Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Goa
5-star resort · Candolim, Goa
Long Weekend score
Good1 serious report in 287 reviews: someone fell ill
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 60% of Goa hotels
- 78% of guest comments are praise
- 98% of guest photos show no damage
How this score is made
- Rated higher than 60% of Goa hotels. Compared with 633 hotels in Goa. Counts for 50% of the score.
- 78% of guest comments are praise. 459 praise, 129 complain. Counts for 30% of the score.
- 98% of guest photos show no damage. 59 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.
- $320 a nighttypical for two, before tax · from $244
- 77 mto Aguada Beach
- 287 guest reviewsfrom the last 2 years
- 60 guest photostheirs, not the hotel's
At a glance
For
- 77 m from Aguada BeachMeasured to the nearest edge of the sand
- Water view28 guest photos show it
- Beach14 guest photos show it
- Staff165 praise · 27 complain
- Location83 praise · 1 complain
Against
- Room conditioncomplaints falling: 14.6 in 100 a year ago, 9.2 now29 complain · 2 praise
- Cleanlinesscomplaints rising: 2.1 in 100 a year ago, 7.9 now20 complain · 18 praise
- Valuecomplaints rising: 4.2 in 100 a year ago, 6.3 now17 complain · 7 praise
What guests reported
What guests say
287 reviews from the last 2 years. Most praised: staff (165 guests). Weakest: room condition, where 29 of the 31 who mention it complain.
Location831Strength
Stunning beachfront location.
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Excellent, iconic property with probably the best location & views in Goa.
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Exit and entry to the property due to location was a challenge !
Booking network, January 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Views771Strength
I believe there is no location in Goa that offers a better view than this property does.
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
The resort offers breathtaking sea views from almost every corner.
Google, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Staff16527Strength
Everything about this place made our trip memorable, but what truly stood out was the hospitality.
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The hospitality, professionalism, and warmth shown by the entire staff truly made our stay memorable.
Tripadvisor, February 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The hotel is very tired, pool area unkept, the facilities are poor and most staff were unhelpful, unfriendly, unable and unwilling to help.
Booking network, April 2025, rated 2/10 by this guest
Pool193Strength
Pool area one of the highlights of this property exceptional breathtaking...
Google, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The pool appears to be magical as it is surrounded with lush greenery, one feels surrounded with nature, just magical!
Google, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Breakfast , pool was not clean , entry to hotel is always crowded
Booking network, May 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Quiet at night163Mostly good
Location of the resort is ideal and the moment we step into the property, we are transported to a serene and calm atmosphere.
Tripadvisor, March 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Beautiful villas , beautifully decorated, quiet , on a hill overlooking the sea/ or nearly .
Booking network, August 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Due to inadequate sound insulation, conversations and noises from the neighboring room are clearly audible.
Google, June 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Breakfastcomplaints rising: 0.0 in 100 a year ago, 2.1 now225Mostly good
The breakfast spread was especially impressive—with so many delicious options and superb service.
Booking network, November 2025, rated 10/10 by this guest
Breakfast in the lounge was excellent
Booking network, January 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Breakfast buffet was over crowded experience was bad during breakfast only
Booking network, June 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Room size186Mostly good
The suite was specious with separate living areas like entrance vestibule, dressing room & washroom & bedroom.
Tripadvisor, March 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Our room was spotless, spacious, and equipped with every amenity one could need.
Tripadvisor, April 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Room Size – Slightly smaller than expected compared to website representation.
Tripadvisor, April 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Foodcomplaints rising: 4.2 in 100 a year ago, 6.3 now3217Mostly good
Our dining experience at Morisco was nothing short of spectacular.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
From our first evening meal to dinner at Kokum, every dish — starters, vegetables, dal — was thoughtfully prepared and genuinely delicious.
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Food (dinner/ crab) at the restaurant didn’t taste fresh as promised.
Booking network, March 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Cleanlinesscomplaints rising: 2.1 in 100 a year ago, 7.9 now1820Split
Rubbish was left for days on grass, whilst our newly refurbished rooms was pleasant and general housekeeping good the terrace was never cleaned ( covered in bird poo) and the towels on terrace which had obviously been used by previous guests were not changed during stay.
