Hilton expands flagship presence in India with opening of Hilton Goa Resort
/Hilton has announced the opening of Hilton Goa Resort under the hotel company’s flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. This opening marks Hilton’s third property in Goa. Hilton Goa Resort is located at Pilerne Candolim Road, Saipem Hills, Candolim, Goa.
The chic full-service resort is 34 kilometers from the Goa International Airport and is ideally located 10 minutes away from the popular Candolim and Calangute beaches. The resort is operated by Hilton and owned by Soham Leisure Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
Speaking on the launch, Navjit Ahluwalia, Senior Vice President, and Country Head, Hilton India, said, “Hilton Goa Resort marks a significant milestone in our journey to expand our presence in India and also gives us an added opportunity to offer our world-class hospitality to Guests and Hilton Honors members. Opening of our third Hilton property in Goa, is a testament to our commitment to expand our presence in destinations that are popular with travelers. The resort is equipped with all world-class amenities to offer exceptional experiences to our guests.”
The resort offers three unique food and beverage options. Guests can relax at @Saipe, the all-day dining restaurant offering a unique menu with a modern twist and unobstructed views of the pools and river; or treat themselves to assorted artisanal coffees, sweet treats, bakes and brews at Doce, the charming coffee lounge. Alternatively, they can choose to unwind and lounge at Coco, the transformative high-octane bar and restaurant featuring a Mediterranean- inspired menu.
Suraj Morajkar, Managing Director - Soham Leisure Ventures Pvt. Ltd., said, “The tranquillity and serene villages with their beautiful architecture have always mesmerized me since my childhood. Goa being the tourism capital, I have always dreamt of building an iconic address through the medium of hospitality, which brings people from all over the world together. I am delighted to bring grander hospitality to Goa in partnership with Hilton. Being a first-generation entrepreneur, achieving this monumental task, which will highlight my village on the world map and create ample of employment opportunities, is simply a dream come true.”
Round-the-clock concierge service is available for guests to customise their own experiential packages to explore the plethora of sights and landmarks of Goa. Guests could also indulge in curated experiences @YourBalcony such as wine tasting, yoga, BBQ, cocktail making and culinary masterclasses.
For Guests looking for adventure, the resort offers bicycle trails, underwater escapades and luxury cruises along the backwaters of Goa. There are a lot of activities curated for children too – be it participating in a baking or cooking class or they could enjoy an exciting chocolate or colour canvas painting session.
The resort features four outdoor pools with a temperature-controlled whirlpool, dedicated kids’ pool, Fun N Frolic, an aqua themed kids’ club, soon to open full-service spa and salon and 17,600 sq ft of event space.