Fairfield by Marriott Goa Benaulim
4-star resort · Benaulim, Goa
Long Weekend score
StrongNo serious reports. in 260 reviews
Guests rate nearly every hotel highly: half the hotels in Goa are rated 8.7 out of 10 or more. So our score shows how a hotel compares with the rest, not how luxurious it is.
- Rated higher than 93% of Goa hotels
- 87% of guest comments are praise
- 83% of guest photos show no damage
How this score is made
- Rated higher than 93% of Goa hotels. Compared with 633 hotels in Goa. Counts for 50% of the score.
- 87% of guest comments are praise. 459 praise, 69 complain. Counts for 30% of the score.
- 83% of guest photos show no damage. 50 of 60 photos. Counts for 20% of the score.
- Serious reports are never counted in. They are flagged beside the score, because one matters even when everything else is good.
- $141 a nighttypical for two, before tax · from $98
- 6 min walkto Benaulim Beach
- 260 guest reviewsfrom the last 2 years
- 60 guest photostheirs, not the hotel's
At a glance
For
- 6 min walk to Benaulim Beach443 m by road
- Swimming pool12 guest photos show it
- Staff189 praise · 10 complain
- Location81 praise · 0 complain
- Breakfast46 praise · 3 complain
Against
- Guest photos show wear and dirt10 of the 60 photos guests took, and 0 of the hotel's 40
- Room size24 complain · 7 praise
- Room condition5 complain · 3 praise
What guests reported
What guests say
260 reviews from the last 2 years. Most praised: staff (189 guests). Weakest: room size, where 24 of the 31 who mention it complain.
Location810Strength
The location is really good, benaulim beach is at a walkable distance.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
But that aside, location is excellent, the staff does everything to add a personal touch and make your stay memorable.
Google, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Quiet at night200Strength
The atmosphere was so lovely, peaceful, and relaxing, making it the perfect place to unwind and escape from the busy routine.
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The entire property is stunning—beautifully designed, spacious, and set in a peaceful, serene environment that instantly helps you unwind.
Booking network, June 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Pool361Strength
Swimming pool is big and kept very clean with a very pleasant ambiance all around.
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The property itself is well maintained, and the large swimming pool was definitely one of our favourite parts.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Pool area was disappointing not enough sun beds.
Booking network, March 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Staff18910Strength
We had a wonderful stay at Fairfield by Marriott, Benaulim, and were truly impressed by the exceptional and prompt service throughout our visit.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Amazing STAFF at a quality, super clean, relaxing hotel with a great location!
Tripadvisor, March 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Shomit, came across as snappy, rude, and sarcastic while assisting us.
Google, August 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Breakfast463Strength
Brealfast was exemplary - setup, mix of local and westernised dishes on offer.
Google, July 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
The buffet breakfast is excellent, very few 5 stars serve this sort of delicious spread each morning.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Breakfast was not that great as compared to Fairfield North Goa hotel.
Booking network, June 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Cleanliness509Mostly good
The cleanliness is top notch.
Google, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
An enjoyable stay - clean well-maintained property, courteous staff, close to beach, good breakfast spread, kids play 👍
Tripadvisor, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The bathrooms need a deep clean.
Booking network, March 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Value125Mostly good
Totally worth every penny I paid
Booking network, May 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Everything about the place was amazing.
Booking network, March 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Rooms are small given the tartifs charged.
Booking network, January 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Food1512Split
They had ping-pong table they had loads of sports which I enjoyed but the only downside is that at the restaurant that I ordered a spaghetti the day I arrived, and it was very peppery.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
During dinner, I ordered garlic naan, but even after waiting for about 40 minutes, it was never served.
Google, April 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Also the absence of mutton/prawn/pork preparations at dinner, considering the price point and the fact that it’s Goa!
Booking network, May 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Room condition35Weak spot
Garden view room over looked old, run down properties.
Booking network, January 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Very nice and new property.
Tripadvisor, February 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Room size724Weak spot
The room was extremely small.
Booking network, February 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Room was small..Facilities were good
Booking network, August 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
The room and bathroom are very small.
Booking network, January 2026, rated 4/10 by this guest
Too few mentions to judge: beds and views.
Who stays, and their score out of 10
From every review of the last two years that gives a score and says who travelled, including those with no words.
All 2,567 Google ratings
Problems guests raised
Raised most: complaints the hotel left unresolved, in 6 of 260 reviews.
