Capella Forest Retreat & Homestay

Dreaming of a relaxing vacation home, in the lap of nature, sitting beautifully on top of a private forested hill? Then Capella Forest Retreat & Homestay is just for you. The area surrounded by lush green forest that are home to exotic flora and fauna and wildlife – peacocks, civet cats, porcupines, birds, and monkeys.

Outlook Responsible Tourism lists Capella as an eco-conscious homestays because they are minimum waste establishment. Over here, guests usually hire scooters or self-drive vehicles for sightseeing. It is only a 5-minute drive from the homestay to aesthetic shops and well-known restaurants in Assagao. Famous beaches at Candolim, Morjim, and Ashvem are 20-30 minutes away.

These are the rooms they offer:

Magnolia is a huge room with an even larger bathroom and veranda that overlooks the courtyard. It has twin antique four-poster beds with option of combining to make a king-sized double. Additionally, you can call for two extra single beds.

Heliconia is a large upstairs room overlooking the pool. It has a king-sized antique four-poster bed and facility for 2 extra single beds. Heliconia has an attached terrace / sit out.

Jacaranda is a smaller standard double room downstairs that is suitable for solo travelers or families travelling with older parents.

All the rooms have air-conditioning with ensuite bathrooms. Other facilities include complimentary Indian and Continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, common TV, inverter back-up, library, board games, etc. There is a large infinity-edge swimming pool which is open all year round.

At an additional cost, they offer services like laundry, scooter hire, taxis, self-drive cars, massages, and airport transfers. To get a better feel of Goa, Capella homestay can arrange adventure trips (river kayaking, rock climbing, trekking, etc.), curated walks by local experts, eco-conscious trips to dolphin sightings and backwater rivers, bicycling tours, birdwatching, cooking classes with a local chef, and more.

Additional notes:

Rates: Average rate is Rs 7,500 per night for the superior rooms and Rs 6,000 per night for the standard room.

– Hygienic and clean surrounding. Change of sheets and towels – on request or every 4 days.

– Option is provided to long-stay guests to use the kitchen for preparing baby food. However, it is kept off-limits for short-stay guests.

– They follow government regulations regarding RTPCR tests for guests, etc.

Address: Capella Forest Retreat & Homestay, Hse # 376/1 Boqueachi Arradi, Parra, Bardez, North Goa, Goa 403510

Contact person: Ayesha Madon 

Contact number: 9923459488

Email: capellaingoa@gmail.com

Website: www.capellagoa.com 

Instagram handle: @capellagoa

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