Dona Sylvia Beach Resort Hotel

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dona sylvia, the best place to go
10 / 10
Jan 2011, mandyscafe

1 reader found this review helpful

We stayed from 7th to 22nd jan 2009 and 2010. We are so glad we have found this wonderful place to go. The staff are very friendly and helpful. It was my birthday while we we're there and i had the best time ever. Cake and flowers in our room. The rooms are lovely with a... more

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Dona Silvia dont go
2 / 10
Mar 2009, howard jarvis

7 readers found this review helpful

If you want a holiday in the real india go to the Dona Silvia Most of the customers are from india on three day breaks. We had new indian neighbours FOUR times during our two weeks holiday in the next apartment and all of them liked to spend their holiday watching full... more

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Idyllic Holiday Resort
9 / 10
Mar 2009, ericb

8 readers found this review helpful

We returned to the Dona Sylvia this year, after staying there last year, and we feel that the food was if anything even better than last year. We were a party of six (one of whom has had problems with upset stomachs in many other parts of the world) and although we ate in... more

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food
5 / 10
Mar 2009, paulwalsh701@hotmail.com

2 readers found this review helpful

although the staff were so friendly and helpful and the place was as beautiful as last year the food was a complete let down, I had the runs with in 2 days... cos of uncooked meat especially at the snack bar,where the boys who ran it were often confused and in a tizzy. I... more

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i absoloutly loved this holiday its...
10 / 10
Jun 2008, Miss Aj Bryan

2 readers found this review helpful

i absoloutly loved this holiday its the best one i have ever been on. this hotel is so ideal let alone beautiful. it is in a perfect place right on the lovely beach where you can relax and sunbathe and there are also plenty of beach shacks that do amazing food!! i have to... more

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After having a holiday to Hurghada...
8 / 10
Mar 2008, Mrs S Hudson

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After having a holiday to Hurghada cancelled 22 hours before departure we booked the Dona Sylvia the next day, spent the following day at the Consulate getting visas and flew out the next day. We had no idea what to expect but we found that we had landed on our feet when... more

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just had two fantastic weeks at dona...
10 / 10
Mar 2008, Miss D.J. WILSON

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just had two fantastic weeks at dona sylvia hotel. stayed in a lovely bungalow in hotel grounds with the beach two minutes walk away. staff very pleasant and always smiling. hotel food good and plentiful but would only go half board next time as do not miss eating at beach... more

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We went to goa with an open mind, a...
10 / 10
Feb 2008, Miss L DAVIS

1 reader found this review helpful

We went to goa with an open mind, a culture shock when you land but it was the best holiday we have ever been on, the hotel was very clean and relaxed, alway people tending to the gardens and cleaning. Hotel Food was lovely, was also able to find something to eat everyday... more

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A truly first class experience,...
10 / 10
Oct 2007, Mrs J Fenby

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A truly first class experience, welcoming staff, beautiful location. Immaculate gardens and 28k of beach on the doorstep - try to get one of the beach view bungalows, there is probably a waiting list! But all rooms good size and standard. One small niggle the main... more

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We were due to stay in Candolim, but...
10 / 10
Jan 2007, ericb

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We were due to stay in Candolim, but First Choice changed the hotel at the last minute. Not a problem, as the Dona Sylvia was superb, and on the best beach in Goa. We have been to Goa, and Kerala, several times previously, and would not dream of booking All Inclusive, as... more

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Absolutely brilliant in every way...
10 / 10
Dec 2006, Mrs C Richards

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Absolutely brilliant in every way possible! I cannot think of anything bad about Dona Sylvia or indeed of Goa. It is like being in paradise and after English grey skies was a real boost to the system. All the staff at Dona Sylvia are brilliant and so helpful at all times.... more

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Well what can I say after reading the...
10 / 10
Jan 2006, Mr S Whelan

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Well what can I say after reading the only review on here actually bought back some very wonderful memories. I have no plans to go into depth but will keep the statements short but TRUE Our time at the Dona Sylvia and the whole holiday was a dream!! The staff treated us... more

