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Updated March 2023
The beautiful, small beach state of Goa has always been a top destination in the country. Its idyllic beaches, lush green mountains, and laid-back villages are enough to attract travellers from all around the world. This coastal paradise is now welcoming domestic and international visitors with open arms, so don’t waste a minute in booking your trip.
Keep reading to know about the latest COVID-19 restrictions, flight prices, and the best hotels in Goa.
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Goa travel restrictions
Goa has now lifted all travel restrictions for its visitors.
According to the Central travel guidelines, international travellers are advised to, but not required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. They also don’t need to present any COVID-19 negative test report.
Upon arrival in Goa, however, they must ensure physical distancing while de-boarding. They will be subject to thermal screening and random post-arrival testing, and if found symptomatic or positive, they will have to undergo quarantine as per health protocol.
Flights to Goa
A simple search through Wego will show you the latest flight schedules, allowing you to choose the best flight deals from across several airlines.
Here are the round-trip flight prices to Goa from some of the main domestic and international airports for the month of March 2023.
Please note: All prices are accurate at the time of writing.
Domestic
IndiGo, GoFirst, and SpiceJet are the most popular carriers for domestic flights to Goa.
Mumbai-Goa
Goa is approximately at a distance of 1 hour 15 minutes from Mumbai.
- Indigo: 5 direct flights available daily, with prices starting from INR 3,453.
- Go First: up to 4 direct flights available daily, with prices starting from INR 2,618.
- SpiceJet: up to 4 connecting flights available daily, with prices starting from INR 3,127.
Delhi-Goa
Goa is approximately at a distance of 2 hours 30 minutes from Delhi.
- Indigo: up to 6 direct flights available daily, with prices starting from INR 8,569.
- Go First: up to 2 direct flights available daily, with prices starting from INR 7,154.
- SpiceJet: up to 2 direct flights available daily, with prices starting from INR 8,657.
Chennai-Goa
Goa is approximately at a distance of 1 hour 30 minutes from Chennai.
- Indigo: 1 direct flight available daily, with prices starting from INR 5,422.
- Go First: up to 1 direct flight available daily, with prices starting from INR 7,050.
- SpiceJet: 1 direct flight available daily, with prices starting from INR 5,538.
Kolkata-Goa
Goa is approximately at a distance of 3 hours from Kolkata.
- Indigo: 1 direct flight available daily, with prices starting from INR 11,851.
- Go First: up to 1 connecting flight available daily, with prices starting from INR 10,811.
- SpiceJet: up to 1 connecting flight available daily, with prices starting from INR 12,806.
International
Oman Air, Air India, and Vistara are the most popular carriers for international flights to Goa.
Dubai-Goa
The average flight time between Dubai and Goa is 7-8 hours, with a stop-over of around 3-4 hours.
- Oman Air: up to 2 connecting flights available 3 days of the week, with prices starting from INR 18,904.
- Vistara: 1 connecting flight available 5 days of the week, with prices starting from INR 21,037.
Qatar-Goa
The average flight time between Doha and Goa is 3 hours 40 minutes for a direct flight.
- Qatar Airways: 1 direct flight available 2 days of the week, with prices starting from INR 37,076.
- Oman Air: 1 connecting flight available 2 days of the week, with prices starting from INR 57,137.
Kuwait-Goa
The average flight time between Kuwait City and Goa is 8 hours, with a stop-over of around 2-3 hours.
- Oman Air: 1 connecting flight available 2 days of the week, with prices starting from INR 24,791.
- Kuwait Airways: 2 connecting flights available 1 day of the week, with prices starting from INR 39,043.
London-Goa
The average flight time between London and Goa is 7-8 hours, with a stop-over of around 3-4 hours.
- Air India: 2 connecting flights available 4 days of the week, with prices starting from INR 45,219.
- Virgin Atlantic: up to 1 connecting flight available 2 days of the week, with prices starting from INR 60,462.
Certified hotels In Goa
The Tourism Department of Goa has allowed selected hotels to open and welcome guests. Hotels with the best hygiene and sanitization facilities are allowed to restart their hospitality services.
This beach destination of India, as we all know, does have top-notch resorts and hotels with world-class amenities and personalized services. Following are the ten best properties for your next hassle-free holiday in Goa:
Whispering Palms Beach
This beachfront resort is located on Candolim Beach. The Sinquerim Beach is just 2 km away, while Calangute Beach and Fort Aguada are within 5 km distance. The resort is influenced by Goa’s famous Indo-European artistry and it provides a tropical essence with Mediterranean architectural styles. In this 4-star hotel, there are around 106 rooms, and one can choose between Studio Suite Room, Terrace Room, or Balcony Room. This is one of the best and safest hotels to pre-book for your next trip to Goa.
