Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Goa in Sinquerim, Goa

Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa sits directly on the ramparts of a 16th-century Portuguese fortress overlooking the Arabian Sea. The property is 100 meters from Fort Aguada and has direct access to Sinquerim Beach, bypassing crowded public areas. Goa International Airport and Manohar International Airport are both a 75-minute drive away.

Housing 174 rooms, the resort offers Aguada Cottages with sea-facing private balconies. The Hermitage Villas are an exclusive group of 17 villas that come with a private lounge and butler service. All rooms have air-conditioning and private bathrooms, each with a bathtub, a hairdryer, and bathrobes.

Guests eat at 4 restaurants, including Paper Moon for Italian cuisine and Kokum for local flavors. The hotel offers exclusive dining experiences such as sunset cruises and stargazing dinners across the property. Breakfast is a complimentary buffet with international dishes, and the Seven Rivers microbrewery on the adjoining property offers craft beer.

The on-site spa provides treatments including body wraps, manicures, massages, and steam room access. The hotel has a tennis court, a squash court, billiards, and table tennis for recreation. An expansive lagoon pool overlooks the Arabian Sea, and the fitness center holds daily yoga sessions.

The resort operates a dedicated children's area called Giggles with organized activities. A business center with meeting facilities serves professional needs. The hotel allows pets, offers valet parking, and provides an electric vehicle charging station.

Setting: 16th-century Portuguese fortress overlooking the Arabian Sea

Rooms: Hermitage Villas with private butler service

Dining: 4 restaurants, sunset cruises, stargazing dinners

Wellness: Spa with comprehensive treatments, steam room

Recreation: Lagoon pool, tennis court, squash court

Family: Giggles kids' club, pet-friendly policies