Well there's the Taj in Sinquerium/Candolim, but if you're coming to Goa you don't need 5*, ok a nice pool would be nice, but how much time are you likely to spend in your room? There's also the one in Panjim... Big chain but can't remember the name of it... (but that's a bit out of the way as it's in Panjim...

If you're wanting that relaxing pampered holiday then go south... Otherwise get a cheapy off teletext ...

Thanks

I haven't stayed at the Taj Holiday Village but I know people who did and they were well pleased. You could also look at the Fort Aguada (4*) in Sinquerim. Mind you, I think half of the charm/appeal of north Goa is staying in the friendly, smaller hotels.
Regards
Gail

Gemma,

Have you thought about staying in one of the boutique hotels?, some nice ones in the north but a bit pricey. Do a search on the following for starters:

Nilaya Hermitage
Pousada Tauma
Casa De Goa
Presa Di Goa

Hope this is helpful, GFF xx

Hi Gemma i can personally recommend the Taj i did a hotel review if you want to check that out mine is under the name Anna and i think it was the most up to date one. At the Taj its still very personal we made some great friends in the staff and although i totally agree there is no need to stay somewhere as expensive it still feels very friendly and if like me you only get two weeks off a year you want to spoil yourself sometimes its great. Most of the guests from the Aquada use the pool at Taj. I only booked there because i was travelling alone with my 10 year old but i would definately stay there again.

Thanks everyone some great advise and ideas. Normally we stay at the Marinha Dourada, and we are also trying some different hotels this winter on two of our trips. However, we fancied somewhere different again for winter 2007 and maybe just a wee bit more upmarket.
I will check out all the info everyone has posted for me, thanks again.