Valentines Retreat, Goa

Valentines Retreat Hotel Description

Location
Valentine's Retreat is located at Sequeira Waddo, close to Shanta Durga Temple in Candolim area of Bardez, Goa. Dabolim Airport, approximately 45 km away is the nearest airport from the resort. Thivim Railway Station is 15 km away, while the local bus stand is closeby.

Valentine's Retreat is a two star resort, offering a fine blend of the luxuries of graceful living and relaxation. Set in close proximity to Candolim Beach, Valentine's Retreat is an ideal option for a truly laidback vacation far from the hustle and bustle of cities.

Rooms
Valentine's Retreat has 30 rooms, which are available in three categories, namely Studio Room (13), One Bedroom Suite (13) and Two Bedroom Suite (04). Each room of the resort is tastefully furnished and equipped with modern amenities.

In-room amenities include television with cable connection, telephone service, balcony/sit-out area, writing table, bedside table, chairs, and an attached washroom with 24 hours hot and cold running water facility. Room service is available from 8 am to 10.30 pm.

Dining
At the indoor and outdoor restaurants, guests can pamper their taste buds with traditional delicacies of Goa along with Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes. In addition to these, the resort organises theme evenings and barbeques with live performances by local artists, which add more nostalgia to the mouth watering cuisines. Valentine's Retreat also has a well-stocked bar, where guests can enjoy heady wines, cocktails and mocktails.

Services & Facilities
While staying at Valentine's Retreat, guests have access to recreational facilities like swimming pool, children's pool, poolside sun loungers, live entertainment (seasonal) and leisurely walk along the beach. For its guests, the resort makes arrangements for sightseeing tours and offers pick-up and drop services for airport/railway station/bus stand.

Other facilities and services available at Valentine's Retreat include a travel desk, beauty and massage parlour, laundry service, doctor on call, safe deposit locker, car rental service, travel assistance and ample parking space. All major credit cards are accepted for payment by the resort.

Area Attractions

Dabolim Airport (45 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 (55 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.

Calangute Beach (4 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.

Vagator Beach (8 Km)

There are black lava rocks and soft white sand, surrounded by a lush green landscape and palm trees. Vagator was one of the most secluded beaches in Goa, it is now almost as well frequented as Baga. The 500 yr old Chapora Fort is accessible nearby.

Mapusa City (12 Km)

13 kilometers north of Panaji, Mapusa is the favoured destination for most tourists that visit Goa as it is closest to all the beaches, like Calangute, Anjuna and Baga. However, it also has a vibrant weekly market attended by locals and tourists alike.

Panjim Bus Station (15 Km)

In the center of Panaji, this bus station is the heart of GoaÂ’s circulatory system. Outbound bus travel is easiest from here. Government and private companies offer luxury, air-con and sleeper buses to Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Gokarna and Mangalore.

Margao Bus Station (50 Km)

Margao Bus Station or Kadamba bus stand is 2 km north of the Margao town center, on the road to Panaji. The station operates deluxe buses to Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Hubli and Belgaum. Dabolim Airport is 28 km away.

Caravela Casino Cruise (15 Km)

Sinquerim fort and light house (2 Km)

Club Tito and Mimbo (6 Km)