5 coolest, all-budget hotels in Goa with swimming pool

There are hotels with swimming pool, and then there are hotels in Goa with swimming pool. We are referring to the ones that beckon you for a swim when you behold them. A small world where you take a swim at your leisure, these tourist properties inspire first-class wanderlust. The good part is some of these pools are actually reasonably priced. So, read through our recommendations to know about the best hotels in Goa with pools – right from the aspirational to the affordable.

Novotel Goa Shrem
A mid-budget tourist hotel located close to the Sinquerium Beach in Goa, Novotel is a cosy property meant for an ideal Goan holiday. It has guest rooms that come with an array of features including iPod docks. More refined rooms have balconies. Suites are also available for guests seeking more comfort at a higher price. The hotel serves wood-fired pizzas at its international restaurant, and there’s an airy poolside bar with cabanas as well as an outdoor pool for the discerning guests. Also, look out for the additional amenities!

Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa

This is a high-end modern, beachfront resort overseeing the Sinquerium Beach located only 3 km from Fort Aguada, the 17th century monument. It is sought-after for its cosy and airy rooms bedecked with refined wood furnishings; the rooms offer garden or sea views and some even have balconies. The hotel provides free breakfast and airport transfers. An outdoor pool is one of the prime features of Taj Fort besides a fine dining and private dining resto, spa and a gym.
Vivanta Panaji Goa

At only 3 km from Miramar Beach, Vivanta is a modern, glass-fronted property having affinity to the 17th-century Basilica of Bom Jesus (11 km) and Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (7 km). The property has contemporary and spacious rooms outfitted with all the basic facilities and luxe en suite bathrooms; some rooms have lounge access and hill or river views. The hotel is pet friendly and child-friendly, and there is an outdoor pool for the guests to laze around at will. A beauty salon, restaurants and spa services are some additional facilities available inside the hotel.

Santana Beach Resort


Located close to the 17th-century Fort Aguada, Sanatana Beach Resort is a family-run property having refined rooms and suites with kitchenettes. The resort serves free breakfasts, and there is a parking area available to the guests without any cost. Here, guests can take a swim at any of the two outdoor pools and soak up the sun at the lounge area and sundecks. The property offers a poolside eatery cum bar, direct access to the beach and the gardens.

Estrela Do Mar Beach Resort - A Beach Property, Goa

A relaxed resort located opposite the beach, Estrela Do Mar has lively, well-lit comfortable rooms and cottages endowed with a host of amenities. Better version of the rooms have balconies and sea views. There are Swiss chalet-style cottages having garden views and even sun-loungers and a bar. The resort serves complimentary breakfast to its guests, and there is also a beach restaurant where diners can relish the food with live entertainment. And yes, there is an outdoor pool for the guests with dining area to cool-off at any time of the day!