🌴 Goa, Nov 20-24 2026: flights + beach hotel

Fly out on IndiGo 6E 5341 (Fri Nov 20, 05:00 DEL to 07:35 Goa-Dabolim, about Rs 33,126 (C$489) for all 3). Home by train: 12283 Duronto from Madgaon (Wed Nov 25, leaves 11:35) to Hazrat Nizamuddin (Thu Nov 26, 5:20 PM), already booked. Beach stay Nov 22-25 (3 nights): hotel pick is the Sea Queen Family Suite (separate bedroom, breakfast, Rs 40,373 (C$596)); Airbnb pick is the 2-bedroom Seaside Cottage on Patnem beach (Rs 36,483 (C$538)).

📅 Updated Oct 4: wedding Nov 20-21 · beach stay Nov 22-25 (3 nights) · home by train from Madgaon on Wed Nov 25 (leaves 11:35), arriving Delhi 5:20 PM Thu Nov 26.

Last updated: Oct 05, 2026 11:33 PM PDT · prices change daily

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🌴 *Goa plan - Nov 20-26* 🌴

✈️ *Out (3 people)*
Fri Nov 20: Delhi 05:00 → Goa (Dabolim) 07:35 - IndiGo 6E 5341
≈ Rs 33,126 (C$489) total for 3 (book Dabolim GOI, not Mopa)

🚆 *Home by train (booked)*
Wed Nov 25: Madgaon 11:35 (train arrives 11:25) - 12283 Duronto
Thu Nov 26: Hazrat Nizamuddin 5:20 PM

💒 Nov 20-21: Wedding at Regenta Beach House, Colva (rooms already booked)

🌊 *Nov 22-25 beach stay (3 nights, South Goa)*
🛏️ Hotel with a separate bedroom: Sea Queen Beach Resort, Betalbatim - Family Suite (living room + bedroom), breakfast incl., TripAdvisor 4.8
Rs 40,373 (C$596) + GST for 3 nights (free cancellation until Nov 19)
🏠 Airbnb, 2 bedrooms on the beach: Seaside Cottage, Patnem - sea view, 4.87★
Rs 36,483 (C$538) for 3 nights, all fees included
💰 Best value on the sand: Art Resort Goa, Palolem - bungalow with living room, Rs 27,000 (C$399) + GST

Full details: https://artifact.sahirm.com/a/goa-oct-2026/

✈️ Flight out + 🚆 train home

Leg	Pick	Flight	Time	Price (all 3)	Why	Book
Out · Fri Nov 20	Recommended	IndiGo 6E 5341	05:00 DEL → 07:35 GOI	Rs 33,126 (C$489) ≈ Rs 11,042 (C$163) pp	The only early-morning nonstop into Dabolim that day. Lands 07:35, 40 min to the venue. IndiGo fares include a 15 kg checked bag.	Google Flights
Out · Fri Nov 20	Skip	Air India Express IX 1049	05:35 DEL → 08:20 GOX	Rs 38,415 (C$567) ≈ Rs 12,805 (C$189) pp	Mopa is in North Goa, ~1.5-2 hr drive to Colva. It costs more and the drive is longer.	Google Flights
Out · Fri Nov 20	Skip	IndiGo 6E 2265	06:10 DEL → 08:40 GOX	Rs 40,491 (C$598) ≈ Rs 13,497 (C$199) pp	Same problem: wrong airport, and more expensive.	Google Flights

Outbound ≈ Rs 33,126 (C$489) for 3, nonstop, about 2.5 hr. The return flights were dropped because the family booked the train.

Leg	Train	Board	Arrive	Notes
Home · Wed Nov 25 → Thu Nov 26	12283 Ernakulam–H. Nizamuddin Duronto (booked)	Madgaon (MAO): arrives 11:25, leaves 11:35, Wed Nov 25	Hazrat Nizamuddin, Delhi: 5:20 PM, Thu Nov 26	Only a 10-minute stop at Madgaon, so be on the platform by ~11:15. About 30 hours on board, so pack food and water. Schedule from ConfirmTkt.

3-night hotel and Airbnb options are in the "Beach stay, Nov 22-25" section below.

⭐ Shortlist

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🔎 Round 3 (Oct 6): the shortlist checked + 3 lists

Short answer: yes, there are better-reviewed places for the same money. Gateway Goa (9.5), Om Sai (9.3) and Art Resort (9.3) all score higher than the shortlisted three. Om Sai and Art Resort are right on the sand, and Om Sai costs about the same as TreeHouse Stamp. Of the shortlisted three, Azalea and TreeHouse Stamp tie on reviews (8.9) but neither is on the beach. Destiny is on the sand but has the fewest reviews (8.7).

The combined score is out of 10, averaging Google and TripAdvisor (each ×2) with Booking.com. Sources with fewer than 20 reviews are left out. Hotel prices are Booking.com totals for Nov 22-25 before GST. Airbnb prices include all fees.

⭐ The shortlisted three

Place	Combined review score	3 nights (1 room for 3, + GST)	Beach	What it's like
TreeHouse Stamp Benaulim	8.9/10 Google 4.3 (1,342) · TripAdvisor 4.6 (196)	Rs 15,052 (C$222) ≈ Rs 5,017 (C$74)/night · Only online rate is EaseMyTrip (not on Booking.com for these dates); confirm it's 1 room for 3 with breakfast	~1.4 km to Benaulim beach	A breezy, tree-shaded 3-star resort in Benaulim village with a pool. Reviewers like the staff and service and the green setting. Some complain about cleanliness and the gym. Some suites have a living room. Verdict: Best value of the three, but you need a taxi or a 15-20 min walk to the sand.
Azalea by Stone Wood Premier Varca / Carmona	8.9/10 Google 4.7 (1,904) · TripAdvisor 4.7 (61) · Booking 7.8 (97)	Rs 24,501 (C$362) ≈ Rs 8,167 (C$121)/night · EaseMyTrip rate for 3 (likely with extra bed). Booking.com rooms are max 2, so 3 adults would need 2 rooms (Rs 14,733 (C$217) each with breakfast)	~700 m to Zalor/Varca beach	A modern, minimalist 4-star with 52 rooms and a pool. Google reviewers are very positive: 535 positive vs 20 negative mentions of service, plus good food and breakfast. It's in a quiet residential area, not on the beach. Verdict: Best-reviewed of the three. Confirm 3 adults can share one room before booking.
Destiny Goa - Resort by the Sea Patnem / Colomb Bay	8.7/10 Google 4.5 (70) · TripAdvisor 4.3 (3) · Booking 8.3 (74)	Rs 39,744 (C$587) ≈ Rs 13,248 (C$196)/night · Sea View Chalet with Private Jacuzzi, breakfast incl. (Rs 37,260 (C$550) without)	Beachfront (~40 m)	Small, quiet boutique resort on Colomb Bay at the south end of Patnem beach. Sea-view chalets, a pool, and a private beach area. Reviews praise the service, the property and the breakfast, but there are only ~70-150 reviews in total. Verdict: Good, but pricey for what you get. It's one open-plan room, and it has the fewest reviews of the three.

