Cidade De Goa

Category : 5 Star Deluxe
Address : Vainguinim Beach, Dona Paula, Goa, 403 004
Accessibility : 28 kms from Dabolim International Airport, 14 kms from Karmali Railway Station and 7 kms from Panaji Bus Stand.

Description :
On Dona Paula Beach and just 7 kms from the heart of Goa's capital Panaji, the Cidade de Goa attracts tourists with its warm, very Goan feel. Set in 44 acres of landscaped gardens, the resort has an impressive open-plan lobby, with the added attraction of a wooden sun-deck overlooking the pool. As you step in the open lobby of the resort, you are welcomed with a fantastic view of the Arabian Sea.

Cidade de Goa, with its award-winning resort architecture was designed to resemble a self-contained Portuguese hill hamlet. The beauty and the tranquil ambience of the resort is further enhanced by the shinning murals and the statues of Portuguese explorer, Vasco da Gama in his three facets as an Adventurer, Statesman and Philosopher.

Accommodation
The resort offers 210 rooms and suites, all are nicely designed and decorated to provide a wonderful experience to the guests.

Premium Rooms : Situated in the Garden Wing, the well-furnished premium rooms are designed for the business traveller.

Superior Rooms : These spacious sea-facing rooms provide the luxurious comfort. All the superior rooms have their private balconies, which ensure a splendid sea view and strong flow of natural daylight for a bright and soothing ambience.
Deluxe Rooms : The elegant heritage-class rooms are perfect for a holidayers or for honeymooners. Each room has private sit-outs leading directly to the beach.

Classic Rooms : Equipped with all contemporary luxuries, the Classic rooms offer you ultimate comfort. You will also get the excellent sea-view from the classic rooms.

Junior Suites & Suites : Finest in luxury, these Suites offer you a glimpse of India. All suites are adorned with cosy furniture, artefacts and wall hangings. Most of the suites have spacious dining areas and balconies, which offer a breathtaking sea view.

In Room Facilities
24 hrs. Room Service, Centrally air-conditioned, Hot and cold running water, Attach bath, In-room Safe, Hair Dryer, Refrigerated Private Bar, Tea-Coffee maker, Colour Television with Satellite programmes, Telephone with direct dialing facility and Internet Access on request.

Other Facilities and Services
Restaurants, Bars, Doctor on Call, Laundry, Travel Desk, Money Exchange, Safe Deposit, Conference and Banquet facilities, Beauty parlor, Massage centre, Swimming Pool, Spa, Tennis, Health centre, Jacuzzi, Beach volleyball, Sauna, Video games arcade and Children's room.

Dining
Dining at Cidade de Goa is a unique and truly unforgettable experience. The restaurants at the resort offer varied cuisines to satisfy your urge.

Alfama : At Alfama restaurant you can enjoy authentic Goan and Portuguese cuisine with the fine tune of the musicians. A candle light dinner accompanied by live music, provides you a truly unforgettable Goan experience.
Barbeque (Seasonal Operation): Situated in a lush tropical place, Barbeque restaurant is a delight for your palate. Barbeque gives you the chance to taste Goan delicacies like grilled prawns and lobsters or the delicious paneer shashlik. In this evening restaurant, a variety of sea food, meats and vegetarian specialties are cooked before your eyes. If you want to relax, just grab a cocktail and soak in the romantic ambience.

Beach Barbeque (Seasonal Operation) : Beach Barbeque, a seasonal restaurant is held weekly only on Saturdays. Go for a unique dining experience of grilled seafood, meat and vegetable, accompanied by a live band and limbo dancing.

Lagoa Azul : Lagoa Azul - the coffee shop is conveniently located close to the swimming pool. Here you can enjoy a wide variety of snacks and light lunches.

Laranja : At this buffet specialty restaurant you can savour a wide array of Indian, Goan and international cuisine.

Fantan (Seasonal Operation ) : Situated by the poolside, Fantan serves a wide variety of East Asian cuisine. At Fantan you can enjoy wonton soup, garlic prawns in Szechwan style or delicious honey pancakes with vanilla ice-cream.

Taverna : Taverna an elegant tea and snack lounge by day changes to a jovial bar at night. Enjoy the cocktails, beer in the evening and also get a chance to sing with the resort's accomplished pianist. Besides, Taverna also has a sundeck with the magnificent views of the pool and the beach.

Bar Latino : At this pool-side bar, you can enjoy heady beverages and cocktails accompanied by the live entertainment in the evenings.

Recreation
Cidade de Goa offers you excellent facilities for recreation. Go for any recreation option and each will rejuvenate your body and mind. Visit the multipurpose Gymnasium to flex your your muscles, tighten and tone your body. Enjoy an exhilarating massage with coconut, olive or herbal oils. More than just relaxing, this massage has a therapeutic effect on your body and mind. Head towards the Cidade Beauty Parlour to get a comprehensive range of hair as well beauty treatments. Also go for Jacuzzi, an excellent relaxation technique and Sauna, which will refresh your skin. Besides, a cemented jogging track along the periphery of the hotel lawns and beach, awaits you.

You can take up a variety of water sports like parasailing, windsurfing, water skiing, jet skiing, fast speed boats and many other exciting water rides. Indulge yourself in a beach games like Beach volleyball, cricket or football in the sand. Try your luck at the resort's Casino, Goldfinger which is open 24 hours for gaming fans with its state of the art gaming facilities. Cidade de Goa also has Kidade Kids Club, where your kids can enjoy a variety of fun activities.

Pavitra Ayurvedic Spa : Located in the health club area of Cidade de Goa, Pavitra Ayurvedic Spa offers exclusive ayurvedic treatment programmes for you. The design of the spa forms a warm golden colour on the walls with the ingredients of teak wood for the massage tables. Pavitra Ayurvedic Spa offers the special ayurvedic treatments such as Sneha Abhyanga, Pizhichil, Sirodhara Sirovasti, Pindasweda (Kizhi), Udwathana and Nasyam (Errhines). Apart from these, the Spa also offers Panchakarma methods - Vamana, Virechana, Sneha Vasti, Kashaya Vasti and Akshi Thatpana.