Exclusive to Goa

Goa as a tourist destination is constantly growing, and this is further validated by the ever increasing number of five star luxury resorts opening up in the state. Over the past couple of years, some of the world’s best hotels have launched themselves in India and have started their journey with Goa – giving the state an exclusive right to boast of certain hotel brands not present anywhere else in the country.

Planet Hollywood Beach Resort, Goa

A luxury resort, the Planet Hollywood Beach Resort in Uttorda, South Goa is the first Planet Hollywood hotel outside of the United States. The resort provides luxurious services which are some of the best in class. An excellent management and staff team at the resort are on their way to making Planet Hollywood one of the most sought after hotels in the state. A welcoming lobby with ample seating space and chartbuster songs welcomes guests when they first arrive. Within the lobby is the aesthetically designed Heart Bar which offers a wide selection of spirits and cocktails. The pool at Planet Hollywood is one of the largest in the state and the selection of lights and floor tiles in the pool, lend it an ethereal feel, especially during the late evening and night hours. The pool side seating is inviting enough and offers a perfect option to laze around. A stroll through the property is calming enough but if that was not all, it opens up to a private access to the beach. Each block of rooms at the hotel features a different theme of Hollywood genre through contemporary art form and memorabilia on display. The rooms, irrespective of the category, are spacious and have an outdoor seating and offer the perfect excuse to take a break and enjoy the cool breeze that flows through the hotel, thanks to its proximity not only to the beach but also due to the landscaped tropical gardens and the coconut orchard on the property. The Pink Room Spa at the resort offers a mix of salon and rejuvenating spa treatments. With facilities like a gymnasium, open air Yoga sessions and many more, this exclusive hotel promises to provide an exclusive experience to visitors.

Hard Rock Hotel, Goa

The Hard Rock brand is famous across the world for its hotels, cafés, rock shops, and above all the zeal and enthusiasm with which a Hard Rock employee works, as evidenced by the staff bands & dances staged by the employees at all Hard Rock properties. With a global presence across all major countries and tourist locations, Hard Rock as a brand clicks with people from all groups. While we do miss the quirky Hard Rock Café in Goa, ours is the only location in the country, where we have a hotel by the brand. Located in the heart of Calangute in North Goa, the hotel offers world class services, true to the Hard Rock brand. The lobby area hosts the famous Rock Shop and Hard Rock’s popular collection of rock music memorabilia adorns the walls all across the hotel. The three dining options on the property, including the pool side bar, Toniq, offer appetizing food and refreshing beverages. The 8 different room & suite categories (135 in all) on offer are an epitome of laid back luxury and come with custom made beds with the trademark ‘Sleep like a Rock’ bedding. A Lavazza coffeemaker and Rock Spa bath amenities are other enticing amenities on offer in the Hard Rock rooms. A Rock Spa is slated to open soon and the outdoor courtyard pool is ideal for having fun with friends and family. The Body Rock fitness centre is equipped with latest cardio & weight training equipments to ensure that even on vacation, one can stay fit. This newest addition to our list of luxury hotels hosts live bands, karaoke nights, sundowners and brunches, on a regular basis, even during monsoon months, giving a reason to enjo

Planet Goa Team

For us at Planet-Goa, our team is driven by that feeling of exhilaration that one gets when discovering that something ‘unique’ and ‘new’ about Goa for our ever-so-discerning readers.