Tucked away in a quiet corner of Dolphin Bay in Goa, Ahilya by the Sea is a serene and private escape. The property’s nine tastefully decorated and welcoming rooms are spread across three independent villas and enjoy two beautiful swimming pools.
Ahilya by the Sea is the sister property of the renowned Ahilya Fort in Central India, and carries forward the same philosophy of hospitality: the feeling of a staying in a family home, surrounded by understated elegance, enjoying the finer things in life.
Leela’s Villa has pride of place on the property, overlooking an ancient banyan tree, the Sunrise pool, and the Arabian Sea beyond. The villa features the Trindade Suite on the first floor, the living room on the ground level, and a wraparound verandah where breakfast is sometimes served. The Villa houses the Trindade Suite, one of the hotel’s largest rooms and the original master bedroom of the house. The suite has sea views throughout and an ocean facing step-out balcony.
The Trindade suite includes a private seating area ideal for long chats or curling up with a good book and a cup of coffee. The Music Room Suite is the latest addition to Ahilya by the Sea. It’s large master bedroom features french doors which open on to a private garden.
Sunset Villa offers four charming, individually decorated bedrooms and a large common living area. In the Rainha category, there is Florentina, while Sanyasi, Fakir and Nascente are of the Princesa category. The villa also features a common living room and verandah for playing board games, finishing that great novel, or tucking into an evening libation (or two!).
Sunrise Villa offers three beautifully decorated rooms in the Rainha category: Barco, Annalia and Minestrel. All three bedrooms feature well appointed ensuite bathrooms and generous sea views. The villa enjoys its own dining room and has a shady wraparound verandah for the perfect afternoon sit out.
Arjun’s Tree House is perched on the second floor of the tree tower, nestled away in the branches of a 200 year old banyan tree. The room’s cozy proportions and tree top terrace make it perfect for the solo traveller or a couple’s getaway.
