Cidade de Goa
Cidade de Goa is an intimate beachfront five star resort, built on 40 acres of lush greenery, created to resemble a self-contained Portuguese hill hamlet (the Resort's unique architectural grandeur, earned an international R.I.B.A. award).Whatever your ideal - a secluded honeymoon, total rejuvenation, a feast of traditional cuisine, incredible entertainment, or simply the lure of our warm Goan hospitality, you are pampered with the finest indulgence.
Awards
Cidade de Goa has been awarded the "Marque of Excellence 2007-08” by Thomas Cook (UK & Ireland).The award has been presented to the resort for “customer recognition of exceedingly high standards of service and quality of accommodation”
Cidade de Goa is located at Vainguinim Beach, Goa. It is at a distance of 28 kms (17 miles) from Dabolim airport. The approximate driving time required is nearly 35-40 minutes.
The Resort is at a distance of 14 kms from Karmali Railway Station (Old Goa) and 35 kms from Margao Railway Station.
Rooms & Suits
§ Standard Rooms
These meticulously furnished rooms will indulge your every whim. Fitted with everything you need, each room is perfect to relax and unwind.
§ Superior Rooms
Enjoy the comfort and space of these sea-facing rooms, all of which have balconies that ensure a strong flow of natural daylight for a bright and breezy ambiance.
§ Classic Rooms
These spacious sea-view rooms are well-planned and fitted with all essential modern luxuries, to make your stay extra comfortable.
§ Deluxe Rooms
Charming heritage-chic Room’s ideal for a getaway or for honeymoon couples, they have private sit-outs leading directly to the beach.
§ Junior Suites
Replete with luxury, the junior suites combine an aesthetic ambience with extra space for relaxing. With their cosy sleeping and sitting areas as well as balconies overlooking the sea, these junior suites will captivate your senses.
§ Family Suites
Like a home away from home, the space and privacy of these suites make them ideal for families. The interconnected rooms offer all the amenities you need for leisurely living. A spacious balcony extends from the master bedroom while the sitting room, with its separate dining area, transforms into a comfortable sleeping space.
§ Suites
Contemporary design along with a large sitting/dining area and a separate bedroom lend an abiding charm and sophistication to these living spaces. The suites are also endowed with features such as an exclusive garden area or private terrace or balconies with panoramic views. Marvelous for unwinding in your own oasis of seclusion.
Food & Wine
§ Alfama, The Chef's Speciality Restaurant
Alfama, inspired after the Bohemian town square of Lisbon, is a fine dining restaurant, serving signature gourmet dishes and wines. The unique ambience of this intimate restaurant lies in its romantic balconies and alcoves with musicians to serenade guests during a candle lit dinner.
§ Barbeque
This beachfront grill open for dinner only has a unique feature which enables you to choose from a display of seafood, meats and vegetables cooked to your liking such as kebabs, steaks and grills and a symphony of seafood.
§ Café Azul
A pool side café with great views of the Arabian Sea. Offers a choice of international dishes, speciality sandwiches, wood fired pizzas and a selection of Goan and Indian cuisine. Option of air-conditioned or non air-conditioned seating available.
§ Laranja
Contemporary style restaurant serving international buffets in air-conditioned comfort or alfresco.
§ Flag Service
A unique pool & beach service (11am - 5pm) where you raise the flag attached to the deck bed to order some refreshments & snacks while you bask in the sun.
§ Doçaria
Offers a selection of fresh coffees and teas, luscious desserts and fresh homemade cakes. Open round the clock, you can stop by anytime.
§ Beachside Café
A casual restaurant serving snacks for lunch right next to the shores of the Arabian Sea.
Themes
§ Goan Carnival (Mondays)
The Carnival is one of Goa’s signature events and, at Cidade, you can revel in its unique charm and exuberance every Monday. Spectacular settings in effervescent colours capture the magic and merriment of Carnival while your taste buds savour a sumptuous menu of authentic culinary delights. There’s also a live band that will entice you onto the dance floor.
Venue: Poolside Lawns
Timings: 7.30 - 11pm
Rate: Rs. 850 plus taxes
§ Bollywood Masala (Thursdays)
Lights, Camera, Action are you ready for a Bollywood blockbuster where you are the star? Then don’t miss this gala evening every Thursday. Posters of Bollywood classics and popular new movies along with film studio sets and mock shoots showcase the glitz and glamour of India’s tinseltown. And the storyline continues with a supporting cast that includes fabulous Indian cuisines, bewitching music and dance and more.
