Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort

5.0 star property
Stylish beach retreat with outdoor pool
VIP Access

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Exterior
Garden
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Indian cuisine
Exterior
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cavelossim Road, Mobor, Cavelossim, Goa, 403 731
  • Place, Cavelossim Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Mobor Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Agonda Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Goa (GOI-Dabolim)
    ‪106 min drive‬
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Room options

Executive Villa, 1 King Bed (with Balcony)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Villa, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Boutique villa King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 387 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Boutique villa single Bed

  • Garden view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Villa, 2 Twin Beds, Pool View

  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Villa, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 2 Twin Beds, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Villa, 2 Twin Beds, Garden Area

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Cavelossim

Located within a 5-minute walk of Cavelossim Beach, Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mobor Beach. This 181-room, 5-star hotel welcomes guests with 5 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Cavelossim Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mobor Beach - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Varca Beach - 14 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Benaulim Beach - 47 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Agonda Beach - 52 min drive - 15.4 miles

Getting around

  • Curchorem Station - 26 min drive
  • Dabolim Airport (GOI) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kinara Family Bar And Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Palm Grove Restaurant & Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Robin's Ark - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman's Wharf - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kebabs & Kurries - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort

Stylish beach retreat with outdoor pool
Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for INR 3305 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 42-inch LED TVs. Memory foam beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Minibars, coffee makers, and free newspapers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Soham Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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
  • 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 center (7,500 square feet 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 elevator
  • 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
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 3000.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for INR 1500.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.
Property Registration Number HOTS000426

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort?

Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Feb 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort on Feb 24, 2026 start from $103.73, excluding 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.

What's there to see around Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort?

This hotel is located in Cavelossim within a short 5-minute walk of Cavelossim Beach. You'll also find Mobor Beach and Varca Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort?

Soham Spa is the hotel's full-service spa and services include deep-tissue massages.

Does Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort have a casino at the property?

No, Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7 AM and 7 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a poolside restaurant.

Does Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort has 5 restaurants, and serves breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort.

Does Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort?

The closest major airport to Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort is Dabolim Airport (GOI), which is 24.6 mi away (68 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort?

No, at Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 161 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sanjit

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Sukhdeep

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Vasanth K., Princeton Junction

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

10/10 Excellent

Simeon

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sawan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ananya

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Vraj, Idar

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

8/10 Good

Sudhir

Traveled with group
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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Vivek

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1/10 Never recommended

We booked three rooms and a rental car in advance for a three-day stay, paying in full. **Day 1:** At check-in, the reception staff refused to give us the rooms we had booked near each other. Instead, they forced us into different, far-off locations because they had assigned our rooms to a company group that booked the same day. It took nearly two hours to check in, and the staff was unhelpful and uncooperative. How can they prioritize a last-minute company group over our pre-booked family trip? **Day 2:** With the company group checking out, they offered us an upgrade to rooms nearby, but the process took half a day, ruining our second day as we spent most of it moving rooms. We also faced issues with our rental car. Every time we left or returned to the property, a local rental union harassed us, insisting that only their cars were allowed. The resort's security seemed to side with them. When we raised our safety concerns with the resort reception, the staff again refused to assist. **Day 3 (Checkout):** Things escalated when our taxi driver arrived to pick us up. The resort security refused to let him in, leading to a heated argument with the union members. This frightened my family, especially my mom and kids. When we asked the resort reception for help, they refused, telling us to move our luggage outside the parking gate to board and offering no further assistance. It was shocking that they, as hosts, didn’t take responsibility for their guest Horrible experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kamrul

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

ajay

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Atul, Alpharetta

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

Adi

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Dhaval

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wifi did not work in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Shila

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

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

Excellent

Super se bhi upar
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is okay no bad.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023