Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods

Excellent Stay

SANTOSH AWASTHI

Cozily nestled amid verdant surroundings-is an idyllic resort-Best Western devasthali, Goa. Far from the maddening crowd and providing succor to the frayed spirits of the city folks-it offers a quiet, relaxing environ to soothe the body and spirit. Rooms: The rooms are big and comfortable-offering a picture postcard view of green coconut palm when you sit in the balcony. A beautiful sight is to see the diesel locomotive chug along once in a while from your balcony-sweetly breaking the monotony of calm-awakening one from a dream! The stream: The clear, small stream at the back side of the resort adds a touch of magic to the rooms-one can stand in the balcony and watch the fishes play in the stream. Swimming pool: A small swimming pool adds a touch of delight and makes the stay enjoyable for the fun loving kids. Food: Food at MJ's is good-though being a vegetarian i tasted only the delicious veggies only. Spa: Spa adds the rejuvenating soothing touch with its offering of massages. Staff: The staff is courteous and very quick in service fulfilling the requests promptly. Nearby Beaches: The Resort provides drop and pickup shuttle service to the two nearby beaches-making it convenient for the traveller to plan his routine. One can also take a walk, slowly ambling around in the areas near the Resort-all the while enjoying the refreshing green of the trees and shrubs around. Hollang beach: Quaint, small, peaceful beach where one can sit quietly and enjoy languorously the repetitive soothing sea waves splash against the sand and make one feel the timeless .The fisherman can be seen quietly and efficiently going on with their routine tasks. A touch of magic is to watch a small, clear stream rush to meet the sea from one end of the beach. Bogmolo Beach: A longer beach-with a bit of more hustle bustle to satisfy the need of a city dweller, one can shop for the Tshirt,hats,shorts and miscellaneous trinkets to take back as memories for self and for loved ones. Airport: The dabolim airport is just 2 kms;taking just a few mins to reach.This is so comfortable as there is no rush to leave for the airport and one can spend maximum quality time in nature's lap. Recommended: Wholeheartedly recommended for the nature lovers and those who want to rest and recuperate before they rush headlong into the rat race!

A unique experience

Arjun Singh

From Goa airport we caught cab (pre-booked) and reached our resort Devasthali Resort. We were greeted at reception and our room booking was smooth Our room was wonderful. It was large and spacious with very high ceiling. Something which gets noticed by Mumbaikars where ceiling is about 9-10 feet. The flooring was wooden which gave it a wonderful feel. We ate chicken Biryani which was very nice in quantity and the taste was good We got up in the morning, saw a fabulous sight of the Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods. There was a stream flowing behind our Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods. We called the staff to enquire about the cab, places to see and so on. We went for a walk to the nearby beach. This was a beautiful journey with rustic view of palm trees, lot of greenery and fields on the left side which was grass or maybe paddy fields. Soon we arrived the Hollant Beach. This is not really a beach but it was beautiful in its own way. People were climbing and plucking coconut from the trees. We went to the edge of the promenade and saw clear water. Few dead fishes and eel were getting scattered to the edge of the promenade from the sea waves. We returned back and ate breakfast in the restaurant. This was again unique experience as this was overlooking the river/stream. We ordered Uthapam? Sambar and Paratha/curd and tea. The taste was wonderful and we enjoyed our meal. Best thing was that we were almost alone and there was no noise or disturbance. Couple of foreigners were sitting at a distance and enjoying their meals There is a spa within the Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods though we did not get a chance to experience it. The Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods also had a swimming pool but again due to time constraint we could not experience it. The bathroom was clean and large with a bathtub. Overall in the hustle bustle of Goa, Devasthali is great for peace and sefrenity! It almost feels like you are in peaceful hill station with wonderful, unpolluted air.

