Santiago Hotel, Calangute, India
Hotel Information
Recent Price: £48
Hotel Description:
An excellent choice for those who want simple, compact accommodation and a friendly, informal atmosphere. This hotel may not be suitable for children due to high balconies. 800 metres from the beach and resort centre. Small outdoor pool and reception with small seating area. Hairdressing and massage salon offering hotel guests a 20% discount. Rooms sleep up to 3 in one double bed or three single beds and feature a mini bar, ceiling fan, bathroom with shower, furnished balcony and most have a small lounge area. loading...
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Santiago Hotel Reviews
" Santiago "
Submitted By: lincswlo
2nd time in Goa, this hotel is exceptinal good value, staff brilliant, as was the food.We will be going back in 2009
Advice: take a taxi to turtle beach and visit PJ's shack
Activities: Jungle book trip
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- Date of Holiday:Nov 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" This was our first time to Goa after... "
Submitted By: Mrs P Mills
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
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
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- Date of Holiday:Jan 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Virgin
" Hotel Santiago,
Well... "
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)
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)
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- Date of Holiday:Dec 2007
- Board Basis:Select
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" First time to Goa, stayed at the... "
Submitted By: Mr P Jones
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.
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.
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- Date of Holiday:Dec 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We have just had the most wonderful... "
Submitted By: Mr MJ Greenway
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.
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.
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- Date of Holiday:Dec 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Manos
" Although you could not fault the... "
Submitted By: Mrs J Linton
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.
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.
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- Date of Holiday:Nov 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Manos
" This was an excellent holiday, basic... "
Submitted By: Miss K Morg
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.
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.
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- Date of Holiday:Jan 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" First visit to the area, would highly... "
Submitted By: Mr P Ruehorn
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.
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.
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- Date of Holiday:Jan 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Last visit to the Santiago hotel was... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Gillman
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.
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.
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- Date of Holiday:Apr 2005
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:MyTravel
" I have been to this hotel 2 years... "
Submitted By: Miss J Christie
I have been to this hotel 2 years running, I found it very friendly and made some new friends, who holiday there every year, I’m planning on returning again, the meals where spot on, with English and Thai, Chinese, the atmosphere here is brilliant, I had no trouble getting things to my room, and all the waiters and hotel staff including the security made my holiday. knowing I could relax and be myself with out a worry in the world, congratulations on making me a very happy holiday maker, and I’m sure to return next year, hopefully on a longer holiday extending through out xmas and new year, I have no bad reports on this holiday and every one made me feel so welcome, I got to know the staff and on my second visit the year after they new me and acknowledged me straight away which was a very friendly welcome, since then I’ve made some really great friends with the staff,
Keep it up with all your good hard work, if I am happy I am sure other people that holiday here will be happy to, thank you,
Keep it up with all your good hard work, if I am happy I am sure other people that holiday here will be happy to, thank you,
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- Date of Holiday:Dec 2005
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Airtours
" Staff fantastic, basic hotel but very... "
Submitted By: Mrs P Tregunno
Staff fantastic, basic hotel but very homely. Rooms were clean, choice of different foods.
My only complaint was that the hotel is advertised as having air conditioning, which it has, but every day a member of staff was sent round to turn it off from an outside switch (obviously to save money), and when asked why it was off to be told that there is an electricity failure. When asked for a refund because it was turned off every day, it was then left on for the duration.
That is the only fault, everything else was great. Hence I have given it 9/10.
My only complaint was that the hotel is advertised as having air conditioning, which it has, but every day a member of staff was sent round to turn it off from an outside switch (obviously to save money), and when asked why it was off to be told that there is an electricity failure. When asked for a refund because it was turned off every day, it was then left on for the duration.
That is the only fault, everything else was great. Hence I have given it 9/10.
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- Date of Holiday:Jan 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:MyTravel
" We had are first visit to the... "
Submitted By: Miss S Lambeth
We had are first visit to the Santiago in 2004, we had the most fantastic time. All the staff are so wonderful even the security man that wakes up to show you to room at 2 - 3am from Nazi's bar.
We could not get in the following year but went to visit, and all the staff remembered our names and come to greet us. It was the most fabulous place and that's why we are going back next year and taking our family to experience the warmth and welcome for our Wedding and Honeymoon.
We could not get in the following year but went to visit, and all the staff remembered our names and come to greet us. It was the most fabulous place and that's why we are going back next year and taking our family to experience the warmth and welcome for our Wedding and Honeymoon.
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- Date of Holiday:Nov 2005
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" This hotel was brilliant. All the... "
Submitted By: Miss L Motherway
This hotel was brilliant. All the staff were lovely, knew your names and would be with you quicker than you could click your fingers. This was the best holiday I've ever been on and I'd have been happy to stay in the hotel all day. The hotel may be basic but you're made to feel at home.
Food was great, serving English, Indian, Chinese, Thai and other continental foods. The taxi rank in the hotel is good and the people are always willing to take you wherever you want to go.
I'd highly recommend this clean place as it has a warm, friendly atmosphere. I look forward to going back.
Food was great, serving English, Indian, Chinese, Thai and other continental foods. The taxi rank in the hotel is good and the people are always willing to take you wherever you want to go.
I'd highly recommend this clean place as it has a warm, friendly atmosphere. I look forward to going back.
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- Date of Holiday:Feb 2006
- Board Basis:Select
- Tour Operator:MyTravel
" This was a great hotel where staff... "
Submitted By: Mr J Breen
This was a great hotel where staff were excellent, food was superb, rooms were clean everyone was so friendly and helpful. The waiters were great new your names and topped your drinks without being asked. Would stay here again every time.
The beach was only a 5 min walk away and the taxi service was superb and not dear. They were very good especially the jungle book where you stayed in a mud hut in the jungle, then rode elephants and also bathed them as well, you also got a trip to a spice plantation.
The beach was only a 5 min walk away and the taxi service was superb and not dear. They were very good especially the jungle book where you stayed in a mud hut in the jungle, then rode elephants and also bathed them as well, you also got a trip to a spice plantation.
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- Date of Holiday:Feb 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Manos
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Advice: go go go
Activities: big bannana shack great food spice plantation trip and wash and shower with the elephants
Good for: Beach