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Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Exterior
Premier Room | View from room
Pool

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 36-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Compact Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
403004, Goa, Panaji, Vainguinim Beach

What's nearby

  • Vainguinim Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Goa University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Deltin Royale Casino - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Dona Paula Beach - 11 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Miramar Beach - 12 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Cansaulim Verna Station - 28 min drive
  • Dabolim Airport (GOI) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Padaria Prazeres, Panaji - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taleigao Community Center - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Goan Room - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bay 15, Oxcel Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Baskin Robbins - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat

Family-friendly hotel near Deltin Royale Casino
Consider a stay at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and babysitting, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A children's pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Childcare services and cribs/infant beds
  • Memory foam beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 36-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 550 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2000
Cribs (infant beds) are available for INR 1000

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 550 per person
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool.

Is Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat located?

This family-friendly Panaji hotel is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Vainguinim Beach and Goa University. Dona Paula Beach and Odxel Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 79 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Andraous

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel it is far away from everything is very dirty. Hotel room is dirty. Hotel is very very old. Nothing around the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudra

Good stay
It was a good place but the place wasnt in actual Panji. The hotel is split by 2 brother's and the pool belongs to the other half. The actual hotel room was large.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is overpriced given its very mediocre facilities. Major drawback: the only option to move around was to use the only taxi driver made available by the hotel, who was charging 2 to 3 times the normal rate and proved unreliable. Foreign tourists should avoid this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Liam

Liked: Staff & service
The room was large and had more space than expected. It was clean also. However, there was a kitchen with no cutlery or plates. The restaurant was okay but empty throughout. The bar wasn't open. There were no sunbeds around the pool. There were advertised sunbeds on the beach but these didnt exist. The nearby beach is essentially a private beach for the guests in the neighbouring 5 star hotels. This means you cant use any pf the facilities on the beach (cafe, bar, sunlounger) unless you are a guest from one of those hotels. There are security guards who escort you off the property even when enquiring if the restaurant/bars are open to non-guests. The nearest shops and restaurants are 30 minute walk up out of the valley and into Dona Paula so it is not ideal unless you have your own transport. The reception staff, when asked if they could book us a taxi, simply gave us the mobile number for a taxi company and refused to assist in arranging. The same goes for laundry. We enquired about the laundry, were given a mobile number of someone who no longer works in laundry and when we explained this was now the case they shrugged their shoulders as if that was the solution. Overall not a great hotel. It is not 4 star, probably 3 at best.

8/10 Good

Fred

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yash

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sanjeev

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most Pathetic Hotel
Terrible hotel rather it’s not a hotel it’s a lowest quality of railway she’s with no professionalism and ethics...I would request any one or every one do not book or stay at this hotel as they have no staff ..lowest quality of food and untrained staff to handle the hotel guests . The hotel management has no involvement and have no idea of the word meaning service or hotel or responsibility...
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arica

Lovely service, food, pool, clean
We were so well cared for and got to know the staff. Clean comfortable rooms, tasty and affordable restaurant. A fantastic bargain. The only take away is it is not a walk to Panjim and cabs can be pricey—but you’re next to the nicest cleanest beach in town.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

santosh

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Terrible
My suite was located on the 5th floor without an elevator. The room smelled bad. I complained to the reception, and someone came with a spray to spray a bit. Not enough light in nights. The restaurant was not hygiene. I ate a salad at the restaurant and became sick (food poisoning) for one day afterward. I complained to the hotel, and they said they do not have any medicine for food poisoning. The hotel was rated as 3.5 stars here (and 4 stars at other websites), but it should be ranked as 1 or 2 stars actually. I never used the pool. It was small and full of kids. BTW, I have seen two big rats in the yard.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

KENJI, Japan Hokkaido

ホテル内設備は若干古い部分もあるが、スタッフのホスピタリティでカバーしています。ビーチにも徒歩３分。レストランでの朝食昼食はローカル色もあり、充実。空港からは早くて３０分。混んでいる昼間でも１時間を見ればOK。エアコンは冷房が効き切らないので、外気で調整を。wifiは今回の滞在中ずっと使えませんでした。
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rach, New Zealand

Fabulous authentic Goan food. Walking distance to a small, quiet beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Very noisy neighbours made for an unpleasant stay. Rooms were great for the price. Gym equipment wasn't great. Not the best location but it is walking distance from the beach and nearby Cidade Resort. All in all,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Nice hotel i Dona Paula
Lovely hotel, close to the beach. Very friendly staff and high level of service. Area is a bit boring because there are only two hotels more nearby but very nice beach where there are no high waves like on other Goa beaches. All in all, very positive experience.

