These luxury stays in Goa are half price this month

Not all of Goa beats to the sound of beach clubs. Some corners hum quietly, like the sleepy village of Moira, where Birdsong hides in a pocket of rain-lush calm. Built in 1804 and artfully restored, this six-suite heritage villa circles a courtyard pool perfect for lazy monsoon dips. Inside, antique furniture, art from around the world, and soaring ceilings tell stories. Outside, the neighbourhood emanates the scent of wet earth and whispering palms, nary a tourist in sight. Whether you’re reading by the pool, sharing slow lunches cooked by the in-house chef, or gathering the whole family for a private villa stay, Birdsong offers you the rare bliss of having a piece of Goa almost entirely to yourself.

Suites

Season: ₹28,041 per night plus taxes
Off-season: ₹16,319 per night plus taxes (or entire villa at ₹90,000 per night plus taxes); book here

Some places in Goa are pretty; Palm Grove Beach Resort in Ashvem is beloved. During the season, it’s a crowd-puller for its barefoot luxury, but few know that the lush property is at its dreamiest during the monsoon. The 14 airy rooms, each with soothing grey walls and cosy balcaos, hide in a lush tropical garden just 50 steps from the surf. Besides spending lazy afternoons in wicker chairs, guests can linger for hours at their beachfront restaurant over watermelon margaritas, watching high-tide waves crash.

Beach-front bungalow

Season: ₹24,152 per night plus taxes
Off-season: ₹11,475 per night plus taxes; book here

Tucked deep in the Netravali forest, The Postcard Hideaway feels like it was designed for two people to forget the rest of the world. One of South Goa’s best-kept secrets, its 20 sleek glass-fronted cabins—each with a private sit-out—are scattered across 20 acres of green, with sweeping views of the Western Ghats. Days here feel deliciously unhurried: chase the call of secret waterfalls, wander on nature trails where hornbills swoop overhead, or keep your eyes peeled for the elusive black panther. When you return, the jacuzzi steams, the spa beckons, and dinner—plucked from the resort’s organic garden—is served as the hills dissolve into mist.

Glass cabin
Season: ₹40,000 per night plus taxes
Off-season: ₹25,000 per night plus taxes; book here

When South Goa slips into its monsoon glow, Alila Diwa gives pure main-character energy. Think sweeping verandahs, emerald palms, rain-drenched paddy views, and some of the largest, most pampering rooms in the state. Drift between spa sessions that smell of Ayurvedic oils, long lazy lunches at Spice Studio, and Gonsua Beach strolls with the clouds for company. The Diwa Club, a resort within a resort, serves up private poolside hideouts, all-day breakfasts, and pet-friendly indulgence. Whether you’re sipping a monsoon cocktail at the Courtyard Bar or listening to the rain on your balcony, it’s restorative five-star luxury at its very best.

Suite with infinity pool view and balcony
Season: ₹43,500 per night plus taxes
Off-season: ₹25,570 per night plus taxes; book here

Every monsoon, Ahilya by the Sea turns into a scene from a coastal daydream. This intimate nine-room retreat sits atop the Dolphin Bay, where the Nerul river meets the Arabian Sea. Wander past pink and white frangipani to reach two dreamy pools—the sunrise infinity pool and the shaded sunset plunge—before retreating to art-filled interiors lined with antique local pieces. Dine alfresco on Goan, Italian, and French plates as waves provide the soundtrack, or unwind at the seaside spa where the rain and tide blur into one soothing rhythm.

Princesa room with sea view
Season: ₹47,000 per night plus taxes
Off-season: ₹26,900 per night plus taxes; book here

Think of Amaraanth as another of South Goa’s best-kept monsoon secrets: part eco-chic sanctuary, part art gallery, part daydream. The 12 suites are catwalks of conscious luxury—laterite stone walls, open-air bathtubs, and curated Goan art. The coveted Signature Suite is booked solid in peak season, making the monsoon the best time to call it yours. There’s no single-use plastic anywhere on the property; just chef Ritu Dalmia’s plates that flirt with the coast and woo the season, and a bar led by Countertop’s Pankaj Balachandran that turns Goa’s terroir into cocktails worth a slow sip. Check in for feni tastings under cashew trees, forest bathing in the rain, and the hush of Fatrade beach, just a lazy stroll away.

Signature Suite
Season: ₹35,000 per night plus taxes
Off-season: ₹27,000 per night plus taxes; book here

High on a sun-warmed cliff where the Arabian Sea stretches into forever, Cabo Serai makes barefoot luxury feel like second nature. Here, airy cottages and breezy tents with decks are made for lingering over coffee—or champagne—while the sea breeze wraps around you like silk. The 14-acre eco-conscious retreat melts into its surroundings—native trees, wildflowers, and a path that leads down to the secluded sands of Cabo De Rama. The only schedule? Tides, sunsets, and the music of clinking glasses. It’s the kind of place where doing nothing feels like everything.

Luxury cottage
Season: ₹26,000 per night plus taxes
Off-season: ₹12,000 per night plus taxes; book here

In Saligao’s monsoon hush, The First House is the kind of luxury that you reserve for a long-overdue extended family trip or a friends reunion that never leaves the group chat. Ten bedrooms, two large pools overlooking rain-slicked paddy fields, and an alfresco jacuzzi—they’re all yours thanks to its single-key exclusivity. The view? Endless green paddy fields under silver skies. On-call chefs plate up everything from crisp Goan prawns to your secret guilty pleasure snack, though Goa favourite The Second House is just a hop, skip and jump away. With space for 24 guests, the restored Portuguese villa is built for slow mornings, endless afternoons, and milestone celebrations.

Entire villa

Season: Between ₹3,50,000-5,00,000 per night plus taxes
Off-season: ₹2,50,000 per night plus taxes; book here

When the monsoon rolls in, MansionHaus makes staying in feel like the only plan worth keeping. Picture this: a standalone one-bedroom suite wrapped in colonial European charm, where the bedroom, terrace, and even your ensuite open directly onto your private pool. Rain patters on your secluded garden while you float, coffee in hand, or curl up inside with that just-showered scent in the air. Once a 19th-century private residence, this adults-only hotel and members’ club resembles a cocoon of calm in the heart of Anjuna, where the storm outside only makes the luxury inside sweeter.

Deluxe plunge-pool room

Season: ₹30,000 per night plus taxes
Off-season: ₹18,000 per night plus taxes; book here

Just a short, scenic drive from Panjim, Amrapali - The House of Grace sits right on the banks of the Zuari, where monsoon days slow to the river’s gentle rhythm. Rain patters against its 100-year-old walls, echoing through long hallways and over a courtyard pool framed by Moroccan arches. Five rooms are tucked between the river and tropical gardens, with pet-friendly lawns for four-legged companions. Spend your days nibbling slow-cooked Goan plates, dipping into the courtyard pool, or just watching the rain ripple across the water, one silver ring at a time.

One-bedroom bungalow

Season: ₹24,050 per night plus taxes
Off season: ₹14,000 per night plus taxes; book here