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17 years 8 months ago
we visited the hotel in november 2006 for a preview look as it had recently opened and decided to return in 3/2007.we had been to candolim 10 times before and found the hotel to be best suited to us ,the roome were clean and roomy,the staff and management helpful and friendly and the situation just right,close to the beach and a short walk to candolim centre.je hotel restuarant was good and had a varied menu.better still was their own beach bar.all in all arelaxing holiday things wrong a small bar area and a small pool would we return already booked for 11/2007
Travel operator: private arrangements
Recommended
17 years 9 months ago
When we arrived at the hotel, after travelling for nearly 13 hours the staff told us they had no record our booking. So we had two wait until they got a room ready.
The staff were not friendly, especially in reception, just seemed to want your money. Though the security men were nice. The staff at the Calamari beach shack were rude, and unhelpful.
The continental breakfast was not worth getting up for at all! Just dry bread and even some type of curry once!
Though there is very good restaurant across the road called Bamras, also the Taj holiday village buffet is excellent
The staff were not friendly, especially in reception, just seemed to want your money. Though the security men were nice. The staff at the Calamari beach shack were rude, and unhelpful.
The continental breakfast was not worth getting up for at all! Just dry bread and even some type of curry once!
Though there is very good restaurant across the road called Bamras, also the Taj holiday village buffet is excellent
Travel operator: manos
17 years 9 months ago
Hotel lovely nice setting in a peaceful location close to restaurants, beach few minutes walk.
Staff lovely always pleasant and helpful this was our third visit to Goa would like to stay in this hotel again.
Booked flight only and accommodation separately through
Cosmos worked out cheaper than package.
Staff lovely always pleasant and helpful this was our third visit to Goa would like to stay in this hotel again.
Booked flight only and accommodation separately through
Cosmos worked out cheaper than package.
Travel operator: cosmos cosmos
Recommended
17 years 11 months ago
I was recommended Clamari from a friend who had spent 2006 New year there and had said it was best place in Candolim. I had my wedding reception at Santana and it couldn't have been more perfect.
We stayed at Santana for nearly three weeks, We had the ceromony down on the beach by Calamari and the main reception at the restaurant.
The food was incredible, the staff were attentive at all times and went out of their way to help me with any problem. They helped me with advice on tailors, flowers, music, hiring a moped everything. The beach shack boys were great they even provided us girls on my hen night with a little entertainment.
The rooms are spacious, very clean and modern.
Everything is of a high standard, the staff work very hard to keep the hotel and it's grounds clean, everyone from the pool cleaner to the room boy are happy and smiling whilst they work. I was given given a bunch of flowers from our room boy on my wedding day morning.
We stayed at Santana for nearly three weeks, We had the ceromony down on the beach by Calamari and the main reception at the restaurant.
The food was incredible, the staff were attentive at all times and went out of their way to help me with any problem. They helped me with advice on tailors, flowers, music, hiring a moped everything. The beach shack boys were great they even provided us girls on my hen night with a little entertainment.
The rooms are spacious, very clean and modern.
Everything is of a high standard, the staff work very hard to keep the hotel and it's grounds clean, everyone from the pool cleaner to the room boy are happy and smiling whilst they work. I was given given a bunch of flowers from our room boy on my wedding day morning.
Travel operator: None
Recommended
17 years 11 months ago
Our holiday in the Santana Beach Hotel has to be the most cherished holiday we have been on.
The staff did everything to ensure our comfort, and with a personal touch that we have not experienced on other holidays.
It is a personable, attractive hotel with lovely gardens in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
The cleaners ensure that the rooms are spotless, and clean it thorougly every day.
Our son made friends instantly with other local boys on the beach, and had friends to play with for the full duration of our holiday.
The food was excellent, at any time of the day!
The staff did everything to ensure our comfort, and with a personal touch that we have not experienced on other holidays.
It is a personable, attractive hotel with lovely gardens in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
The cleaners ensure that the rooms are spotless, and clean it thorougly every day.
Our son made friends instantly with other local boys on the beach, and had friends to play with for the full duration of our holiday.
The food was excellent, at any time of the day!
Travel operator: Aurinkomatkat
Recommended
18 years ago
The hotel owners were of the highest standard and would go at length to get what was requested. The staff were of the same standard including the calamari
The rooms were always clean.
Having visited Goa a number of times this hotel will be hard to beat for the cost of the holiday.
The rooms were always clean.
Having visited Goa a number of times this hotel will be hard to beat for the cost of the holiday.
Travel operator: cosmos
Recommended
18 years 6 months ago
One of the most economic hotels in North Goa with very nice homely rooms. The rooms are very well equipped with all the modern amenities. You have a well stocked bar in the kitchen.
The drinks in the bar are also properly priced.
The best part about the hotel is its location. The beach is just 100 mtrs away and is almost as good as a private beach.