1️⃣ List 1: similar budget in South Goa, as good or better

Place	Combined review score	3 nights (1 room for 3, + GST)	Beach	What it's like
Gateway Goa, Palolem Palolem	9.5/10 Google 4.7 (652) · TripAdvisor 4.9 (729) · Booking 9.3 (384)	Rs 25,000 (C$369) ≈ Rs 8,333 (C$123)/night · Superior King Room with balcony, breakfast incl.	~650 m to Palolem beach	A polished 4-star with a rooftop bistro and spa. Reviews are consistently excellent.
Om Sai Beach Resort Agonda	9.3/10 Google 4.6 (1,092) · TripAdvisor 4.8 (1,112) · Booking 9.1 (321)	Rs 14,375 (C$212) ≈ Rs 4,791 (C$71)/night · Garden-view room (twin + queen); sea-view room Rs 23,856 (C$352). Breakfast ~Rs 450 (C$7) pp extra	On the sand (~75 m)	Neat beach cottages on Agonda's quiet, beautiful bay. The beach setting and the staff get great reviews. No water sports here.
Art Resort Goa Palolem	9.3/10 Google 4.5 (2,335) · TripAdvisor 4.8 (797) · Booking 9.4 (514)	Rs 25,353 (C$374) ≈ Rs 8,451 (C$125)/night · Garden-view double for 3; bungalow with living room Rs 27,000 (C$399). Breakfast not incl.	On the sand (~40 m)	An arty boutique resort right on Palolem beach with a lively restaurant and bar. Some reviews mention evening music.
Next ta Sea Palolem	9.2/10 Google 4.6 (119) · TripAdvisor 4.7 (41) · Booking 9.1 (303)	Rs 33,000 (C$487) ≈ Rs 11,000 (C$162)/night · Superior Suite with Sea View (one room); Rs 30,150 (C$445) non-refundable	Beachfront (~40 m)	A small, friendly beachfront place on Palolem with sea-view rooms.
Sea Queen Beach Resort & Spa Betalbatim / Colva	9.2/10 Google 4.5 (1,328) · TripAdvisor 4.8 (1,407) · Booking 8.9 (245)	Rs 40,373 (C$596) ≈ Rs 13,457 (C$199)/night · Family Suite (living room + bedroom), breakfast incl.	~280 m to the beach	A proper resort with a spa near the wedding and the station. Reviews are strong on the setting, service and breakfast.
The Bay Agonda Agonda	8.9/10 Google 4.6 (1,216) · TripAdvisor 4.8 (843) · Booking 8.0 (339)	Rs 25,197 (C$372) ≈ Rs 8,399 (C$124)/night · River-view cottage, breakfast incl.	~90 m to Agonda beach	Well-loved cottages at the north end of Agonda where the river meets the sea. A few reviews mention bathrooms.
Sonho do Mar Agonda	8.8/10 Google 4.5 (633) · TripAdvisor 4.3 (95) · Booking 8.9 (382)	Rs 17,997 (C$266) ≈ Rs 5,999 (C$89)/night · Family room; 2-bedroom Family Hut Rs 22,497 (C$332)	On the sand (~80 m)	Simple, charming huts on Agonda beach. Service and setting are praised.
D7 La Serene Benaulim	8.4/10 Google 4.4 (467) · Booking 8.1 (251)	Rs 15,177 (C$224) ≈ Rs 5,059 (C$75)/night · Deluxe Villa / Superior Family Room, breakfast incl.	~1.8 km to the beach	A tidy small resort with a pool. Reviewers like the property but are mixed on the food.

2️⃣ List 2: Airbnbs in South Goa, same range

Place	Rating	3 nights	Space	Beach	What it's like
'Golden Ocean' 3-bedroom sea-view villa Benaulim	4.94 (82)/5 Airbnb	Rs 34,437 (C$508) ≈ Rs 11,479 (C$169)/night, all fees incl.	3 bedrooms, 3 baths	~170 m, partial ocean view	The top-rated Airbnb, close to the wedding and the station, on a water-sports beach.
Magazine-featured Goan Seaside Cottage Patnem	4.87 (45)/5 Airbnb	Rs 36,483 (C$538) ≈ Rs 12,161 (C$179)/night, all fees incl.	2 bedrooms, 3 beds, 1 bath	On the beach, sea view	Two proper bedrooms right on the sand. Guests rave about waking up to the sea. Food and service are on site.
Villa Flamingo at Luisa by the Sea Cavelossim	4.87 (140)/5 Airbnb	Rs 24,795 (C$366) ≈ Rs 8,265 (C$122)/night, all fees incl.	2 bedrooms, 2 baths	~300 m to Cavelossim/Mobor beach	A highly reviewed villa in a gated complex with a pool. Mobor water sports are nearby.
Modern & comfy 2BHK apartment by the beach Benaulim	4.86 (233)/5 Airbnb	Rs 15,344 (C$226) ≈ Rs 5,114 (C$75)/night, all fees incl.	2 bedrooms, 3 beds, 2 baths	~350 m to Benaulim beach	The most-reviewed and cheapest solid option. A simple apartment near the wedding.
2 Bedroom Villa in Cavelossim Cavelossim	4.81 (54)/5 Airbnb	Rs 28,422 (C$420) ≈ Rs 9,474 (C$140)/night, all fees incl.	2 bedrooms, 2 baths	~330 m	Recently refurbished, overlooks a pool, with a big front patio.
Beachside Villa, Bogmalo Bogmalo	4.62 (95)/5 Airbnb	Rs 21,900 (C$323) ≈ Rs 7,300 (C$108)/night, all fees incl.	2 bedrooms, 2 baths, pool	Steps from Bogmalo beach	A small water-sports beach 20 min from the airport. Garden view.
Neena Riverhouse, Talpona Talpona (next to Palolem)	4.57 (46)/5 Airbnb	Rs 18,500 (C$273) ≈ Rs 6,166 (C$91)/night, all fees incl.	2 bedrooms, 1 bath	~2 min walk, sea + river view	A real sea view at a low price. Quiet village, simpler finish.

3️⃣ List 3: anywhere in Goa (North Goa, with transport)

Only one North Goa place beats the South Goa picks on reviews: Geranium Haven (9.6), a homestay in far-north Arambol. North Goa also adds about 1.5-2 hours of taxi in each direction: on Nov 22 from the wedding, and on the morning of Nov 25 to Madgaon station for the 11:35 train (leave North Goa by ~8:30). Taxi fares are rough estimates (~Rs 30 (C$0)/km). The best South Goa options from List 1 are still the strongest choices for all of Goa.

Place	Combined review score	3 nights (1 room for 3, + GST)	Beach	What it's like
GERANIUM HAVEN Arambol, North Goa	9.6/10 Google 4.9 (187) · Booking 9.4 (252)	Rs 21,600 (C$319) ≈ Rs 7,200 (C$106)/night · Family Room (king + sofa bed), breakfast incl.	~2 min walk to Arambol beach	Superb reviews and good value, but Booking.com calls it a homestay (you ruled out guest houses), and Arambol is the hippie far north. 🚕 ~1 h 20 to the wedding/station with no traffic (allow ~2 h). Taxi roughly Rs 2,500 (C$37)-3,000 each way.
Chalston Beach Resort Calangute, North Goa	8.8/10 Google 4.3 (6,357) · Booking 8.9 (461)	Rs 39,000 (C$576) ≈ Rs 13,000 (C$192)/night · Deluxe Room, breakfast incl. (non-refundable)	Beachfront property; rooms ~350 m back	A large, well-known resort on Calangute beach, which is crowded and touristy. 🚕 ~55 min to the wedding and ~50 min to the station with no traffic (allow ~1 h 30). Taxi roughly Rs 1,800 (C$27)-2,200 each way.
Little India Beach Cottages Baga, North Goa	8.5/10 Google 4.2 (1,297) · Booking 8.6 (555)	Rs 23,700 (C$350) ≈ Rs 7,900 (C$117)/night · Deluxe Double for 3, breakfast not incl.	Beachfront cottages, Baga	Wooden cottages in a garden on the beach, but Baga is the busy party strip. 🚕 ~55 min to the wedding and ~50 min to the station with no traffic (allow ~1 h 30). Taxi roughly Rs 1,800 (C$27)-2,200 each way.
Riva Beach Resort Mandrem, North Goa	8.4/10 Google 4.4 (10,584) · Booking 8.1 (425)	Rs 33,858 (C$500) ≈ Rs 11,286 (C$167)/night · Deluxe Room with balcony, breakfast incl. (non-refundable), free kayaking	~50 m to Mandrem beach	A big, popular cottage resort between a river and quiet Mandrem beach, with a spa. 🚕 ~1 h 15 to the wedding area and ~1 h 10 to Madgaon station with no traffic (allow ~1 h 45). Taxi roughly Rs 2,000 (C$30)-2,500 each way.

Checked and dropped: ALTR NATIV Morjim (9.4, but its "suite" for 3 is bunk beds in an adults-only hostel); Hotel Simba, Arambol (9.8, but a queen bed only, and Arambol is far); Circle and Siolim Suites (inland).

🏖️ Beach stay · Sun Nov 22 → Wed Nov 25 (3 nights) · South Goa

Recommendations (checked Oct 4):
1️⃣ Hotel with a separate bedroom: Sea Queen Family Suite, Rs 40,373 (C$596) for 3 nights with breakfast. Living room + bedroom, top-rated on both sites, 9 min from the wedding, 13 min from the station.
2️⃣ Airbnb, 2 bedrooms on the sand: Seaside Cottage, Patnem, Rs 36,483 (C$538) all-in. Sea view, rated 4.87.
3️⃣ Best value on the beach: Art Resort Goa bungalow, Palolem, Rs 27,000 (C$399). Bedroom + living room, TripAdvisor 4.8 / Booking 9.4.
The shortlisted Destiny Goa chalet is still available (Rs 37,260 (C$550)), but it's one open room with no separate bedroom.

Hotel prices are Booking.com totals for 1 room, 3 adults, Nov 22-25, before GST (18% at these prices). Airbnb prices include all fees. Drive times assume no traffic. For the train on Nov 25 (leaves Madgaon 11:35), leave Palolem/Patnem by ~9:45 or Colva/Benaulim by ~10:30.

