Silla Goa Resort, Goa

Silla Goa Resort Hotel Description

Location
Silla Goa Resort is located in Calangute in North Goa. It enjoys a central location, being 500 mts from Calangute beach and about 50 mts from the main Calangute-Baga intersection. It is 20 kms from Thivim railway station, 12 kms from Panjim city and 45 kms from the airport.

A decade old, Silla Goa Resort shows no signs of its age. A leading property in the heart of North Goa, it has 55 rooms divided across two room blocks. In addition to the existing rooms, construction of a new block with 32 rooms is underway.

A pathway on the right leading from the small administration and reception building takes you to the swimming pool surrounded by sun beds on the lawn and room blocks on either side.

Rooms
The 90 Standard rooms at Silla Goa Resort are simply done and have two conjoining rooms. On entering, there is a living area with tiled flooring, a sofa set and chairs and a television. A small recess has a dressing table with a hair dryer, wall mirror and a tea/coffee maker. Alongside is a mini fridge for guests to stock as they please. The individually air conditioned bedroom has either twin or double beds, side tables and a large wardrobe. There is also an attached balcony and bathroom, which has a bathtub along with basic toiletries and linen provided for.

Dining
Silla Goa Resort has a single dining outlet, which is an open multi cuisine restaurant with an attached bar. During season, the hotel arranges a live band/singer and theme nights here. Room service can be availed by guests till midnight.

Services & Facilities
Facilities offered at Silla Goa Resort include a travel desk, car rental service, dry cleaning and laundry service, airport transfers at an extra charge, 24 reception service, doctor on call and the use of safety lockers for Rs. 100 per day.

Area Attractions

Dabolim Airport (48 Km)

Located 29 kms from Panjim, some airport facilities include currency exchange, a book shop, handicrafts emporium, a duty free shop and facilities for the physically challenged. There is a prepaid taxi stand within and outside the premises.

Margaon Railway Station (50 Km)

One of the two main railway stations in Goa, Margaon is in the southern area of the state and services the Konkan Railway line, which has trains plying from Mumbai and other destinations including Delhi.

Mandovi River Cruise (17 Km)

The best way to take in the scenic beauty of Goa is on a river cruise, giving you breathtaking views of the lush greenery. While the day cruise involves folk dance performances and a chance to spot monuments, the moonlight cruise offers stunning sights.

Old Goa (26 Km)

Old Goa is dotted with convents and chapels painted in cream. It showcases giant facades and gilt altars of the well preserved churches. The most famous is the tomb of the 16th century missionary, St. Francis Xavier, whose remains are preserved in the Bas

Dona Paula (18 Km)

Steeped in myth and romance, the beach is named after Dona Paula De Menezes, the erstwhile Viceroy’s daughter. This is where the Zuari and Mandovi estuaries meet the sea. The Dona Paula beach houses the National Oceanography Institute.

Panjim CIty (15 Km)

Visitors usually give Panjim a miss from their itineraries, not aware of its quaint old district. Fontainhas still retains a Portuguese air with colourful houses and old churches. Clean and not congested, the city is unlike any other.

Colva Beach (55 Km)

Unsullied, golden sands, palm groves and fish laid out to dry on the shore, Colva Beach in South Goa offers this and much more. Hotels, souvenir kiosks and snack bars dot the beach and fishermen trawlers can be seen in the distance, anchored in the sea.

Titos Night Club (2 Km)

The club is synonymous with Goas nightlife. Located on the Baga beach, this indoor night club has a multi-cuisine restaurant called Brass, an outdoor pub and also Mambos, a 24 hour coffee shop and boutique.

Calangute Beach (0.5 Km)

Located in North Goa, it s one of the most popular beaches, and thousands throng to it every year. It has some of the best shacks to eat and drink at – like Tito s, Mambo s, and the ever delightful Souza Lobo s. Fort Aguada is also visible at one end.