a view of the ocean from the top of a hill

Surrounded by palm trees and paddy fields, this luxe hotel overlooking a sandy beach along the Arabian Sea is a 17-minute walk from the remains of a 1763 fortress at Cabo de Rama, 16 km from Agonda Beach, a nesting ground for sea turtles, and 50 km from Dabolim Airport. Rustic-chic cottages feature airy living rooms with sofas, and open-air bathrooms with rainfall showers, plus terraces with whirlpool tubs and sea views. All offer Wi-Fi and flat-screens, plus minibars, minifridges and safes. Upgraded cottages feature butler service and glass-fronted bedrooms; some have 4-poster beds.