Those who consider India as an option for a vacation should consider some of the features of holidays in this country. Recently, this direction has become very popular. And one of the most popular resorts is Goa. This smallest state is located on the Arabian Sea.
Resorts of North Goa
Tours in this direction are much cheaper for tourists than in the south. And the rest here is much more interesting and diverse. The beaches are named after the villages to which they adjoin. The most developed resorts are Candolim and Calangute, as well as Bagh, Morjim and Arambol.
In the latter, for example, there is no busy traffic. Its long beach and numerous cozy cafes right on the coast attract those who prefer calm and measured.
The best restaurants in Goa are, of course, in Baga, Candolim and Calangute. There is also a wider range of water activities. In both Calangute and Bagi, you can find many interesting places, visit Tibetan markets, etc.
Morjim (Morjim) is generally considered a "Russian village", and quite deservedly. Most of our compatriots come here, accounting for about eighty percent of all vacationers. Even the menus that are offered in restaurants contain Russian-written dishes: dumplings, borscht, pancakes ... In this place there are many options for accommodation, but few hotels work with tour operators. One of them is Hotel Nifa 2 *. It is located next to the beach of the same name and is equally suitable for both family and romantic getaways.
Description
Hotel Nifa 2 * is located in the northern half of Goa, directly next to the famous Morjim beach in the region. Living in it have the opportunity to appreciate not only the comfortable rooms this budget hotel offers, but also good service and a home-like atmosphere. Fifty-five kilometers away is the Dabolim International Airport, and a ten-minute drive from the railway station.
The three-story building Nifa Hotel, painted in pistachio colors, looks great surrounded by rice fields, rugged vegetation and, of course, the sea. The hotel is separated from the beach by a road. Underpass is not provided.
The location of the hotel is chosen quite well. Despite the fact that it has a small territory, all the infrastructure necessary for a normal stay in a foreign country is within walking distance - shops, a currency exchange office, numerous cafes and restaurants, excursion agencies, a market, etc.
Infrastructure
Recently, judging by the statistics of tour operators, it is hotels like Hotel Nifa (Goa) that have become very popular among Russians. The reason is the small price of accommodation and food, a large number of attractions that you can see, the proximity of the beach and the good sea.
The infrastructure of Nifa Hotel includes its own parking, currency exchange, tour company, laundry. The registry serves customers around the clock. This small hotel is eighty percent inhabited by Russians. In general, Morjim is a place where our compatriots meet at every turn. Therefore, merchants and taxi drivers understand Russian well, and some even speak it.
At the reception there is a depository safe, in which cells are rented for a fee.
Housing stock
Hotel Nifa (India) - small. In a three-story cozy building located directly on the street, there are a total of eighteen rooms with access to the territory, patio and sea. Check-in is carried out immediately upon arrival. There are balconies in front of the rooms.
Nifa Hotel has recently been refurbished. It completely replaced the plumbing, installed new furniture. In addition to comfortable beds, the rooms have a wardrobe, luggage rack, stools, a table, a large mirror, wicker chairs, a TV and an ottoman. A fan is installed on the ceiling, there is also air conditioning, for the use of which you need to pay extra.
Residents of the hotel, judging by the reviews, liked to sit on the balcony and admire the endless rice fields and sea landscape. Bathrooms in the hotel are combined. Rooms are cleaned only after hanging the signs.
Iron and ironing board, as well as an extra bed are available on request. The rooms feature ceramic flooring. No pets allowed. There is no additional charge for connecting to the Internet. There are no safes in the rooms.
Nutrition
As with many other North Goa hotels, Hotel Nifa 2 * (Morjim) only serves breakfast. Lunch and dinner are served at the à la carte restaurant. Those who wish can eat in one of the nearest shakes: they feed there normally and relatively inexpensively. In addition, the hotel can for a nominal fee - two hundred rupees - order the preparation of seafood purchased independently in the fish market. The menu in the on-site restaurant is varied. The pool has a bar that sells drinks, and judging by the reviews, at store prices, without markups.
Beach
Hotel Nifa 2 *, reviews about which Russians leave mostly positive, is only two hundred meters from the sea. The famous public beach Morjim offers all the amenities for a comfortable stay. For the use of mattresses and sunbeds need to pay. Towels can be obtained at the hotel reception, leaving a deposit.
The beach is very convenient for young children. It has a smooth entrance to the water, sand cover. The road to the beach passes through the territory of a neighboring hotel.
For children
Nifa Hotel is positioned by tour operators as a family. For small tourists in a small area there is a branch in the pool, a babysitter can be invited upon request. Upon arrival, you can order diet food for the baby.
Additional services
Residents of Nifa Hotel can spend evenings in the shared lounge located on the ground floor of the building, as well as on the terrace or on the barbecue area. There is no animation at the hotel. If desired, tourists can swim at another beach called Arambol. It is a bit livelier, with live music playing in the evenings.
For those Russians who prefer to combine leisure and sightseeing, it is more convenient to rent a car or bicycle at the hotel and explore the nearby attractions themselves. Otherwise, they recommend buying tours with a Russian-speaking guide. The hotel has an outdoor pool, around which there are sun loungers for free use.
And now in more detail about the comments left by people who visited Hotel Nifa.
Reviews
Many Russians who come to this hotel say that they knew in advance where they were going, and therefore did not rely on the infrastructure corresponding to the “five stars”. Nevertheless, some were pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere and atmosphere prevailing at the two-star Nifa Hotel (Goa). And they did not expect that they would like it here so much. The three-story hotel building is located by the road. Settlement is carried out immediately. The hotel is served by the owner, who is assisted by his son. Both of them speak Russian fairly well, so there are no communication problems.
The rooms are comfortable, with balconies and windows that open. If it is too hot, there is a fan at the guests' service, in addition to it, there is also air conditioning, which is not provided in all the "treshki" of India. Of course, they need to pay for using it. And this circumstance was not liked by many Russians, although some believe that it is not needed here at all. As for nutrition, breakfasts, judging by the reviews, are quite tolerable. In nearby shops you can buy fruit for nothing.
In conclusion, we emphasize once again that this hotel is mainly chosen by those who prefer a relaxing and economical vacation.