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Taj Aguada Hermitage Goa Taj Aguada Hermitage Goa Hotel Rating: Reserve Inquire View Rates

Situated on a hilltop in the serene environs of the Taj Goa complex, the Aguada Hermitage was conceived as an all-villa retreat for the Commonwealth Heads of State. The Aguada Hermitage features one and two bedroom villas and shares the exclusive range of facilities offered by the Fort Aguada Beach Resort. This deluxe villa resort is a 45-minute drive from the airport.

ACCOMMODATION : 140 air-conditioned villa rooms. The complex comprises of independent one-bedroom villas, two-bedroom interconnected units, three and four bedroom units and even a six or eight bedroom block for large groups. All villas are elegantly appointed and offer guest amenities like international direct dial facility, channel music and colour television with satellite programmes.     RESTAURANTS AND BARS : A short walk down flower-lined pathways leads you to a variety restaurants and bars at the Fort Aguada Beach Resort and Taj Holiday Village. The exotic fare and tantalising cocktails served at these establishments are sure to delight even the most demanding gourmet. Seashell Restaurant : Serves Indian, Continental and Goan specialties. IL Camino : For Italian cuisine. Morisco : Speciality seafood restaurant. The Beach House : Serves Continental, Indian and Goan cuisine. A sizzling barbeque of the day's catch is also served. The Banyan Tree : Resting in the shadows of huge Banyan tree and surrounded by a shimmering fish pond, this charming restaurant serves authentic Thai and Chinese cuisine. Caravela : This restaurant on the beach front serves intoxicating cocktails and seafood. Martini Bar : By the poolside. Poolside Bar : For seafood grills and tandoori specialties from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Rock Your Blues : A retro bar/discotheque. Kiddies Corner : A special restaurant for children.     FACILITIES AND SERVICES : Beauty parlour, Ayurvedic massages, barber shop, travel desk, car rental, shopping arcade, currency exchange, safe deposit lockers, doctor-on-call and babysitting. 24-hour copier/facsimile facilities. Laundry service (until 8 p.m.) and room service (until 11 p.m.). Recreation : Swimming pool, parasailing, windsurfing, surfing, sailing, water-skiing, boating, water scooters, speedboats and jet skis are available. Facilities for tennis, squash, badminton, table tennis, billiards and golf (five-hole course). Fitness centre with sauna, Jacuzzi and gym. Children's Activity Centre. An astrologer is also available on request. Business Facilities : Set in the heart of an emerald green lawn, the octagonal shaped hall is the ideal venue for executive conferences for up to 55 people.