Hotel Prazeres Resort 3 * (Candolim, Goa, India): an overview, description, characteristics and reviews

Russian tourists have already fairly well mastered rest in Turkey and Egypt. Now many people want something new, exotic and unforgettable. India is precisely the country in which all these desires are realized. Arriving here for vacation, it is almost impossible to stay in a hotel - so much around interesting. Therefore, many try to choose a cheaper hotel, so that more money can be left on the excursion. A good option in this case may be Prazeres Resorts 3 *. India - mysterious and unpredictable - will open to the guests in all their diversity, as saving money on living, they will have more opportunities to actively and enthrallingly spend their holidays.

Location

Prazeres Resort 3 * is located in the smallest Indian state of Goa, in its northern part, in the village of Candolim. It is quite a respectable resort, where the whole Indian elite rushes. The state of Goa stretched almost 100 kilometers along the Arabian Sea, which washes its western part. From the east it is surrounded by the mountains of Sahiadri (Western Ghats). The whole coastline is riddled with picturesque streams, starting their way in the mountains and flowing into the sea. Literally a few kilometers from Candolim there is another Indian resort village - Calangute, where a completely different, more fussy atmosphere reigns. In Candolim, it is much calmer, so those who do not seek noisy entertainment come here. The nearest international airport, accepting charter flights from Russia, is called Dabolim. It is located near the homonymous village, 13 km from the capital of Panaji. From the hotel it is about 27 km. Regarding the beach, the Prazeres Resort 3 * is not located on the first coastline, but closer to the center of the village, on one of the busy streets. Nearby there are a lot of cafes, restaurants, shops, there is a market and a supermarket with low, fixed prices, a bus stop is near where buses to Panaji and neighboring settlements leave.

Infrastructure

Like most urban hotels, the territory in Prazeres Resort 3 * (Candolim) is quite compact and only covers 8,500 square meters. It is not so much to build a beautiful green garden here, where tourists could stroll, but it is enough to accommodate hotel buildings, a large swimming pool, a parking lot, an open terrace of the restaurant, a playground for children. According to the reviews of tourists, everything in the hotel is clean, tidy and beautiful, many flowers, palm trees, other exotic plants. Everywhere tiled paths are laid, lamps arranged, creating an enigmatic romantic atmosphere in the evening and at night.

The reception is located in the central building. There is a small room such as a storage room where you can leave suitcases (without a guard). Also at the reception you can rent a safe (100 rupees per day), hand over things to laundry, order a transfer to the airport, call a doctor, exchange currency, buy excursions.

For people who come to Goa, not only for entertainment, but also for work, the Prazeres Resort 3 * has a conference room equipped with modern technology.

In the lobby of the hotel there are many cozy corners, equipped with leather chairs and chairs, comfortable tables where it is pleasant to relax from the heat, drink a drink, work on the Internet (Wi-Fi is not very strong, but there is a signal). Nearby is the lobby bar. All drinks in it are paid.

Rooms

For accommodation of guests there are three- and four-storey buildings in Prazeres Resort 3 * (Candolim). Reviews of tourists about housing are mostly single-valued. Most of all claims to cleanliness and functionality, but in order to just sleep after a busy day with bright impressions, the numbers are right. In all there are 140 units in the hotel. Each room has a balcony with summer chairs and a table. View from the windows into the grounds.

Categories:

1. "Standard air-conditioned" with an area of up to 25 squares. Equipment: necessary furniture for the rest (beds, wardrobe, bedside tables, table, chairs), TV, telephone. A refrigerator is available for a fee (from 1000 rupees). In the hygiene room there is a toilet, a wash basin, a shower. Individual hygiene products are represented by toilet paper.

2. "Standard without air conditioning". The number is identical to the above. The difference is that instead of air conditioners there are ceiling fans installed.

3. "Deluxe" area of up to 40 squares. The room is two-room, but without an internal door. Layout: bedroom, living room, hygiene room, balcony. There is no air conditioning in this category, but ceiling fans are installed in each room. The living room has upholstered furniture, there is a separate dining area. A refrigerator is also provided for extra money.

4. "Apartment" area of up to 60 squares. Number two-room, there is an inner door. The layout is the same as in the "delux". Equipment - a necessary set of bedroom furniture, soft sofa and armchairs in the living room, TV, telephone, fans, air conditioning.

Food

Regarding the organization of meals in the Prazeres Resort 3 * reviews are mixed. Some tourists believe that there is a standard continental breakfast here, to others it seems unusually modest. Breakfasts are served from 7:00 and strictly until 10:00 in the hotel restaurant or on the outdoor terrace. In the menu, coffee or tea, 2 toast, butter, jam and a glass of packaged juice. This breakfast is included in the room rate. For an additional fee (130 rupees, or about 2 dollars), you can order an omelette. Day and evening, you can also eat in the hotel restaurant, but at an additional cost.

In Prazeres Resort 3 * there are two bars, in the lobby and on the territory. They offer a variety of local and imported alcoholic beverages. The amount is unlimited, because everything is for the money.

Near the hotel, on the way to the beach and on the beach, you can find dozens of all kinds of cafes (there are Russian-speaking staff and Russian menus), restaurants, bars, many of which offer free Wi-Fi. Food prices are different everywhere, but quite acceptable. Cafe "Udacha", "U Pasha", "Inferno", "U Kirusha" enjoy special popularity among Russians.

