Ahilya by the Sea 

A Goan villa getaway

Escape your busy life in a sea-view villa surrounded by tropical gardens.

Ahilya by the Sea is a boutique property surrounded by tropical gardens and positioned in a quiet stretch of Dolphin Bay. It’s built in a Portuguese colonial style with an impressive owner’s collection of artwork, sculptures and antiques. The beach here is not for swimming but you can start your morning with a dip in the sunrise infinity swimming pool and cool off at the end of the day in the sunset plunge pool surrounded by frangipani. Enjoy the exotic plants and flowers with a walk through the tropical gardens before indulging in some pampering at the spa.

Why we love Ahilya by the Sea

  • Built in Portuguese colonial style, the estate was a family home that’s now run by the Ahilya hotel brand

  • The original décor includes antiques and art work collected by the owners on their world travels

  • You can see the beach from the two pools, one of which is a magnificent sunrise infinity pool

  • From Portuguese fado performances in the garden to yoga sessions, the service is very personal

Goa
9¼ hours (not including stop over time).
Ahilya By The Sea is just a 10-minute walk from the fishing village of Nerul
The nearest airport is Goa International Airport, a 1-hour drive from the property

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Spas & wellness
  • Activities
  • Sustainability
  • Good to Know

Ahilya is known for its excellent cuisine and serves Goan favourites, as well as the fresh catch of the day and Italian and French dishes. You can dine in a different location each evening, perhaps at a private table overlooking the sea or beneath a banyan tree surrounded by romantic oil lamps.

At the Body & Soul Centre you can enjoy massages and traditional therapies.

Explore the cafés and restaurants along the northern Goan beaches, visit the Funde Çao Oriente Museum, take the 25-minute walk along the beach to the Reis Magos Fort or wander through the tropical gardens.

The beach here is not suitable for swimming but the resort can arrange transport to the North Goan beaches of Morjim, Mandrem or Ashvem.

The beach here is not suitable for swimming but the resort can arrange transport to the North Goan beaches of Morjim, Mandrem or Ashvem.