The Marinha Dourada definitely deserves more than 2 stars. The rooms are very spacious, are kept spotlessly clean, they are cleaned & the bedding changed every day, along with the towels being changed. There are two lovely pools, which are kept very clean. The nearest one to the entrance is the more shaded one and the one over the bridge... more

The hotel is in a lovely setting overlooking 2 lakes. There was building work going on behind the hotel when we were there but it really didn't affect us. We even sunbathed at the pool nearest the work but still didn't hear it. The staff are lovely and you get a very 'personal' feel. Bedrooms were pretty basic but very... more

We returned a week ago from Marinha Dourada, below is a detailed review and information that we also would have liked before we went, hope it helps: Liked about Marinha Dourada :) - Cheap - laundry, minibar (mainly water, no chocolates with some fizzy drinks and alcohol) at good prices and restocked daily, room service also at great price but... more

Booked two week package b&b with Thomson, first surprise the flight was very good seat leg room ample for a six footer and lef on time, food above average. THe hotel is situated away from the flesh pots of Barga/Calangute and was fine, the gardens were beautiful, the main block rooms might be a bit busy for some , the... more

we have just returned from 2 fantastic weeks at the marinha dourada hotel! We travelled with first choice and were really impressed with the level of comfort on the flight. There was plenty of leg room and the entertainment was very good. The hotel was lovely and clean but the rooms were very basic.The rooms were cleaned daily and the... more

just returned from our 4th trip to Goa, first time in this hotel, we were dubious as we normally stay in 4* plus hotels. What a wonderful surprise, the hotel is excellant, the people are so friendly and helpful, the choice of food was very good, and the prices in most cases were cheaper than outside, shacks and restaurants, including... more

Stayed here last year, this was my second visit to Goa, and found it just as fantastic if not better than my first visit, (stayed at Sun Village even though that was great to). If you want a great room ask for one in the main building where reception is, overlooking the lake. I loved watching the elephant walk by... more

The hotel is very clean, and in a lovely setting, with its large lakes, and beautiful grounds. The rooms are very basic, and a little dated - well, room 117, overlooking the swimming pool was. I;m told that the rooms in the annexe are larger, and they look more recently built, however they back on to the building-work, but no-one... more

This was our second time in Goa but first time in the north. We found the north had much more to see & do but was much dirtier than the south. Our stay at the Marinha was OK. We were in the far end of the annex, which was ok but a long way back if you needed to go... more