My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights after a 3 week business trip in Mumbai where we had lived from 2007-2009. It was pure relaxation and one to one service. The staff could not have been more helpful and friendly without being too over attentive which can grate with us. One of the staff even went out and... More

What an experience! Superb warm service, beautiful unique rooms and to die for ayurvedic massages! The prefect get-a-way. The new management having taken over in Jan 2011 with Lubna Adam as executive director, the hotel has upgraded its amenities to plush while still keeping the beauty and essence of the place. Way to go! Cant wait to visit for a... More

The real boutique hotel.....overlooking the wonderful beaches of Goa the Nilaya is a place visited by those stars (like Giorgio Armani for instance) who wants to stay in a secluded and yet luxurious place...amazing massages...lovely beach...lovely ambience...go there...

Great hospitality. The rooms are exquisite. Its a close bind to the nature. The staff were very courteous and ready to help us out at all times. The owner, well a great chap to have a conversation with, and his token of appreciation were some good fine Cuban cigars..... From check in to the last day, the staff kept a... More

My self and a friend were travelling in Goa, only a short trip. We had seen in a magazine back in England, an article on fabulous hotels in India. We decided to go there for the the day and then supper only. We spent the day lounging in the spa pool, having been shown around by Hari and Claudia. Supper... More

My fiance and I stayed at Nilaya this past winter. At rates of 500 Euros a night, we were expecting excellent service and an equally excellent room. Unfortunately we received neither. Apart from having someone check us in, we NEVER saw another staff member through our entire stay. Of course we saw them when we went to the restaurant, but... More

In total spent around 10 days there over Christmas and at start of new year. Claudia and Harry (the owners and hosts) are incredible - more like a private house party than hotel. The pool and setting are near perfect. Food is excellent, if quite heavily European, rather than Indian. Rooms are each uniquely and cleverly designed. Staff have been... More

We visited Nilaya - to check out the place and to have a drink. We were 8 adults and 4 kids. I called ahead to confirm our time of visit (bar shuts at 10 pm they said) and whether they are ok with kids. The place is gorgeous! They have 11 rooms only and always full. As we were being... More

Nilaya was lovely ! The food & quiet location make it a perfect weekend getaway for Bombayites !