RADISSON BLU CAVELOSSIM in Goa - Hotel Review with Photos

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Updated: January 18, 2022

Essentials
• Location: Cavelossim, opposite the huge Karma Royal resort.
• Hotel website: radissonhotels.com
• Hotel phone: +91 (0)832 672 6666
• Check prices for Radisson Blu Resort Cavelossim Beach

Radisson Blu Resort Goa Cavelossim Beach.

The beautiful pool at Radisson Blu Resort Cavelossim Beach.

Radisson Blu Resort Cavelossim Beach – Gorgeous villas in a village-style setting among lush green gardens, and so close to the beach.

Beyond the bland-looking building near the gates are a collection of adorable villas (called ‘suites’), each accessible along stone paths and overlooking billiard-table lawns. Spread out almost like a village, all villas are brightly painted, as is the custom in South Goa. Detached or semi-detached and in twin-level buildings, they are, however, not quite as charming inside as the exterior suggests, but are certainly comfortable enough. Nonetheless, the facilities are first-class, such as the large pool (with a section for children) and the marvelous beach accessible through the adjoining Novotel resort. What’s more, all of this is in the middle of a convenient town packed with tourist facilities.

Radisson Blu Resort Cavelossim Beach – The Location

Address: On the main road through Cavelossim, a very pleasant enclave of tourist facilities and top-end hotels about midway along South Goa. (Most places in Goa don’t have a proper address.)
Area: Lots of facilities along the main road and side streets. The beach is about 400m from the lobby and oddly accessible across an invisible border with the adjoining Novotel resort.
How to Get There: From the airport (35 km, 60-minute drive), there is little choice except overpriced pre-paid taxis. The nearest major train station is at Margao (Madgaon), 15 km away (30-minute drive).
Handy to: Facilities and beaches at Cavelossim.

Radisson Blu Resort Cavelossim Beach – The Basics

Guests: Mostly foreign tourists, many on packaged tours. The layout and facilities are more suited to couples, while families seem to prefer the adjoining Novotel resort.
Views: All villas (called ‘suites’) overlook the gardens, and the motel-style rooms in a separate building face the gardens, pool, or carpark.
Private Pools/Jacuzzis: Not provided, but very few resorts offer these anywhere in Goa.
Extras: Daily newspaper delivered to the villas (suites).
Parking: Only a few places behind the gates, so arrange when booking.
How to Book: Booking.com will have the best rates.
Phone: +91 (0)832 672 6666
Email: reservations@rdresortgoa.com
Website: radissonhotels.com

Radisson Blu Resort Cavelossim Beach – Amenities

Pool: Terrific pool near the lobby. Not nearly as crowded as the adjoining Novotel. Plenty of brightly-colored sunbeds and a dedicated area for children.
Spa: The Sohum Spa provides a range of massages as well as a sauna, hot tub, and steam room.
Fitness Center: Decent enough, but nothing that special.
For Families: Baby-sitting.
Other Facilities: Laundry. Travel desk. Boutiques. Business Center. Money-exchange.

Radisson Blu Resort Cavelossim Beach – Food and Drink

Restaurants & Bars: Upper Deck – Casual all-day dining starting with buffet breakfast. Bright and airy, with full-length windows and al fresco terrace. Bar attached and open 24 hours. • Lucio – Goan and Portuguese cuisine with a focus on seafood. Open-plan kitchen. Dinner only. • Sagres – Casual bistro/bar at the lobby for signature cocktails and live music. • Greco – Greek restaurant with attentive service and lovely authentic setting alongside the pool. Privately-run, but on the hotel grounds. Dinner only.
Breakfast: Not included, but available for an extra cost.
Room Service: Available 24/7.

Radisson Blu Resort Cavelossim Beach – Rooms

Room Types: Superior Rooms • Premium Rooms • Executive Suites • Radisson Suites • List of all Rooms
Smoking Rooms: A few rooms allow smoking.
Best Room: Radisson Suites are about twice the size of the standard rooms and feature separate living areas.
For Families: An extra single bed can be added to the standard rooms, while the villas (called ‘suites’) can comfortably accommodate families of 4. Otherwise, book 2 villas – one on the upper floor, another at ground level – thereby occupying the whole building.

Radisson Blu Resort Cavelossim Beach – Local Transport

Walking & Cycling: The main road has plenty to see, features a few sidewalks, and traffic is minimal. Ask the reception about renting bicycles because the road is great for cycling, especially further south.
Public Transport: Buses travel along the main road outside the resort gates every 10 minutes in both directions. They head south (3km) as far as the Leela resort, via The Fisherman’s Wharf café, and further north to Margao (Madgaon). The latter is a major regional town with frequent connections across Goa. No metro or any local trains of use to tourists.
Taxis & Auto-rickshaws: A few auto-rickshaws (that won’t use meters), but no metered taxis. Uber/Ola don’t operate anywhere in Goa, but app-based rides can be arranged through Goa Miles, though really, the only option for longer trips are unmetered private ‘taxis’ arranged through the resort or with drivers who hang around the main road. Rates are overpriced but negotiable.
Cars & Motorbikes: Goa is the only place in India where renting a car or motorbike is feasible. No internationally-recognized agencies are present, so renting at a local shop presents obvious risks. Best to organize this at the resort. Rides on the back of a motorbike (called a ‘pilot’) are possible; ask around.

Radisson Blu Resort Cavelossim Beach – What’s Nearby?

