Goa in India is one of the most popular holiday destinations among Russian and foreign tourists. In this beautiful corner of the globe you can spend time sunbathing on a deck chair, swimming in the pool or the sea, doing active sports, exploring the surroundings and, of course, restoring health. There are a lot of hotels here, but not all of them can boast of a high level of service and positive reviews. Is it worth it to relax in the Resort Mello Rosa 2 * (and now it is already three-star) or is it better to find another place to spend your vacation?
Hotel location
The hotel is located in a calm and cozy village of Arpora, 15 km from the state capital, the city of Panaji. Dabolim International Airport is 40 km away. A distinctive feature of the hotel is that it is surrounded by a rather large landscaped area, allowing you to hide from everyone and relax from the noise and endless bustle in a relaxed atmosphere. About 2 km from the hotel, vacationers will find Baga Beach, and a little closer - Calangute and Anjuna. You can enjoy the beauties of the more prestigious Candolim if you cover a distance of 6 km. But on this beach it is more pleasant to relax.
Description of the hotel and infrastructure
Previously, the hotel was called Hafh Resort Mello Rosa 2 *, now it is assigned 3 stars. This is an unremarkable building surrounded by lush green vegetation, the view of which is nice to enjoy lying on a deck chair by the pool. The interior design of the premises, as well as the external one, has no peculiarities - calm and conducive to complete relaxation.
There is a bar and restaurant on site. Both institutions do not shine with delights and some unique culinary creations. The restaurant serves Indian, Chinese, Continental and provincial cuisines. The bar serves alcoholic drinks and alcohol-free cocktails.
Number of rooms
The hotel Resort Mello Rosa 3 * 84 rooms of three categories:
Each of them has everything that a tourist may need:
- own bathroom with shower, washbasin and constant hot water, towels and cosmetics;
- ceiling fan or air conditioning;
- TV;
- beds;
- mirror;
- mini bar;
- wardrobe.
Each room at Hafh Resort Mello Rosa has a private balcony that opens to the pool or garden, and some have a kitchenette with fridge. In the rooms of this hotel, everything is quite simple, you can say at home - warm and comfortable.
A cot is available in the room for an extra charge. If the child is under 4 years old and does not need an extra bed, accommodation is free of charge. Older children are considered as adults. You will have to pay for their hotel accommodation depending on the chosen room category.
Relaxation and working conditions at the hotel Resort Mello Rosa
The hotel is designed for a relaxing pastime, there are no large playgrounds and the ability to rent a variety of sports equipment. Guests are invited to play billiards, table tennis and visit the fitness room, swim in the pool and just relax on the sunbed - that's all the entertainment at the hotel. For children there is a playground.
In India, all beaches are state-owned. In this regard, tourists can visit any of them for free. On nearby beaches, vacationers are invited to rent sun loungers and parasols for relaxation. North Goa is not distinguished by cleanliness, unlike South Goa, and because of the constant unrest of the sea, water activities such as diving are excluded. But if you really want to immerse yourself in water, you can visit the Goa Aquatics center.
Resort Mello Rosa offers a state tour to visit Goa's most famous attractions. In addition, there are shops, shopping centers, public catering facilities and other establishments nearby where you can have a good time, buy gifts for yourself and your family, or purchase products to prepare dinner yourself in your room (if it is equipped with a kitchenette). Speaking of nutrition, it is worth noting that paid breakfast includes only breakfast.
What else can you do while relaxing on Goa (Resort Mello Rosa)? Go for a walk in Arpora, where there is a Kubana club, or on Candolim beach - there is the Russian restaurant Moscow with your favorite dumplings, borsch and even Olivier salad. And in the Newton supermarket you can buy the most valuable products in Goa: oils and spices.
Businessmen can rent a conference room with fax and some other necessary equipment for an additional fee. Internet is available throughout the hotel, but use of it is included in the separate price.
Paid and free services
For those who, upon arrival in Goa, rented a car, a parking space is available at Resort Mello Rosa. Other services for which there is no additional charge:
- room service;
- use of the pool, sun loungers, umbrellas and towels;
- children playground.
Paid services include the following:
- transfer;
- laundry;
- currency exchange;
- a bus to the beach;
- call a doctor;
- car rental.
Resort Mello Rosa: cost of accommodation and reviews of vacationers
The price per day starts from 1177 rubles per person and can be several times higher, which depends on the category of the selected room and the number of people. For example, tour operators offer trips for two people an average of 35,000 rubles for 8 days. This amount includes accommodation, flight and transfer, so it turns out very cheap. But many people who are vacationing there believe that it is better to pay a little more and relax in another hotel, because living in Resort Mello Rosa 3 * is one torment.
The average score for tourist reviews is 3.6 / 10. Many vacationers complain about the hotel and write that it has a terrible location, as it is far from the beach, creepy rooms and unscrupulous attendants, who constantly need to be reminded that it is time to take out the trash, clean the room, change bed linen and towels. Other tourists note that the hotel is of a quality that matches the price, and if you want to have a great time, then you will have to pay a little more. As usual, the opinions of vacationers differ. But the overwhelming majority of guests remained dissatisfied with the hotel and the staff working in it, emphasizing that not only the rest, but also the general impression of Goa was spoiled.