Title: Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant ## Photo gallery for Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3805800/3805763/b0802730.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3805800/3805763/f2732aea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3805800/3805763/cefab852.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3805800/3805763/23ddc44e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premier Room | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3805800/3805763/0278eae5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat offers a seaside atmosphere with a pool, arcade/game room, and babysitting services. Enjoy in-room WiFi and quick check-in/out. Guests praise the attentive service. ## Reviews 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Room service - Laundry - 24/7 front desk - Parking included - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 3 - Dec 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=3805763&PinnedHotelID=3805763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=3805763&PinnedHotelID=3805763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 4 - Dec 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=3805763&PinnedHotelID=3805763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=3805763&PinnedHotelID=3805763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=3805763&PinnedHotelID=3805763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=3805763&PinnedHotelID=3805763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=3805763&PinnedHotelID=3805763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=3805763&PinnedHotelID=3805763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms ![Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3805800/3805763/9b3e4f84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV - 1001 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Compact Room ![Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3805800/3805763/9b3e4f84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Compact Room ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Connecting rooms available LCD TV Ceiling fan Memory foam bed Blackout curtains Premium bedding - 226 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Premier Room ![Premier Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3805800/3805763/91324136.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premier Room ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Fridge LCD TV Ceiling fan Memory foam bed - 441 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom ![Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 36-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3805800/3805763/2742ca8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite, 1 Bedroom ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Kitchenette Fridge LCD TV - 538 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDona-Paula-Hotels-Sandalwood-Hotel-Retreat.h3805763.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDona-Paula-Hotels-Sandalwood-Hotel-Retreat.h3805763.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C15.45607%2C73.81595&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=T4xlOzQTmk33p8qAwy6WzyFQXMw=) Vainguinim Beach, Panaji, Goa, 403004 #### What's nearby - Vainguinim Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Goa University \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Dona Paula Beach \- 3 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Caranzalem Beach \- 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Miramar Beach \- 4 min drive \- 1.7 miles #### Getting around - Cansaulim Verna Station - 28 min drive - Dabolim Airport (GOI) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Peep Kitchen - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bar Outrigger - ‬4 min drive - ‪Padaria Prazeres - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Goan Room - ‬3 min drive - ‪Café Ashwini Caranzalem - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat Family-friendly hotel near Deltin Royale Casino 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: - A children's pool, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in - Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78145400/78145317/w4000h2661x0y169-21daf402.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Swim Sea Beach Resort Panaji - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews £28 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=78145317&PinnedHotelID=78145317&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21430000/21429100/21429037/ca6b3c63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Panaji Panaji - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 112 reviews £90 includes taxes & fees 22 Dec - 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Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 7.4 Good 56 reviews £78 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=10118700&PinnedHotelID=10118700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 550 per person - A restaurant ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Children's pool ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (once per stay) ### 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 provided ### Entertainment - 36-inch LCD TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Free bottled water - Limited room service ### 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 Express check-in available 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 at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in 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 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision ### Property is also known as Hotel Retreat Hotel Sandalwood Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat Dona Paula Sandalwood Hotel Retreat Sandalwood Retreat Sandalwood Retreat Dona Paula Sandalwood Hotel Retreat Dona Paula Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat Goa/Dona Paula Sandalwood Hotel And Retreat Sandalwood Hotel Retreat Sandalwood & Retreat Panaji Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat Hotel Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat Panaji Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat Hotel Panaji ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat have a pool? ### Is Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat? ### What time is check-in at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat? ### Where is Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat located? ## Have a question? 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