The Hotel Mandovi

Across the road from the Mandovi River, this relaxed hotel is 2.9 km from Miramar Beach and 4.5 km from the Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. Featuring teak furnishings, the warmly decorated rooms offer desks, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms and suites offer private river-view balconies; suites also add dining tables, whirlpool baths and separate living areas. Free perks include breakfast and parking. There’s also a relaxed cafe/bar and a pâtisserie, plus multiple restaurants; 1 offers Goan and Portuguese dishes and has ornate wall and ceiling art.