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Heaven on Earth from Janval
Arrived home 13th Feb after 2 weeks of heaven. We were recommended by friends to stay at the Dona Sylvia, they said it was good but we didn't know what a fantastic place it was!. We have never met such friendly people, lost count of how many times we shook hands. Navin made our stay, he looked after us nothing was too much trouble, rooms were clean and spacious, the pool was great, food was good. The beach only a short walk away is really beautiful and the sea is just like bath water.!! Really friendly sellers on the beach, don't ever promise them you'll look another day because they won't forget you.!!! Can't wait to go back again next year hopefuly for 3 weeks!
Relaxing! from shubhox
Dona Sylvia was a paradise! Period. Its website and other sources do not really project it as a heaven, but it is almost a heaven. The atmosphere is so relaxing, there are no strict resort rules, its clean and simple, the mediterrenean architecture is amazing, staff is courteous - I can go on and on.... i can still just close my eyes and feel Dona Sylvia in my breath... Just 1 hiccup - they made a blunder in our itinerary by deciding to pack us off 1 day before the actual departure day - however, they sort of made up for it later on.
Paradise found from MandYDerbyEngland
Eight years after our previous visit to Goa, we went to the Dona Sylvia for two weeks at the end of November 2005 and we're going back again in March 2006. Can't wait. Tremendous people, wonderful choice of food, great surroundings and an atmosphere I've never experienced elsewhere in the World. In November some rooms hadn't been upgraded but they are all totally efficient with aircon & fan, TV, fridge etc. etc. A truly magnificent beach is just a short walk through the hotel gardens where one can choose which beach shack you want to give your custom to. No charge for beds/umbrellas if you buy a drink (all of 65p for a large beer). Eating out? yes, plenty of it and DO try the Riverview. Wonderful food and tremendous value. The pool area is great but make sure you don't miss this wonderful beach, all 20 miles of it. It's a pity some people staying at the hotel couldn't read! The brochure does request "Gent's in long trousers for Dinner". Some of our fellow Brits decided that meant changing from England Football kit in daytime to Coventry City kit at night! Or one Brit decided that if wearing pink & yellow swimming trunks (2 sizes too small)wasn't enough during the day (every day)he'd wear skimpy black running shorts / t-shirt at night and no shoes! But, it takes all sorts to make a world. Roll on March! MandY
The perfect holiday! from Debbie-Jason
We have just returned from two weeks at the Dona Sylvia and can't wait to go back! You couldn't wish for anything more from a hotel. We had a superior room which was kept very clean with a good shower and efficient air conditioning. The hotel food is excellent, the restaurant runs like clockwork and the staff couldn't do enough for you. Everyone is really friendly and made a point of remembering your name. The pool area is large and immaculately kept, although we tended to spend most of our time on the beautiful beach just a short stroll through the hotel gardens, where there was always a nice breeze. The hotel provides beach towels, you just need to sign for them. We used the Silver Sand beach shack where the sunbeds were free, we just bought a couple of drinks during the day. There are beach sellers, but if you say no they're not pushy and are really friendly if you take the time to chat to them. The entertainment in the hotel is very low key and the bar shuts at 11. The beer is all bottled, either Kingfisher or Fosters, spirits are local. There are no diet drinks. We ate out at Mike's Place, Gaffinos and The Golden Eye and can recommend all of them. However, we only ate out for a change of scenery, there was always plenty of choice in the hotel. The trip to the waterfalls is a brilliant day out, but be prepared for a very bumpy jeep ride!! All in all if you want a totally relaxing holiday, surrounded by genuinely friendly people, look no further than the Dona Sylvia, it's perfect!
Fantastic from blueroses
We went to Dona Sylvia in November 2005 for three weeks. The hotel has been upgraded to a high standard from our first visit in November 2004. The food, staff in fact everything was just great. No complaints at all. We were there for the opening of the new Haystacks, which was really something. We highly recommend this hotel to anyone and can not wait to return
Good Location and wonderfull beach from alishamoonbeam
