North Goa is a resort that annually attracts thousands of tourists from around the world. Of course, Russian travelers come to rest in this part of India. The tourist infrastructure in North Goa is very well developed. Even in small villages, there are often dozens of hotels. One of these quiet, budget hotels is Susagade Resort.
Location Features
This two-star hotel is located in the village of Vagator. This small village is very popular among domestic tourists. It is located just 17 km from the city of Goa, Panaji, near the coast. The distance from Vagator to Goa's only airport in Dabolim is 42 km, and the nearest railway station, Qivim, is 14 km. To the beach from the hotel guests have to get about 1 km.
It is most convenient to take a taxi from the airport to the hotel. Transfer to the hotel, unfortunately, is not available. The price of local taxi drivers to travel to the village of Vagator is fixed and is about $ 17- $ 19. Experienced tourists advise beginners to look for travel companions. You can give a tip to a taxi driver. A trip from the train station to the hotel will cost about $ 7.
The most comfortable time of the year for a trip to Vagator is considered to be the period from November to March. But the best weather here is, according to most tourists, in December. The sea in Vagator at that time is calm, and there is almost no rain.
General description of the hotel
This budget hotel is a one-story long building, painted in blue and white. Despite the fact that the architecture of the Susagade Resort 2 * hotel is somewhat reminiscent of the old Soviet hut, it looks very good. The walls are painted in white and blue that mix well with each other. The courtyard of this hotel also looks very neat. The hotel building is surrounded on all sides by lush tropical vegetation, and flower beds are broken under the windows of the rooms. The yard area and the paths between the lawns are lined with beautiful paving tiles.
Number of rooms
In total, Susagade Resort (India, Goa) offers its guests 10 quite comfortable rooms. If desired, you can choose Standard A / C Room or Standard Non A / C Room. In addition to beds and nightstands, each room has a telephone and a TV. Some Standard A / C Rooms are air-conditioned. Shower and toilet in each room are individual.
Although the Susagade Resort is a two-star hotel, there are also electric kettles in its rooms. At the same time, tourists are brought a daily set for making coffee. Cable TV and satellite channels can be watched in the room. For storage of clothes in each room of the hotel there is a small double case.
Room Rates
It is worth renting rooms in this hotel is very inexpensive. Russian vacationers usually come here on holiday packages. The price of a tour with accommodation in this hotel is about 33-37 thousand rubles for 8-9 nights. The hotel reception is open around the clock, which is certainly very convenient. Children under 6 years old can stay at this hotel for free. Exact hotel address: Main Vagator Beach Road Deulvado, Vagator, North Goa.
Infrastructure
Relaxing at the Susagade Resort 2 * hotel, of course, is not as convenient as in a three- or four-star hotel. However, here for tourists there are several amenities. So, for example, luggage, if desired, can be left in a specially equipped left-luggage office. For bikes and cars rented by guests, free parking is provided. Securities and documents can be returned to the safe.
Tourists rest in this hotel usually for several weeks. Of course, during this time things manage to get dirty. In order to wash them, it is not necessary to look for dry cleaning in Vagator. The hotel, among other things, has a rather well-equipped laundry room. True, you can use this service only for a fee.
Since the courtyard of this hotel looks very attractive, many tourists like to walk here in the evenings. At the same time, guests usually relax on the terrace. In addition to flower beds, lawns and trees, in the courtyard of the hotel there is also a very large swimming pool with clean water. There are sun loungers nearby. Hotel guests can swim in the pool for free. There is also a small comfortable safe paddling pool for children on site.
Dining at the hotel
Initially, breakfast is not included in the price. However, if desired, their delivery to the room can be ordered separately. The Susagade Resort also has a small restaurant on site. Here you can quite inexpensively have breakfast, lunch or dinner. The restaurant serves mainly local cuisine (usually very spicy).
In addition to the restaurant, the hotel also has a small beer bar. Here you can order a variety of drinks at a relatively low cost.
Infrastructure near the hotel
There are a great many cafes and shops in the resort village of Vagator. If you go a little north of this settlement, at the mouth of the Chapor River, you can get to the big fish market. This bazaar begins to work at sunset, and here you can buy almost any seafood.
Of course, there are restaurants in the village. One of the best, according to many tourists, is "Ju & Mo". In addition to traditional spicy Indian dishes, impromptu European dishes are also offered to tourists. They don’t sell alcohol in a restaurant, but they’re allowed to bring it with them.
Very good reviews leave about one of the bakery Vagator "Bakery". Here you can buy a delicious cheesecake. Also, many tourists like to visit the Mango Three bar in Vagator. In this institution, among other things, they sell quite edible pies with chicken, as well as delicious croissants with cheese.
The cult place of Vagator, attracting tourists from all over North Goa, is the restaurant “Moonlight”. Here you can order dumplings and dumplings, as well as a traditional Indian dish - manti "Mo-mo".
Susagade Resort 2 *: hotel reviews
Tourists have a good opinion about this hotel. Of course, there are not so many amenities. But, according to most guests, it fully justifies its two-star rating. Not too demanding tourists who prefer an active holiday during the day and as calm as possible at night, this hotel fits very well.
The staff at the hotel Susagade Resort 2 * (Goa), according to most vacationers, is polite and treats their duties well. Bed linen and towels are changed daily. Moreover, washing clothes in this hotel is very good. At least a gray shade, as in many other cheap hotels in India, it does not.
Where to swim and sunbathe
There are several beaches in the village of Vagator. Guests of the Susagade Resort 2 * hotel (India, Goa), if desired, can choose absolutely any of them. The most beautiful beach (not only in the village, but in the whole of North Goa) is the Big Vagator. The views here are simply magnificent. The beach is covered with sand, sunbathing and swimming on it is very convenient. However, judging by the reviews of tourists, local Indians are very hindered here. Most of them come to coastal resorts from remote wilderness villages (usually once in a lifetime). And each of these local village tourists definitely wants to be photographed against the background of a “white man”, so that later they can show the pictures to family and friends.
In the north of Vagator there is another small hidden beach "Chapora Beach". There are no annoying Indians here. But in order to get to this beach, you need to go along a rather uncomfortable path. The prices in the cafe are higher than on other beaches of Vagator. The fact is that there is no access for cars to the coastline, and the owners of local cafes have to deliver groceries using the labor of workers, who, accordingly, have to pay.
Small Vagator is also a relatively convenient beach located near Susagade Resort 2 * (Vagator). Descent to the sea, however, is not too good here. On the path you can meet cows, and it ends with a public toilet. The latter is taken by some naive tourists as a local attraction, which is excellent as a background for a photo. The beach itself is divided by rocks into several lagoons. The view here is simply excellent, but swimming in the sea due to the many stones is somewhat unsafe.
Ozoron Beach is located in the south of Small Vagator. Swimming here is convenient. In addition, on this beach you can also see the face of the god Shiva carved in the rock, made by one of the Italian sculptors in the last century.
If desired, you can rent a sun lounger and an umbrella on all the beaches of Vagator for a small fee. Experienced tourists advise to go down to the seashore in the village carefully. In most cases, paths surround, albeit rare, but still the jungle. In any case, you should look under your feet, otherwise you can step on a snake.
sights
In addition to the face of Shiva, tourists at the Susagade Resort hotel have the opportunity to see:
- Catholic Church Our Lady Of Valankani;
- Fort Chapor.
Of course, the most interesting attraction of Vagator is Fort Chapor. It is an ancient fortress located on a hill, from which walls, windows and loopholes remained intact.
Other interesting places in North Goa, guests at Susagade Resort have the opportunity to visit by buying a tour right on its territory. The hotel also has a tour desk.