Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa

Perched on a forested hillside above Vainguinim Beach in Panaji, North Goa, this modern beach resort delivers big sea and river views. Walk to Dona Paula, Miramar Beach and Fort Aguada, or reach Panjim in about 10 minutes; Dabolim Airport is roughly 26 km away.

Contemporary interiors meet coastal flair — think vertical gardens, bold lobby accents and a suspended boat-hull feature. The property has 299 rooms (including 17 suites), many sea-facing, with memory-foam beds, premium bedding, minibars and Smart TVs. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers or bathtubs and thoughtful toiletries. Extras include a 30-seat on-resort cinema, kids’ play areas and Club/-suite benefits like lounge access.

Treatments at an award-style spa and a steam room set the tone for relaxation. There are two outdoor pools including a 25‑metre lap pool and an Instagrammable rooftop infinity pool with sweeping sea vistas. A 24-hour fitness center, concierge, babysitting (surcharge) and tour desk keep both active and family-friendly stays easy. Expect curated local experiences — heritage walks, food trails, water sports and scenic tours are on offer.

One of the largest conference footprints in the state with about 17,000 sq ft of pillarless event space, a conference center and four meeting rooms. 24-hour business center, complimentary Wi‑Fi/high-speed internet, lobby newspapers and free self-parking make work trips smooth.

Three on-site restaurants serve Indian, international and coastal specialties — one multi- cuisine outlet with an alfresco sea-view terrace, a lively eat-bar under a banyan, and a coastal-specialty venue with panoramic Arabian Sea views. There’s also a coffee shop/cafe, a bar/lounge, daily buffet breakfasts (fee applies) and 24-hour room service.