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Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort

Property class: 5 and above

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $75
$71 nightly
$75 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26

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Cavelossim Road, Mobor, Cavelossim, Goa, 403 731
  • Place, Cavelossim Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Mobor Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Benaulim Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Villa, 1 King Bed (with Balcony)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a ceiling fan.

Executive Villa, 1 King Bed (with Balcony)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, television, desk, and window with a view of greenery.

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small table, and a window with a view of the outside.

Boutique villa King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 387 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Boutique villa single Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Boutique villa single Bed

  • Garden view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a ceiling fan.

Executive Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Premium Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Villa, 2 Twin Beds, Pool View

  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Villa, 2 Twin Beds, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Villa, 2 Twin Beds, Garden Area

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cavelossim

Located in Cavelossim, Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort is a 1-minute drive from Cavelossim Beach and 7 minutes from Mobor Beach. .This beach hotel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Colva Beach and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Agonda Beach.

What's nearby

  • Cavelossim Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mobor Beach - 8 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Varca Beach - 13 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Benaulim Beach - 33 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Colva Beach - 44 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Curchorem Station - 26 min drive
  • Dabolim Airport (GOI) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Orzo - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kinara Family Bar And Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starlight - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Caravela Cafe & Bistro - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Southern Deck, Beach Bar & Bistro - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort

Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort offers 181 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Soham Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 181 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this Mediterranean hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy Indian cuisine at Kebabs and Kurries, one of the hotel's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Cavelossim? This hotel has 7500 square feet (697 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Kebabs and Kurries - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Seagull - This poolside family restaurant specializes in Pan-Asian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Mama Mia - Seasonal - This poolside fine-dining restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Amalia - Sundowner Bar - This poolside bar specializes in international cuisine and serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Tia Maria - This poolside bar specializes in international cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Amalia - Sundowner Bar
  • Kebabs and Kurries
  • Mama Mia - Seasonal
  • Seagull
  • Tia Maria

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (7,500 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Lifeguards
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 3000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for INR 1500.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 8000
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: INR 4000 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 11000
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 5500 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 3305 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: INR 1500.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 3000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number HOTS000426

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort Cavelossim
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Cavelossim
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort (Opening October 2017)
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort (Opening Soon)
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Hotel
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort Hotel
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort Cavelossim
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort Hotel Cavelossim

Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 170 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Chethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast could have been even better and rest everything is good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jiteendra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rajnikant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Llewellyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and beautifully property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shalini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a solo traveller visiting for my birthday weekend. Even though I hadn't
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nalika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The duty manager and the senior lady staff who served me was very helpful, stay was really good…
Spa was the best part of my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sukhdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean rooms, responsive staff and good food. All resort facilities. My family and I enjoyed our stay to the fullest.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

JOYCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of conferences and large events take over the hotel to the detriment of others
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kulvinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If your looking for peace and quiet it is not possible when there are wedding events, had to complain about the music coming from the Radisson next door making our room shake albeit it was on our last night of the stay, so we were lucky
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ananya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, the private beach is what makes the experience worthwhile. The staff went over and beyond to make sure we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality...excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vasanth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms a bit small. Breakfast was wonderful. Property beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

harsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, beautiful beach
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sudhir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Viewing Trip

Overall very comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food quality very average and can be better
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nayan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service,great location and very peaceful and away from crowd
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great experience for my stay in Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia. Ambience and Place cleanliness is great. Staff are friendly and helpful. Amenities are great just due to Monsoon season some of the amenities were not available. Rest it was peaceful and
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Kind and warm staff, always smiling. Absolutely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anil Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location : awesome beach view resort , very neat and clean Room: awesome cottage type rooms, very open and nice feeling. Neat and clean room Food: very nice Staff : very polite and cooperative Restaurant: good food and good option
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Arno

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beach
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beach is clean and refreshing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aditi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like to especially commend the Head of Guest Relations Gita Nail for truly saving our stay. While there were several issues initially, she stepped in with exceptional professionalism, empathy, and ownership. She listened patiently, acted swiftly, and genuinely went above and beyond to make things right. Her efforts not only resolved the situation but completely turned around our experience. She single-handedly restored our faith in the hotel and made us feel valued as guests. A true asset to the organization.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alison Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The WiFi was very poor, apart from that an excellent hotel
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Atul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast Buffet Servers were great taking care of customers. The welcome drink was local goan and was great . Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shivani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is good for a group vacation with clean private beach with less crowd and games room. The entire property is clean and mostly free of mosquitoes.