🛏️ Hotel suites with a separate room

Top pick: suite with a separate bedroom

Sea Queen Beach Resort & Spa - Family Suite

Betalbatim / Colva

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.8/5 (1,407 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 8.9/10 Excellent (245 reviews) reviews

Rs 40,373 (C$596) for 3 nights

≈ Rs 13,457 (C$199)/night · Living room + separate bedroom, 45 m², private entrance, max 3, breakfast included

🌊 Garden/pool view
🏖️ ~280 m to Betalbatim-Colva beach
🚤 Colva/Betalbatim: jet skis, parasailing, dolphin trips.
💒 9 min from the wedding · 🚆 13 min to Madgaon station

One of the best-rated places in South Goa on both TripAdvisor and Booking.com. A proper suite with its own living room, breakfast included, free cancellation until Nov 19. 13 min to Madgaon station for the train. Not on the sand, and no sea view.

Book / check (Nov 22-25, 3 adults)

Suite closest to the sand

C Roque Beach Resort - Garden Suite

Sernabatim (the wedding's beach)

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.4/5 (111 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 9.1/10 Wonderful (353 reviews) reviews

Rs 43,200 (C$638) for 3 nights

≈ Rs 14,400 (C$213)/night · Bedroom (queen) + living room with sofa bed, 40 m², max 3, breakfast included

🌊 Garden view
🏖️ ~150 m to Sernabatim beach
🚤 Colva strip: jet skis, parasailing nearby.
💒 7 min from the wedding · 🚆 11 min to Madgaon station

A separate bedroom, a short walk from the same beach as the wedding, and 11 min to the station. Only 1 left, free cancellation until Oct 23. The third person sleeps on the living-room sofa bed.

Book / check (Nov 22-25, 3 adults)

Best value on the beach

Art Resort Goa - Bungalow with living room

Palolem

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.8/5 (797 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 9.4/10 Wonderful (514 reviews) reviews

Rs 27,000 (C$399) for 3 nights

≈ Rs 9,000 (C$133)/night · Bedroom (king + 2 twins) + living room sofa bed, 32 m², max 3

🌊 Garden view
🏖️ On Palolem beach (~40 m)
🚤 Palolem: kayaks, dolphin boat trips, paddleboards.
💒 42 min from the wedding · 🚆 35 min to Madgaon station

An arty boutique resort right on Palolem beach, very highly rated. Free cancellation until Nov 15. Breakfast is not included at this price, and the bungalow is compact.

Book / check (Nov 22-25, 3 adults)

Cheapest 2 bedrooms

Sea Star Resort - Two-Bedroom Bungalow

Agonda

🅱️ Booking.com 8.1/10 Very Good (609 reviews) reviews

Rs 22,728 (C$335) for 3 nights

≈ Rs 7,576 (C$112)/night · 2 bedrooms (queen each), max 3, breakfast included

🌊 Garden view
🏖️ On Agonda beach (~80 m)
🚤 Agonda is quiet: no water sports.
💒 47 min from the wedding · 🚆 40 min to Madgaon station

A real 2-bedroom bungalow on a quiet, beautiful beach at the lowest price here. Only 1 left. Simpler than the others.

Book / check (Nov 22-25, 3 adults)

Splurge suite

Gateway Goa, Palolem - Deluxe Suite

Palolem

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.9/5 (729 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 9.3/10 Wonderful (384 reviews) reviews

Rs 53,500 (C$790) for 3 nights

≈ Rs 17,833 (C$263)/night · Bedroom (king) + living room sofa bed, 61 m², breakfast included

🌊 Balcony
🏖️ ~650 m to the beach
🚤 Palolem: kayaks, dolphin trips.
💒 42 min from the wedding · 🚆 35 min to Madgaon station

The roomiest suite and very highly rated, with a rooftop bistro and spa. But it's not on the sand and it's the priciest suite here.

Book / check (Nov 22-25, 3 adults)

🌊 Sea-view rooms (one open room, no separate bedroom)

⭐ Shortlisted · one room, no separate bedroom

Destiny Goa - Sea View Chalet with Private Jacuzzi

Patnem / Colomb Bay

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.3/5 (3 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 8.3/10 Very Good (74 reviews) reviews

Rs 37,260 (C$550) for 3 nights

≈ Rs 12,420 (C$183)/night · One room (1 double), 42 m² chalet, jacuzzi, max 3

🌊 Sea view
🏖️ Beachfront (~40 m), pool
🚤 Patnem/Palolem: kayaks, dolphin trips.
💒 43 min from the wedding · 🚆 36 min to Madgaon station

The family's shortlisted pick. Breakfast is Rs 2,000 (C$30) extra (Rs 39,744 (C$587) with breakfast). Only 1 left, free cancellation until Nov 8. One open-plan chalet, so there's no separate room.

Book / check (Nov 22-25, 3 adults)

Sea view on the sand

Next ta Sea - Superior Suite with Sea View

Palolem

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.7/5 (41 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 9.1/10 Wonderful (303 reviews) reviews

Rs 33,000 (C$487) for 3 nights

≈ Rs 11,000 (C$162)/night · One room (1 king), 33 m², max 3

🌊 Sea view
🏖️ Beachfront (~40 m)
🚤 Palolem: kayaks, dolphin trips.
💒 42 min from the wedding · 🚆 35 min to Madgaon station

Rs 30,150 (C$445) non-refundable, or Rs 33,000 (C$487) with free cancellation until Nov 8. Called a 'suite' but it's one room.

Book / check (Nov 22-25, 3 adults)

Big sea-view suite near water sports

Praia Da Oura - Praia Suite with Sea Front View

Majorda

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.4/5 (84 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 8.1/10 Very Good (47 reviews) reviews

Rs 32,061 (C$473) for 3 nights

≈ Rs 10,687 (C$158)/night · 80 m² suite, 1 king, max 3

🌊 Sea-front view
🏖️ ~400 m to Majorda beach
🚤 Majorda/Colva: jet skis, parasailing.
💒 16 min from the wedding · 🚆 15 min to Madgaon station

A big 80 m² suite with a sea-front view, near the water-sports beaches and 15 min from the station. Free cancellation until Nov 20. One bed listed, so ask for an extra bed.

Book / check (Nov 22-25, 3 adults)

🏠 2-bedroom Airbnbs

Top Airbnb: 2 bedrooms on the sand

Magazine-featured Goan Seaside Cottage

Patnem · Airbnb 4.87 (45 reviews)

Rs 36,483 (C$538) for 3 nights

≈ Rs 12,161 (C$179)/night · 2 bedrooms · 3 beds · 1 bath · up to 4

🌊 Sea view (guests rave about it)
🏖️ On the beach
🚤 Patnem/Palolem: kayaks, dolphin trips.
💒 43 min from the wedding · 🚆 36 min to Madgaon station

Wake up to the sea with 2 proper bedrooms. It's part of a small beach property, so food and service are on hand. One bathroom.

Book / check (Nov 22-25, 3 adults)

Near the wedding + water sports

'Golden Ocean' 3-bedroom sea-view villa

Benaulim · Airbnb 4.94 (82 reviews)

Rs 34,437 (C$508) for 3 nights

≈ Rs 11,479 (C$169)/night · 3 bedrooms · 4 beds · 3 baths

🌊 Partial ocean view from the terraces
🏖️ ~170 m to Benaulim beach
🚤 Benaulim: parasailing, jet skis, dolphin trips.
💒 6 min from the wedding · 🚆 12 min to Madgaon station

Top-rated, a bathroom per bedroom, near the wedding and the station, on a water-sports beach. The host can arrange transfers and water sports.

Book / check (Nov 22-25, 3 adults)

Most sea, fewest reviews

Oceanview Two-Bedroom Escape

Patnem (quiet end) · Airbnb 4.75 (only 4 reviews)

Rs 40,398 (C$596) for 3 nights

≈ Rs 13,466 (C$199)/night · 2 separate sea-view cottages · 2 baths

🌊 Sea view from both rooms
🏖️ 3 steps to the shore
🚤 Kayaking, dolphin trips nearby (Nov-Mar).
💒 43 min from the wedding · 🚆 36 min to Madgaon station

Two sea-view cottages right on the shore, each with its own bathroom. Very new, so there are few reviews to go on.

Book / check (Nov 22-25, 3 adults)

Cheapest with a sea view

Neena Riverhouse, Talpona

Talpona (next to Palolem) · Airbnb 4.57 (46 reviews)

Rs 18,500 (C$273) for 3 nights

≈ Rs 6,166 (C$91)/night · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

🌊 Sea + river view
🏖️ ~2-min walk to Talpona beach
🚤 Palolem (10 min): kayaks, dolphin trips.
💒 44 min from the wedding · 🚆 37 min to Madgaon station

A real sea view at half the price of the others, in a quiet village. Simpler finish, one bathroom.

