Resorte Marinha Dourada

Having stayed at this hotel many times it's with sadness I write this review. The hotel is set in fabulous location and without doubt the best views of any hotel. The rooms have been advertised as updated. Only the showers and basin taps have been upgraded they have left chipped and broken basins still.leaking toilets that they tried to repair 3 times without success. The hotel is turning into a lockdown camp, now the hotel have decided to let none guest use the children's play area as a yoga gym for people to pay they lock the gates so us hotel guests cannot use the area or have access while they are in there. Security has become a joke. Given the the warning issued by the ministers terrorist alert 144 the gates was often left open and the security guards where missing or asleep. The new addition has a opening which people on several occasions just walked into the hotel without been challenged. Having pointed this out to the management all you got was we will address this. Having been stopped by a Indian gent in trousers and a shirt at the hotel who asked me for the my name and room number? When questioned why and who was he ? He replied head of security. Who offered no identification branded uniform or nothing to prove whom he was I refused a d told him to go to reception as I am. His reason for asking was I went through a locked gate that was open when I walked out as several locals was taking photos on the boat without any challenge or questions from the same person who claimed to be security. Fishing has become a joke with the lies about why the fish escaped, got electrocuted, cyclone killed them and the Russia guessed ate them? All excuses from the hotel team. These proved very dubious as the hotel is walled and fenced where the fish could not escape. The truth showed on 3 occasions the owners son and friends sat drinking beer and throwing beer bottles and cigarettes all over while they waited for it to get dark enough. (Again a security risk to guest) The same group mocking guest when asked to pick up bottles and cigarettes and rubbish thrown about. They then continued to lamp and net the fish removing the large ones and taking away.this is the real reason Greed how much money have this family got they have to steal the fish which they can buy for pennies. Yet advertise the hotel as a fishing haven . Yes for them same who used spear guns on fish last year and we was told never again. The new manager is giving lip service but the truth is the hotel is tired and the been abused by the owners who only care for the rupee not the first experience. It's only saving grace is it still has some great staff, the reception team, the breakfast team, Dennis, the gardener's otherwise it would have got -2. Even when you check in at 2130pm and you want to late check out they want 3500 rs when you can book online cheaper. They are very money orientated now this late check out was free previously. I did get a discount slight but others got to pay 2000 rs for 10 hours we wanted 6 and paid more. The sad part is it's a lovely hotel with lovely staff but greedy owners and shocking discrimination where Indians are allowed to do things other nationals are not. Which I also addressed. The hotel and us are done now the reason been poaching of the fish, the management and staff cannot or dare not stand up to the owners. Sad very sad.

we have just returned from another fantastic holiday in the marinha dourada, the staff are brilliant and will do anything they can for you,the room boys do a wonderful job, clean bedding and towels regularly . the grounds are beautiful and the gardeners should be proud of themselves for the effort they put in to keep it looking fabulous, this place is so relaxing and the bonus is the fishing in the lake and the variety of birds you can see and hear. thank you once again to EVERYONE at MD see you next year.

Well we have been coming to this hotel for many years ...I was a bit concerned when I heard that the manager Edwin was retiring ...but I neednt have worried the new manager Mahadev has the right approach in making his guests feel welcome...and values their input ...he is making improvements....We had a wonderful holiday and have already booked for next year ....All the staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble,,from reception to the room boys ,bar staff ,health spa ladies to the pool boy.....in fact they make it like home from home....thanks everyone..see you in 2021...

First visit to this hotel but forth visit to Goa . The Marinha Dourada is a beautiful hotel set amongst some beautiful grounds . The array of fauna and wildlife that you encounter here is amazing. Had a pool view room in the far block , room was spotless and the fan and Aircon very good. Rooms cleaned and towels and bed changer daily . Breakfast good if a little repetitive, but you can eat as much as you like should you wish. Watched football in the far bar and enjoyed more than a beer or two in the Agor Bar. Special mention here for Sachin who keeps the drinks coming fast and cold all the time. Also John and Tiger deserve a mention. The staff here are all attentive and polite . The gate security man who worked days is brilliant, a real character who is great at sorting taxis . A truly wonderful member of staff worth his weight in gold ! Overall a great stay , we will definitely be back .

I have been going there for the last 16 years and I think it is a wonderful place to stay it is that popular that i see the same people there every year .When you look out of your room you look at two lakes and there is nothing to spoil the view