A splendid getaway amidst the nature

Prateek Prasun

Located quite close to the airport and 15 mins walk from the Hollant beach, the property is an ideal example of what a holiday in Goa is all about- blissful relaxation and soaking in the raw nature. The spacious rooms open up to the serene jungle, transporting you instantly from the city hustle-bustle to the quietness you so long for. The first pre-monsoon showers of this season made things all the more pleasant. The place is literally disconnected from the outside world- there's a major issue of non-availability of Mobile networks in this area. While some might feel irritated by this fact, it might also comes as a blessing in disguise for quite a few among us! Apart from that, the staff is very courteous and highly cooperative and ensure a comfortable stay at the Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods. The food is fine, but it's more about the ambiance which impresses one. The Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods tariff does seem on the higher side, this being the off-season for tourists currently. But I was told that all the rooms had been precooked during this week, so I guess it isn't not that much an issue. On the whole, an excellent experience, recommended for those who don't mind being out of network during vacations!

Pleasant stay at Devasthali

Ritesh Mittal

We stayed in Devasthali in second week of September. This is located very near to Dabolim airport (Central) and hence far from North and South Goa. Property is good (not a luxury, but a comfortable one). Pros: Awesome greenery, good room service, helpful staff, value for money, we took their family suites which is big. Resort is near to Bogmallo beach which is good and clean beach. Food is good in taste. Swimming Pool is small but good and clean. Wi-Fi internet is available in whole premises. Cons: Though not a cons but location is far from city. Food rates are very high and quantity is very less. No phone signals (but they have arranged good Wi-Fi facility all over the premises). Rooms are not very clean, you can see many spots on walls and roof, sometime 1-2 insects in room. We hired rental car hence we got the car at airport only and so able to drive to Devasthali directly (5 min way), which Taxi would have charged 300 Rs. Climate was awesome, lot of greenery, big family suite, cooperative staff, kitchen with all utensils helped making some stuffs for kids, overall made a great experience at Devasthali. This is not a luxury property but a nice to stay in economy range.

Very good room and inconsistent food

John Sunil S Raj

We arrived at Devasthali Resort for a five day vacation with family. The route was not properly marked and the navigator took us to a road which is just adjacent to the resort. We were able to make it safely taking a short detour. There is inadequate parking space which is a small open space opposite the 10 feet wide road across the resort. Lack of a secure parking area was a concern for me as we drove down from Mumbai. The check-in was hassle free and we were escorted to our rooms. The staff were very helpful and polite. We had taken an executive suite, which is essentially a spacious and cozy 1-BHK quarter. Simple but adequate furnishing. Powerful air conditioners ensured that you stayed cool. Bathroom is big and does not make you feel claustrophobic. Everything was well-maintained and there was no room for complaint here. The main issue is with the food. Very inconsistent quality and taste in whatever we ordered in room service. Needs a LOT of improvement there. Not much play area for kids. Well maintained pool is available. Overall, a nice place to stay if you are looking for room only. The rooms are really good!

Nice ambience will make you feel relaxing

MAHESH NAIK

The Hotel is situated close to Dabolim Airport (@ 2 Km), an a very nice ambience. A small beach is less than a kilometer away, Even in the month of may, being surrounded by trees, the weather was pretty cool. The rooms are spacious for a family of 3. The food was OK, with no tandoor option (I was told this was being off-season) at this time . Network was as issue, but temporarily a dongle was provided, which worked well. This could pose a limitation in rush hours if not resolved . Staff is OK. Do not expect really high end service. This is typically a mid range Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods, with a nice, calm, serene. Relaxing ambience and a small swimming pool to relax, away from hectic city life . A small car pool is available just across the Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods to take you to places, if you do not have your own car. Even during odd hours in night, to drop us as the airport was not a problem . No shops are available nearby hence you won't be able to purchase anything . In short, highly recommended for a family traveler, but is not suitable for business conferences, meetings etc.