6/10 Okay

Per-Eive

Liked: Room comfort
Hotellet var rent och snyggt, men det låg avsides. Rummet rent och städades väl. Wifi fungerade överraskande bra även på rummet. Man fick ta taxi för att kunna handla, för att gå på andra matställen etc. Personalen var trevlig men hade lite svårt att förstå vår euroengelska. Det var uppträdanden på innergården 8 kvällar runt nyår med en makalös hög volym, och då isoleringen var dåligt medförde det att vi blev väldigt störda av detta oljud på vårt rum. Stranden nära hotellet kändes inte fräsch, vi tog därför 5 dagar, taxi 3,5 mil söderut till de underbara stränderna som finns där.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It is difficult to find from Google Map. Also Collier food with less options for order. Far away from famous beaches. However nice breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

KSK, NJ, USA

Nice Hotel with Amenities
We were in Goa for just 4 nights, and wanted a nice hotel with some facilities and amenities (pool, spa, restaurant, etc...). Sandalwood Retreat was perfect for us, while it isn't a 5-star hotel, it was a nice, affordable alternative close to our Where we wanted to be. Would strongly recommend it, keeping in mind it is nice, simple place with attentive staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Relaxing
Enjoyed our stay. Nothing much in the immediate area. Beach almost deserted. Sunbeds and umbrellas there. Free shuttle into town every day. Nice pool. Breakfast good. Restaurant good, Phillip the head waiter very helpful and good English. Good place to chill out and relax. Nothing hectic here.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Bernard, London

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Adequate, but not recommended
A very modest hotel. Some pleasant features, but rooms could be cleaner and more up to date. I asked several times for the AC to be fixed; it didn't happen. Requests seem to get lost in translation. A bit in the middle of nowhere, and the beach - 4 minute brisk walk away - not as nice as Miramar. A bit overpriced for the quality of the hotel. All in all, it is ok, but I wouldn't recommend
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Clean hotel, but expensive commute
The stay wasn't worth the money, especially because we spent a lot of money on commuting to and from beaches. The travel desk at the hotel was overcharging us just because there were no other cabbies available in the vicinity of the hotel. The hotel is fine if you intend to stay within the resort with kids. I wouldn't pay the same amount again for going there, especially because of the experience with the travel desk
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stephen, Hong kong

Ok place. Nice staff.
Lengthy check in process. Too many rules and regulations all laid out on a sheet of A4 paper. Not too impressed to begin with but then a couple of the staff made us feel welcome. Pradeep the guy in the restaurant befriended us and made us feel at home. Philip was great, a well travelled man on cruise ships for many years, he know what hospitality means. No view from our balcony. Asked for slippers but were not complimentary we had to pay. Hotel In the middle of nowhere so not much to do.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Family emergency
I had to go to Goa for a family member who was in a hospital near the hotel. The staff, especially the bellhops and those in the SeaPearl, were exceptional. The food was also outstanding although I don't recommend the malai kofta. Anyway, thank you Phillip and all the friendly young men who work in the restaurant.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Esther, TX

Nice hotel, great breakfast buffet.
The beach was disappointing. Silt water, river beach, not like the other white sand beaches in south Goa. Quiet and uncrowded but still disappointing. The three minute walk to the 'beach' was along trash and stagnant, bad smelling backwaters.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

nice stay
Their phone was not reachable. Somehow i found a driver who knows the area little bit and found address with help of Google maps. Staff and services were good .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Xueming, Shenyang ,China

Only beach Hotel
It is too far away from the city, No buses