Storii by ITC Hotels, Shanti Morada Goa

A delightful stay this Christmas at Storii Shanti Morada in Saligao. Super facilities - the rooms, pool, dining, spa… and impeccable service, always with a smile, from all the staff. I’d recommend without hesitation if you’re after a rejuvenating and peaceful stay amidst the delights of North Goa.

Our desire to experience Goan heritage stay lead us to Shanti Morada. Its a restored , renovated property that has history from 1897. It is a beautiful property on a slope, located in quiet neighbourhood surrounded by greenery. The property is well maintained with all facilities for a comfortable stay. Since it has 20 rooms, it is less crowded and quiet. It is very peaceful. The old Goan charm is retained in the dark yellow external walls, tiled roof, wrought iron columns, period furniture, tile patterns on the stairway, well (closed with grill), garden with trees , the Goan windows, door frames and the corridors opening out into the world outside. The attention to details is amazing. The property has a billiards table , a book case with light reading books, clean swimming pool, jacuzzi bar. We found the rooms to be spacious, well ventilated and clean. There is enough parking space. The property story was narrated well by the manager. He and his team were great hosts. The staff are polite , helpful and do their best to make their clients stay comfortable. We got to know them, their life stories and stories of their home towns. We are grateful for the opportunity to engage in conversations with them and learn from them. We enjoyed complimentary breakfast that had variety for vegetarians too. We ate dinner during our stay and explored different cuisine. Tasty food was made to our preferred spice levels. The children loved the safe space , swinging on the indoor period wooden jhula, walking up and down the indoor and outdoor staircases, pool side dinner and breakfast. They were fascinated by the audio Bhagavad Gita. We are glad that we got to experience a peaceful, memorable stay at this beautiful place which was a home to many generations.

A tranquil haven just minutes away by road to Calungate beach. Hospitality shines through with every member of staff giving exemplary service. Extensive menu where the chef discusses your personal taste. Historically charming and perfect get away from the bustle of the beach. Pool table and beautiful swimming pool add to the holiday atmosphere. Spa onsite at reasonable cost. Cannot sing this hotel's praises enough.

The hotel is magnificent especially the staff.. rarely see such friendly staff and that too each and everyone of them. Kudos to the HR team also. Well kept hotel, serene surrounds and they helped me with taxi ride when I was in dire straits. The breakfast by chef Narendra is great too. I will definitely come back ! Mr Anil Chadha… wonderful hotel Dr Mathew

It was an amazing experience. Will definitely visit again. My kind regards to the team, especially Suraj and Laltu at the Jacuzzi Pool bar. I will definitely visit again, it was a memorable stay. The location of this hotel is also a plus point.

Really enjoying my stay here, the staff has been wonderful and you can see the Portuguese influence everywhere from the building to the art work and decor of the establishment. The pool side is wonderful to hang out at with a drink in the evenings and just soak in the sound of running water and the lush forest. Speaking of the establishment being it’s a smaller property it feels they put a lot of effort in making sure guests needs are met. For example The manager Arpit has been very helpful in arranging transportation to see the sites around north Goa.