Good Stay

Rahul Seth

The Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods is situated at a very convenient distance from the airport amidst the green ambiance of coconut trees and Goan vegetation. The Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods has nicely planned out rooms locations, lush green lawns, swimming pool, 2 separate bar lounge, a beautiful restaurant (semi-open) overlooking the greenery of the natural beauty around. The rooms are fantastic, clean and got nice decor and has touch of sophistication catering to the comfort and luxury of the guests completely. The staff is extremely service-oriented and very humble as well as helpful. They go an extra mile to help or support every guest. The menu is also one of the best one can get in a place like Goa as the multi-cuisine nature of the menu had given all its guests a delightful variety to choose from including Goan, continental, Chinese, Italian and Indian food to choose from. Also, everything in the menu was extremely delicious and quality was fresh/best to the extent anyone could ask for. Overall an excellent experience!

Good Stay

Nirbhay Singh

My stay at devsthali was for 3 nights/4 days from 27th to 30th Jan 2012. The resort is a located 3-4 Kms from the airport and it falls in the center of Goa. The resort is 10 mins walk to the Hollant beach, and 15 mins drive to Bogmalo beach. The is resort is located in extreme isolation, the closest store will be around 2 kms away. There is a shuttle service every 1 hr to Bogmalo Beach. The food is just ok at a very high price. Rooms are spacious and well maintained. Swimming pool is small but enough to have a relaxing time. Overall positives of the resort: Spacious & clean rooms, relaxing and peaceful location, friendly staff. Areas of improvement: Food worth the price, all time free shuttle service to nearest town like Dabolim, include airport triffs in the package (Hotel charges 370 INR for a one way drop to airport dist of 3-4 Km), rental Scooty service at the Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods. Thanks

Average stay

Nagashiva Karthik Bhandaru

The location is very close to airport with superb ambience and great atmosphere. Courteous front desk staff and above average room service. Food taste is very good but is very pricey. It's not a proper Goa fun resort. It's a place to unwind in a calm, serene place, or just spend the last day of your goa vacation in calm and relaxing place, close to airport after an adrenaline filled goa vacation. Place is totally in a isolated, secluded area tucked away in woods. The biggest flipside is, there is no airport transfer from the resort. It's just 3 kms away from airport and taxis outside charge you a bomb ., literally Rs. 400/-. The resort doesn't provide any transfer even if you are ready to pay Rs. 200/- to them. This might be the biggest reason not to visit the resort again, in spite of superb ambience.

Best Hotel

Shabnam Walter

Rooms were equal to 5 star Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods, neat & clean. Beautiful view from all balconies. Location is so good. If you have to relax you should go here. I even went to their spa.. Got foot reflexology done. Masseur I am forgetting his name is excellent he made my sleep so early all because of his good massage. Reception staff - Sophia and other girl very friendly. Beach is nearby you can easily walk. Airport is just 5 mins away by car. "Goan Salsa" drink suggested by their bartender which was made of Palm Fenny which was so good I didn't felt that I am drinking fenny. Overall Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods & staff both were superb.

Good Stay

Prasanna Srinivasan

A place close to airport. The Dabolim departure gate is 5 minutes drive from this Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods. The rear side of the Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods was scenic and the balcony view was breathtaking. Nearest beach is Bogmalo and 5 minutes walk away. The google map location needs correction, and Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods management has to contact google to rectify this. My GPS took me straight to Salgaocar hospital as the location of Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods, whereas this property is located near Hollant beach 2 Kilometers from hospital.

Very welcoming!

Trevor Allan

We were stuck in the Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods for two days because of a taxi strike, but we were made to feel most welcome and, in general, the staff were very helpful. The food and restaurant were excellent, with an overwhelming variety of food, and I say that as a particularly fussy eater. Not the best position for the best beaches, but that was not an issue for us. One problem was a door lock which did not work, and maintenance had made the mistake of waiting till it failed completely before having to order a new one from Delhi , we changed rooms.

Very awesome resort

Alexpandian Amaladass

I like to stay here again. It's a nice resort but costly. For everything they're expecting money. However it's a nice resort all staff are very helpful nice service from them. They're very friendly. Location only too far from city. Food was good.