Book / check (Nov 22-25, 3 adults)

Water sports on the doorstep

Beachside Villa, Bogmalo

Bogmalo · Airbnb 4.62 (95 reviews)

Rs 21,900 (C$323) for 3 nights

≈ Rs 7,300 (C$108)/night · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths · pool access

🌊 Garden view
🏖️ Steps from Bogmalo beach
🚤 Bogmalo: jet skis, banana boats, scuba.
💒 38 min from the wedding · 🚆 33 min to Madgaon station

Well reviewed, with a pool, steps from a small water-sports beach. No sea view.

Book / check (Nov 22-25, 3 adults)

🔁 Every hotel re-checked for Nov 22-25 (3 nights, 3 adults)

Hotel	To the water	3 nights?	Cheapest room for 3	Suite / separate-room option	Sea-view option
Rococo Pelton Beach Resort, Palolem Beach Goa	29 m	✅ Room for 3	Standard Family Room Rs 12,822 (C$189)	-	-
Om Sai Beach Resort	76 m	✅ Room for 3	Double Room with Garden View Rs 14,375 (C$212) · free cancel to November 1	-	Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View Rs 23,856 (C$352) · free cancel to November 1
Cozy Nook Goa Palolem	24 m	✅ Room for 3	Standard non sea view triple cottage Rs 15,900 (C$235)	-	Deluxe sea view cottage Rs 19,000 (C$280)
Blue Lagoon Resort Goa	59 m	✅ Room for 3	Lagoon and Sea View COTTAGE Rs 16,258 (C$240)	-	Lagoon and Sea View COTTAGE Rs 16,258 (C$240)
Sea Walk Beach Resort, Palolem, Canacona, Goa	40 m	✅ Room for 3	Deluxe Double Room with Sea View Rs 16,821 (C$248) · free cancel to November 8	-	Deluxe Double Room with Sea View Rs 16,821 (C$248) · free cancel to November 8
Sonho do Mar	83 m	✅ Room for 3	Family Room with Garden View Rs 17,997 (C$266)	Family Hut Rs 22,497 (C$332)	-
Jardim a Mar	59 m	✅ Room for 3	Bungalow with Garden View Rs 18,570 (C$274)	-	-
Praia Da Oura Boutique Resort ,Goa	401 m	✅ Room for 3	Deluxe Double Room with Garden View Rs 19,623 (C$290) · free cancel to November 20	Praia Suite With Sea Front View Rs 32,061 (C$473) · free cancel to November 20	Deluxe room with Sea Front View Rs 25,153 (C$371) · free cancel to November 20
Agonda Serenity Resort	133 m	✅ Room for 3	Budget Double Room Rs 21,000 (C$310) · free cancel to November 8	-	Double Room with Balcony and Sea View Rs 28,500 (C$421) · free cancel to November 8
The Nest Palolem	43 m	✅ Room for 3	Deluxe Family Room Rs 22,350 (C$330) · free cancel to November 15	-	-
Sea Star Resort	81 m	✅ Room for 3	Two-Bedroom Bungalow with Garden View Rs 22,728 (C$335) incl. breakfast	Two-Bedroom Bungalow with Garden View Rs 22,728 (C$335) incl. breakfast	-
The Bay Agonda	91 m	✅ Room for 3	Royal River View Cottages Rs 25,197 (C$372) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 8	Sea View Villas Rs 50,997 (C$753) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 8	Sea View Villas Rs 50,997 (C$753) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 8
Art Resort Goa	42 m	✅ Room for 3	Double Room with Garden View Rs 25,353 (C$374) · free cancel to November 15	Bungalow with Garden View Rs 27,000 (C$399) · free cancel to November 15	Family Room with Side Sea View Rs 28,688 (C$423) · free cancel to November 15
Hitide Beach Resort	32 m	✅ Room for 3	Family Room Rs 27,000 (C$399) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 8	-	Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View Rs 31,500 (C$465) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 8
Next ta Sea	38 m	✅ Room for 3	Superior Suite with Sea View Rs 30,150 (C$445)	Superior Suite with Sea View Rs 30,150 (C$445)	Superior Suite with Sea View Rs 30,150 (C$445)
Grand Mercure Goa Candolim - An Accor Hotels Brand	North Goa	✅ Room for 3	Executive King Room Rs 31,232 (C$461) incl. breakfast	One-Bedroom Family Suite with Bath Tub and Balcony Rs 46,172 (C$682) incl. breakfast	-
Nanu Beach Resort & Spa	183 m	✅ Room for 3	Deluxe Twin Room Rs 32,164 (C$475) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 15	-	-
Fairfield by Marriott Goa Calangute	North Goa	✅ Room for 3	Deluxe Queen with Balcony -Kids’ swim classes + 15% off Food & Beverag Rs 33,547 (C$495) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 19	Fairfield Suite- Kids’ swim classes + 15% off Food & Beverage Rs 46,664 (C$689) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 19	-
Park Inn by Radisson Goa Candolim	North Goa	✅ Room for 3	Premium King Room Rs 34,150 (C$504) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 8	Junior Suite Rs 38,056 (C$562) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 8	-
Oceanic - Luxury Boutique Hotel	383 m	✅ Room for 3	Deluxe Family Suite Rs 35,100 (C$518) · free cancel to October 25	Deluxe Family Suite Rs 35,100 (C$518) · free cancel to October 25	-
Destiny Goa - Resort by the Sea	39 m	✅ Room for 3	Sea View Chalet with Private Jacuzzi Rs 37,260 (C$550) · free cancel to November 8	-	Sea View Chalet with Private Jacuzzi Rs 37,260 (C$550) · free cancel to November 8
Bogmallo Beach Resort	119 m	✅ Room for 3	Hill View Deluxe Double Rs 39,000 (C$576)	Corner Suite with Sea View Rs 49,500 (C$731) · free cancel to November 15	Corner Suite with Sea View Rs 49,500 (C$731) · free cancel to November 15
Sea Queen Beach Resort & Spa	276 m	✅ Room for 3	Family Suite Rs 40,373 (C$596) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 19	Family Suite Rs 40,373 (C$596) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 19	-
C Roque Beach Resort	146 m	✅ Room for 3	Garden Suite Rs 43,200 (C$638) incl. breakfast · free cancel to October 23	Garden Suite Rs 43,200 (C$638) incl. breakfast · free cancel to October 23	-
Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva	555 m	✅ Room for 3	Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, City view with INR 500 Spa credit on minimu Rs 45,000 (C$664) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 17	-	Premium, Guest room, 1 King, Balcony with INR 500 Spa credit on minimu Rs 55,500 (C$819) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 17
Holiday Inn Resort Goa by IHG	389 m	✅ Room for 3	Standard King Room Rs 46,320 (C$684)	-	-
Caravela Beach Resort	391 m	✅ Room for 3	Golf Course View Room Rs 55,350 (C$817) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 15	2 Bed Room Garden Villa Rs 151,200 (C$2,232) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 15	Ground Floor Rs 72,900 (C$1,076) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 15
Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Goa	424 m	✅ Room for 3	Luxury Pool View room Rs 66,500 (C$982) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 15	3 Bedroom Ocean View Presidential Villa Rs 282,200 (C$4,165) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 15	Sea View Chalet (Contact-less Check in Available) Rs 147,500 (C$2,177) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 15
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa	297 m	✅ Room for 3	Villa Room Garden View King Bed Rs 112,500 (C$1,661) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 8	Junior Suite Rs 200,983 (C$2,967) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 8	Deluxe Room Sea View Twin Bed Rs 136,500 (C$2,015) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 8
Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Goa	North Goa	✅ Room for 3	Luxury Room Garden View with Sitout Rs 138,150 (C$2,039) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 8	Aguada Cottage Sea View Rs 168,250 (C$2,483) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 8	Premium Suite Sea View with Terrace Rs 144,150 (C$2,128) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 8
Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa, Goa	North Goa	✅ Room for 3	Luxury Garden Balcony Twin Rs 151,200 (C$2,232) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 8	-	Luxury sea view With Balcony Rs 164,900 (C$2,434) incl. breakfast · free cancel to November 8
Majestic Beach Comforts - Beachfront	322 m	❌ No room for 3	-	-	-
Regenta Beach House Resort, Goa	64 m	❌ No room for 3	-	-	-
Anthy’s Guesthouse and Restaurant	57 m	❌ No room for 3	-	-	-
Royal Orchid Beach Resort & Spa, Goa	405 m	❌ No room for 3	-	-	-
Abidal Resort	0 m	❌ No room for 3	-	-	-
Palm Breeze Suites	180 m	❌ No room for 3	-	-	-
Jardim De Sanfrancisco	144 m	❌ No room for 3	-	-	-

Includes every hotel from the earlier sections plus newly found beach hotels. No room for 3 adults on Nov 22-25: Royal Orchid, Majestic, Anthy's and the wedding venue Regenta, plus Abidal, Palm Breeze and Jardim de Sanfrancisco (which need 2 rooms). Also checked: big 5-star resorts with suites are Rs 70,000 (C$1,033)-90,000 for 3 nights (Radisson Blu Cavelossim, Novotel Dona Sylvia, Kenilworth); Alila Diwa and Zuri had no room for 3. La Vida Colva and Mistral by the Sea have nice 1-bedroom suites (~Rs 33,000 (C$487)-35,000) but are ~700 m from the beach.