Leisure

Prazeres Resort 3 * for entertainment of its guests on the territory of the hotel has a large swimming pool, in which the children's section is fenced off. There is a terrace for sunbathing, where there are always available sun beds and umbrellas. Use the pool and sun loungers can be up to 6 pm.

In one of the buildings there is a hall with simulators, the visit of which is free of charge. For money, everyone can get a massage in the hotel, use a hairdresser and beauty salon.

Animation as such in the Prazeres Resort 3 * is not for adults or for children. Only on Wednesdays there are concerts of live music.

On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the hotel organizes festive evenings, the cost of which in 2015 was 60 dollars per guest. Payment for the evening is required, regardless of the participation in it. The program includes a concert and a buffet.

Service for children

This hotel accepts guests with children of any age, but there are no benefits for them. Cots in the rooms and chairs in the restaurant, as well as a special menu, are not provided. For the youngest tourists here is only a section with a small depth in the general adult pool.

Sea

For a great beach holiday is quite suitable hotel Prazeres Resort 3 *. Goa is proud of its coastline, stretching for many tens of kilometers. In Candolim, according to the general opinion of tourists, the beach is clean and well maintained. From the hotel to it you can walk on a very busy street. The road takes 7-15 minutes, depending on who is moving. The beach is clean and very pleasant to the touch, sand, the cleanest, all year round warm sea. Sun beds and umbrellas are paid here (from Rs. 100 per day), but you can take them for free by buying something in the neck to which they belong, something to eat or drink. Free Wi-Fi works by the same principle. The exotic feature of the beach is the cows walking along it.

In addition to Candolim, vacationers in the Prazeres Resort 3 * can travel to Calangute, which is only 4 km away, or to the beach in the village of Bage, located 5 km from the hotel. There is also a small water park.

When planning a trip to this hotel and in general to Goa, it should be noted that in India the best months for beach holidays are from November to April inclusive. It is at this time that the least amount of precipitation falls, and the wind is weak, that is, there are no high waves on the sea. In May there is also little precipitation, but the wind is already quite strong. The most inopportune months to visit Goa are June and July. During this period the wind is especially strong, the sea for swimming is closed, and rainy days average 25-27 out of 30.

Entertainment outside the hotel walls

For active tourists a good option is the hotel Prazeres Resorts 3 *. India (Goa including) with its unique identity, unique color and bright colors - that's what it's worth to make such a trip. Numerous excursions (to old Goa, Panaji, other settlements, to numerous temples, including Shantadurg, to a butterfly park and a bird sanctuary, a crocodile farm and spice plantations, a river cruise and a visit to the famous night market and dozens of others) can be bought at the hotel Either on the beach.

It is even more advantageous to book a taxi and visit all the interesting places on your own. Taxis in Candolim cost 15 rupees per km, but you can always agree on cheaper payment. Another option - to rent a bike (from 200 rupees a day).

Besides excursions, many tourists in Goa are interested in shopping. To do this, it is best to go to the capital of Panaji, but also in Candolim, and near the hotel, there are numerous shops and shops with souvenirs, cashmere scarves, spices and other Indian goods. Especially popular is the supermarket "Newtons", considered the largest in the state.

Security

Once, Goa was a Portuguese colony. The word Prazeres in Portuguese means "pleasure", which counts for every tourist coming here. The hotel has a security service, but, according to the guests, numbers and money often disappear from the rooms, which always goes unpunished. Therefore, a safe at the reception is very relevant here. Also, according to the statements of tourists, in this hotel there are cases of the provocation of conflicts by individual employees in order to extort money for dealing with the police.

Additional Information

From all of the above, it follows that only for unassuming tourists who came to India for active recreation and acquaintance with the country, the Prazeres Resort 3 * is suitable. Guest reviews repeatedly point out that the hotel is not suitable for citizens with children, as well as for those who rely on impeccable service. The category of "three stars" in this case is present only in advertising brochures of some travel agencies. In fact, the Prazeres Resort is a typical "deuce". Even from European hotels of this category one should not expect something special, but in India, where there are completely different concepts of service and cleanliness, even more so. This should take into account all the tourists who buy a tour to this hotel. Its main advantage is a low price, which is fully justified.

Check in here starts at 12 noon. For early settlement it is necessary to pay extra (from 20 dollars). For getting a more comfortable room, you also need a serious surcharge (from $ 200). It is necessary to release the number until 11 am.

The staff practically does not know Russian, only English and their native language.

Accommodation with animals of any kind is prohibited.

Prazeres Resorts 3 * (Goa): reviews

There are many tourists who this hotel completely arranged.

Notable advantages:

• Close location to the objects of urban infrastructure;
• Cozy green area;
• Low price for the tour;
• The staff is mostly friendly, friendly and executive.

Notable shortcomings:

1. By numbers:

• old furniture;
• Dirty linen and towels (many tourists take their houses);
• Poor-quality cleaning;
• Surcharge for rooms;
• Insects;
• Poorly working plumbing and machinery;
• Absence of hot water;
• Absence of refrigerators.

2. General:

• Lean breakfast;
• Bad faith and conflict of individual employees;
• Celebrating the New Year and Christmas at a very low level and for big money.