Venue: Poolside Lawns
Timings: 7.30 - 11pm
Rate: Rs. 850 plus taxes
§ Beachside Barbeque (Fridays)
A spectacular evening under a star-speckled sky right beside the murmuring waves. Indulge your senses at Cidade’s barbecue, every Friday. You’ll agree that grilling has never been this thrilling as you dine on succulent lobsters, prawns, vegetable skewers and other delicacies. Raising the thrill quotient higher are electrifying performances by a live band and other artistes that intensify the aura of this beachside special.
Venue: Beach
Timings: 7.30 - 11 pm
Rate: Rs. 1050 plus taxes
§ Cuisines of the World (Sundays)
Travel around the world in one night… every Sunday. Experience an incomparable array of international cuisines prepared by our master chefs. You can savour specialities from the Middle East, Mediterranean, pan Asian or almost any other region, combining the best of traditional and contemporary fusion styles. Live acts by fire dancers and martial arts performers add to the excitement as you enjoy the poolside ambience.
Venue: Poolside Lawns
Timings: 7.30 - 11 pm
Rate: Rs. 850 plus taxes.
Bars
§ Taverna: Sip a relaxing drink at the lobby bar or the adjoining sundeck with a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea. In the evenings enjoy foot tapping music by Goa's finest musicians.
§ Bar Latino: Watch the sun set over the Arabian Sea, drink in hand at this alfresco bar. By day take a dip in one of our pools, relax on loungers or perch on a bar stool and savour your drinks at leisure.
Spa
§ Pavitra Ayurveda
Pavitra is an exclusive ayurvedic spa and is located in Clube Saúde area. The design synthesizes a warm golden colour on the walls with the ingredients of teak wood for the massage tables.
Pavitra in Sanskrit means knowledge of life as part of the Ayurvedic system, which is an ancient system of health care in India.
The fundamental belief in this system is that everything in the universe is composed of prana (energy). Treatment focuses on balancing the tri-doshas, vatha (elements of mostly water and earth), pitta (elements of fire and water) and kapha (elements of air and space).
Fully qualified ayurvedic consultants are available.
Clube Saude
§ Gym: Flex your muscles, tighten and tone your body at our state of the art fitness centre with Life Fitness© & Precor© Equipment.
§ Jacuzzi : An excellent relaxation technique where well-directed water jets provide a stimulating massage.
§ Sauna & Steam: Let your circulation flow as you refresh your skin with time well spent in our sauna or steam room.
Other facilities include: Personal Trainer, Fitness Classes, Yoga, Reflexology, Swedish Massage, Palmistry, Astro – Numerology.
Resort Facilities
§ Goldfinger Casino - 24hr state of the art gaming facility (Dress code formal).
§ Business Centre - open daily, offers a boardroom, private workstations and a full range of secretarial services.
§ Business lounge for corporate clients
§ High Speed Internet Access
§ Outdoor: | Watersports | Floodlit tennis courts | Volleyball | Giant Chess | Jogging Path
§ Indoor: | Table Tennis | Badminton | Carrom
§ Excursions: Dolphin and sunset cruises.
§ Kidade Kids - Kids Pool | Kidade Park | Kidade Room - Complimentary babysitting from 9am - 6pm | Kidade Menu
Babysitting is available after 6pm for a small fee.
§ Library
§ Shopping Arcade
§ Internet: High Speed WiFi available through prepaid vouchers, giving you wireless connectivity in the Resort lobby, Café Azul, Taverna, Docaria and the conference halls.
Conference & Banquets
§ Grande Sala: A suitable hall for meetings up to 500 persons. Has excellent acoustic systems and central light controls.
§ Sala de Banquete: The ultimate hall for business meetings & conferences. The hall can accommodate upto 175 persons.
§ Harmonia: An ideal room for small meetings for upto 35 persons. Conveniently located next to our Business Centre.
§ Ultramar: An elegant 16 seater boardroom where high powered board meetings / conferences take place.
§ Outdoor Venues: For 50 to 800 persons.
Places of Interest nearby to the Resort:
o Panjim (Capital City) - Approximate driving time is 10 minutes & distance is 7 kms from the resort.
o Old Goa - Approximate driving time is 20 minutes & distance is 12 kms from the resort.
o Mangueshi Temple - Approximate driving time is 30 minutes & distance is 16 kms from the resort.
o Bird Sanctuary - Approximate driving time is 20 minutes & distance is 12 kms from the resort.
o Dona Paula Jetty - Approximate driving time is 5 minutes & distance is 3 kms from the resort.
A Glance at Cidade de Goa
