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Plan the perfect year-end getaway with Goa’s top stays for luxury, wellness, culture, food, and celebrations. From serene resorts to chic retreats, find your ideal holiday escape.
Whether you’re longing for quiet beaches, vibrant streets, soulful food, or the simple joy of doing nothing, Goa always finds a way to call you back.
As the year winds down, group chats start buzzing with the familiar “Goa plan?” that irresistible urge for one last getaway before the calendar flips. Whether you’re longing for quiet beaches, vibrant streets, soulful food, or the simple joy of doing nothing, Goa always finds a way to call you back.
From serene hideaways to stylish urban retreats, each hotel offers its own way to unwind, explore, and celebrate. With thoughtful experiences, curated stays, and member-only benefits, your 2025 holiday begins feeling special even before you pack your bags.
W Goa: For Trendsetters Craving a Glam Getaway
Bold, creative, and unapologetically stylish, W Goa is designed for travellers who want their vacation to sparkle with personality. Sail into 2025 aboard The Great Escape, a private luxury yacht experience complete with curated canapés and stunning sunsets along the golden coastline.
If wellness speaks to you before the celebrations begin, Get Wet Fit – FLABH Heal brings paddleboard yoga and sound healing straight to the sea.
Prefer something playful? Pinot & Picasso invites you to sip, paint, and let your creativity unfold with a local artist guiding the way. At W Goa, every moment turns into a story you can’t wait to tell.
The Westin Goa: For Wellness Seekers Wanting Renewal Inside-Out
Rooted in the signature Westin philosophy of Play Well. Sleep Well., The Westin Goa offers experiences that reconnect you with nature, local culture, and most importantly, yourself.
Start your morning with a tranquil Kayaking experience at a Private Island, blending Goan heritage stories with serene mangrove trails.
Seafood lovers will find joy in Fishing & Crab Cooking, a soulful journey through backwaters, traditional techniques, and a feast prepared by you.
For a cultural touch, The Making of Poee takes you inside a century-old bakery to craft Goan pão, ending with a warm, freshly made panini. Here, every day ends feeling grounded, nourished, and renewed.
Courtyard by Marriott Colva: For Easygoing Travellers Who Love Simple Pleasures
If South Goa’s breezy calm is your love language, Courtyard by Marriott Colva is your perfect match. Discover the coastline with Scenic Cycling, a refreshing ride through colourful lanes and lush tropical stretches.
Evenings come alive at the Céu Rooftop Deck, where Movie Nights Under the Stars and Sunsets & Beers create effortless, golden-hour magic.
This is South Goa at its best, unhurried, scenic, and beautifully uncomplicated.
The Marriott Bonvoy Advantage
With 2,025 bonus points and 5% savings on stays, your 2025 coastal escape feels rewarding from the moment you book. Whether you’re heading toward Anjuna’s boho corners, Colva’s quiet charm, Vagator’s cliffs, or Cavelossim’s serene stretches, there’s a perfectly curated holiday waiting for you brought alive by the signature Marriott experience.
The St. Regis Goa Resort: For a Memorable Toast to Heritage
A stay at The St. Regis Goa Resort is an ode to elegance, culture, and Goa’s natural beauty. Begin your evenings with the iconic Champagne Saberage Ritual, performed by butlers against the backdrop of glowing sunsets. Journey into a centuries-old banyan grove for Feni in the Woods, a curated tasting experience infused with storytelling and Goan flavours.
Add to this Cinema Paradiso private screenings, a serene Nature Walk with the Chief Horticulturist, and gentle Fish & Rabbit Feeding at Serenity Island.
It’s a retreat where sophistication meets soulful Goan charm.
JW Marriott Goa: For the Luxury Seeker Who Wants Culture, Cuisine & Coastal Calm
JW Marriott Goa blends refined coastal-inspired design with standout dining and wellness.
Indulge in the iconic Bubbalicious Brunch, unwind at the Spa by L’Occitane, and savour Nikkei flavours at Heliconia.
Families and groups will love the Neon Entertainment Zone, complete with bowling and VR games.
With floating breakfasts, infinity-pool afternoons at Água, and a curated Goan thali at JW Kitchen, every day feels like a celebration framed by luxury.
Vivanta Goa, Panaji: For Coastal Souls Who Love City-Meet-Shore Charm
Vivanta Goa, Panaji brings the rhythm of the coast to life through cultural warmth and everyday ease.
The hotel offers 20% savings on breakfast, an inclusive meal, and 20% off Food & Beverage, spa therapies, and salon services making indulgence effortless. A signature mocktail experience adds a refreshing touch, while up to 8% NeuCoins on bookings make your stay even more rewarding.
Perfectly located in Goa’s vibrant capital, Vivanta blends comfort, culture, and convenience in one memorable stay.
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia: For Festive Spirits Celebrating by the Coast
At Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia, the holidays unfold in cheerful coastal style. The festivities begin with the magical Christmas Tree Lighting on 13th December, followed by indulgent celebrations like the Christmas Brunch, a lively Big Christmas Party, and themed buffet dinners leading up to New Year’s Eve. Ring in 2026 at the grand New Year’s Eve Party on the Seaside Lawns, then ease into the year ahead with a leisurely Hangover Brunch on 1st January.
Here, every moment is wrapped in warmth, joy, and Goan sparkle.
Where Will You Be When the Year Ends?
Whether you’re chasing sunsets, serenity, celebrations, or the spirit of Goa itself, there’s a hotel here that feels made for your kind of holiday. Goa is calling, louder, brighter, and more irresistible than ever.
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