India attracts domestic tourists, including because there are both elite and budget places to stay. One of the most popular of the not too expensive resorts in this country is the city of Candolim. The village is small, but the tourist infrastructure here is developed just fine. Of course, there are hotels in this town that are convenient for tourists. One of the best, according to many guests of Candolim, is Affortel Magnum Resorts 3 *.
Location Features
The city of Candolim is located 15 km from Panaji, the capital of Goa. The most suitable time for a beach holiday here, as elsewhere in India, is the period from October to February. Buses run regularly from Panaji to Candolim. They leave from the station of the capital Goa every 20 minutes. You can get to Candolim from Panaji in just 15-20 minutes.
Some tourists who book rooms at the Affortel Magnum Resorts 3 * hotel get to the place and by taxi. It costs usually not too expensive. The cost of the trip from the airport is 810 rupees.
The location of the Affortel Magnum Resorts 3 * hotel itself is considered by most tourists to be very successful. It is located in close proximity to one of the busiest streets of the city - Candolim Beach Road. According to many guests, the hotel is a convenient starting point both to the south and to the north. Actually, the area of the hotel’s location itself - Khobra Uddo - is considered by tourists to be one of the most quiet and not bad, including family vacations. Several large shops and markets are located right at the entrance to the hotel, which is certainly very convenient for its guests. The exact address of this hotel is: INDIA, GOA, Magnum Resorts, Near Health Center Candolim, Bardez, North Goa.
General description of the hotel
This hotel is a modern four-story small building with balconies. The exterior, in fact, of the house itself, is rated by most tourists as very good. The walls of the building are painted in a pleasant green color, and the balconies are in blue and white. Such an organic combination of shades makes the facade of the hotel fresh and elegant. Tall palm trees grow in the courtyard next to the hotel. A solid large pool with clear blue water also gives a solid look to the area. The hotel courtyard is paved with beautiful neat paving tiles.
On some specialized sites, this hotel is classified as a two-star hotel. The range of services here is really not too big. But, since the service at this hotel is not bad, the furniture is new, and the equipment is working properly, it can nevertheless be considered a three-star with some stretch. Yes, in principle, this is not particularly important to which group the hotel belongs to. The main thing is that living in it, judging by the reviews of tourists, is quite convenient.
Number of rooms
This hotel offers its guests 65 comfortable rooms. Of course, staying at Affortel Magnum Resorts is also possible with children. Each room consists of a small bedroom, a hall, a corridor, a kitchen and a bathroom. The rooms of this hotel have earned good reviews, including those that look like small apartments. If desired, the Affortel Magnum Resorts hotel, reviews of which are excellent, can be removed:
- Economy room (15 sq. M.).
- Deluxe room (20 sq. M.).
- Luxury room (30 sq. M.).
- Family Suite (34 sq. M.).
In each room of the Affortel Magnum Resort 3 * hotel (India, Goa), in addition to beds and bedside tables, there are:
- air conditioning;
- TV;
- safe;
- telephone;
- fridge and minibar.
In the shower, guests have the opportunity to use a hairdryer. A set of toiletries at the hotel is constantly updated. The rooms have tiled floors. Rooms are not cleaned daily, but quite often. Television in this hotel is available, including satellite.
Hotel infrastructure
Judging by the reviews of vacationers, living in this hotel is quite convenient. The infrastructure in Affortel Magnum Resorts 2 * is well developed. In addition, the hotel offers its guests:
- the possibility of currency exchange at a pretty favorable rate;
- free wifi
- transfer from the airport and back (for a fee);
- assistance in acquiring excursions and tickets.
In case of health problems, hotel guests can take advantage of medical care. Motorist tourists who rented a car in Candolim praise the Affortel Magnum Resorts 3 * hotel, including the fact that there is private parking on its territory. If desired, in this hotel you can visit the gym and beauty salon (located in the recreation area).
All sorts of souvenirs to commemorate a visit to India, guests have the opportunity to purchase directly at the hotel. The luggage most of the tourists who have chosen this hotel for accommodation usually hand over to the left-luggage office. This service at Affortel Magnum Resorts is completely free.
Accommodations
Hotel Magnum Resorts has a 24-hour front desk. The tourist who rented it can check into the room no earlier than 14 hours of the day. Children under 5 years stay free of charge when using existing beds. Tourists must leave the hotel at the end of the rental period at 12 noon.
