Carina Beach Resort

In the laid-back village of Benaulim in South Goa, set among lush fields and swaying palms. About an 8-minute walk from unspoiled Benaulim Beach and close to Colva, Varca, Vaddi and Sernabatim beaches, with the city center roughly 8 km away.

A family-run resort with over two decades of hospitality, this budget-friendly hideaway sits in landscaped gardens and fruit orchards. Thirty air-conditioned rooms open onto private balconies or patios, with cable TV and private bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Rooms line the garden and face a large outdoor pool.

Large outdoor swimming pool, bicycles to rent, a bar/lounge and on-site multi-cuisine dining. Room service is available during limited hours. Free self-parking onsite and a roundtrip airport shuttle can be arranged for a surcharge. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings after a short beach stroll.

Express check-in, luggage storage and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Airport shuttle service (surcharge) and free self parking make arrivals easy.

A multi-cuisine restaurant serves meals on-site and the bar/lounge keeps things lively. Opt for in-room dining during the resort's limited room service hours.