Luxury Healing Hotels Whispering Palms Beach Resort
Sinquerim Beach, 403515 Candolim, India
HOTEL OVERVIEW
Look, I’ll be straight with you about Whispering Palms – it’s one of those places that looks absolutely stunning in photos, and honestly? It mostly delivers on that promise, though there are some things you should know going in.
First off, the location is actually pretty brilliant. You’re right on Sinquerim Beach, which is sort of the quieter cousin to the madness that can be Baga or Calangute. The resort sits on this gorgeous stretch where you can still hear the waves from most rooms, and in the early morning – I mean like 6 AM early – you’ll have this incredible view of local fishermen pulling in their nets. It’s the kind of scene that makes you feel like you’re seeing the “real” Goa, you know? The property itself sprawls along the coastline with these colonial-style buildings that feel authentically Portuguese without being too theme-park-ish about it. Check-in was smooth enough, though they do that thing where they offer you a welcome drink that’s basically sugar water with a fancy garnish.
Now, about that 7.2 rating – I get it. The rooms are genuinely beautiful with high ceilings and this amazing natural light, but some of the maintenance feels a bit… let’s say inconsistent for a five-star place. My bathroom had this gorgeous rainfall shower that worked perfectly, but the towel rack was literally held up with what looked like electrical tape. The pool area is where this place really shines though – there are actually three pools, and the infinity one overlooking the Arabian Sea is ridiculous in the best way. You’ll want to grab a spot early because it gets crowded by 10 AM, especially during peak season from December through February. The food situation is honestly better than I expected – the breakfast spread has everything from fresh dosas (which are actually good, not tourist-version good) to proper bacon and eggs. Their evening seafood barbecue happens right on the beach, and while it’s a bit touristy, the prawns are fresh and they don’t completely butcher the fish curry.
Here’s what really matters though – this isn’t a place where you’ll feel trapped on the property. Fort Aguada is literally a ten-minute walk if you want some history with your sunset, and there’s this little shack called Infantaria about five minutes down the road that serves the best bebinca I’ve had in Goa. The staff genuinely seems to care, which isn’t always a given at these larger resorts. They remember your name, they’ll help you figure out local transport, and they don’t act like you’re bothering them when you need something. Is it perfect? No – the WiFi can be spotty, and some nights you’ll hear music from beach parties drifting over. But if you want that classic Goa beach resort experience without completely breaking the bank or dealing with the chaos of the more popular beaches, Whispering Palms hits that sweet spot pretty well.
HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS
Reviews
Staff: 8.3
Comfort: 7.9
Location: 8.6
Facilities: 7.5
Cleanliness: 7.8
Value for money: 7.2
Radhika from New Zealand
Location was great. Staff were very friendly
Shivani from India
Breakfast was good.love the location
Ashish from India
LOCATION
HOUSEKEEPING
HOUSEKEEPING STAFF PROMPTNESS
CLEANLINESS
AMBIENCE & GREENERY ALL AROUND
SECURITY
ROOMS
FACILITIES
Jem from United Kingdom
Good facilities, clean, very close to the beach, friendly staff, great food
Samrat from India
Location is good . Close to the beach and in the middle of north Goa’s hub
Rahul from India
The breakfast was good but could be improved with more choice of continent items.
The staff at the resort was very polite and helpful.
Alok from India
Hospitality
Sharma from India
Location and staff was fine
Dr from India
food
Sanjiv from India
LOCATION, ROOM AND BREAKFAST
SURROUNDINGS
What's nearby:
- Fort Aguada: 2.6 km
- Bridge Panji: 10 km
- Campal Garden: 12 km
- Harjis Garden: 3.7 km
- Butterfly Lawns: 3.4 km
- Reis Magos Fort: 5 km
- Goa State Museum: 10 km
- Park Inn Anchorage: 1.7 km
- Aguada Childrens Park: 3.1 km
- Francisco Luis Gomes Garden: 12 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Cross roads: 10 m
- Restaurant Horizon Grill: 100 m
- Restaurant Grills N Curries: 30 m
Top attractions:
- Chapora Fort: 12 km
- Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary: 14 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Baga Beach: 5 km
- Coco Beach: 3.7 km
- Candolim Beach: 300 m
- Calangute Beach: 3 km
- Sinquerium Beach: 1.3 km
Closest airports:
- Dabolim Airport: 39 km
- Sindhudurg Airport: 91 km
- Manohar Parrikar International Airport: 28 km
ROOMS
- Balcony Room (Main Building) with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
- Villa Balcony Room with 1 large double bed for 3 adults
- Villa Patio Room with 1 large double bed for 3 adults
- Villa Premium Room with 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
- Studio Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
FACILITIES
Bedroom:
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Dressing room
General:
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Minimarket on site
- Shared lounge/T V area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Chapel/shrine
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Kitchen:
- Tumble dryer
- Electric kettle
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Garden
Wellness:
- Kids' pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
Activities:
- Bicycle rental Additional charge
- Aerobics
- Live sport events (broadcast) Additional charge
- Live music/performance
- Cooking class Additional charge
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Themed dinner nights Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Movie nights
- Stand-up comedy Additional charge
- Pub crawls Additional charge
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Evening entertainment
- Kids' club Additional charge
- Entertainment staff
- Snorkelling Additional charge Off-site
- Diving Additional charge Off-site
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Additional charge
- Canoeing Additional charge Off-site
- Darts Additional charge
- Karaoke Additional charge
- Billiards Additional charge
- Games room
- Fishing Additional charge Off-site
Living Area:
- Sofa
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
Accessibility:
- Auditory guidance
- Visual aids: Tactile signs
- Visual aids: Braille
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room Amenities:
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken:
- English
- Hindi
- Malayalam
- Marathi
- Odia
- Punjabi
- Tamil
- Telugu
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping Additional charge
- Trouser press Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Business centre Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Outdoor swimming pool Free!:
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
Entertainment and family services:
- Baby safety gates
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Parking Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).:
- Valet parking
- Accessible parking
HOUSE RULES
Pets:
- Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Check-in:
- From 14:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- Until 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
HOTEL ADDRESS
Sinquerim Beach, 403515 Candolim, India
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