👪 The family's 4 suggestions, checked Oct 6 (Nov 22-25, 3 adults, 1 room, breakfast)

Best of the four: D7 La Serene. It's the only one confirmed for 3 adults in one room with breakfast, at Rs 15,177 (C$224) for 3 nights + GST. The catch: none of the four is near the sand. D7 is ~1.8 km from the beach and Golden Crown, the closest, is ~470 m. If a short walk to the beach matters, Sea Queen's Family Suite above (~280 m, breakfast included) is the better fit.

Hotel	Room for 3 + breakfast	3 nights	To the beach	Ratings	Verdict
✅ D7 La Serene, Benaulim	Deluxe Villa or Superior Family Room (Booking.com lists it for 3), breakfast included	Rs 15,177 (C$224)	~1.8 km (taxi/scooter to Benaulim beach)	Booking.com 8.1 (251) · Google 4.4 (467)	The only one of the four confirmed bookable for 3 adults in one room with breakfast. Cheapest by far, with free cancellation until Nov 19. The Family Studio (king + kitchen) is Rs 20,700 (C$306). The villa lists 1 double bed, so ask for an extra bed. Not near the beach. link
❓ The Golden Crown Hotel & Spa, Colva	Breakfast buffet listed	No online rate	~470 m to Colva beach (closest of the four; water sports there)	TripAdvisor 3.5 (505), #10 of 20 in Colva · Google 3.9 (1,687)	Mixed reviews: about 1 in 7 reviewers rate it 1 star. Guests like the pool, the walkable location and the atmosphere, but in Google review mentions rooms, bathrooms, cleanliness and AC are mostly negative. No online rate or availability for 3 adults on Nov 22-25, so you'd need to call the hotel. Not recommended over Sea Queen or C Roque nearby. link
⚠️ Azalea by Stone Wood Premier, Varca/Carmona	All rooms max 2 on Booking.com; 3 adults needs 2 rooms (Deluxe Rs 14,733 (C$217) each, breakfast incl.)	Rs 24,501 (C$362)	~700 m to Zalor/Varca beach	Google 4.7 (1,904) · Booking.com 7.8 (97)	Nicest building of the four and well reviewed on Google. Booking.com won't put 3 adults in one room. Google shows an EaseMyTrip rate of ~Rs 24,500 (C$362) for 3 (probably with an extra bed); confirm the room type before paying. link
⚠️ TreeHouse Stamp, Benaulim	Breakfast buffet listed	Rs 15,052 (C$222)	~1.4 km to Benaulim beach	TripAdvisor 4.6 (196) · Google 4.3 (1,342)	Booking.com shows no availability. The only online rate is EaseMyTrip, ~Rs 15,000 (C$221) for 3 for 3 nights; confirm it's one room for 3 with breakfast. Not near the beach. link

Distances are straight-line to the waterline (OpenStreetMap). Prices exclude GST.

📦 Earlier research: 2-night prices for Nov 22-24 (out of date, kept for reference)

✨ Nicer hotels · South Goa · Nov 22-24 · 1 room for 3

Added Oct 1 because the parents found the budget places not nice enough. These are well-reviewed resorts and boutique hotels, mostly on the sand. They cost more: roughly Rs 11,000 (C$162)-19,000 a night (about C$160-280, or US$115-200) before GST (18% at this price). The first two give a sea-view room for 3, right on the beach. Every room below was available for 3 adults on Nov 22-24 (checked on Booking.com in a real browser, Oct 1).

Top pick: best-rated sea view

Next ta Sea - Superior Suite with Sea View

Palolem · Booking.com 9.1 (303 reviews) · location 9.8

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.7/5 (41 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 9.1/10 Wonderful (303 reviews) reviews

Rs 22,000 (C$325) for 2 nights

≈ Rs 11,000 (C$162)/night · 1 king, 350 sq ft, balcony, max 3

🌊 Sea view
🏖️ Beachfront, private beach area
🚤 Palolem: kayaks, dolphin boat trips, paddleboards.
💒 42 min from the wedding · ✈️ 68 min to Dabolim

The best-rated sea-view room for 3 on the sand in South Goa. Free cancellation until Nov 8 (Rs 20,100 (C$297) non-refundable). Breakfast is Rs 300 (C$4) extra. One king bed, so ask for an extra bed.

Book / check (Nov 22-24, 3 adults)

Most special

Destiny Goa - Sea View Chalet with Private Jacuzzi

Patnem / Colomb Bay · Booking.com 8.3 (74 reviews)

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.3/5 (3 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 8.3/10 Very Good (74 reviews) reviews

Rs 23,587 (C$348) for 2 nights

≈ Rs 11,793 (C$174)/night · 1 double, 450 sq ft chalet, balcony + jacuzzi, max 3

🌊 Sea view
🏖️ Beachfront, private beach area, pool
🚤 Patnem/Palolem: kayaks, dolphin trips.
💒 42 min from the wedding · ✈️ 68 min to Dabolim

A private sea-view chalet with its own jacuzzi, a pool, and breakfast included. Free cancellation until Nov 15. Rs 22,113 (C$326) without breakfast needs a free Booking.com sign-in. Rated lower than Next ta Sea.

Book / check (Nov 22-24, 3 adults)

Big 5-star + water sports

Holiday Inn Resort Goa (Cavelossim)

Mobor · Google 4.7 (15.7k) · Booking.com 8.7 (673)

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.6/5 (4,874 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 8.7/10 Excellent (673 reviews) reviews

Rs 28,670 (C$423) for 2 nights

≈ Rs 14,335 (C$212)/night · Standard twin, max 3

🌊 Garden/pool (ocean-view rooms cost more)
🏖️ On Mobor beach (~360 m through the grounds)
🚤 Mobor: jet skis, parasailing, dolphin trips on the Sal river mouth.
💒 28 min from the wedding · ✈️ 53 min to Dabolim

A proper big resort with the highest guest ratings in South Goa, on a quiet beach with water sports right there. Pricier, and the room isn't sea-facing.

Book / check (Nov 22-24, 3 adults)

5-star near wedding + airport

Royal Orchid Beach Resort & Spa - Luxury Suite

Utorda · Booking.com 8.7 (591) · location 9.2

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.6/5 (4,445 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 8.7/10 Excellent (591 reviews) reviews

Rs 27,698 (C$409) for 2 nights

≈ Rs 13,849 (C$204)/night · Suite, 350 sq ft, balcony, max 3, breakfast incl.

🌊 Garden/pool view
🏖️ 5-star beachfront
🚤 Utorda/Majorda: jet skis, banana boats nearby.
💒 17 min from the wedding · ✈️ 34 min to Dabolim

A 5-star beach resort with a big pool and swim-up bar, 17 min from the wedding and 34 from the airport. Breakfast included, free cancellation until Nov 15. Not a sea-view room.

Book / check (Nov 22-24, 3 adults)

Splurge: sea view + water sports

Bogmallo Beach Resort - Corner Suite with Sea View

Bogmalo · Booking.com 8.1 (216) · location 9.2

🦉 TripAdvisor 4/5 (1,870 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 8.1/10 Very Good (216 reviews) reviews

Rs 38,000 (C$561) for 2 nights

≈ Rs 19,000 (C$280)/night · Suite, max 3, breakfast incl.

🌊 Sea view
🏖️ On Bogmalo beach
🚤 Bogmalo: jet skis, banana boats, scuba diving.
💒 38 min from the wedding · ✈️ 20 min to Dabolim

The only nicer hotel where a sea-view room for 3 sits right on a water-sports beach. 20 min from the airport. The hill-view room for 3 is Rs 29,000 (C$428). Expensive, and rated lowest of these.

Book / check (Nov 22-24, 3 adults)

Checked and left out: Oceanic Boutique Hotel, Palolem (9.3, but ~380 m from the sand, no sea view); The Coast and Ananas (Agonda), Abidal and Cuba (Patnem), which need 2 rooms for 3 adults; Monsoon, Agonda (sea view, but simple and rated 8.0).