Complaints the hotel left unresolved6 of 2601 in 43 reviews
There were issues with room which we informed reception and room service but no proper solution was provided.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 6/10 by this guest
We had specifically informed the hotel about travelling with a toddler and requested suitable food arrangements, but the hotel was extremely careless and showed no urgency or concern.
Google, August 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Mould or damp4 of 2601 in 65 reviews
Rooms were small and bathrooms were mouldy , didn’t match up the expectations
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
The rooms were small and the bathroom were mouldy
Booking network, August 2026, rated 3/10 by this guest
A slow check-in4 of 2601 in 65 reviews
We were made to wait for almost 2–3 hours before getting our room, which was exhausting after traveling with family.
Google, May 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
On check out at 4am, the computer was down so I waited too long for my bill.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Serious reports
None found in 260 reviews.
Photos, checked
10 of the 60 guest photos we checked show damage or dirt (17%).
Guest photos showing damage or dirt10 of 6017%
Of 60 guest photos, 10 show damage or dirt: mould or damp in 4, dirty surfaces in 2, peeling paint or cracks in 2 and stains in 2, and some photos show more than one. Of the hotel's own 40, 0 do.
What it advertises, against the photos
Guests’ photos confirm: swimming pool (12), gym (1), restaurant (6), bar (4), private balcony (1).
The hotel says it has no hot tub.
Price, place and rooms
Price
$141 is a typical night, from 234 dates checked in the coming year.
Weekends cost 15% more than weekdays
A typical night, month by month
Cheapest month: Feb 2027, $129Dearest month: Apr 2027, $203
Prices on booking sites, the day we checked
What each seller advertised on the one day we checked, so these sit outside the year-wide figures above and can fall below the typical price.
- Agoda$141
- MakeMyTrip$141
- Goibibo$141
- Booking.com$141
- expedia.co.in$141
- skyscanner.net$141
- qantas.com$142
- muvtravel.com$142
Lowest advertised nightly rate for two adults; taxes and local fees are not included. Shown in US dollars.
Nearby
Benaulim Beach is 443 m away by road, about 6 minutes on foot.
- Nearest beach: Benaulim Beach6 min walk443 m by road
- Nearest shop22 min walk1.6 km by road
- Dabolim airport29.5 km
- Baga Beach50.3 km
- Mopa airport67.4 km
The lines are 5, 10 and 15 minutes on foot.
Distances follow the streets, not straight lines.
Rooms
8 room types, from 23 to 31 m².
- Premium Queen Room with Patio and Garden View23 m²Sleeps 2BalconyA view, going by the room's name
- Deluxe Queen Room with Patio and Garden View23 m²Sleeps 2BalconyA view, going by the room's name
- Fairfield Deluxe Room with Balcony23 m²Sleeps 21 Double bedBalcony
- Premium Queen Room with patio and pool view23 m²Sleeps 2BalconyA view, going by the room's name
- Fairfield Deluxe Twin Room28 m²Sleeps 3Balcony in its photos
- Deluxe Twin Room with Pool View28 m²Sleeps 3Balcony in its photosA view, going by the room's name
The other 2 room types
- Deluxe Queen Room with Pool View28 m²Sleeps 2Balcony in its photosA view, going by the room's name
- Family Studio with Pool View31 m²Sleeps 31 Double bedBalconyA view, going by the room's name
From the hotel's own room descriptions, checked against each room's photos.
How it compares
How it ranks
Guests who booked rate it 9.6 out of 10. 93% of the 633 hotels in Goa are rated lower, and a typical one is rated 8.7.
Every review site, out of 100
If room size matters to you
Here, 24 of the 31 guests who mention room size complain. These nearby hotels do better on it.
More hotels in Goa
The nearest first, with our score for each.
How we know
260 reviews counted · 100 photos checked · updated 19 September 2026
- We collected this hotel's 752 most recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and the Booking network. 260 of them describe a stay in the last 2 years and are the ones counted here; the rest were 150 older, 14 in other languages, 290 with a score but no words and 38 about the restaurant rather than a stay.
- The hotel replied to 1 of its 200 newest Google reviews.
- 36 in every 100 reviews thank a staff member by name.
- 10 reviews mention a free upgrade, a cake or a gift.
- We looked at 100 photos: the first 40 of the hotel's own and the 60 newest from guests.
- Every number on this page is counted, not estimated. Anything in quotation marks is a guest's own words.