Planning a vacation on Goa? Would you like to spend money on expensive hotels? Relate yourself to the category of unpretentious tourists and prefer to spend a minimum of time in a hotel room? In this case, Alor Grande Holiday Resort 3 * (Candolim) can be a good option for you. We’ll talk about what guests are waiting for here.
Location
The hotel in question is located in North Goa. It is 800 meters from Candolim Beach. So you can walk to the coast in 15 minutes at a leisurely pace. In the vicinity of the hotel, according to tourists, there is a developed infrastructure. So, within walking distance there are a lot of cafes, bars, shops, supermarkets, excursion bureaus, car rental points and much more. The bus station is 12 kilometers away. The nearest airport is in Dabolim, 45 kilometers away. So the road to the hotel will take you no more than an hour.
Description
Alor Grande Holiday Resort 3 * (India) is a solid economy-class hotel that will appeal to unpretentious and active travelers who prefer to spend a lot of time on the beach, excursions and walks in the surrounding area. This hotel was built in 1992. The last large-scale repair work was carried out here in 2007. The area of the hotel's own territory is 14 thousand square meters. m. She, according to the guests, green, beautiful, clean and well-groomed.
The hotel's housing stock is represented by 144 rooms located in several three-story villas. The hotel has a swimming pool, next to which there is a sun terrace with comfortable sun loungers and parasols. Those who wish can always play billiards, tennis, darts, chess, visit the well-equipped gym. Those who want to relax can head to the massage parlor. Also, guests of Alor Grande Holiday Resort can use the laundry services, call a doctor, rent a car, motobike or bicycle.
As for check-in, newly arrived guests are given room keys almost immediately after their arrival at the hotel. So even if you arrive in Goa on a morning flight, then with a high degree of probability you will be able to settle in the apartments intended for you long before the checkout time.
As for the personnel of Alor Grande Holiday Resort, our compatriots had no complaints about it. According to the guests, the staff here are very friendly, attentive and happy to help. Almost no one speaks Russian at the hotel, so you will have to communicate in English.
Nutrition
The price of the hotel in question includes breakfast only. They pass in a hotel cafe. According to our compatriots who have left 3 * reviews about Alor Grande Holiday Resort, the breakfasts here are not very diverse. However, the proposed dishes and products are quite enough to eat in the morning and not to experience hunger until lunch. During the day, guests can also eat at the hotel's cafe. Cooking here, judging by the comments of travelers, is not bad. However, most tourists preferred to eat in numerous cafes and necks outside the hotel. Indeed, from a large number of such establishments, everyone will be able to find something that meets his preferences.
Housing stock
As already mentioned, Alor Grande Holiday Resort has 144 rooms. All of them belong to the standard type. According to tourists, the apartments here are spacious (32 sq. M.), Clean and comfortable. In each room you will find the necessary furniture, air conditioning, a bathroom with a shower, a TV with cable channels, a terrace or a balcony, a minibar (for a fee). A cot and tea set are also available upon request . According to the hotel guests, in general, they were satisfied with the rooms. However, some guests complained of mosquitoes that prevented them from sleeping. Therefore, it is advisable to take a remedy for these annoying insects from home. Also, a number of our compatriots complained that there is no way to watch Russian-language channels. However, for most tourists this was not a problem.
As for the arrangement of rooms, experienced travelers are advised to choose apartments that are on the second and third floors and whose windows do not open onto the pool. Otherwise, noise caused by other guests may interfere with your vacation.
Sea
The indisputable advantage of Alor Grande Holiday Resort 3 * (Goa, India), according to many tourists, is the fact that the hotel is within walking distance from Candolim Beach. So, you can slowly walk to the sea in a quarter of an hour. The beach here is large, fine sand. Sun beds and umbrellas can be rented for a fee. There is also a lot of shakes and bars on the beach where you can have a bite to eat, enjoy a drink, and use Wi-Fi. Also, many establishments provide the opportunity to sit on their sun loungers on the beach, if you buy something here.
Despite the proximity of the hotel to Candolim, experienced travelers are advised to definitely visit other beaches of Goa. This can be done by taxi, tuk-tuk or rented motorbike.