Dona Sylvia Beach Resort

The resort blends the spirit of the Mediterranean with the warmth of Goa. Spread over 26 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens on the southern coast of Goa, this 181-room resort nestles on the soft white sands of Cavelossim Beach. Facilities on offer to guests include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception, a hairdressing salon, restaurants and conference facilities. Guests may also take advantage of the room and laundry services and there are bicycles available for hire.

The resort offers superior, air-conditioned rooms with all modern amenities set in Mediterranean-style villas with verandahs and roof-top terraces. All rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, as well as a TV and a fridge.

Guests may sample an endlessly tempting choice of cuisines at the Seagull, the buffet restaurant, and Mama Mia, the Fusion grill restaurant. For the pub-crawlers, conversation, music and laughter mix and mingle at the Amalia. Outdoor events are held at the Haystack.

The resort has a host of activities to keep guests entertained throughout their holiday. It features the largest pools in Goa, a children's pool and indoor and outdoor activities, which include water sports by the beach and exploring the area by bicycle. Guests may also relax in the sauna, the steam bath or with a massage, and sports enthusiasts may enjoy a workout in the gym.

The resort plays host to large and small meetings, incentive packages, conferences, conventions, events and weddings, held either in the conference hall 'mobor' or outdoors on the lawns.