Blissful Stays at the Best Luxury Hotels in Goa

Travellers visiting Goa tend to perceive a crucial decision that they should take; whether to reside in North Goa or South Goa leading to incessant brainstorming among them. North Goa is popular for its nightlife and beach activities, South Goa has a distinctly healing natural touch about it which is extremely peaceful however, it is not just the beaches or nightlife that attract the tourists but the romance of the old Portuguese charm as well for which the Velha Goa is an ideal spot.

With an astonishing collection of vast cathedrals, chapels, and convents, Old Goa, often referred to as Velha Goa in Portuguese or Adler Goy in the native language of Konkani, is a world heritage site as declared by UNESCO. It is about 25 minutes away from the current capital city of Panjim. 

From restored Portuguese villas to modern conceptualised retreats the best luxury hotels in Goa have always made an impact and boosted tourism all across.

One of the best luxury hotels in Goa are part of a new age experiential brand called The Postcard Hotels and Resorts, A concept by Mr Kapil Chopra, a veteran hotelier with years of experience with brands like The Oberoi Hotels and Resorts started The Postcard Hotels in the December 2018 with first three hotels in Goa. With breaking barriers and records on all platforms The Postcard Hotels offers bespoke luxury and an essence of each location it is present in.

One of the best luxury hotels in Goa and one of the first three hotels of the brand is The Postcard Velha. Atop a hill, The Postcard Velha is away from the tourist bustle of Old Goa within a gated estate overlooking acres of plantations and beautiful Champakali trees blooming all around with distant views of the Old Goa monuments and the Mandovi River. The hotel offers six rooms in two categories with private outdoor spaces - the Banyan Villa, with three rooms facing the magnificent 300 year old Banyan tree, and the Mandovi Villa, with the other three rooms and mesmerising views of the Mandovi, one of the two principal rivers in the state of Goa. The hotel offers outdoor dining spaces like the gazebos for people to enjoy freshly prepared and curated meals and cocktails within the lap of nature.

The Postcard Velha is very proud of its concepts like - anytime check in and check out , anytime breakfast , curated welcome drink and authentic regional cuisine which is a hit amongst its travellers and well wishers. The hotel ensures that the guests experience true luxury hospitality with the human touch and the personalised service of the delightful team members while immersing themselves in the essence and culture of the location making it one of the best luxury hotels in Goa.

The Postcard Velha has featured in many articles of popular platforms like Forbes , Conde Nast Traveller, Economic times and Hotelier India where the concept of the brand and the ideology has been spoken about with high praises from the who's who of the tourism and media industry in India and repeatedly called as one of the best luxury hotels in Goa. Its distinctive identity lies in the concept of sustainability, wellness, and authenticity. The design philosophy is to offer immersive spaces and a tailor-made luxury product that suits the modern day luxury guest's discerning preferences. 

The hotel also offers curated and bespoke experiences and excursions for its travellers like a local guide who ensures a closer look into the old town while exploring monuments like the Se Cathedral or the Basilica of Bom Jesus, which holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, or the Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount, which is a few metres from the Postcard Velha. Also a collaboration with experience operators like B-live who arranges e-cycling excursions through the  from Its doorstep and it has become quite a hit amongst the tourists as they not only get an insight into Old Goa but also, after a short ferry ride, get to see the hidden gem called the Divar island thus making The Postcard Velha one of the best luxury hotels in Goa.

The Postcard Velha offers luxurious holidays with simplicity and ultra immersive experiences, a concept which has been adorned by the guests since the establishment making it truly one of the best luxury hotels in Goa.