I think this makes it my 6th visit. Just love this hotel and have now been here in every season -this recent trip was during the monsoon. It really is almost like coming 'home'. Service and staff are great, rooms wonderful and all different, food brilliant and this totally comfortable relaxed atmosphere. The shared dining room table gives it that... more

I spent four wonderful days at Vivenda Dos Palhacos and came away knowing I would be going back there one day. I couldn't fault it. I left for the Leela Kempinski the next day and burst into tears when I got there as it was nowhere near as lovely as here. If you can go, GO. You won't regret it. more

I just spent a week at Vivenda. This is one of the most charming small hotels... anywhere. The owners, Simon and Charlotte, are amusing, urbane people, and this labour of love reflects their good taste and ambition. Wonderful service, good food, stylish decor, funky atmosphere and super location (1k from the beach, but a world away) all make for a... more

We stayed at Vivenda Dos Palhacos for 2 nights and had the most memorable and relaxing holiday ever! So much so that we returned there for another night before we left Goa, to go back to Delhi. The service was impeccable and food absolutely delicious, and if you enjoy communal dining and meeting new people this is most certainly the... more

I stayed at Vivenda for 3 nights and wished i could have stayed longer. Time went so comfortably in Goa and at Vivenda and I enjoyed the complete stress-free days. Good food and nice little pool to swim and bathe. It's like visiting a relative's home. For those who are tired of big hotels, I would highly recommend to visit... more

After 4 weeks of travelling through India, the Vivenda Dos Palhacos was such a treat! We enjoyed everything about the place, from the charming bicycles, ozonated pool, breakfast outside (made to order), and 3-course dinners you could purchase for an extra fee. We met some wonderful people and appreciated the sincere hospitality offered by our hosts. Whether you want to... more

Vivenda is a picture perfect Portugese mansion (restored painstakingly by the owners) tucked away off the Majorda beach (south goa). It is a perfect getaway from the normally touristy and commercial beaches of Baga and Calangute. The wife and i spend a memorable 3 days in the off season of 2006. There are many things that i distinctly remember about... more

We loved staying at Vivenda Dos Palhacos. The food and the service were excellent. The house is very social. Meeting and mixing with other guests was fun and the Gin and Tonic the best. Most of all, the house is beautifully decorated and designed by its owners Charlotte and Simon. And we loved Toby (their dog). It would be easy... more

We had an amazing holiday at Vivenda dos Palhacos. From the minute we arrived we were made to feel so welcome by our hosts Simon and Charlotte- who are warm, friendly and highly entertaining. It was like staying with old friends. We were totaly spoilt by the staff, breakfast was served whenever we wanted and nothing was too much trouble.... more