The hotel management is very cordial. They are very flexible to chalk out a package which suits your need and budget. We were provided with a detailed map of Goa on request and also a list of the best places in Goa where we could freak out.
The booking, pickup and drop off was also very well managed.
All in all, a must stay place on your visit to Goa if you are looking for an economical and beautiful place in one of the best parts of Goa.
The drinks in the bar are also properly priced.
The best part about the hotel is its location. The beach is just 100 mtrs away and is almost as good as a private beach.
The hotel management is very cordial. They are very flexible to chalk out a package which suits your need and budget. We were provided with a detailed map of Goa on request and also a list of the best places in Goa where we could freak out.
The booking, pickup and drop off was also very well managed.
All in all, a must stay place on your visit to Goa if you are looking for an economical and beautiful place in one of the best parts of Goa.
Travel operator: Own
Recommended
18 years 7 months ago
My partner and I returned to Goa,having stayed in Calangute in Feb/Mar 2006,for the last 2 weeks of the season and to experience a different resort.
Personally,we will not travel as late in the season again,mainly because a lot of the beach shacks were closing down due to the high winds and several resaurants,especially in Candolim which caters mainly for tourists were also closing down during our stay.
The Santana hotel is ideally situated for the beach,although it's beach shack also closed while we were there,but it is a good 1/2 hour - 40 minutes walk to the main beach road where most of the restaurants are situated to eat at night.The hotel's food is very good but there were few guests and even less atmosphere there at this time also,the biggest downside was that Indian holiday makers,in large groups, choose this time to holiday in Goa and they are very loud and disrespectful of staff and other guests thus spoiling our stay considerably.
The staff of the hotel,as in all of Goa cannot do enough for you and the service and room cleanliness are excellent.For this reason we would recommend the hotel to others wanting a quiet(tho' not in April) stay, close to the beach, but would not choose to stay here again personally as we prefer to be more centrally based.
Personally,we will not travel as late in the season again,mainly because a lot of the beach shacks were closing down due to the high winds and several resaurants,especially in Candolim which caters mainly for tourists were also closing down during our stay.
The Santana hotel is ideally situated for the beach,although it's beach shack also closed while we were there,but it is a good 1/2 hour - 40 minutes walk to the main beach road where most of the restaurants are situated to eat at night.The hotel's food is very good but there were few guests and even less atmosphere there at this time also,the biggest downside was that Indian holiday makers,in large groups, choose this time to holiday in Goa and they are very loud and disrespectful of staff and other guests thus spoiling our stay considerably.
The staff of the hotel,as in all of Goa cannot do enough for you and the service and room cleanliness are excellent.For this reason we would recommend the hotel to others wanting a quiet(tho' not in April) stay, close to the beach, but would not choose to stay here again personally as we prefer to be more centrally based.
Travel operator: Manos
Recommended
18 years 9 months ago
The Santana was our first experience of Goa, and was a very pleasurable one.
Our room was very spacious, with a separate kitchen, bathroom and bedroom/lounge area. There were rarely any power cuts, when they did occur, the power was back on within minutes.
When we decided to stay at the hotel for lunch/dinner, there was a wide variety of choice from Goan to Italian to English.
There was always plenty of room to relax by the pool, which was cleaned every night.
The Santana is situated about 1 minutes walk from the beach, directly behind, with a fantastic beach shack connected to the Santana, named Calamari.
The staff are very friendly and welcoming, working efficiently but still able to give time for a chat and helpful advice about Goa.
The Santana is very efficient but also has a nice laid back atmosphere, the staff really look as though they enjoy working here.
The Santana are in Candolim which is slightly quieter than Calangute or Baga which is great as you have the opportunity to enjoy the peacefulness in Candolim and are only a ten minute drive away from busier Calangute.
The hotel is very clean, with our room being spotlessly cleaned everyday and our bedding changed everyday. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone.
Our room was very spacious, with a separate kitchen, bathroom and bedroom/lounge area. There were rarely any power cuts, when they did occur, the power was back on within minutes.
When we decided to stay at the hotel for lunch/dinner, there was a wide variety of choice from Goan to Italian to English.
There was always plenty of room to relax by the pool, which was cleaned every night.
The Santana is situated about 1 minutes walk from the beach, directly behind, with a fantastic beach shack connected to the Santana, named Calamari.
The staff are very friendly and welcoming, working efficiently but still able to give time for a chat and helpful advice about Goa.
The Santana is very efficient but also has a nice laid back atmosphere, the staff really look as though they enjoy working here.
The Santana are in Candolim which is slightly quieter than Calangute or Baga which is great as you have the opportunity to enjoy the peacefulness in Candolim and are only a ten minute drive away from busier Calangute.
The hotel is very clean, with our room being spotlessly cleaned everyday and our bedding changed everyday. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone.
Travel operator: My Travel
Recommended
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