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Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort

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Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Hotel welcomes families and adventure-seekers with a peaceful garden setting and inviting poolside bar with sun loungers. Book hot stone massages at SUHAM SPA, dine at Kebabs and Kurries, enjoy free in-room WiFi, or rent bikes to explore nearby Varca Beach.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is €92
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Executive Villa, 1 King Bed (with Balcony)

9.6 out of 10
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  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Villa, 1 King Bed

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  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
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  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Boutique villa single Bed

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Executive Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Villa, 2 Single Beds, Pool View

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Cavelossim is home to Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Colva Beach and Agonda Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fatorda Stadium or Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby boat tours, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cavelossim travel guide
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Cavelossim Road, Mobor, Cavelossim, Goa, 403 731

What's nearby

  • Mobor Beach
    Mobor Beach
    6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Agonda Beach
    Agonda Beach
    52 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Cavelossim Beach
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Varca Beach
    14 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Benaulim Beach
    47 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Curchorem Station
    26 min drive
  • Dabolim Airport (GOI)
    57 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kinara Family Bar And Restaurant
    10 min walk
  • Robin's Ark
    3 min walk
  • The Fisherman's Wharf
    4 min drive
  • Starlight
    8 min drive
  • Mike's Place
    2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort

Luxury family-friendly hotel
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe at Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling and archery at this hotel. Indulge in a Thai massage at Soham Spa, the on-site spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and Indian cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in and free newspapers
Room features
All 181 rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Amalia - Sundowner Bar
  • Kebabs and Kurries
  • Mama Mia - Seasonal
  • Seagull
  • Tia Maria

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (7,500 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2001
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Lifeguards
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 3000.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for INR 1500.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 8000
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 4000 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 11000
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 5500 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 3305 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: INR 1500.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 3000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number HOTS000426
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort Cavelossim
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Cavelossim
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort (Opening October 2017)
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort (Opening Soon)
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Hotel
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort Hotel
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort Cavelossim
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort Hotel Cavelossim

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7 AM to 7 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort?

As of 18 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort on 6 May 2026 start from €92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 3305 per vehicle applies.

Where is Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort located?

This family-friendly Cavelossim hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cavelossim Beach and Mobor Beach. Varca Beach and Our Lady of Gloria Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Llewellyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and beautifully property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nalika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The duty manager and the senior lady staff who served me was very helpful, stay was really good…
Spa was the best part of my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sukhdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean rooms, responsive staff and good food. All resort facilities. My family and I enjoyed our stay to the fullest.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ananya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, the private beach is what makes the experience worthwhile. The staff went over and beyond to make sure we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vasanth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms a bit small. Breakfast was wonderful. Property beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great experience for my stay in Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia. Ambience and Place cleanliness is great. Staff are friendly and helpful. Amenities are great just due to Monsoon season some of the amenities were not available. Rest it was peaceful and
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bharat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff & clean. Negative - very busy & loud with weddings & loud music. Not suitable if you want a relaxing beach holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sorab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Staff very helpful. Did not like the Loud music all day long & esp at dinner. Would like low classical music.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Atul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast Buffet Servers were great taking care of customers. The welcome drink was local goan and was great . Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

ajay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property , clean and very near to the beach. Nice swimming pool and big room. The food prices are on the higher side.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent with direct beach access

We chose carefully before ending up with this resort. It's perfect. Not too big, not too small. Direct access to beach - not private beach, but almost. Not crowded and dirty like many places in north Goa (even Benaulim actually). Direct access to small market and shops outside the resort area as well. Couldn't have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is nice, but needs some renovation in the rooms. Breakfast was excellent! The front desk costume service could be improved. I had a wonderful massage at the spa!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ferenc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall an excellent stay at the Dona Sylvia resort, nestled in lush gardens with good facilities. Location is excellent with direct access to the beach, and a wide variety of restaurants and beach shacks in the vicinity. The staff delivers attentive service and they were very helpful with additional activities such as arranging a cooking class! The pool and the gardens are very well maintained. The breakfast buffet was good, but there were limited choices for western palates, so having an omlette every morning for a week can get a bit boring. The air conditioning in the room was quite noisy - could do with some maintenance. We also had a problem with the TV which kept switching off, and the WiFi which was excellent in the garden and all other areas but was hardly working inside the room. We escalated these issues to the reception and the staff tried to resolve the issues but unfortunately to no avail. The room was cleaned daily and the towels were changed as well - despite having them hung up as requested if we did not want them to be changed. We would recommend the Dona Sylvia for a relaxing stay in Goa.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at the Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Hotel. Breakfasts were really good - very varied with both continental and Indian choices available. We came during a quiet period so lots of space around the pool which was well maintained. HOWEVER We arrived around 3am and had booked a family room which was supposed to accommodate 4 people. We were surprised to find only one large bed in the room and no preparations had been made for the family. When we questioned them about the room they advised that the window seat doubled up as a bed! It was certainly not a bed as the cushion was very hard and only a small person could sleep in that corner. I can't believe that we paid extra for a family room only to discover that our room was the same size as all the other ones! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much for them. They are a credit to the hotel which is why I was shocked to find out that the hotel's treatment of their staff was less that expected. There is a huge array of food available at the buffets throughout the day in the hotel. I asked a member of staff what happened to the food once the service was over and was advised that it is all thrown away and staff are not allowed to eat the leftover food. In this economic crisis, I find it heartbreaking that the hotel would treat their staff this way. They would rather throw away the food than offer it to their hardworking staff who make this hotel what it is today. Shame on them!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jiteendra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rajnikant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

JOYCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of conferences and large events take over the hotel to the detriment of others
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aditi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like to especially commend the Head of Guest Relations Gita Nail for truly saving our stay. While there were several issues initially, she stepped in with exceptional professionalism, empathy, and ownership. She listened patiently, acted swiftly, and genuinely went above and beyond to make things right. Her efforts not only resolved the situation but completely turned around our experience. She single-handedly restored our faith in the hotel and made us feel valued as guests. A true asset to the organization.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sudhir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Viewing Trip

Overall very comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food quality very average and can be better
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality...excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

harsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, beautiful beach
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The WiFi was very poor, apart from that an excellent hotel
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nayan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service,great location and very peaceful and away from crowd
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Arno

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beach
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024