hi McGraham and welcome to HT. I thought I would a search on the site for other queries we have about taking children.
here is one thread which answers some of your questiions.
Another thread which has things to do.
And some suggestions of family friendly hotels
That should keep you busy while you wait for answers from the real experts!

Thanks for those links Fiona . Need some more help now , thinking about the Marquis Beach Resort,Candolim, all i read from the very few reports on other sites is good reviews, except one which mentions the tanker in the sea just off the beach.
Can anyone from HT who has stayed at Marquis Beach Resort please tell me more truths about it, and is it suitable for my daughter?
Also anyone who has stayed near too it please advise the effect of the tanker on the beach in this area
Any replys would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

Your daughter will not be able to go in the sea in the Candolim/Calangute area the waves are too strong.

Back with more links! We have a good thread about candolim. Also for information here is the saga of the River Princess
For favourite beaches have a look here
We do have your accomodation listed but unfortunately no-one has reviewed it yet.

I agree with lockieman, the sea is far too dangerous for swimming.
On my last trip to Goa a few months ago, i went for a quick dip as it was too hot, and i went flying off my feet.
Im a stronge swimmer, have been swimming in a team since i was 6, but i wouldnt go any further than knee high.

My little boy does go in, but i only allow him in to his ankles.

The swimming pool is the safest option.

Thanks for advise, what about Morjim Beach, read this is much nicer and calmer? Anywhere up there to stay on the beach front that isn't 5* prices? Clean, Air Con & Pool only requests. Thanks again for your help so far.

Hi, I personally would never have taken my children to Goa when they were that young. It is very hot and not safe for a young one to swim in the sea, Goa is not really set up for young children (don't forget Malaria tablets and injections!).

While I personally wouldn't take a 4 year old to Goa the Marquis Beach would be a great choice if you do decide to go. Have stayed there and know the owner and staff.

There isn't going to be anything suitable up around Morjim that's for sure.

hi mcgraham should we or should'nt we take children to goa is allways up for debate its obviously your choice lots of families on here take children and love it

one of your queries was about a safe beach you will have read by now that the sea can be very rough and adults have drowned so you do need to watch the kids all the time but you would wherever you go so as long as they are paddling in shallow water with you it shouldnt be a problem

the beaches are wonderful lovely golden sand constant sunshine very child friendly staff in the shacks in fact everywhere

the flight is quite long for us never mind kids but if you think they will sleep etc.. fine

on the whole if you can cope with the flight and are careful in the sea and the injections and antimalaria meds all go ok

everything else will be wonderful its a fantastic place anita