🌊 South Goa, sea view, on the beach · Nov 22-24 · ≤ ~$100/night

Brief (Sep 29): South Goa, overlooking the ocean, on or right next to the beach, close to water sports, up to ~$100 a night, no guest houses. Two ways to do it: a 2-bedroom Airbnb, or 1 hotel room for 3 adults. $100 is shown as both C$100 (~Rs 6,800 (C$100)) and US$100 (~Rs 9,600 (C$142)). Everything below was checked in a real browser on Sep 29 and had availability for Nov 22-24.

The honest trade-off: the jet-ski/parasailing beaches (Colva, Benaulim, Majorda, Mobor, Bogmalo) have no sea-view room on the sand under this budget. The under-budget sea views are down south at Palolem, Talpona and Cola, where the water activities are kayaks and dolphin boat trips. Colva's jet skis are ~45 min away. Airbnb prices include all fees. Booking.com prices exclude GST (12%).

🏠 2-bedroom Airbnbs

Best match: real sea view

Neena Riverhouse, Talpona

Talpona (next to Palolem) · 4.57 (46 reviews)

Rs 12,000 (C$177) for 2 nights

≈ Rs 6,000 (C$89)/night · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 1 bath · up to 4

🌊 Sea + river view (guests confirm the views)
🏖️ ~2-min walk to Talpona beach
🚤 Palolem (10 min): kayaks, dolphin boat trips, paddleboards. No jet skis.
💒 44 min from the wedding · ✈️ 70 min to Dabolim

The only 2-bedroom under budget that actually overlooks the sea. It's a new house at the river mouth with the sea in front. Quiet village.

Book / check (Nov 22-24, 3 adults)

Water sports + near airport

Seascape Villa, Bogmalo

Bogmalo · 4.66 (64 reviews)

Rs 13,630 (C$201) for 2 nights

≈ Rs 6,815 (C$101)/night · 4 bedrooms (whole villa) · 4.5 baths

🌊 Garden view (old Portuguese beach bungalow)
🏖️ ~60 m to Bogmalo beach (host's figure)
🚤 Bogmalo beach: jet skis, banana boats, and Goa's main scuba-diving base.
💒 38 min from the wedding · ✈️ 20 min to Dabolim

The whole villa for the price of a 2BR, right by a small, clean beach with water sports. Only 20 min from Dabolim, so Nov 24 is easy. No sea view from inside.

Book / check (Nov 22-24, 3 adults)

Closest to water sports + wedding

Seaside 2-BHK, Benaulim

Benaulim · 4.9 (39 reviews)

Rs 13,447 (C$198) for 2 nights

≈ Rs 6,723 (C$99)/night · 2 bedrooms · 3 beds · 2 baths · pool

🌊 No sea view
🏖️ ~200 m walk to Benaulim beach
🚤 Benaulim beach: parasailing, jet skis, dolphin trips right there.
💒 5 min from the wedding · ✈️ 40 min to Dabolim

Top-rated, 5 min from the wedding, at a proper water-sports beach. It doesn't overlook the ocean, though.

Book / check (Nov 22-24, 3 adults)

Over C$100, under US$100

Beachside Villa, Bogmalo

Bogmalo · 4.62 (95 reviews)

Rs 14,600 (C$215) for 2 nights

≈ Rs 7,300 (C$108)/night · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 2 baths · pool access

🌊 Garden view
🏖️ ~5-min walk to Bogmalo beach
🚤 Bogmalo beach: jet skis, banana boats, scuba diving.
💒 38 min from the wedding · ✈️ 20 min to Dabolim

Well reviewed, with a pool and near the airport. About C$108/night, so it only fits if the budget is US$100.

Book / check (Nov 22-24, 3 adults)

Checked and skipped (Airbnb)

Palolem Beach House - Big Fish (Rs 7,080 (C$105)): 30 m from the sea, but Airbnb flags it in the bottom 10% of listings and reviews call it neglected.
Sea Breeze, Varca (Rs 9,586 (C$141)): The listing is badged 'on the beach', but its own description says 600 m.
Lotus Hermitage 2BR, Benaulim (Rs 9,000 (C$133)): A guest wrote 'there is no beach view'.

🏨 Hotel room for 3 adults

Best match

Cozy Nook - Deluxe Sea View Cottage

Palolem (north end) · Booking.com 9.0 (311 reviews)

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.3/5 (123 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 9.0/10 Wonderful (311 reviews) reviews

Rs 12,500 (C$185) for 2 nights

≈ Rs 6,250 (C$92)/night · 1 twin + 1 king, 538 sq ft, balcony, max 3

🌊 Sea view
🏖️ On the sand (~25 m)
🚤 Palolem: kayaks, dolphin boat trips, paddleboards. No jet skis.
💒 44 min from the wedding · ✈️ 70 min to Dabolim

A sea-view cottage for 3 right on Palolem beach, rated 9.0. It's a beach-cottage resort with a restaurant and bar, not a guest house. Partially refundable. GST extra.

Book / check (Nov 22-24, 3 adults)

Most scenic

Blue Lagoon Resort - Premium Sea View Cottage

Cola beach · Booking.com 8.6 (573 reviews)

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.1/5 (190 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 8.6/10 Excellent (573 reviews) reviews

Rs 12,166 (C$180) for 2 nights

≈ Rs 6,083 (C$90)/night · 1 king, AC, balcony, max 3

🌊 Sea view (the fan-cooled 'Lagoon & Sea View' cottage is Rs 11,060 (C$163))
🏖️ On the beach (~60 m)
🚤 A lagoon for kayaking and swimming. No motorised water sports.
💒 48 min from the wedding · ✈️ 74 min to Dabolim

A hidden beach where a lagoon meets the sea, with a spa. Free cancellation until Nov 17. Only 1 king bed for 3, so the third person may need an extra bed. The last road down is rough. GST extra.

Book / check (Nov 22-24, 3 adults)

Cheapest sea view

Sea Walk Beach Resort - Deluxe Room with Sea View

Palolem · Booking.com 7.7 (60 reviews)

🦉 TripAdvisor not listed

🅱️ Booking.com 7.7/10 Good (60 reviews) reviews

Rs 11,214 (C$166) for 2 nights

≈ Rs 5,607 (C$83)/night · 1 king, max 3

🌊 Sea view
🏖️ Beachfront (~40 m)
🚤 Palolem: kayaks, dolphin boat trips.
💒 42 min from the wedding · ✈️ 68 min to Dabolim

The cheapest sea-view room for 3 (Rs 12,888 (C$190) with English breakfast). But Booking.com describes it as a homestay, which is close to the guest houses you ruled out, and it's rated lowest here. GST extra.

Book / check (Nov 22-24, 3 adults)

Near water sports, over C$100

Praia Da Oura Boutique Resort - Deluxe Room

Majorda · Booking.com 8.1 (47 reviews)

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.4/5 (84 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 8.1/10 Very Good (47 reviews) reviews

Rs 14,656 (C$216) for 2 nights

≈ Rs 7,328 (C$108)/night · 1 king, max 3, breakfast included

🌊 Garden view room (the resort itself has sea views)
🏖️ ~400 m to Majorda beach
🚤 Majorda/Colva: jet skis, parasailing, banana boats.
💒 16 min from the wedding · ✈️ 35 min to Dabolim

A proper resort with a pool, 16 min from the wedding, near the water-sports beaches. Currently 48% off. About C$108/night + GST, so it only fits a US$100 budget. Not on the sand.

Book / check (Nov 22-24, 3 adults)

🏖️ Earlier round: on the sand, ~C$100/night (any part of Goa)

Brief: 1 room for 3, about C$100 (~Rs 6,800) a night, and the hotel has its own beach so they just walk out onto the sand. Every place below had a room for 3 on Nov 22-24 on Booking.com (checked in a real browser, Sep 28) and is under 100 m from the water. Prices are Booking.com totals for 2 nights.

Top pick: closest

Anthy's Guesthouse & Restaurant

Sernabatim (the wedding's own beach) · Booking.com 8.8/10 (342 reviews) · Google 4.3

🦉 TripAdvisor 4/5 (104 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 8.8/10 Excellent (342 reviews) reviews

Rs 11,000 (C$162) for 2 nights

≈ Rs 5,500 (C$81)/night · Deluxe Triple Room (1 twin + 1 queen)

🏖️ 57 m to the water · 💒 3 min from the wedding · ✈️ 42 min to Dabolim

On the sand, a 3-minute walk up the same beach from the wedding. No second taxi, and it's the cheapest well-rated option for 3. Simple rooms with a beach restaurant, not a resort. Downside: it's the same stretch of beach they'll already have had for 2 days.

