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Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel with children's pool and 24-hour front desk

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Beach nearby
Premier Room
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Exterior
Premier Room | View from room
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Explore the area

Map
Vainguinim Beach, Panaji, Goa, 403004
  • Popular LocationVainguinim Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationDona Paula Beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationFort Aguada22 min drive
  • AirportGoa (GOI-Dabolim)44 min drive

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Premier Room

Premier Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single 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
Fridge
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

8.3/10 Very good

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Panaji

A family-friendly stay in Panaji awaits you at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find Vainguinim Beach and Goa University within a 20-minute walk. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, balconies and LCD TVs. .Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. The hotel's restaurant is a nice spot to grab a bite. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Panaji hotel, you'll be 21.2 km (13.2 mi) from Calangute Beach.

What's nearby

  • Vainguinim Beach - 3 min walk
  • Deltin Royale Casino - 9 min drive
  • Dona Paula Beach - 11 min drive
  • Fort Aguada - 22 min drive
  • Sinquerim Beach - 54 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Peep Kitchen - 4 min drive
  • Padaria Prazeres, Panaji - 5 min drive
  • Arcangela Bar and Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • The Goan Room - 3 min drive
  • Bay 15, Oxcel Beach - 4 min drive

About this property

Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat

Comfortable hotel with children's pool and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A children's pool, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Panaji hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Supervised kid's activities
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

This Panaji hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • 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
  • Pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • One-time housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

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

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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2000.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for INR 1000.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat?

Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat?

Yep, Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat?

Yep, Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat is a short 3-minute walk from Vainguinim Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing, windsurfing and parasailing.

Does Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat have a pool?

Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat has a pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and babysitting services, as well as childcare services and cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat is a hit with families.

Does Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat?

No, Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 77 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: 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

2/10 Terrible

Yash

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Liam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: 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.

10/10 Excellent

Rudra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

Sanjeev

Business traveller
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rach, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous authentic Goan food. Walking distance to a small, quiet beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: 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