I have just returned on from a wonderful stay at the Horizon but one thing marred the end of my holiday. The discovery that my camera had been stolen from my rucksack whilst being taken down to reception or whilst in the drivers compartment on the airport transport bus. It was the only time that the rucksack was out of my sight. It was such a shame as the hotel staff and those who worked on behalf of the tour operator were very friendly and extremely helpful.

My advice to any tourists though is of course be relaxed and enjoy your holiday but also be cautious at the same time.

The Horizon Hotel is set in the heart of Calangute, 5 mins walk from the beach and 3 mins walk to the road which links Calangute to Baga, where you will find every restaurant imaginable. Upon arrival it is easy to be intimidated by the hustle of the busy street and the short dark dirt track which leads to the Hotel although you soon realise that it is very safe. There are cabs outside the hotel at all times, all the drivers are really friendly. The staff at the Horizon are the nicest you will ever meet. Rooms are cleaned daily and the room boys make a real effort to ensure that you are happy with everything. We were even rented one of the staffs moped for £1. There is entertainment at the Hotel most evenings along with a new daily menu. We basically used the Hotel as a base for which is was perfect. It is very basic and safe and warrants 3*. We would definitely stay there again.

Have just come back from Horizon Hotel. Excellent time, and agree the staff, everyone from baggage men to waiters were the nicest people. Two things to be aware of though. Beds are as hard as rock, but you do get used to it. Also, we bought a safe deposit box in the hotel, which is housed in a room off the lobby. On one occasion we left some rupees under a camera and locked it. When we went back next day we could not find the rupees, but we just thought we had spent/put money elsewhere. On the day before going, I left my purse with sterling in the safe, and I know it was there because two of us went through the money. The next day the sterling had gone. I think someone is going along the lines of if they take all the money they will be rumbled, but take bits and you just think you have been forgetful. We did raise it with Manager, who said it was the first time it had ever happened. Personally, I can't see any of the staff doing this, so just watch out and keep a track of your money.

We stayed at the Horizon hotel in the 1st week in November during Diwali. We booked at the last minute through lastminute with the spice route as our tour rep. The hotel has been recently renovated, all very clean and tidy. We can not fault hotel staff for their friendly nature, warm welcome and effeciency at dealing with any problems or questions we had.
Hotel is basic but caters for everything we required. Clean swimming pool, rooms cleaned daily and new towels brought. Food needs to be worked on a liitle. Not a lot of variety at Breakfast and the mini bar in the rooms although very cheap is rather confusing!We were brought a box of 12 Kingfisher beers one day!
Hotel is only 10-15 minutes walk from beach, just off main road of calangute, actually quite quiet considering location. Good nightly pool entertainment.
In all we had an excellent holiday, and definately recommend this friendly hotel to anyone visitng calangute!