This simple-looking beach hotel, or rather, the guest house - Casa Rofina Hideaway Guest House - is located in the legendary Indian state of Goa. With all its small stardom, it has gained popularity among tourists. Many companies that organize trips to Goa for Russians mainly settle them in this hotel. The guesthouse was built in 2005, and in 2015 it underwent a major overhaul. After that, he began to be called "Casa Candolim", and recently his rating was even increased to two stars. In two thousand, ten, eleventh and twelfth years, he won prizes at the prestigious TripAdvisor service as one of the best hotels in India. Now the hotel is positioning itself as a boutique. In this article we will introduce you to the Kaza Rufina Highway Hotel and try to explain the secret of its success to tourists.
Candolim
This resort area where the Casa Rofina Hideaway Guest House is located is considered the best in North Goa. Despite the fact that this resort is considered cheap, it is still quieter here than in Calangute, and more wealthy and respectable people come here. Therefore, despite the fact that there is only one (and now two) star on the hotel’s signboard, its services and hospitality far exceed the price you will pay for them. The hotels and restaurants in this area are better and more respectable than in other nearby areas. Therefore, despite its location in North Goa, Candolim is very reminiscent of the southern part of the state.
Hotel Location
To get to Casa Rofina Hideaway Guest House from Delhi, you need to fly to Dobolim Airport, which is closest to here. It is not very far away - only forty-five kilometers. And Goa International Airport is even closer - 17 km. The hotel is a traditional Portuguese colonial-style building painted yellow. The owners of the hotel live on the ground floor (it is managed by one family). There is also a common room that guests of the hotel can use, a lounge and a library. On the second floor - most of the rooms for guests. Guesthouse Casa Rofina Hideaway Guest House (India) is surrounded by a small but very beautiful garden. The hotel is located in a small village, very close to the beach, almost on the shores of the gentle Arab Sea, a hundred meters from the main road of Candolim Beach Road and two hundred from the supermarket "Lavender". Near the hotel you can find several salons offering Ayurvedic massage. The place is quiet, but very close to the center of tourist and commercial activity of the village. Since the hotel is located a little off the road, sometimes it is not so easy to find.
Residence
It is difficult to expect from a small one-star hotel, such as Casa Rofina Hideaway Guest House, some superior rooms. However, they are there. Three rooms in the hotel are standard, small (only sixteen square meters in area), but with balconies and plastic chairs. Nevertheless, you will find in this room both a shower with hot water and a refrigerator (which is very important). In addition, there is a safe and Wi-Fi. There is a fan on the ceiling. The floor is wooden. Three more rooms are slightly better: they are air-conditioned and their area is about twenty square meters. There you can watch TV and use the minibar. There is also a kettle and coffee maker. And two superior rooms are eight-meter two-room apartments with an entrance hall and a kitchen. In total, the hotel has eight rooms. The rooms are mainly designed for two people. Therefore, if you want a third person to stay there, they will not put an extra bed, but they will give a mattress. The linen in the rooms is changed every other day. The rooms on the second floor have sea views, and some have pool and garden views.
Services
Free internet catches anywhere in the Casa Rofina Hideaway Guest House Candolim. The reviews, however, claim that if you want to use it without leaving your room, then this service costs money. Although in the case when your room is located near the reception, you can catch a signal while lying in bed. Each room, regardless of its comfort level, is provided with toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a doctor at the hotel who can be contacted in case of illness. And for a fee, the manager will invite a nanny to sit with your child. The hotel is allowed to smoke, which is very rare in our times. In some cases, hoteliers organize transfers from and to the airport. Tourists are also assisted in renting a bike or bicycle and are provided with a map of the area.
