see my Goa Travel Guide.
Taj Goa Hotels: Prices – September 2026
Here are approximate per-night rates as of September 2026 for the Taj properties in this post. Rates swing a lot. The monsoon (June to September) is the cheapest, and Christmas and New Year week can be 2–3 times higher.
- Taj Holiday Village Resort and Spa (Sinquerim): About ₹11,000–25,000 for a cottage. Premium villas cost far more.
- Taj Fort Aguada Resort and Spa: About ₹15,000–35,000.
- Taj Exotica Resort and Spa (Benaulim, South Goa): About ₹18,000–40,000.
- Taj Cidade de Goa (Heritage and Horizon wings, Vainguinim): About ₹10,000–22,000.
- Vivanta Goa (Panaji or Miramar): About ₹6,500–12,000.
- Dining at Taj Holiday Village: Beach Shack and the all-day restaurants cost about ₹2,500–5,000 for two. Sunday brunch costs about ₹3,000–4,500 per person.
- Getting there: Goa has two airports. Mopa (Manohar International, GOX) in the north is best for North Goa, and a taxi to Calangute, Anjuna or Vagator costs about ₹800–1,200. From Dabolim (GOI) in the south, North Goa is about ₹1,200–1,800 by taxi. Trains go to Madgaon, Karmali or Thivim.
- Getting around: Book taxis on the GoaMiles app for fair, metered-style fares. Scooters rent for about ₹300–500 a day; carry your licence and wear a helmet.
- Best time: Late November to mid-February is peak season, with pleasant weather and peak prices. The monsoon (June to September) is lush, quiet and cheap (my favourite!), but the sea is off-limits for swimming and some beach shacks close.
You might also like: Enjoyed this Taj stay? Read about another one in my Coorg travel blog: 3 days at Taj Madikeri, a resort carved into a rainforest hillside.
