The Aguada Hermitage

Nestled amidst a profusion of flowers and trees, Aguada Hermitage offers guests a breathtaking view of the Arabian Sea and endless stretches of sun-kissed beach.

Situated on a hilltop in the serene environs of the Taj Goa complex, the Aguada Hermitage was conceived as an all-villa retreat for the Commonwealth Heads of State.

Distances:

Thinvim Railway Station: 30 Kms Madgaon (Margao) Railway Station: 54 Kms Panjim City: 18 Kms. Panjim Busstand: 20 Kms Dabolim Airport: 45 Kms

The Hotel consists of 140 air-conditioned villa rooms.

The complex comprises of independent one-bedroom villas, two-bedroom interconnected units, three and four bedroom units and even a six or eight bedroom block for large groups

All villas are elegantly appointed and offer fine guest amenities: 

•  International direct dial facility 
• Channel music 
• Colour television with satellite programs.

• Swimming pool
• Fitness center with sauna, Jacuzzi and gym
• Children's Activity Center 
• An astrologer is also available on request
• Beauty parlour
• Barber shop
• Travel desk
• Shopping arcade
• Currency exchange
• Safe deposit lockers
• Doctor-on-call 
• Babysitting
• 24-hour copier/facsimile facilities
• Laundry service (until 8 p.m.) 
• Room service (until 11 p.m.)

Water Sports:

• Parasailing
• Windsurfing
• Surfing
• Sailing
• Water-skiing
• Boating
• Water scooters
• Speedboats
• Jet skis are available

Sports:

• Tennis
• Squash
• Badminton
• Table tennis
• Billiards
• Golf (five-hole course)

A short walk down flower-lined pathways leads you to a variety restaurants and bars at the Fort Aguada Beach Resort and Taj Holiday Village. The exotic fare and tantalising cocktails served at these establishments are sure to delight even the most demanding gourmet.

Seashell Restaurant: Serves Indian, Continental and Goan specialties IL Camino: For Italian cuisine. Morisco: Speciality seafood restaurant The Beach House: Serves Continental, Indian and Goan cuisine. A sizzling barbeque of the day's catch is also served. The Banyan Tree: Resting in the shadows of huge Banyan tree and surrounded by a shimmering fish pond, this charming restaurant serves authentic Thai and Chinese cuisine Caravela: This restaurant on the beach front serves intoxicating cocktails and seafood. Martini Bar: By the poolside. Poolside Bar: For seafood grills and tandoori specialties from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m Rock Your Blues: A retro bar/discotheque. Kiddies Corner: A special restaurant for children.