I arrived after a 24 hour journey feeling a little weary but soon became revitalised after experiencing the delights of this gorgeous hotel. It has charm in abundance and the most delightful and helpful staff. I loved its location right in the middle of the village and yet its lovely garden and pool provided a tranquil haven to rest and... More

It is hard to describe it as a hotel as the feel is very much as if you are staying over at a new friends house for the first time, which happens to be an old colonial Portuguese style villa decorated with old pieces of furniture and photographs of the owners family's extensive history in India. There is a very... More

great rambling old house - well planned rooms and a very nice pool which I had sole use of before 9.00 in the mornings. Good communal breakfasts - though a bit of a lack of anything Indian on the menu - we had had a lot earlier on our trip - but would have been an omission if we were... More

What to expect when visiting Vivenda: Rooms which are quaintly named and decorated, each having a larger personality than many people I know! The theme runs through the house and you can spend hours in the various nooks and crannies reading, or just watching time flow by. Books, books and more books - each room and all the common areas... More

Simon & Charlotte run this amazing Hotel with 8 rooms- intimate having its own character... Every guest meets up at the bar enjoying a drink and then go on to the Communal Table, sitting across and exchanging notes on their travel and talk on various issues. An amazingly restored old Portuguese House. Must visit and feel the hospitality for yourself....

We have recently thoroughly enjoyed a stay here. A total of six adults and seven children coinciding from Mumbai, Buckinghamshire and Cornwall. We all had a great time, and really appreciated the efforts that Simon and Charlotte made to ensure our happiness. Much better in so many ways than the grand hotel up the road which costs so much more,... More

We were here in the monsoons when Goa is lashed by massive rains every day and any hotel struggles to make things work. Vivenda is blessed with its location - about 12-15 minute walk from the beach and yet far away from all the noise. It is located in a village just off the main road and it is a... More

I have visited India many times before but not visited Vivenda before and seeing the previous review we were a little concerned but once there all our worries were dispelled by the wonderful welcome given by Charlotte, Simon and all the staff. Nothing was too much trouble for any one from the pool man to Simon or Charlotte. Our room... More

I had expected Vivanda to be special but I would not recommend other travelers to stay there. First impressions were mixed, the house is pleasant but we were not greeted at all and had to ask to be told about the facilities, layout and information about the area. I was shocked to discover that smoking was allowed both inside and... More