We have just returned from our fisrt visit to Goa and loved it. We used Dona Sylvia as a base and travelled around and stopped at other places for the odd night here and there. The hotel was good and a nice atmosphere. Friendly staff although we got fed up with them expecting atip for carrying luggage and room service ect, we had one porter who asked for more when we gave him a 50 ruppee note so we asked at reception what was the right amount to give and they told us this was far to much ! so we didnt ask for any thing again to save embarrasement. its set out a bit like Centre Parcs with clusters of chalets so it quite. the food was good but I got fed up with jumping up and down to get each course, the selection of inclusive drinks is a bit limited and the snacks through the day are not much to rave about and everything shuts at 11.00. you can get coffee easily all day by the pool and the pool is good. the beach was lovely and the beach shacks food was great and cheap we ate there at Doms Beach Hut alot. the beach sellers are a pain but if you get a sun bed the beach shack owners dont charge if you get a drink or two from them and chase the sellers away aswell for you. all in all a good holiday.
Our first visit to Goa from Naa
We enjoyed out stay at the Dona Sylvia but would probably not stay there again. The staff were lovely and always helpful. The rooms were quite basic but always clean. The food was buffet style and towards the end of the fortnight got a little boring, I would not go all inclusive again. We did eat out several times and this was much nicer and loved walking to the beach for a drink as the sun went down. I felt Cavellosim was a little far away from most places and the taxi drives became a little tiring as we went to Central and North Goa. I would try North Goa if I went again. Best trips were Jack's fishing trips and the water falls. Drinks were not always cold and the local wine and spirits were not that good and all the soft drinks were very sweet (No diet soft drinks). The shopping was much dearer than in North Goa and Panaji and so wait to go on trips to shop.
what a place from bikelove
We have just returned from the Dona Sylvia and had a fantastic time. The staff are brilliant and really helpfull. The food was fantastic and caters for even the most picky of eaters!! We did not here anyone complaining about anything. And made some new friends there who hopefully will be there next time we go! We have been home 2 days and have reccommended it to everyone we have spoken to since getting home.
loved Dona Sylvia from A TripAdvisor Member
Have just returned from 2 weeks here. Awesome. The staff could not be more helpful and charming. food is excellent even if you don't like curry there is a good selection. Don't go on tour operator tours. Much cheaper to use local taxis. We found a great taxi driver called Hallelujah, he was really helpful and informative. Also go on Jacks tours they are relly good value
Our holiday from cheznie
We have just returned after 2 superb weeks at the Dona Sylvia. The hotel, the staff, the food and the people we met were wonderful. The lobby managers were extremely polite and very helpful and were always smiling. We taught the poolside chef how to make cheesey chips which he found very amusing. Do not bother arranging trips through your tour rep as it is so easy to arrange your own when you are there and is much cheaper. Jack, from Jack's Cruises can arrange any trip you require ( if you get the chance go on his dolphin, fishing and beach trip ). He even managed to arrange a Hindu blessing by a Hindu holy man on the beach at sunset at a fraction of the cost our rep could offer. Be prepared for it to be very hot, especially between 12 and 3, and there is not a lot of shade by the pool. The atmosphere in the bar in the evenings was excellent, as was the service from Agnelo and Rosey, but the bar does close at 11 sharp, so make sure you get your drinks in before it closes. The fireworks display is worth a visit as it is unlikely you will see one quite like it in the UK! Jewellery is very reasonable and the jewellers directly opposite the hotel entrance was by far the best. If you get the chance take a bus ride into Margao to see the market and come back on a tut-tut, it will be trip you will never forget.
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  • Address: Cavelossim Beach Mobor 403731, Cavelossim, India
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Dona Sylvia Beach Resort Hotel travel tips from your fellow travellers
  • the sunset cruise and river trips were brilliant with jack - by paulwalsh701@hotmail.com
  • River cruise great, and shopping in Margoa (for the ladies!) - by ericb
  • Get to know the beach shack owners, they are full of helpful advise - by a fellow traveller

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