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Cidade de Goa: Little paradise
 'Cidade
De Goa' literally means city of Goa. Cidade de Goa's unique Mediterranean design
was conceived by well-known architect, Charles Correa. The hotel is littered
with alleys leading to the rooms. The colours, which highlight the resort, bring
out the warmth of Goa. Dotted with murals all over the place, it displays the
best works of Goan artists.
Cidade De Goa is located approx. 28 kilometres (17 miles) from the Dabolim airport.
It is situated on the Vainguinim Beach between a green hill and the deep blue
sea - the sort of setting that can turn even the most ordinary person into a
romantic. Luxuriously spread across the beach with 210 well appointed rooms
spread over 40 acres of beautiful gardens, Cidade De Goa is set in several blocks
on four floors. As you step into the lobby, you are greeted with a spectacular
view of the Arabian Sea unmatched in Goa. The bright murals and the statues
of Vasco Da Gama in three facets as an adventurer, statesman and philosopher,
along with the fountains enrich the character and the ambience.
"Cidade De Goa reflects the unique amalgam of culture, music and history
of Goa. It brings out the main facets of a Goan holiday, irrespective of the
season," says Anju Timblo, managing director, Cidade De Goa.
Accommodation
 There
are six types of rooms to choose from: Standard Room, Superior, Room, Premium
Room, Deluxe Room, Classic Room and Junior suites.
Amenities
• Refrigerated private bar
• Satellite television
• Tea/coffee maker
• Central A/c with individual control
• Hairdryer
• 24 hour room service
• Internet access on request.
Restaurants
Cidade de Goa offers many eating options. From Goan specialities to international
cuisines, the beachside barbecue to oriental cuisine, its six restaurants offer
a gastronomical experience:
Alfama - The chef's speciality restaurant.
Laranja - The international buffet restaurant
Café Azul - The poolside restaurant
Barbeque - The open air barbeque restaurant
Dekhni - The weekly Goan theme restaurant
Docaria - Pastries, breads, cakes, cookies, coffees and teas.
Bars
• Taverna - The lobby bar
• Bar Latino - The poolside open-air bar.
Swimming pools
2 adult pools and 1 children's wade pool.
Recreation
For recreation, the calm bay waters are ideal for swimming, windsurfing, yachting,
water skiing and boating. The hotel has a variety of recreational activities:
• Pavitra Ayurveda - Pavitra is the exclusive ayurvedic
spa of Cidade de Goa and is located in the health club area.
• Watersports - The hotel has one of the best water sports clubs in the
country with parasailing, water skiing, jet skiing, windsurfing, fast speed
boats and lots of exciting water rides.
• Clube Saúde offers gym, jacuzzi and sauna services.
• Massage - Enjoy an invigorating rub down with coconut, olive, or herbal
oils.
• Goldfinger - The casino, Goldfinger plays host 24 hours to gaming fans
with its state-of-the-art gaming facilities. The thrills include baccarat, black
jack, roulette and a grand computerised derby.
• For its little guests, the resort has the 'Kiddie Club'.
Excursions
• Spice plantation
• Island picnic
• Sunset cruise
• Boat cruise on river Mandovi
• Flea market
• Dolphin chase.
Theme nights
• Konkan fare theme night
• Royal kitchens of India theme night
• Marrakesh evening theme night
• Saturday night beach barbeque.
Shopping arcade
• Loja Cidade
• Essencial ETC
• Sunrise Leather
• Sunrise Jewellery
• Guru Jewels and Crafts
• Gerison.
Galeria Cidade
Art gallery showcasing works of contemporary Goan artists through special exhibition
(viewing by appointment).
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