Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with children's pool and 24-hour front desk

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Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat

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Beach nearby
Premier Room | View from room
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Exterior
Premier Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Overview of Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat

7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The price is £34
Price available on 20/3/2024

Explore the area

Vainguinim Beach, Panaji, Goa, 403004
  • Popular LocationSea Pearl Restaurant1 min walk
  • Popular LocationVainguinim Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationKarmali Station38 min drive
  • Popular LocationVasco da Gama Dabolim Station54 min drive
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Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Premier Room

  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1001 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Compact Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Panaji

Located in Panaji, Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and Vainguinim Beach, while Goa Science Centre and Houses of Goa Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Splashdown Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Poriat Football Ground. Looking to get your feet wet? Waterskiing, parasailing and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.

What's nearby

  • Deltin Royale Casino - 9 min drive
  • Dona Paula Beach - 11 min drive
  • Fort Aguada - 22 min drive
  • Candolim Beach - 54 min drive
  • Sinquerim Beach - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Cansaulim Verna Station - 28 min drive
  • Dabolim Airport (GOI) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Peep Kitchen - 4 min drive
  • Arcangela Bar and Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • The Goan Room - 3 min drive
  • Bay 15, Oxcel Beach - 4 min drive
  • Cafe Azul - 18 min walk

About this property

Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat

Family-friendly hotel by the sea
Consider a stay at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and babysitting, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Swimming pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat feature perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Childcare services and cots/infant beds
  • Memory foam beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 36-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: INR 550 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • One-time housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2000.
Cots (infant beds) are available for INR 1000

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately INR 550 per person
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat?

As of 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat on 20 Mar 2024 start from £33.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat located?

This family-friendly Panaji hotel is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Vainguinim Beach and Goa University. Dona Paula Beach and Caranzalem Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 77 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is overpriced given its very mediocre facilities. Major drawback: the only option to move around was to use the only taxi driver made available by the hotel, who was charging 2 to 3 times the normal rate and proved unreliable. Foreign tourists should avoid this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Yash

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Liam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was large and had more space than expected. It was clean also. However, there was a kitchen with no cutlery or plates. The restaurant was okay but empty throughout. The bar wasn't open. There were no sunbeds around the pool. There were advertised sunbeds on the beach but these didnt exist. The nearby beach is essentially a private beach for the guests in the neighbouring 5 star hotels. This means you cant use any pf the facilities on the beach (cafe, bar, sunlounger) unless you are a guest from one of those hotels. There are security guards who escort you off the property even when enquiring if the restaurant/bars are open to non-guests. The nearest shops and restaurants are 30 minute walk up out of the valley and into Dona Paula so it is not ideal unless you have your own transport. The reception staff, when asked if they could book us a taxi, simply gave us the mobile number for a taxi company and refused to assist in arranging. The same goes for laundry. We enquired about the laundry, were given a mobile number of someone who no longer works in laundry and when we explained this was now the case they shrugged their shoulders as if that was the solution. Overall not a great hotel. It is not 4 star, probably 3 at best.

10/10 Excellent

Rudra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
It was a good place but the place wasnt in actual Panji. The hotel is split by 2 brother's and the pool belongs to the other half. The actual hotel room was large.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sanjeev

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most Pathetic Hotel
Terrible hotel rather it’s not a hotel it’s a lowest quality of railway she’s with no professionalism and ethics...I would request any one or every one do not book or stay at this hotel as they have no staff ..lowest quality of food and untrained staff to handle the hotel guests . The hotel management has no involvement and have no idea of the word meaning service or hotel or responsibility...
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely service, food, pool, clean
We were so well cared for and got to know the staff. Clean comfortable rooms, tasty and affordable restaurant. A fantastic bargain. The only take away is it is not a walk to Panjim and cabs can be pricey—but you’re next to the nicest cleanest beach in town.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

santosh

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rach, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous authentic Goan food. Walking distance to a small, quiet beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Very noisy neighbours made for an unpleasant stay. Rooms were great for the price. Gym equipment wasn't great. Not the best location but it is walking distance from the beach and nearby Cidade Resort. All in all,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is difficult to find from Google Map. Also Collier food with less options for order. Far away from famous beaches. However nice breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

General hotel information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.5
Address
Vainguinim Beach, Panaji, Goa