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Taj Exotica Resort Goa
India, Indian Subcontinent
Benaulim
Spread across 56 acres of landscaped grounds Taj Exotica Resort and Spa sits along the Benaulim beach.Located at a distance of 11 kms from the closest city of Margao.A tropical paradise set in 56 acres of landscaped gardens and on one of the most unspoilt beaches of South Goa-Benaulim. Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Goa is 27 kms or a 45 mins drive from Goa Dabolim airport. The sprawling resort complex is divided into the main hotel building and charming villas- either 2 or 4 room units which dot the landscape- some featuring their own personal plunge pools. The resort offers views of tropical gardens and a golf-course along with a captivating expanse of the Arabian sea. It is set at a distance of 8 km from the commercial capital of Goa- Margao as well as from the Madgoan railway station. A 1hr 15 mins drive approx would take you to the beaches of North Goa. Tajness A Commitment Restrengthend is a mark of Assurance of IHCL authentic Indian hospitality with an added comfort of saftey hygiene and physical distancing.
Hotel Information
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments and facials. While the golfer in the family is out on the course, you can enjoy above-par recreational amenities such as outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services and babysitting (surcharge).
Facilities
- Badminton
- Fitness
- Spa centre
- Spa treatments
- Massage
- Steam bath
- Kids’ club
- Parasols
- Children’s swimming area
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
The Local Area
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4.5 Excellent6,225 reviews
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A Beautiful Beginning to Aaya Travel Story
Taj Exotica Goa will always hold a very special place in our hearts because it was the first-ever trip for our son. What made that first holiday even more beautiful was being able to experience it at a property that combined the warmth of Taj hospitality with the relaxed charm of Goa.
Looking back, it wasn’t simply a vacation for us, it was the beginning of our son’s travel story and the first of so many memories we hoped to create with him.
From the moment we arrived, the experience felt warm, peaceful, and incredibly welcoming. The beautiful property, lush greenery, expansive spaces, and serene surroundings created the perfect environment for a family holiday with a little one. There was enough space for our family to explore, while we could also slow down, relax, and simply enjoy being together.
Travelling with a 3 month old baby comes with its own set of challenges, but the thoughtful service and genuine warmth of the Taj team made everything feel easier. From accommodating our little one’s needs to the small gestures that made us feel cared for, the experience gave us the confidence to take that first big trip as a family.
The resort itself is stunning, with its beautiful gardens, Goan-inspired architecture, peaceful ambience, and wonderful views. There is something incredibly special about waking up surrounded by greenery and having nowhere you need to rush to. It was exactly the kind of first holiday we wanted for our family.
The food and dining experience were equally enjoyable, with a wonderful variety of options and the flexibility that families with young children really appreciate.
But what we remember most is the feeling of the stay, the warmth, the unhurried mornings, the little moments with our son, and the happiness of watching him experience something new for the very first time.
Today, with our son growing up and having already travelled to so many beautiful places, we often look back at his first holiday at Taj Exotica Goa with a special kind of nostalgia. Those first photographs, those tiny expressions, and those early travel memories will always be priceless to us.
Thank you, Taj Exotica Goa, for being the setting for such an important first chapter in our little boy’s story.
Some hotels give you a holiday. Some become part of your family’s story.
Taj Exotica Goa will always be one of those places for us. ❤️
We look forward to returning someday and showing our son the place where his travel adventures began.
Review by Parul S Noida, India
Wonderful experience at taj and special thanks to NARMIN 🩷
Our stay at Taj Exotica was absolutely wonderful — everything was very good and we had a lovely experience.
A special mention to Narmin, who was so warm, fun-loving, and genuinely wonderful with the kids. She made them feel so comfortable and happy, and her cheerful personality really made our stay even more special. Thank you, Narmin, for making our experience memorable! ❤️
Our Annual Visit
Have just returned from our Happy Place, Taj Exotica Goa and don’t know how year after year we love it more and more.
Firstly, big shout out to Sheetal and whoever worked on that pool which is HEATED, hands down the best pool we have ever been in and being in the open, which was windy and cold and being in a heated pool with that view- absolute game changer.
I am going to start with the guys who make this happen, Reagan (have been seeing him since my first trip to Exotica), Vincy, Noor and Clato.
Siddarth, Akshodhay and Raj at the front desk and always making the entire process so easy for us.
Once again, have gotten a few names of the team who made our stay super comfortable and with utmost care given to detail (the names are in no particular order)-
At the restaurant, Aadiir’s favourites, Renuka, Vishal, Shabhinath and Ram, given to every whim and request of his and Rohan and Ravi Raj for feeding me all the deserts 😊A big thank you to Shubhangi, Juhi, Krishna, Rashmita, Rashmi, Ambika, Gladwyn, Vashon, Macvin, Ashita, Alina, Prasanjit, Shoheel, Michael, Grace, Anisha and Dhan.
Gourang, didn’t get to see you much, but it is always good to see you.
The chefs, Ganesh who has always been so graceful and kind to always check in on us. Subroto for the yummiest pasta, Kamal for the lovely desserts, Allam Sheikh for the chaats, Shreyas and Milind for the garlic breads, Vishnu for the best dosas and Abhishek.
At the pool side, these guys just never said no- Parvesh, Johnson, Chandramani, Santosh, Kishan, Bipin and Jerry.
Your security guys, Hemendra, Sovan, Sunil and Dharmendra.
Nilesh, Filomena and Francesco for being so sweet to our son for the many rides around the resort (sometimes just for a joy ride)
The ladies at the play area- Sonali, Narmin, Malvika, Niktia and Gaytri who were just exceptional with their care for the kids and the activities.
Jomol and Sooraj for the most relaxing massages given to Mansi and me
Bhim and Ravindra at House keeping for the lovely décor they did in our room and keeping the room always smelling amazing (one of the best parts about the Taj)
Thank you once again for everything, cannot wait to be back to exotica
Great property but too many issues
What a lovely property, it’s huge with amazing gardens and big rooms. Unfortunately it’s dated and old with the most useless service at the restaurants. The most disappointing aspect of the hotel was the food and the service was absent! I have attached a photo of the toaster at breakfast which says it all. The service staff at all the food outlets were trainees and had no idea what was going on - more like headless chickens. There was no senior staff that i could see for over 4 days - No duty manager nor GM of F&B head, it was like kids were running this place. Definitely a miss as there are many many more better options in Goa
Review by nihargala Mumbai, India
Excellent service, bars, restaurants, beach
The service is commendable at this resort. All the front office staff - mentionable are Siddharth and Aksh, Geetika etc were absolutely incredible and went above and beyond to ensure all guests were happy and their needs were accommodated. The lobby isn’t airconditioned but there’s a lovely skylight area which gets quite pleasant in the evening. The balcony offers a lovely view of the beach and sea. Their bars are well stocked and quite popular, they had menus from different parts of the country on different days so the feast was quite extensive and varied. They have a swimming pool, kids play area, gift shops, pool tables and different activities through the day. I would definitely recommend staying here and it is value for money
Review by Natalie P Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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