Tripadvisor, March 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
It was quite dirty in many places and rooms were very damp with sheets actually feeling wet.
Booking network, October 2025, rated 2/10 by this guest
Pool areas at this and villages were dirty, pool terraces not cleaned and pool loungers old ripped and dirty
Booking network, March 2026, rated 4/10 by this guest
Valuecomplaints rising: 4.2 in 100 a year ago, 6.3 now717Weak spot
The hospitality was average, the ambience felt limited, and the overall value didn’t justify the high cost.
Booking network, October 2025, rated 8/10 by this guest
Location is super but service is very very poor..it is not the mark of Taj...pls pls improve the servicem After spending so much of money this is ridiculous
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Rooms, service, views are worth the value you pay for here.
Google, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Room conditioncomplaints falling: 14.6 in 100 a year ago, 9.2 now229Weak spot
The hotel is decrepit and old with minimal maintenance.
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Old dated property, villas are so far from each other that you need to call a car to fetch you, expensive and I had major leak through ceiling
Booking network, October 2025, rated 1/10 by this guest
But the hotel is completely run down and old.
Google, July 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Too few mentions to judge: beds.
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 7,573 Google ratings
Problems guests raised
Raised most: complaints the hotel left unresolved, in 10 of 287 reviews.
Complaints the hotel left unresolved10 of 2871 in 29 reviews
Despite practically chasing the staff down to ensure a special moment for my wife, I was met with total apathy.
Google, July 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
Checkout was equally frustrating—multiple follow-ups for a simple cake box, no response, and we ended up waiting in the heat with a sick child.
Tripadvisor, May 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Something broken in the roomcomplaints rising: 2.1 in 100 a year ago, 3.8 now10 of 2871 in 29 reviews
I felt that they were little rusty as couple of our friends had to escalate for basic things like TV Remote not working.
Tripadvisor, December 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
2 rooms got locked at different times and they are unable to open it.
Google, July 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
A slow check-incomplaints falling: 4.2 in 100 a year ago, 2.1 now7 of 2871 in 41 reviews
Instead, what should have been a short wait turned into almost two hours.
Google, July 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Despite the standard check-in time, we were made to wait approximately 2.5 hours to get our room, which is simply not acceptable for a luxury resort.
Google, June 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Unexpected charges and refunds5 of 2871 in 57 reviews
They charged us a two night stay penalty.
Tripadvisor, March 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
We were then told we would have to pay an additional ₹4,000 per bed per night, despite having booked a family room for four.
Google, August 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Insects or pests4 of 2871 in 72 reviews
Bathroom circulation was smelling of stinky mould and there were ants in our bed headrest when we checked in.
Booking network, April 2026, rated 6/10 by this guest
There were bugs in the room .
Booking network, August 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Serious reports
1 in 287 reviews, most common first. Shown beside the score, never averaged into it.
Someone fell ill1 of 287 reviews
This instantly impacted my wife who had to go on medication
Booking network, April 2025, rated 4/10 by this guest
These are guests' own accounts from their reviews. We have not verified them, and the hotel may dispute them. A report is counted only when the guest says it happened at the hotel and holds the hotel responsible.
Photos, checked
1 of the 60 guest photos we checked show damage or dirt (2%).
What it advertises, against the photos
Guests’ photos confirm: swimming pool (3), restaurant (1), bar (1), beach (14), water view (28).
Price, place and rooms
Price
$320 is a typical night, from 282 dates checked in the coming year.
Weekends cost 13% more than weekdays
A typical night, month by month
Cheapest month: Apr 2027, $307Dearest month: Dec 2026, $615
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.
- Vio.com$309
- expedia.co.in$346
- Booking.com$348
- Agoda$348
- Hotels.com$348
- skyscanner.net$348
- bluepillow.in$348
Lowest advertised nightly rate for two adults; taxes and local fees are not included. Shown in US dollars.
Nearby
Aguada Beach is 77 m away. There is 1 bar or club within 200 metres.
- Nearest beach: Aguada Beach77 m
- Nearest shop: Nateson's Store9 min walk646 m by road
- Baga Beach8.2 km
- Mopa airport32.7 km
- Dabolim airport41.6 km
The lines are 5, 10 and 15 minutes on foot.
