Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat

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

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$71
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Explore the area

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Vainguinim Beach, Panaji, Goa, 403004
  • Place, Dona Paula Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Deltin Royale Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Candolim Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Goa (GOI-Dabolim)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

Deluxe Compact Room

Highlights

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

Premier Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double 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 22.4 km (13.9 mi) from Baga Beach and 21.2 km (13.2 mi) from Calangute Beach.

What's nearby

  • Dona Paula Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Deltin Royale Casino - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Candolim Beach - 22 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Fort Aguada - 22 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Sinquerim Beach - 22 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Peep Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Padaria Prazeres - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar Outrigger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Ashwini Caranzalem - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Namaste Chai - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat

Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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. 36-inch 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.

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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

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 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 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

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

  • 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat?

As of 20 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat on 25 Oct 2025 start from AU$70.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 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.