Dona Paula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

image of the ocean with vast greenery just beside it, in Dona paula
image of the ocean with vast greenery just beside it, in Dona paula
Sunrise scene of tourist, fishing and speed boats anchored in the bay at Dona Paula in Goa, India.
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Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa

Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa

5 out of 5
Vainguinim Beach Panaji Goa
The price is AU$247 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$247
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panaji. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (250 reviews)
Excellent property, especially the location. We were in the spacious club room with a lovely view of the beach and sea. Two well kept infinity pools. Didn't try the restaurants (except for breakfast), gym or spa. Housekeeping though is a bit sloppy. Forgets to replenish or replenishes different items ...

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa
Taj Cidade de Goa Heritage, Goa

Taj Cidade de Goa Heritage, Goa

5 out of 5
Vainguinim Beach Panaji Goa
The price is AU$220 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$220
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Panaji. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (234 reviews)
A bit dated and food at the Azul restaurant not great. Nice landscaping and environs.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Taj Cidade de Goa Heritage, Goa
Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa

Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa

5 out of 5
Anna Waddo Main Candolim Road Candolim Goa
The price is AU$122 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$122
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Candolim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (325 reviews)
Clean room and friendly satff

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa
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Paprika Stays

Paprika Stays

4 out of 5
Donapaula Panaji GA
Stay at this aparthotel in Panaji. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Deltin Royale Casino and Candolim Beach are located ...
Paprika Stays
Citadines Arpora Nagoa Goa

Citadines Arpora Nagoa Goa

4 out of 5
Survey No: 36/1- C Mendes Waddo Arpora Goa
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Arpora. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Calangute Beach and Baga Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Breakfast, ambience, polite and co operative staff. Exceptional behaviour and listening ability of Ms. Mani.

Reviewed on 14 July 2025

Citadines Arpora Nagoa Goa
TreeHouse Blue Hotel & Serviced Apartments

TreeHouse Blue Hotel & Serviced Apartments

3 out of 5
Curilo Waddo Majorda Goa
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Majorda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Colva Beach and Benaulim Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (53 reviews)
Very helpful staff.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

TreeHouse Blue Hotel & Serviced Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Happy New Year from Goa!! Had the most surreal night ever!! Drinks under palm trees, an incredible live Blues band, yummy Chicken Burgers, conversations about why Ben is not welcome in Perth, sneeking into a party from the back door, being kicked out - just to do it all over again and successfully remain incognito until having to bribe the doorman with a beer, an Estonian being kissed by a New Zealander

Dona Paula Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Dona Paula Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Dona Paula. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Dona Paula Beach
Basilica of Bom Jesus showing heritage architecture

Basilica of Bom Jesus

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Venture inside a Baroque-style basilica to study its religious art and to see the tomb of a saint, the founder of a Catholic religious order.

Basilica of Bom Jesus
India, Goa, Panjim, Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception

Mahalaxmi Temple

Mahalaxmi Temple is just one of the places to see in Panaji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Mahalaxmi Temple
Panaji showing street scenes

18th June Road

You can take time to visit 18th June Road during your travels to Panaji. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

18th June Road

Deltin Royale Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Deltin Royale Casino during your visit to Panaji? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Deltin Royale Casino

Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception

4.5/5(4 reviews)

After visiting Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Panaji. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception

Activities

North Goa Sightseeing

North Goa Sightseeing: Beaches, Forts & Fun

AU$6
per adult
North Goa Sightseeing: Beaches, Forts & Fun
Panaji: Fun-Filled 2-Hour Mandovi River Cruise with Dinner

Panaji: Fun-Filled 2-Hour Mandovi River Cruise with Dinner

AU$23
per adult
Panaji: Fun-Filled 2-Hour Mandovi River Cruise with Dinner
Explore the Best of North Goa by Car

Explore the Best of North Goa by Car (Guided Full Day City Sightseeing Tour)

AU$156
per traveller
Explore the Best of North Goa by Car (Guided Full Day City Sightseeing Tour)
Private City Tour of South Goa

Private City Tour of South Goa

AU$89
per adult
Private City Tour of South Goa
Basilica of Bom Jesus Church in Goa

Full-Day Goa Shore Excursion Including Lunch at Spice Plantation

AU$155
per adult
Full-Day Goa Shore Excursion Including Lunch at Spice Plantation
Adventure Party Boat with Water Sports

Adventure Party Boat with Water Sports

AU$26
per adult
Adventure Party Boat with Water Sports
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