Booking.com (Nov 22-24, 3 adults) · Map

Top pick: best beach

Om Sai Beach Resort

Agonda · Booking.com 9.1/10 (321 reviews) · Google 4.6

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.8/5 (1,112 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 9.1/10 Wonderful (321 reviews) reviews

Rs 11,270 (C$166) for 2 nights

≈ Rs 5,635 (C$83)/night · Double Room, garden view (1 twin + 1 queen)

🏖️ 76 m to the water · 💒 46 min from the wedding · ✈️ 72 min to Dabolim

Highest rated of the lot, with a private beach area. Agonda is a long, quiet, clean bay, the nicest 'do nothing' beach in Goa. Cottages, not a hotel block. About 45 min from the wedding. On Nov 24 leave by ~17:00.

Booking.com (Nov 22-24, 3 adults) · Map

Cheapest on the sand

Cozy Nook

Palolem · Booking.com 9.0/10 (311 reviews)

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.3/5 (123 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 9.0/10 Wonderful (311 reviews) reviews

Rs 10,600 (C$156) for 2 nights

≈ Rs 5,300 (C$78)/night · Standard triple cottage, non-sea-view (1 twin + 1 queen)

🏖️ 24 m to the water · 💒 44 min from the wedding · ✈️ 70 min to Dabolim

Cottage right on Palolem beach, a pretty crescent bay. Palolem is livelier than Agonda, with shacks and people around. The cheapest room on this list, but the room has no sea view.

Booking.com (Nov 22-24, 3 adults) · Map

Most bed space

Sonho do Mar

Agonda · Booking.com 8.9/10 (382 reviews) · Google 4.5

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.3/5 (95 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 8.9/10 Excellent (382 reviews) reviews

Rs 11,998 (C$177) for 2 nights

≈ Rs 5,999 (C$89)/night · Family Room, garden view (2 queen beds)

🏖️ 83 m to the water · 💒 46 min from the wedding · ✈️ 72 min to Dabolim

Two queen beds, so it's the roomiest for 3 adults. Right next to Om Sai on Agonda beach.

Booking.com (Nov 22-24, 3 adults) · Map

Breakfast included

Hitide Beach Resort

Palolem · Booking.com 9.0/10 (213 reviews)

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.6/5 (12 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 9.0/10 Wonderful (214 reviews) reviews

Rs 13,000 (C$192) for 2 nights

≈ Rs 6,500 (C$96)/night · Studio with terrace, breakfast included

🏖️ 32 m to the water · 💒 42 min from the wedding · ✈️ 68 min to Dabolim

On the sand with a private beach area, and breakfast is included. Booking.com lists only 1 twin bed for the studio, so confirm with the hotel how 3 people sleep there before booking.

Booking.com (Nov 22-24, 3 adults) · Map

Slightly over budget

The Nest Palolem

Palolem · Booking.com 9.5/10 (133 reviews)

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.4/5 (240 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 9.5/10 Exceptional (133 reviews) reviews

Rs 14,900 (C$220) for 2 nights

≈ Rs 7,450 (C$110)/night · Deluxe Family Room (2 twins + 1 full)

🏖️ 43 m to the water · 💒 42 min from the wedding · ✈️ 68 min to Dabolim

Best rated (9.5) and a proper bed for each person. About C$10/night over the target.

Booking.com (Nov 22-24, 3 adults) · Map

Checked and skipped

Jardim a Mar / Agonda Serenity (Agonda): On the beach and in budget (Rs 12,380 (C$183) / Rs 12,600 (C$186) for 2 nights), but the room for 3 is 1 king bed or a 1-bed bungalow.
Blue Lagoon Resort (Cola beach): A lovely hidden lagoon beach and Rs 11,060, (C$163) but it's a 1-king cottage and the road down is rough.
Cheap Baga/Calangute places (Rs 5-6k for 2 nights): Booking.com tags them 'beachfront', but they measure 190-700 m from the water, and Baga is the party strip. Skipped.
Big South Goa resorts (Sea Queen, Holiday Inn, etc.): Rs 10 (C$0)-17k per night, well over the target. See the section below.
Majestic Beach Comforts (Varca): Booking.com shows no room for Nov 22-24.

Agonda and Palolem are 40-45 min south of the wedding and 70 min from Dabolim. Anthy's is on the wedding's own beach. Drive times assume no traffic.

🏨 Bigger resorts (over budget) · Nov 22-24

The earlier shortlist of full resorts near the wedding. They all cost more than the ~C$100/night target.

Top pick: best value

Sea Queen Beach Resort & Spa

Betalbatim / Colva · 4-star-ish · ★ 4.5 (1,321 reviews)

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.8/5 (1,407 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 8.9/10 Excellent (245 reviews) reviews

Rs 10,531 (C$155)/night · Rs 21,062 (C$311) for 2 nights

Direct-site rate for 3 (Booking.com is Rs 14.7k (C$217))

🏖️ 304 m to the water · ✈️ 39 min to Dabolim · 💒 9 min from the venue

👍 Well reviewed (service + breakfast), has a spa, and it's 9 min from the wedding. Booking direct saves ~Rs 4k (C$59)/night.

👎 About 300 m to the sand (same as the big resorts). The pool is indoors, which is fine since they want the beach. Colva/Betalbatim is livelier than Mobor.

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Holiday Inn Resort Goa (Cavelossim)

Mobor, Cavelossim · 5-star · ★ 4.7 (15,714 reviews)

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.6/5 (4,874 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 8.7/10 Excellent (673 reviews) reviews

Rs 16,915 (C$250)/night · Rs 33,830 (C$499) for 2 nights

Standard king / 2-twin room for 3 (Booking.com & Agoda)

🏖️ 361 m to the water · ✈️ 53 min to Dabolim · 💒 28 min from the venue

👍 Highest rated on this list (4.7 from 15.7k reviews), and in November it costs less than Planet Hollywood. It's on quiet Mobor beach. It costs ~Rs 12.8k (C$189) more for 2 nights than Sea Queen.

👎 Furthest from the airport (~55 min). For the 19:15 flight, leave by ~17:00. Some rooms are listed as 'smoking', so ask for non-smoking.

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Closest to airport

Planet Hollywood Beach Resort

Utorda · 5-star · ★ 4.5 (8,219 reviews)

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.7/5 (3,180 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 7.7/10 Good (347 reviews) reviews

Rs 21,311 (C$315)/night · Rs 42,622 (C$629) for 2 nights

Direct-site rate for 3

🏖️ 171 m to the water · ✈️ 33 min to Dabolim · 💒 18 min from the venue

👍 5-star, closest to the beach of the big resorts (171 m), and only 33 min from Dabolim, so they can stay on the beach longer on Nov 24.

👎 November price is up ~Rs 6.7k (C$99)/night vs October. Costs more than Holiday Inn, which is rated higher.

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Also good value

Nanu Beach Resort & Spa

Betalbatim · 4-star · ★ 4.4

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.4/5 (839 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 7.4/10 Good (120 reviews) reviews

Rs 11,393 (C$168)/night · Rs 22,785 (C$336) for 2 nights

Deluxe twin (Booking.com)

🏖️ 378 m to the water · ✈️ 37 min to Dabolim · 💒 13 min from the venue

👍 Beach resort in quiet Betalbatim at about the same price as Sea Queen. It has an outdoor pool.

👎 Rated a notch lower than Sea Queen.

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Budget

Majestic Beach Comforts

Varca · 3-star · ★ 4.5 (2,117 reviews)

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.6/5 (492 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 9.0/10 Wonderful (1,645 external reviews) reviews

Rs 3,633 (C$54)/night · Rs 7,266 (C$107) for 2 nights

Price is for 2 adults; add an extra bed for the 3rd (no online rate for 3)

🏖️ 323 m to the water · ✈️ 41 min to Dabolim · 💒 11 min from the venue

👍 Cheapest well-rated beach option (4.5 from 2.1k reviews). Reviews say it's spotless. Has a pool and a path to quiet Varca beach.

👎 Simple cottages, not a resort. The price is for 2, so confirm the extra-bed cost.

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Luxury

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa

Benaulim · 5-star · ★ 4.7 (7,700 reviews)

🦉 TripAdvisor 4.7/5 (6,274 reviews) reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 8.6/10 Excellent (447 reviews) reviews

Rs 48,468 (C$715)/night · Rs 96,936 (C$1,431) for 2 nights

Villa room, garden view

🏖️ 286 m to the water · ✈️ 40 min to Dabolim · 💒 8 min from the venue

👍 The best address in South Goa.

👎 Almost Rs 1 lakh (C$1,476) for 2 nights. Hard to justify for a beach-lounging trip.

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Zero-hassle option

Stay on at Regenta Beach House (the wedding venue)

Sernabatim · Resort · ★ 3.8 (324 reviews)

🦉 TripAdvisor no reviews yet reviews

🅱️ Booking.com 6.7/10 (81 reviews) reviews

Rate: ask the hotel

Ask the wedding hosts / hotel to extend 2 nights

🏖️ On Sernabatim beach · ✈️ 40 min to Dabolim · 💒 0 min from the venue

👍 No packing up or moving. It's already on Sernabatim beach.

