Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort, Cavelossim ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Cavelossim Beach, Cavelossim, India, 403 731

Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort, a 5-star beach resort, offers luxurious accommodations amid lush gardens and direct beach access. The property features multiple dining options, a supervised kids' club, and extensive recreational facilities.

Rooms & Amenities

All 181 rooms at Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar. Each room features a private balcony, with selected units offering pool or garden views, as well as premium bedding and bathrobes.

Dining & Leisure

Dining options include the Seagull restaurant, which serves a buffet spread of international dishes, and Mama Mia, offering grilled seafood and meats. Guests can unwind at the sunset bar, adorned with classic Mario Miranda wall illustrations, while enjoying various drinks.

Leisure & Activities

Recreational amenities at this Cavelossim hotel include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and access to tennis courts. The property also features a kids' club, providing activities for younger guests, and offers various water adventures in the vicinity.

Services & Transportation

Facilities at Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia include a 24-hour reception, conference facilities, and a poolside bar. A roundtrip airport shuttle service is available, enhancing convenience for travelers.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Executive King Room

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view

Shower

Balcony

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Premium Villa

Max:

2 persons

40 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Garden view

Shower

Balcony

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Boutique Villa Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

36 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Garden view

Shower

Balcony

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Getting around

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City Centre

Cavelossim600 m

Airports

Dabolim (GOI) 42.9 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Revitalizing Spa!

“The Soham spa provided a rejuvenating experience, with relaxing treatments that left me feeling completely refreshed.” view full review

Accessible Relaxation

“The easy beach access and well-maintained facilities made for a wonderfully stress-free day at the beach.” view full review

Fun Activities!

“The array of activities like zorbing and archery kept my children engaged and thrilled throughout our stay.” view full review

Comfortable Rooms

“The independent cottage-style rooms were beautifully designed, featuring a lovely patio that opened up to serene gardens.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Barber shop
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Water sports
Cycling
Darts
Table tennis
Archery

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Dinner
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet
Board games
Children's pool
Children's play area
Kids club
Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Massage
Pool with view

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Cavelossim Beach, Cavelossim, India, 403 731

Map view

Cavelossim Beach, Cavelossim, India, 403 731

City landmarks

Beach

Cavelossim Beach

1.2 km

Church

Holy Cross Catholic Church

1.3 km

Beach

Mobor Beach

2.0 km

Beach

Carmona Beach

3.2 km

Church

Holy Cross Chapel-Baradi

3.4 km

Lighthouse

Betul Lighthouse

3.6 km

Sal River

3.7 km

Quitol

Betul Fort

3.8 km

Fatrade

Zalor Beach

3.9 km

Beach

Fatrade Beach

4.5 km

Nearby

Cavelossim Road Near Mike's Place Restaurant

Din Brothers Jewellers and Gold Smiths

180 m

Jack's Place

510 m

Restaurants

Robin's Ark

130 m

Luisa by The Sea Complex Opposite Dona Sylvia

Tanggies Restaurant

140 m

Opposite Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort Hotel Mobor

Casa Lisoboa

140 m

Royal Goan Beach Club

Hill's Den Guest House & Restaurant

140 m

Mobor Beach Opposite Holiday Inn Mobor Goa India

Upper Deck

140 m

Radisson Blu Resort

The Restaurant at the Leela

140 m

Mobor

Fig & Olive

140 m

Holiday Inn Resort

Fat Willy's Beach Shack

140 m

Cavelossim Beach

Gaffino's

140 m

Gaffino's Beach Resort

Goan Village

350 m

Cavelossim

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

spacious rooms

well-maintained lawns

initial room issues

hand shower pressure

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

8.2

Location

8.7

Service

7.0

Dining

7.7

4.5/5 based on 3910 reviews

#3 of 15 hotels in Cavelossim based on Tripadvisor

Jonathan

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.4/10

The hotel offers spacious rooms that are a bit tired but have great showers. The service is attentive to details but falls short in cleanliness. The location is excellent with easy access to the beach. The dining experience provides tasty options with variety. However, there are cleanliness issues in the pool area and dining areas.

Rooms

7.0

I found the room very spacious and the shower was great, though the decor looked slightly tired. We booked for 3 people, and the space was adequate for all of us.

Service

6.0

I received a warm welcome from the receiving staff and noticed the attention to even small things. However, there were instances of cleanliness issues in the dining service, which was quite disappointing.