Best Nearby Restaurants & Bars

Mike’s Place – Long-established hangout down a side street that starts almost opposite the neighboring Novotel. Lovely setting in a converted mansion. Also, beach parties and live music.
Robin’s Ark – Spacious and elegant roadside setting. Very popular for hearty western meals. 400m southwest down the road.
Hungry Shark – Casual and charming riverside position for seafood and live music. Signposted down a side street opposite the gates.
Beach Cafés – Down the lane marked ‘James’s Beach Hut Café’, about 800m southwest of the Radisson. At the end of the lane are numerous cafés on the sand. The best is Q-Ba. Also accessible via the beach (see below).
Also, multiple options at 2 nearby resorts: the neighboring Novotel Dona Sylvia Resort (300m), a useful landmark next to the Radisson, and Karma Royal Haathi Mahal, just across the road (250m).

Nearby Shops

Along the main road are plenty of shops, including minimarts, moneychangers, and agencies offering boat trips, but no supermarkets or classy boutiques. Shop owners can be a bit pushy.

Nearby Beach

The beach is wide and clean, but a little crowded in front of the resorts; less so further south. Use the signposted shortcut (400m) through the neighboring Novotel resort. Spread across the sand, a few casual cafés sell food and drinks and also rent out sunbeds and umbrellas. Waves can be rough at times, so always swim between the flags. Lifeguards operate between 10 am and sunset. Less crowded spots are further south, and some limited water-sports are available from a hut on the beach in front of the Novotel resort.

Radisson Blu Resort Cavelossim Beach – The Hotel

The hotel is located along the main road in Cavelossim.

The Radisson Blu Resort is larger and more different than the outside might suggest. The hotel faces the main road through Cavelossim, a town packed with facilities in Soouth Goa.

The reception area has an appealing design and style.

The reception area sets the tone for the color and style throughout.

Brightly colored villas face immaculate lawns in a village-like setting.

Visitors will be immediately captivated by the vividly colored villas facing immaculate lawns in an almost village-like setting.

Between the main building and collection of villas is a huge pool – larger than those at most other resorts in Goa.

The family-friendly resort features little boats for kids.

The resort caters nicely for families, evidenced by the little boats for the younger ones.

There are plenty of sunbeds for the guests.

There are usually enough sunbeds for guests.

There is even a small pool for toddlers.

At one end of the pool is a special area for toddlers.

The lobby area features a few boutiques.

A few boutiques are positioned near the lobby.

The poolside Greco restaurant is renowned across the region.

Renowned across the region is the authentic Greco restaurant alongside the hotel pool.

Greco is a privately-run restaurant with outdoor seating in the resort.

With white tables and sunny courtyard, the setting of the Greco restaurant is authentic. It is privately run but on the hotel grounds.

Breakfast is served in the Upper Deck restaurant.

Upper Deck is the main hotel restaurant where breakfast is served.

Upper Deck also offers shady outdoor seating.

Tables at the Upper Deck are also offered in a shady area outside.

The classy Lucio restaurant is only open for dinner.

The sophisticated Lucio restaurant at the Radisson is open for dinner only.

The beautifully designed villas (called ‘suites’) are brightly painted pink, blue, white, or yellow.

The dense foliage provides privacy to the villas.

Most villas are hidden behind dense foliage, providing more privacy.

The villa decor is slightly underwhelming.

Villas are certainly comfortable but a little underwhelming inside compared to the bright exterior.

Villas feature appealing tiled floors and extra windows.

The tiled floor and extra window at the back add to the appeal of the villas.

All villas come with large balconies or verandas.

Each villa features a substantial balcony or veranda.

Guests can access the beach via the path through the neighboring Novotel resort.

Strangely, access to the beach is openly available through the adjoining Novotel resort. There is no fence or obvious indication where one resort finishes and the other starts.

The beach, about 400m from the lobby of the Radisson, is wide and clean.

Flags identify areas with lifeguards that are safe to swim in.

Waves can be rough at times, so always swim between the flags.

There are several great cafés on the beach.

Most guests probably eat/drink at one of the cafés on the beach. Head southwest down the road, and turn right at the sign: ‘James’s Beach Hut Café’, about 900m from the resort. Or walk along the beach.

The cafés are friendly, bright, and affordable.

The beach cafés are casual, cheap, and cheerful.

The beach cafés rent out sunbeds and umbrellas.

Sunbeds and umbrellas can be rented at the beach not far from the resort.

The beach also features a few souvenir stalls.

A few huts selling souvenirs and beach gear are dotted along the sand.

Robin’s Ark is a classy restaurant close by.

Within a cluster of shops about 400m from the Radisson, Robin’s Ark is probably the classiest place along the main road.

Mike’s Place is a long-time favorite nearby.

A well-established favorite is Mike’s Place, just down a side street, about 400m from the resort.

The area around Mike's Place features several great dining and drinking options.

There are several other splendid places to eat and drink along the street near Mike’s Place.

Hungry Shark nearby has a terrific riverside setting.

One of several riverside cafés is Hungry Shark, only 200m from the resort.

The resort neighborhood is fairly quiet.

The main road in front of the resort is relatively quiet compared to other parts of Goa.

Cavelossim has several shops, cafés, and bars.

The road through Cavelossim is dotted with shops, cafés, and bars, but it’s not as developed as Candolim and Calangute in northern Goa.

Buses connect to Cavelossim, Mobor Beach, and Margao.

Buses run frequently along the main road through Cavelossim and Mobor Beach further south, and north to Margao (Madgaon), the main town and regional transport hub in southern Goa. Check rates and availability: Radisson Blu Resort Cavelossim Beach

Radisson Blu Resort Cavelossim Beach in Goa, India

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