We have been visiting India for the last 18 years and first stayed at this hotel 16 years ago. This year we returned with our grand-daughter for a months holiday knowing that this south Indian hotel would be ideal for the young child (20 months old) and can confirm that our expectations were exceeded by the hospitality of Serafino and... More

Stayed two nights here and enjoyed having a large pool in which to swim as the sea is not great for swimming. Put off initially by numerous signs about not doing things, and extra charges, but these seemed to be irrelevant in practice. The hotel is used by package companies, which might explain the signs, but most of the very... More

Just got back from yet another lovely stay at the hotel. Still as good as ever and had a lovely welcome back from all the staff. The rooms are still basic but cleaned daily with clean towels and sheets, although the bed did seem more comfortable this year, maybe were just gettting used to the beds . Met some new... More

As in the title this hotel is very basic, with this in mind we found it one of the most friendly places we have visited. Tamborim is very small I found it to quiet for myself my wife loved it.as stated by others the rooms are cleaned daily sheets towels changed etc.Bar and eating area was great Thank you SAVIO... More

First time stay at Dona Sa Maria hotel, it is a lovely friendly ,family run hotel ,all the staff are great , rooms basic but very clean had every think we needed and we were in the farm house which had A/C and it was lovely and quiet . Met some lovely people and when I was poorly for a... More

This family run hotel is lovely and has a strong personal touch. We felt very welcome by the staff - especially Savio, who has been working there since the hotel was opened over a decade ago. Serafino, the owner, is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. The food is delicious, particularly on Tandoori nights, and the bar is open for as... More

This time we stayed for 8weeks.First we would like to thank Serafino and Puri for taking good care of us and making our stay brilliant.We arrived 05.00 and our room was ready even though check-in time is 12.00 mid-day which we were very thankful.All the staff are wonderful thet really take care of you and always ready with a smile.Anita... More

basic but very friendly hotel, staff and guests make you feel very welcome .many guests return year after year and some visit for long periods at a time .food is lovely especially the tandoori nights .The local beach is a gentle 1/2 hr stroll away and is beautiful clean and spacious , not crowded at all. you must call into... More

We are regulars & stayed for 4 weeks.had a great time.met old friends and new ones.everyone is made to feel welcome here.a 20 minute walk to the beach or hire a cycle or motor scooter.nothing changes much here which is great.why change anything when its the ideal family run 1star small hotel.anything that doesnt suit you is soon put right.so... More