👎 Still no online rate for Nov 22-24. Lowest rated here (3.8). You only get rates by asking the hotel.

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Also checked, not recommended

Beleza By The Beach (Colva): 4.4, has an elevator. Rs 17k (C$251)/night, which is the same price as the higher-rated Holiday Inn.
Caravela Beach Resort (Varca): 4.5. Rs 21.8k (C$322)/night, and that's for a golf-course-view room.
Beira Mar Beach Resort (Benaulim): 4.4, 5 min from the venue. Rs 15.4k (C$227)/night, so Sea Queen is better value.
C'Roque Beach Resort (Sernabatim): Right on the beach next to the venue, but Rs 17k (C$251)/night for a 3-star garden suite.
Azaya Beach Resort (Benaulim): Rs 21k (C$310)/night for a twin room. Not better than Holiday Inn.
Longuinhos Beach Resort (Colva): Right on Colva beach, 4.0. No online rate. Reviews complain about service.
The Byke Old Anchor (Cavelossim): Pure-veg and ~Rs 4.2k (C$62)/night, but rated 3.5 with bad room/bathroom reviews. Skip unless pure-veg is essential.
Alagoa / Coconut Grove (Betalbatim): Cheap, but inland or poor cleanliness reviews. Not really beachfront.

📋 Rahul's suggestions: checked

Dates: 2 nights, Nov 22-24 (Sahir confirmed; Rahul's "3 nights" was a mistake). All 7 have a room for 3 on those dates, checked on Booking.com today.

5 of the 7 are in North Goa (Candolim/Calangute): ~50 min from the wedding and Dabolim with no traffic, 1-1.5 hr in real traffic. Taj Exotica and Courtyard Colva are the only two near the wedding. Booking.com prices were checked in a real browser on Sep 28 for 1 room, 3 adults.

Hotel	TripAdvisor	Booking.com rating	Booking.com, Nov 22-24 (2 nights, verified)	Google lowest, 2 nights	To the water	Wedding / Dabolim	Take
Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva Colva, South Goa · Google ★ 4.7 (584)	4.8/5 (150 reviews)	9.0/10 Wonderful (342 reviews)	✅ Rs 29,000 (C$428) breakfast, free cancellation, pay at hotel	Rs 34,220 (C$505) ≈ Rs 17,110 (C$253)/night	559 m	8 min / 41 min	Best fit from Rahul's list: South Goa, 8 min from the wedding, rated 4.7, and fairly priced. It's a town hotel though, a ~560 m walk to Colva beach, not on the sand. Hotel site · Google Hotels
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Benaulim, South Goa · Google ★ 4.7 (7,700)	4.7/5 (6,274 reviews)	8.6/10 Excellent (447 reviews)	✅ Rs 82,150 (C$1,213) breakfast, free cancellation	Rs 96,936 (C$1,431) ≈ Rs 48,468 (C$715)/night	286 m	8 min / 42 min	Best beach resort in South Goa, 8 min from the wedding. Booking.com is ~Rs 15k (C$221) cheaper than Google's lowest, with breakfast. Pricey. Hotel site · Google Hotels
Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa Sinquerim/Candolim, North Goa · Google ★ 4.6 (7,582)	4.5/5 (5,075 reviews)	8.7/10 Excellent (616 reviews)	✅ Rs 76,060 (C$1,123) breakfast, free cancellation	Rs 89,748 (C$1,325) ≈ Rs 44,874 (C$662)/night	98 m	52 min / 48 min	Truly on the beach (under 100 m). North Goa, far from the wedding and Dabolim. Hotel site · Google Hotels
Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa Candolim, North Goa · Google ★ 4.6 (8,980)	4.5/5 (4,856 reviews)	8.2/10 Very Good (669 reviews)	✅ Rs 60,400 (C$892) breakfast, free cancellation	Rs 71,272 (C$1,052) ≈ Rs 35,636 (C$526)/night	214 m	51 min / 47 min	Beachfront cottages on Candolim beach. Cheaper than the other two Tajs, but still North Goa. Hotel site · Google Hotels
Park Inn by Radisson Goa Candolim Candolim, North Goa · Google ★ 4.3 (7,038)	4.3/5 (3,751 reviews)	8.8/10 Excellent (1,611 reviews)	✅ Rs 22,766 (C$336) breakfast, free cancellation	Rs 26,864 (C$397) ≈ Rs 13,432 (C$198)/night	672 m	49 min / 45 min	Decent value, but it's ~670 m from the beach and in North Goa. Hotel site · Google Hotels
Fairfield by Marriott Goa Calangute Calangute, North Goa · Google ★ 4.1 (1,975)	4.7/5 (958 reviews)	7.7/10 Good (771 reviews)	✅ Rs 20,400 (C$301) breakfast, free cancellation, pay at hotel	Rs 24,072 (C$355) ≈ Rs 12,036 (C$178)/night	898 m	51 min / 47 min	Cheapest on the list, but ~900 m from the beach, rated lowest (4.1), and in busy Calangute. Rahul wrote 'Candolim', but Google matches this one in Calangute. Hotel site · Google Hotels
Grand Mercure Goa Candolim Candolim/Nerul, North Goa · Google ★ 4.7 (1,411)	4.8/5 (544 reviews)	8.5/10 Very Good (726 reviews)	✅ Rs 25,562 (C$377) breakfast AND dinner, free cancellation	Rs 25,065 (C$370) ≈ Rs 12,532 (C$185)/night	2,387 m	47 min / 43 min	Well rated and dinner is included, but it's on the river, ~2.4 km from the sea. Not a beach hotel. Hotel site · Google Hotels

How these compare with the picks above: Sea Queen is ~Rs 21,062 (C$311) for 2 nights and ~300 m from the water, 9 min from the wedding. Courtyard Colva costs ~Rs 8k (C$118) more and is further from the sand. Taj Exotica is the only beach upgrade from Rahul's list that's close to the wedding.

🗓️ Day by day

Fri Nov 20: Leave home ~02:45. 6E 5341 departs 05:00 and lands at Dabolim 07:35. Taxi 40 min to Regenta. Check-in is usually afternoon, so ask for early check-in or leave the bags and go sit on Sernabatim beach.
Sat Nov 21: Wedding. The venue is on the beach.
Sun Nov 22: Check out of Regenta (~11:00). Sea Queen, C Roque and Benaulim are 5-10 min away; Palolem/Patnem is a ~45-min taxi. Check-in is usually 12-2 PM, so leave the bags and have lunch on the beach.
Mon Nov 23: Full beach day. No sightseeing needed.
Tue Nov 24: Another full beach day (the stay is now 3 nights).
Wed Nov 25: Check out after breakfast. Madgaon station is ~35-40 min from Palolem/Patnem/Agonda with no traffic. Leave by ~9:45 to make the 12283 Duronto (arrives 11:25, leaves 11:35, only a 10-min stop). From Colva/Betalbatim it's ~15 min.
Thu Nov 26: Arrive Hazrat Nizamuddin, Delhi at 5:20 PM.

Notes

Dates (updated Oct 4): wedding Nov 20-21, beach stay Nov 22-25 (3 nights), home by train Nov 25-26. The 2-night prices in the hotel sections below were for Nov 22-24. For 3-night prices, see the table under Flights & train.
Availability: every hotel with a price on this page had a room for 3 on Nov 22-24 when checked on Sep 27 (Majestic only listed rooms for 2). That is not a hold, so book soon.
Budget brief (Sep 28): about C$100/night for 1 room for 3, and the hotel must be on its own beach. Anywhere in Goa is OK, closer is better.
Settled: they can walk a bit, the beach matters more than a pool, and a lively beach is fine.
CAD amounts use 1 CAD = 67.75 INR (Sep 27, 2026), rounded.
Settled: one room for all 3. Food is not a constraint (no pure-veg needed). Sahir books everything himself; this page is the options list.
Prices are live Google Flights / Google Hotels quotes pulled Sep 27, 2026 in INR, for 3 adults. Flight totals are for all 3. Hotel prices are per night for 1 room fitting 3 unless noted. They change daily.
Airport: Goa has two. Dabolim (GOI) is ~40 min from the venue. Mopa (GOX) is in North Goa, ~1.5-2 hr away. Every pick here uses GOI.
Beach distance is measured straight-line from each hotel to the waterline on OpenStreetMap. The big resorts sit on large grounds, so 150-400 m still means walking onto the sand. Drive times are OSRM with no traffic, so add a 15-20 min buffer.
Late November is peak-season start: dry, sunny, calm sea, and the beach shacks are open. Prices climb closer to the date, so book soon.
IndiGo and Air India fares both include a checked bag (15 kg). Check that the fare you pick shows it.