If you are looking for a fully self contained resort that you don't need to leave – for anything – your search ends at the 199 room Ramada Caravela Beach Resort. Located on the pristine white sands of the Varca Beach, the Ramada Caravela Beach Resort is spread over 24 acres of well manicured gardens, a Par 3 nine hole golf course, vast sun drenched lawns. There are no better beaches, in India than in Goa, and this is one of the most beautiful . The atmosphere is charged with everybody clearly enjoying their holiday, be it for relaxation, romance, self discovery, rejuvenation or sheer thrill.

At check-in, the first thing you notice is the inviting 80 feet high atrium lobby, built in classical Portuguese architectural style. The rooms are very comfortable and equipped with contemporary facilities. Each of the rooms have their individual balcony. The multitude of dining and beverage options may just be too tantalizing. Besides, the chef loves challenges and would be happy to personalize your meal to your taste. The pool area is very large, in fact one of the largest free form swimming pools in Goa. You can swim in the sea too, swimming with dolphins is not usually a common occurrence, but you may do just that while you're staying at Ramada Caravela Beach Resort.

Sunset, here, is that magical moment of the day, when every thing pauses just to soak in the sight of the deep red sun merging into the Arabian Sea. The Beach Shack and the Oriental Bar, would keep you there, much beyond sunset. And if you have kids and you want them to be amused for your whole holiday, look no further. The kid’s room has excellent facilities. Besides having a dedicated children pool, sandpit, swings, climbing frames and slides, children could enjoy learning multiple arts and crafts indoors. DVD's are shown each afternoon.

The Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, is Goa’s finest International Beach-front resorts. An ideal place for Relaxation, Romance, Self-discovery, Escape, Excitement, Rejuvenation, Solitude, and Sheer Thrill, it offers all the space one needs. From the creators of the famous Sun City in South Africa, The Ramada Caravela Beach Resort is exclusively designed by Wimberley, Allison, Tong and Goo. Located at the serene white sands of Varca beach, the 199-room resort sprawled over 24 acres of refreshing green, is an architectural treat. From the moment one steps into the invitingly open lobby, one can loose themselves in a world of stimulating beauty. The beautifully designed 80-ft. Atrium lobby fitted with high arches and wooden beams is reflective of old Goan architecture, and adorned with a mural by renowned Goan artist Mario Miranda. The lavish Guest Rooms, Suites and Villas endowed with private balconies and a spectacular view of the ocean, overlooking lush landscaped gardens and Goa’s largest pool.

 

Accommodation

Ramada Caravela Beach resort, offers a vast choice of accommodation. From the standard room, situated amidst the lush greens to the Presidential Villa, a luxurious abode for a privileged few. The rooms feature furnishings and decor, that blends in with Goa, bathrooms, a relaxing sitting area, individually controlled air conditioning, satellite television, International Direct Dialing telephones, minibar and working desks. The furnishings and fabrics have all been exclusively designed to complement the beach location. All the rooms have a private balcony with sun chairs, overlooking either the gardens or the pool.

• Standard Room - All standard rooms over look the manicured gardens. Spacious, with a private balcony, they feature either twin or queen sized beds. All standard rooms are furnished in elegant modern style.

• Superior Room - Well appointed spacious rooms, with a private balcony. All superior rooms are furnished in elegant modern style. They feature either twin beds or king-sized beds.

• Deluxe Room - A luxuriously designed room, with a private balcony, and state of the art facilities to meet the requirement of a holiday guest as well as the well heeled business traveler.

• Deluxe Suite - The Deluxe Suites, are designed to provide luxurious accommodation with a separate bedroom, living area and dining area. Modern design and wooden flooring combine to offer impeccable elegance.

• Family Villa - The Family villas are ideal for families, looking for quality accommodation facilities at the Ramada Caravela Beach Resort.

• Presidential Villa - Representing the ultimate in luxury accommodation, on offer, at the resort, the two Presidential villas have a large living room and two bedrooms.

Dining

No matter what you crave for, we provide you an outstanding, lip smacking dining experience, amidst the most idyllic environment. Each of our restaurants and bars is designed to complement its surroundings, from “Castaway”, our casual poolside eatery, to the “Beach Shack”, where you could enjoy the sound of waves, while you dine. Or maybe, for you today, your room might just be the perfect place to dine. Whether it's a lazy breakfast in bed, lunch or a romantic private dinner, you would be delighted by our in- room dining options.

• Cafe Cascada & Lanai

• Carnaval

• Beach Shack (seasonal)

• Castaways (seasonal)

• Atrium Bar

• Island Bar

• Sunset Bar (seasonal)

• In-room dining

Activities

• Discotheque - One of Goa’s original hot spots, “Saturdays”, the in house discotheque, always seems to be in celebration. Be entertained by the deejays, to pulsating beats of latest international music, till you dance away your blues. A perfect meeting place for the young and not so young. Step forward and enjoy a dance with your companion. “Saturdays”, usually operates from 2130 hours every night.

• Dolphin Tours - Very few sights can match the pleasure of watching the dolphins, at their playful best, in their natural surroundings. The Varca beach, on which the Ramada Caravela Beach Resort is located, is known to be a habitat of the bottlenose dolphins. Dolphin sightings are extremely popular at this beach. Dolphin cruises begin early morning and the chances of sightings reduce as the day progresses.

• Spice Plantation - One of the most refreshing tourist attractions of Goa are its spice plantations. Situated in Ponda, spices like cardamom, Black pepper, Nutmeg, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cloves, are the major spices grown in Goa plantations. A bonus is the variety of birds, congregating here due to the greenery, which can easily be spotted.

• Water Sports - Goa’s long coast line and warm tidal waters have made it India’s best place for water sport lovers. If you find the call of the water too strong to deny, try some the adrenaline pumping adventures

  • Jet Skiing

  • Water Skiing

  • Scuba Diving

  • Parasailing

  • Wind Surfing

  • Banana Boat rides

  • Fishing

  So, Get on the water and enjoy the surf, learn to sail, or just go fishing in Goa.

• Golf - Hone your skills and handicap at Ramada Caravela Beach Resort’s par 3 challenger golf course. Spread of manicured, lush rolling greens, Enjoy the magnificent view of the stunning Arabian sea, in all its splendor. We can arrange for professionals and caddies, on request.

• Tennis - Enjoy your passion for Tennis. Be it social or competitive, for beginners or diehard professionals, our well maintained tennis courts provide an unparalleled experience, in Goa. Private or group lessons can be arranged on request. So go ahead, and discover this enthralling game.

• Indoor Games - For the lovers of indoor games we have Table Tennis, Chess, Carrom, Billiard/Snooker, Card table, Carrom, chess, Brain wizard Scrabble, Table tennis etc. A kid's club arranges various interesting indoor and outdoor activities for kids and Adults, through out the day to ensure that you enjoy a real Goan vacation, all year round.

• Beach Activities - Let the gentle surf enliven your spirit, as you collect shells along Ramada Caravela’s long stretch of uninhabited beach. We can, also, arrange for beach volley ball and cricket, on request.