Distances follow the streets, not straight lines.
Rooms
19 room types, from 29 to 209 m².
- Superior Room Garden View with Sitout - Twin Bed - 15% Discount on Food & Beverages, SPA29 m²Sleeps 4A view, going by the room's name
- Deluxe Room Sea View with Sitout - King Bed - 15% Discount on Food & Beverages, SPA29 m²Sleeps 4Balcony in its photosSea or water view
- Deluxe Room Sea View with Sitout - Twin Bed - 15% Discount on Food & Beverages, SPA29 m²Sleeps 4Balcony in its photosSea or water view
- Superior Room Garden View with Sitout - King Bed - 15% Discount on Food & Beverages, SPA29 m²Sleeps 4A view, going by the room's name
- Deluxe Room Sea View - Twin Bed - 15% Discount on Food & Beverages, SPA29 m²Sleeps 4Sea or water view
- Deluxe Room Sea View - King Bed - 15% Discount on Food & Beverages, SPA29 m²Sleeps 4Sea or water view
The other 13 room types
- Aguada Cottage Garden View - King Bed - 15% Discount on Food & Beverages, SPA37 m²Sleeps 4Balcony in its photosA view, going by the room's name
- Aguada Cottage Garden View - Twin Bed - 15% Discount on Food & Beverages, SPA37 m²Sleeps 4Balcony in its photosA view, going by the room's name
- Aguada Cottage Sea View - King Bed - 15% Discount on Food & Beverages, SPA37 m²Sleeps 4Balcony in its photosSea or water view
- Aguada Cottage Sea View - Twin Bed - 15% Discount on Food & Beverages, SPA37 m²Sleeps 4Balcony in its photosSea or water view
- Deluxe Sea View Suite - 15% Discount on Food & Beverages, SPA39 m²Sleeps 41 Sofa bed + 1 super-king bedBalconySea or water view
- Luxury Room Garden View with Sitout - 15% Discount on Food & Beverages, SPA44 m²Sleeps 41 super-king bedA view, going by the room's name
- Luxury Room Sea View - 15% Discount on Food & Beverages, SPA44 m²Sleeps 41 super-king bedSea or water view
- Premium Suite Sea View with Terrace - King Bed - 15% Discount on Food & Beverages, SPA56 m²Sleeps 4BalconySea or water view
- Hermitage Villa - Sea View - One Bedroom - 2 Way Airport transfers, Access to Hermitage Lounge, Cocktail Hours (6pm to 8pm), 15% Discount on Food & Beverages, SPA74 m²Sleeps 5Bathtub in its photosSea or water view
- Hermitage Villa With Garden Sitout - 15% Discount on Food & Beverages, SPA74 m²Sleeps 51 super-king bedBathtub in its photos
- Luxury Sea View Suite - - 15% Discount on Food & Beverages, SPA80 m²Sleeps 41 Sofa bed + 1 super-king bedBalconySea or water view
- Hermitage Bay View Villa - Two Bedrooms - 2 Way Airport transfers, Access to Hermitage Lounge, Cocktail Hours (6pm to 8pm), 15% Discount on Food & Beverages, SPA153 m²Sleeps 7Bathtub in its photosSea or water view
- Presidential Villa - Three Bedrooms - 2 Way Airport transfers, Access to Hermitage Lounge, Cocktail Hours (6pm to 8pm), 15% Discount on Food & Beverages, SPA209 m²Sleeps 10Bathtub in its photos
From the hotel's own room descriptions, checked against each room's photos.
How it compares
How it ranks
Guests who booked rate it 8.9 out of 10. 60% of the 633 hotels in Goa are rated lower, and a typical one is rated 8.7.
Every review site, out of 100
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How we know
287 reviews counted · 100 photos checked · updated 19 September 2026
- We collected this hotel's 674 most recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and the Booking network. 287 of them describe a stay in the last 2 years and are the ones counted here; the rest were 81 older, 3 in other languages, 293 with a score but no words and 10 about the restaurant rather than a stay.
- The hotel replied to 199 of its 200 newest Google reviews.
- 22 in every 100 reviews thank a staff member by name.
- 21 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.