Location

9.0

The location was great with easy access to the beach and several excellent restaurants within walking distance.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was excellent with a lot of choices and tasty dishes. However, there were some cleanliness issues observed in the dining area.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel provides various services like room service, dry cleaning, and housekeeping. However, cleanliness issues were noticeable in the pool area and dining spaces.

Brian

United Kingdom, September 2023

8.8/10

The hotel is situated in beautiful gardens connected by paths to the pool, reception, restaurants, and the beach. The rooms are clean and nicely furnished, providing all the amenities you would expect from a 5-star resort. The service is friendly but could benefit from being more vigilant on certain rules. The location is excellent, opening onto the peaceful Cavelossim beach. The dining experience offers a variety of delicious dishes, accompanied by live music. The facilities are well-maintained and enjoyable.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were well-furnished and equipped with modern amenities, set in the gorgeous grounds.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly, but could be more vigilant with rules. The staff were welcoming and accommodating.

Location

9.0

The location is excellent, opening into the beautiful and peaceful Cavelossim beach, just a short walk from the room.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was awesome with a wide range of options, accompanied by live music.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were well-maintained and added value to the overall stay.

Ronald

United Kingdom, September 2023

7.4/10

The hotel is nestled in beautiful gardens with easy access to the pool, reception, restaurants, and the private beach offering thrilling activities like paragliding and jet skiing. However, some cleanliness issues were noted in the dining and pool areas.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms, like cozy cottages, provide a private beach experience. Exciting activities are just steps away.

Service

7.0

Beyond his duties, the executive chef delighted us with an amazing Goan Thali. The staff overall was friendly, helpful, and professional.

Location

8.0

The immaculate surroundings are meticulously maintained. Great access to nearby restaurants, beaches, and water sports.

Dining

6.0

While the dining experience offered ample choices, cleanliness issues were observed during meals.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities could use more attention to cleanliness, especially around dining and pool areas.

Dorothy

United Kingdom, June 2023

8.4/10

The hotel offers an amazing stay experience with daily room cleaning and a range of bathroom materials supplied as needed. The rooms lack wardrobe space but are good enough. The service provided by the staff is helpful and friendly, particularly Gitta and her colleagues, however, the experience seemed to be limited this year. The location is close to Cavelossim Beach and offers a semi-private beach within walking distance. The dining experience is excellent with a varied buffet. The facilities are great, with a giant swimming pool and everything you might need.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were cleaned daily with fresh towels and necessary bathroom materials supplied.

Service

7.0

The service provided by the staff was helpful and friendly, notably Gitta and her team.

Location

9.0

The hotel is very close to Cavelossim Beach with direct access from the property. It's a great, well-maintained facility with a peaceful, semi-private beach nearby.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was exceptional with a wide variety of options in the buffet.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities are fantastic, including a giant swimming pool and all necessary amenities.

Charles

United Kingdom, April 2023

7.8/10

The hotel is nestled between the beach and a charming town making it a lovely location. The rooms are clean and spacious, providing a quiet retreat. The service, led by dedicated staff including Rosalyna and her team, excels in conference organization. The dining options are varied to cater to different dietary needs. Overall, a good value for a family-friendly stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are good enough, cleaned daily and well-equipped. They are spacious, clean, and offer a quiet location ideal for relaxation.

Service

7.0

A minor issue with food hygiene was noted, but the staff generally strives to provide excellent service.

Location

9.0

The hotel enjoys a beautiful and well-maintained location, sandwiched between the beach and a small town. The peaceful, semi-private beach is a short walk away, offering a relaxing family retreat.

Dining

7.0

The dining spread is varied, with options catering to different dietary needs. A wonderful experience overall, though some improvements in cleanliness were needed.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers a range of facilities to enhance guests' stay, including room service, housekeeping, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Anne

United Kingdom, April 2023

7.4/10

The hotel offers spacious cottage-style rooms with clean linen and bathrooms, nestled within well-maintained lawns and gardens. However, initial room issues were promptly resolved by the manager after some inconvenience. The hand showers had low pressure, but overall the accommodation was comfortable and clean.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are spacious with clean linen and bathrooms, although initial room allocation had some issues which were later resolved. Some minor inconvenience with hand shower pressure.

Service

7.0

The staff, though lacking understanding initially, provided good service overall. Room service and housekeeping met expectations.

Location

8.0

The hotel is conveniently located in a small village near the beach with easy access to restaurants and shops. However, possible noise disturbances during special events nearby.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offered a good spread of food, with some humidity issues in hot weather. The breakfast options were appreciable.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel features well-manicured gardens and lawns but may lack in certain facilities. It has a nice lawn and garden space.

spacious rooms

initial room issues