Just splendid

Dalia Ganguly

Hotel was awesome. Only mobile network is an issue. Front desk service is good. It is situated near hollant beach. It hardly takes five to seven minutes to reach hollant beach. The scenic view is just superb. Facilities are too good except mobile network.

Goa trip in devasthali

Srijana

Beautiful place & great service just made our trip memorable. Thank you for your best service that make our trip more special to us. Beautiful place with natural beauty which make our morning so beautiful.

Nice place

ramesh

I Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods nice and better services. Here too much feel in better. Marring time better other side feel better heart feel. Views very good feel and best place in gowa. If I came sure I stay 5 days in Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods.

Enjoyed a nice stay

Vikrant Vijayakar

The Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods is located in nice peaceful area. The staff was good and courteous. The food was good. Though the menu is short, it has a good variety. The rooms in family suite are roomy and well lit. Nice view from our room. Lot of greenery around. The issues with television and air-conditioner remote were resolved immediately. Some attention is needed for the wooden flooring in master bedroom. Overall it was a good place for our laid back holiday.

Good

Adrian E

Nice stay.

Good services & food need to be improved

Varun Chhetri

Food need to be improved and no restaurants option near Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods, must have two and four wheeler option from Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods side. Airport transfer. Hotel staff services are good like Housekeeping and Front office. Facing fridge problem for day one, this is very pathetic.

Hotel with a peace of mind

Kiran Kalla

Hotel with a peace of mind. Hotel staff are absolutely brilliant and cooperative.

Calm place for great relaxation

Sridhar Pichumani

Ambience was good. Swimming pool / Spa / Karaoke night / Bar / Hammock - All were good. One thing that can improve is: The staff can be more welcoming and warm. They were absolutely indifferent - esp to Indians. They treat foreigners warmly and treat Indians with sternness which is not necessary and not required. When i read about this particular treatment in other feedbacks i thought, may be it was a one-off incident. But it is very much real.

One night stay

Rudra Budhbhatti

The stay was pleasant overall. The Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods rooms do need some renovations. The location is secluded but not far from the airport. High speed internet coverage is a definite issue as the Mobile network is very weak.

Good service and stay

Rahul Saini

The room service is good and location also good just near to market. Breakfast service is good. Hotel is very close to the airport. Hotel pick up service is even good. Overall very good experience. Anyone who want to stay close to the airport and market would recommend this Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods.

Looking for luxury GOS - Feeling

Rene Kusche

Goa - a trip to nature - Best Western located in palm forest - excellent service and facilities

Decent stay & neat room

Shiva Verma

This location is good if one is looking for stay nearby airport... Only problem is there is no network in Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods. Staff was good and courteous... Rooms are big and neat... There is nothing nearby... So, I would not recommend if any one looking for long stay...

Laid-back place. Well behaved staff

Jenish George

An excellent resort with professional and friendly staff. It's away from noise and pollution of the city. Bogmalo beach is close by. The rooms are well laid out and cozy. The swimming pool, though is small. The restaurant MJ serves tasty fare. Overall, a value for money proposition

Relaxed

Payas

We had booked this Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods for 3 days the rooms were spacious big with gallery and large bathroom service provided by resort are very good the entire resort is beautiful and is near to the airport and bagomalo beach but on the down side there is nothing outside the resort no restuarant nothing even if you want to go to the beach you need to rent a scooter the resort taxis are to much exppensive for short ride, book this resort of you need juss for relaxation

Nice location and excellent service

ADITYA SINGH

Stayed there for the first time. Loved it. Excellent services.. Staff was so good along with the management. Loved the location of Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods, was soo nice, quite and relaxing. I can stay there again surely.

if you like stay out of the city atmospher then it is good choise

Suman K M

Food was tasting good but not worth to the price, in Goa drinks is cheaper than Bangalore but in this Devasthali - The Valley Of Gods it is even more costlier than Bangalore. If you like to stay out of the city atmosphere then it is a good choice.

Excellent

Sanjeev Kumar Lakhaiyar

Large size room, very neat and clean. Worth it. Staffs are polite and room service is good.