What and where to eat
At the Casa Rofina Hideaway Guest House, you can have breakfast at the expense of the establishment, if you have already settled here. Morning meals are served near the pool. The hotel itself is surrounded by a lot of restaurants and inexpensive cafes, so your choice in the field of food is unlimited, except for your budget. A huge number of various establishments are located on the beach "Candolim", as well as eateries, where you can just kill a worm for lunch. And what cocktails are here! And all this brings directly to your sunbed. And in the evenings you can visit the famous Fresh Club, where they drink good wine, watching dancing with fire and other shows. An alternative is the Inferno restaurant, which specializes in c-food, a three-minute walk from the hotel. And in the villages of Cirocco and Baga, you can try real Italian cuisine. Tourists highly recommend. Goa-style traditional dishes are served at Floyds Restaurant. Good and inexpensive food at the Coconut Inn and Flambe.
Where to sunbathe and swim
Asa Rofina Hideaway Guest House is just two hundred meters from the sea. In order to get there, you need to go outside the gates of the hotel, walk to the main road, cross it. Behind her, the coast begins. The beach, like almost everywhere in Goa, is public, sandy. Therefore, if you do not have your own umbrella, you will have to pay for its rental. But the beach "Candolim" is considered the best in the state. True, the waves are slightly larger than in other places, and the descent into the water is not so gentle, but this does not greatly affect the cleanliness and beauty of relaxation. But parents with children need to keep this in mind. There are a lot of equipped beaches on Candolim where you can find various water activities: diving and snorkeling.
In general, Candolim beach is the best suited for simple relaxation, which will allow you to escape from all affairs and worries. The sand there is very soft and clean. And closer to the territory of the Donna Florina Beach Resort hotel people gather who are interested in esotericism and yoga. In addition, the Casa Rofina Hideaway Guest House, after renovation, became the owner of a good, picturesque swimming pool, however, very small in size. If you ask the hosts, they will give you beach towels.
What to see in the district
The cheapest way to travel in North Goa is not to book a tour with a tour operator, but to call a taxi. The management of Casa Rofina Hideaway Guest House will be happy to provide you with this service. From here you can go to Old Goa or visit the capital, Panaji. There you can see old churches and houses in the famous Portuguese colonial style. If you do not want to take a taxi, a bus runs every twenty minutes from the main road to the capital of Goa. Fort Aquada, a famous prison, is a five-minute drive from the hotel. And the Candolima Church is located so close to the hotel that it can be reached on foot without much effort. Tourists leave positive reviews about visiting the spice farm and yoga classes. And lovers of longer journeys are recommended a trip to the mountains, to the Dudhsagar Falls. They are one of the hundred highest cascades in the world. And boat trips on the sea (where you can watch dolphins at sunset) or along the Mandovi river will leave an unforgettable impression.
What to bring
On Saturdays, during the high tourist season, significant events take place in the villages of Arpora and Baga next to Casa Rofina Hideaway Guest House Candolim (India), which are worth visiting for everyone who comes here not only to swim in the sea waves. These are night markets. Here you can buy exclusive Indian goods at very affordable prices. At the very least, gifts and souvenirs for those close to you are provided. This is the famous Old Monk rum, which is recommended to be brought in a plastic container so that it does not break, and Red toothpaste with spices, various sarafans, t-shirts and harem pants that are practical in everyday life, and high-quality Nepalese jackets, and a variety of decorations in a huge assortment, leather bags, textiles, natural cosmetics, incense sticks - you can’t list everything.
Casa Rofina Hideaway Guest House 1: reviews
Tourists believe that this hotel is quite suitable for an economical beach holiday. Many companies that organize trips to Goa for Russian travelers settle them in this particular hotel. Tourists are mostly very satisfied with their stay. The atmosphere here is cozy and somewhat even elegant, especially in the last two years. Many say that the rest here is truly homely and represents a kind of alternative to the standard guesthouses that everyone is used to in North Goa. The staff is helpful and the prices are reasonable. The rooms are very comfortable, especially considering that this is one of the cheapest hotels in the area. Staying at this hotel gives you a complete immersion in real life in Goa. The singing of birds, the whisper of the waves, the gentle sun, the rustle of palm trees and the friendly population - aren't these the most important components of a pleasant pastime on vacation?