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The O Hotel
The property is located on the Candolim beach of North Goa and it oversees the beautiful Arabian Sea. Along with 74 luxurious rooms to choose from the hotel has Infinity Pool, Fine Dining options, and Spa facilities to offer its guests. The guests either could pre-book their O Courtyard room with spacious and traditional interior design, or they can choose the O Deluxe room with wooden furnished features and elegant interior, the guests could also choose O View rooms facing the sea and offering an amazing view, finally, the O President rooms are the largest and most luxurious rooms on the property. This five-star hotel is all you need to make your holiday a splendid one.
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Taj Fort Aguada Resorts & Spa Goa
This property is the first luxury hotel in Goa. The hotel imparts royalty and Indo-Portuguese culture from its every corner. Enjoy your next trip to Goa by soaking in the pool of Taj Fort Aguada Resort and Spa wild overlooking the 16th-century beauty. Choose from the options of Superior Room Garden View, Aguada Cottage Garden View, Deluxe Room Sea View, Aguada Cottage Sea View, Presidential Villa, Hermitage Villa, and others. Enjoy the personalized treatment of the Taj service set next to Sinquerim Beach and create an unforgettable Goa trip.
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Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa Goa
Enjoy the feel of Old Goan village with terracotta cottages spread over 28 acres of land. Located on the Sinquerim Beach, this property offers sea view and garden view rooms in the form of stand-alone and clustered shacks. This resort is a paradise in itself with sounds of crashing waves on one side and the odor of tropical forest on the other. There are superior garden view rooms and sea view rooms to choose from. One can also choose Premium Cottages for a more luxurious experience. fine dining options, breakfast buffets, a relaxing spa, pet-friendly space, swimming pool are all the facilities along with many others provided by the resort.
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Vivanta, Goa
This five-star property is located in the capital of Goa, Panaji. This place mainly attracts business tycoons, but it’s personalized top class service and elegant accommodations have also brought tourists from time to time. This place is great for people who love to stay fit during vacation as well since it offers 24/7 Fitness Centre. The hotel also has award-winning restaurants to provide the best dining experience. Nestled within the old Portuguese hub of Goa and Old Goan villages, this property is a magnificent way of enjoying the vacation.
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Country Inn And Suites By Carlson, Goa
Enjoy the beauty of three famous North Goa beaches – Candolim Beach, Calangute Beach, and Baga Beach just a few minutes away from the resort. Enjoy the outdoor pool live music and poolside Barbeque Grill available in the hotel. Fitness center and rejuvenating spa are also available for pampering yourself a little more and taking care of your fitness even during the vacation. Choose between Standard Rooms, Pool View, or Garden View Rooms as well as luxurious Suites for your magnificent stay at this property.
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Hard Rock Hotel
As suggested by the name, this place attracts guests who love parties and entertainment. The location is perfect at the centre of Calangute, just a few minutes away from Baga Beach, Calangute Beach, and St. Alex Church. Enjoy top-notch accommodation and incomparable services at this hotel. Experience world-class cuisines, and soak in the longest crystal clear pool while sipping amazing cocktails at the bar beside the pool. Treat yourself better with an in-house spa and fitness centre. Pamper yourself with a wide variety of rooms like Deluxe King Room, Studio Suite King, Rock Family Suit, Rock Suite Platinum, etc as per your choice and enjoy a rocking stay.
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W Goa
At W Goa, enjoy the party vibe at its best. With raves and psytrance music allow yourself to enjoy the fancy parties along the bay. Hit the Vagator Beach, or climb up to Chapora Fort for the best view. With ROCKPOOL the bar beside the pool relishes into some soaking fun. You can also choose to pamper yourself with a spa, steam rooms, and therapy baths. W takes care of your fitness needs as well at the 24/7 fitness center. Enjoy the luxurious accommodation options at Marvelous Bed Rooms, Marvelous Chalets, Fantastic Villas, or Fantastic Chalets with personalized services.
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Novotel Goa Resort & Spa, Candolim
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At Novotel, Candolim has a fun-filled family vacation. It is located very close to Candolim Beach and at the center of joyous North Goa life. There are around 149 beautiful rooms to choose from at the variety ranges from Superior King Room, Deluxe King Room, to Luxury King Room
The in-house boutiques, salons are treated to the guests along with spa and well-being facilities. One can get rental bikes and cycles from the hotel to have enjoyed a fun-filled ride, the hotel also offers beach water sport activities to its guests. This is all in one place to enjoy and relax with your family and friends.
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Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort Hotel
Enjoy chilling in the resort surrounded by Palm Trees and Goan-Portuguese architecture. The pristine Cavelossim Beach of South Goa is just beside this beautiful property, so you can hit the beach whenever you want. May it be family vacations, friends trip, or business concern trips, the special service of Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort got it all covered. The hotel has a beautiful variety of Villas like- Executive Villas, Boutique Villas, and Premium Villas to choose for your next trip. The Spa and Wellness Center are specially arranged to pamper your tired soul. This is one of the best resorts in South Goa to enjoy your next trip with safety and fun.
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