Hotel Santiago

13 readers found this review helpful

after only ever going 4/5 star holidays we took a gamble on stopping in this3 star accomodation.i can honestly say i have never been in any hotel on my travels where the staff were so amazing from the minute we arrived till recieving our packed lunch for the journey home i have nothing but admiration for all staff members. i now know why so many people return to this hotel it was my first visit but not my last i already looking to go back in jan 2010.the food is amazing not buffet but chosen from an extensive menu cooked for you.the clientel in the hotel were brilliant majority british but the older end there was a great atmosphere all around the hotel.paul , david ,and pritesh were amazingly nice has were all the staff .spent time at the big bannana shack on baga beach the food was lovely if any readers have any doubts about this place forget them you will have a great time.

1 reader found this review helpful

2nd time in Goa, this hotel is exceptinal good value, staff brilliant, as was the food.We will be going back in 2009

2 readers found this review helpful

This was our first time to Goa after the long plane journey and then the coach we arrved at a dirt track!!! But dont panic when you reach the end you will be thrilled with what you find.
The staff are fantastic, rooms spotless and the food is out of this world.
Nothing is to much trouble and the rep Simi is brilliant (best rep we have ever had)
We have rebooked like many others to return in Jan 2009
10/10 Fantastic

3 readers found this review helpful

Hotel Santiago,
Well what can i say apart from Brilliant
Had a fantatstic two weeks in this hotel made lots of friends here, everyone is really friendly from the minute we arrived, a special thankyou to Lawerence who always looked after us at meal times he was always ready to top your drinks up without having to ask.
Stayed at the sister hotel the Horizon this year, which is suppose to be a 3 star but does not compare to this hotel the staff are a lot better at the Santiago.
Will be coming back to the Santiago this year 2009 just booked and can not wait to see everybody agin.
Please do not hesitate to book this hotel, most hotels in India are very bassic but rooms are clean and the staff make up for everything in this hotel.
Have a brill time i no you will not be dissapointed.
Lisa + Andrew (Manchester)

3 readers found this review helpful

First time to Goa, stayed at the Santiago it was brilliant, the staff were amazing and made our holiday special.
The rooms were kept spotless and nothing was too much trouble for anyone of the members of staff. The food at the hotel was excellent and a good choice was served.
We cannot thank the staff enough for making our stay at the Santiago so good that on our return to England we booked again the next day for Christmas and new year 2008/2009 The trips to the Waterfalls is well worth a visit also the coach/boat trip to Old Goa and Pajim the tour guides were excellent, we also went on the trip which took us into the jungle to stay with the elephants this was fantastic, an experience that will never be forgotten.
Our rep Simi was lovely and she made sure we were comfortable and enjoying our holiday, and she even called us to wish us happy new year, The Christmas celebrations in the hotel was good it’s something else seeing Father Christmas arrive on a push bike.
Overall had a great time and we can’t wait to go back, just to say a big thank you to all the staff. From Paul and Julie.

1 reader found this review helpful

We have just had the most wonderful two weeks in Calangute based at the Hotel Santiago.
I would echo the comments of fellow residents in saying that the staff (although they all become friends) are the shining star of this relaxing and laid back hotel.
The rooms are spotless because they are serviced daily.
Food is excellent, as other have commented you can get most styles here, Goan, English, (why?) Thai, Chinese. The chef in the Chinese gracefully swapped skills as we showed him how to make Irish coffees and he let us into the kitchen to make banana toffee coated rolls.
Without doubt, I will certainly aim to get to this hotel again.
I understand that the return rate is 98.7%, I can easily understand why.
A very safe place to rest too as the entrance has 24 Hr concierge.
Hope that you enjoy your stay as much as we did.

1 reader found this review helpful

Although you could not fault the staff at this hotel or the food, the accommodation was the very basic of basic.
Also, everyone at the hotel seemed too plagued with mosquito bites, the windows in the bathrooms did not fit so they were coming into the rooms through the spaces all around the window frame.
Although this has nothing to do with the hotel, the flights were just the basic size seats that are used for short haul flights. I would have thought that the seats should have been a larger size, the normal as it was a 10 hour flight.

1 reader found this review helpful

This was an excellent holiday, basic accommodation but everything you need.
Your never in the room only to sleep and shower. Good position just off the main road and about 10min stroll to the beach, you can get taxi down to the beach for 50 rupees.
The only problem we have with Goa is we want to book again for this year and it has doubled in price, but definitely go.

1 reader found this review helpful

First visit to the area, would highly recommend the hotel, staff and food. Rooms basic but clean, staff very helpful and could not do enough for you.
Loved it so much we are going back in Jan 07 and it can’t come soon enough, sure we will meet the same people as last year, due to the fact that everyone always goes back. Which has to tell you something?
Staff always at hand particularly Paulo who was rushing around helping out but always with a smile.
Looking forward to seeing old friends.

2 readers found this review helpful

Last visit to the Santiago hotel was in April last year we are going for Christmas and New Year this we be our 5th time to the hotel and our 6th visit to Goa.
The hotel is simply the best the staff are just fantastic and we will not stay any where else in Goa the rooms are always clean the choice of food and places to eat are great.
If you want a hotel that is small and welcoming the Santiago is for you.