Lotus Sutra

I stayed at the Lotus Sutra Resort for 4 nights, as a solo traveler. The location is the clincher and a great choice because it is one of the few actual resorts (and not a hostel/shack) on the gorgeous Arambol beach. The resort had a lot of other couples and families staying, which made it quite safe and comfortable. It is a bit expensive considering it is a 3 star hotel. The room is small, however, the bed was comfortable and the tv and ac worked well, as did the hot water. Cleaning could have been better, and there are very basic toiletries only. The cafe, while in the resort premises, is run separately. I found it to have limited options or rather, just the usual options, however I am unable to have seafood and maybe this was a constraint. However, all food I had was hot and okay, nothing brilliant but nothing bad either. Breakfast has very limited options, again okay in terms of freshness and taste. My main criterion was to be able to walk to the beach and to see the sea, and both of those were accomplished. NOTE: Not related to the resort. It is impossible to get around Goa if you do not drive preferably a 2 wheeler (the roads are narrow) or potentially a 4 wheeler - or you are okay to spend a lot of taxis. Goa Miles is not allowed in Arambol and in many parts of Goa, due to the local taxi union. Do not depend on it, there are instances of taxis not being allowed or sometimes being sent back, the local taxi union will make it a bad experience. There are local taxis but they are quite expensive. There is no accessible public transport or a black/yellow rick/taxi option which we have in cities like Bombay, Madras and all. Take this into account while planning, especially if you are a solo traveler. The beach is fantastic, however, it gradually gets desolate post 7 pm (after sunset), and is unsafe and pitch dark by 10 pm (once the shacks turn their lights off). I had to rely on someone's help to get back to the resort, on the one night I stepped out for dinner - and I was back by 10.30 pm. So, the whole all night partying and all is possible only if you have logistics figured out, or if you are in Panjim or somewhere city side. Again, doable but plan for all this, to be safe. Personally, while the beach is always the reason for me to go to Goa, I find it is overrated as a tourist location for Indians (might be really fascinating and excellent for foreigners).

The resort has uncommom arrangement - ownership, housekeeping and food are managed by three different entities. Cottages are too small. Breakfast venue is at a high level accessible only by a steep & shaky staicase. No lift - cannot be used by old/disabled persons. Very narrow approach lanes to the resort. Food is okay.

The premium room is horrible, we stayed in room number 123 nothing is premium. The shower is weird, there were small worms on the bed. It’s not worth the price i would rate 5/10.

Rooms need a desperate uplift. Food was very average. Staff is helpful and polite. We lived in a "Premium Luxury Pool View" room. Spacious room with a balcony but it needs a uplift for sure. The rooms are average and nothing special, considering the price we're actually paying. I was disappointed with the quality of the room after paying 6k/night. The USP of the property is the location only.

It was a family stay with kid. Rooms are quite specious and well maintained. Swimming pool is really nice. I don’t like breakfast because of limited options but service is quite appreciated. Overall a nice stay.

House service is good but restaurant people's are not good even that they don't give empty glasses or plate they want you have buy from us only no glasses was provide asking several times