Location. The Ramada Caravela Beach Resort Goa is located on the serene white sands of Varca Beach, Goa, India. Reflecting traditional Goan architecture, this property stands along 23 acres of pristine tropical landscape that border the Indian Ocean.
Hotel Features. Nine restaurants and bars grace this prestigious property, including Sossegado Grill that specializes in grilled-to-order seafood. Seasonal Castaways presents poolside live music and dancing, and serves themed barbecue and vegetarian fare. Saturdays, where DJs spin guests into a world of Indipop and rock music, remains open 24/7. Flexible conference space with a full range of presentation equipment accommodates between 15 and 400 participants. The Island Bar is positioned in the middle of an outdoor lagoon-style pool surrounded by 3000 palm trees. Children play in a pool built solely for young swimmers, where floats, beach balls and Frisbees add to the fun. The property is also home to a nine-hole golf course. Luxurious massages, Ayurvedic methodologies and an on- site Ayurvedic physician are available at the hotel's spa. Personal trainers, extensive fitness equipment, saunas, Turkish baths and spa tubs are offered at the fitness center. On-site recreation includes table tennis, chess, carrom, boccia, darts, water polo, football and horseshoes. Varca Beach provides watercraft rentals from independent operators.

Guestrooms. This hotel features 202 exquisitely decorated guestrooms, suites and villas with private balconies, many with spectacular views of the ocean and landscaped gardens. Standard guestrooms include floor-to-ceiling windows, tile floors, uniquely upholstered furnishings and colorful art prints. All rooms contain coffeemakers, safe-deposit boxes and minibars. Villas are comprised of a living room, master bedroom with spa tub and a second bedroom with twin beds and a private balcony and garden.

Expert Tip. The hotel operates a 215-foot- long casino-cruise ship that accommodates 300 people. Excursions afford incredible sightseeing experiences, gaming thrills, entertainment and a marvelous sundeck bar.