Dining at the hotel
The hotel also has a restaurant on site. Here you can enjoy traditional Indian dishes at any time. Also, tourists at the hotel can visit the bar and cafeteria. Many guests of Affortel Magnum Resorts 2 * (India, Goa) purchase products in the markets and cook on their own. The rooms also include kitchenettes.
Beaches
This hotel is located about 500 meters from the coastline. Many of its guests prefer to relax near Monica's, as the beach is clean and there are always a few people. Yes, and you can eat here if you want for little money.
One and a half kilometers from the hotel is one of the most famous beaches of North Goa - Calangute. It is popular with both locals and tourists. Its total length is 7 km. Here vacationers will find plenty of water activities and all the necessary infrastructure. An umbrella and sunbed on this beach can be borrowed for free. There are many bars and cafes along the coastline. In these establishments, tourists have the opportunity to order local and European dishes, as well as any drinks. The view from the coastal cafes and bars to the sea offers truly magnificent.
Hotel reviews
In most cases, tourists praise the hotel Affortel Magnum Resorts 3 * (Goa, India). The staff here are polite and helpful. The maids treat their duties very well. The rooms are cleaned with high quality. Towels and bed linen are changed regularly. Although it is, according to many guests, and slightly worn, but not torn and always clean.
The views from the windows of this hotel, according to most tourists, are not bad. The presence of balconies is also attributed to the advantages of the hotel. From some windows of the hotel you can see the sea, from others - a neat courtyard with a pool. Water in the latter, by the way, is most often clean.
Tourists also praise the Affortel Magnum Resorts for the fact that there, in contrast to many other similar establishments in India, there is no living creature. Rats and lizards do not appear in the hotel rooms. Sometimes, however, small ants make life difficult for guests.
The air conditioners in all rooms are brand new. In any case, they work, judging by the reviews, regularly and perform their functions well. Hotel guests do not suffer from stuffiness. Moreover, all rooms are equipped with ventilation.
The rest in this hotel is mainly residents of India itself, coming from deep provinces. Therefore, guests with a European appearance are always in the center of attention of curious neighbors. Such a slightly annoying interest can perhaps be considered to some extent a minus of this hotel. Also, many tourists attribute to the shortcomings of the hotel frequent interruptions with hot water. But this is also a disaster for most Goa hotels. Without interruptions, hot water in India can only be used by guests of those hotels in the bathrooms of which flow heaters are installed.
What you should know about
The rooms in this hotel are quite good, but there are not particularly. Judging by the reviews of tourists who arrived from Russia, the administration is trying to populate the new arrivals primarily in those that are worse. The room, for example, may be too damp. Or the room may not have a balcony. In this situation, you should definitely ask the administration to replace the apartment. Usually the hotel staff meets tourists and provides a better room at the first request. In order to be sure that the requirement to replace the room is heeded, it is worth making a small present to the hotel employees. It can be, for example, a box of chocolates or a bottle of vodka (for a man).
Cost of living
You can rent a room in this hotel at a not too high price. The hotel cooperates with Russian tour operators as well. There is a ticket to Goa, to Calangute, with accommodation at the Affortel Magnum Resorts hotel about 47-50 thousand rubles. A tour for two adults, therefore, will cost 94-100 thousand rubles. You can get a ticket to Calangute with booking a room at this hotel, including via the Internet.
sights
Excursions at the Magnum Resorts can be purchased at a wide variety. The city of Calangute and its environs are famous for a huge number of interesting sights. For example, hotel guests can visit:
- Church St. Alex Church.
- Casino Palms.
- Tibetan market.
Church St. Alex Church is a must-see for tourists who have chosen the city of Calangute for a vacation. The appearance of this ancient building causes the constant delight of all vacationers. This snow-white temple, somewhat reminiscent of an ancient castle, is rightfully considered one of the main decorations of Goa.
Gambling people can have a good time in Calangute, including casinos visiting Palms. Entrance to this institution is paid. Among its undoubted advantages, among other things, tourists include the presence of a buffet.
A visit to the Tibetan market is for all those who love beautiful jewelry, all kinds of cute trinkets (such as elephants and horses) and things of unusual design. The selection of goods in this bazaar is truly large. Plaids are especially popular with buyers in the Tibetan market.