The Wave , Palolem

Location, ambience and the warm natured staff

Nothing specific

One of the best places we have ever stayed. The Wave is a magical place, with beautiful surroundings, a gorgeous beachfront setting and the most wonderful team of staff. Everyone was so friendly, welcoming and attentive, and we built such a lovely rapport with the team during our stay. The owner personally came around and spoke to guests and you could really tell how much he cared about everyone’s experience. The staff are an absolute asset to this place. A special mention to the wonderful Nepalese waiter (we didn’t catch his name!) who was always so smiley and chatty, and the lovely female waiter who looked after us too. There’s also a lovely yoga teacher. The food was fantastic, with an amazing menu curated by the chef. A perfect balance of Indian dishes and more modern twists, with some lovely fresh fish. Eating with a beautiful view of the beach, with our sunbeds on the grass, was just perfect. Palolem itself is absolutely beautiful and the best place to stay in Goa. It has a great atmosphere, plenty going on and fantastic value for money, while still being peaceful at night. The Wave offers incredible value for money and we honestly couldn’t fault our stay.

Absolutely nothing. We wish we could have stayed longer!

Breakfast was good, though I would have appreciated a few more healthy options such as chia pudding, overnight oats, and a larger, more varied fruit platter. The food overall was tasty and well prepared, and I especially appreciated the open, clean, and modern kitchen. However, for a restaurant located right next to the sea, I would have liked to see more fresh fish and seafood options on the menu.

All the food is prepared fresh, tastes great and has been given a lot of attention. Good Coffee too. All eaten under a gorgeous wave like bamboo shala/restaurant keeping you out of the sun, but in the lovely breeze. Was able to work from there in the afternoons, read and enjoy the views of the ocean. The property is not obstructed by shacks. And its bang in the middle of the beach -- ideal to head out for a swim or a walk anywhere on Palolem. Bonus + two gorgeous retrievers for Company for beach play.

The retrievers could be out in all areas of the property like the restaurant but thats just us :)