Osborne Hotel, Calangute

Advantages: Quiet, relaxed, small hotel with high standards, efficient friendly staff
Disadvantages: Lacking excitement for a younger crowd.

..."Welcome to the Hotel Santa Rita, such a lovely place, such a lovely face..." So sing the restaurant staff to the tune of the Eagles hit "Hotel California." And indeed they are correct, even if their singing is atrocious. The hotel complex itself is smaller than the average at 55 rooms, yet at no time does it feel claustrophobic or crammed in. In fact if anything this adds to its charm and friendly character. Situated in small well kept gardens within the complex that also contains the outdoor restaurant/bar, pool, Ayervedic clinic (for massage or traditional therapies) and a crepe restaurant. The rooms are airy and clean. Ours contained a small kitchen area with a sink and fridge stocked with water, beer and soft drinks. A ceiling fan in each room and an air conditioner as well in the bedroom. There was also a small TV... Read review

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Advantages: Lovely staff, 2 swimming pools, free gym, great evening food and close to both shops and beach.
Disadvantages: Basic furniture, noisy air-conditioning units, poor breakfasts and quite busy area.

...Desperate for a warm holiday, booking last minute and needing a bargain - my partner and I settled for a B&B deal at the Kamat complex in Calangute. Neither of us had been to India before and to be honest we expected the worst of our hotel - but from the moment our maniac taxi driver set us down outside, we loved it. It's not a hotel I would recommend unreservedly (many of the things that we found endearing, might well drive someone of different sensibilities quite mad). If your idea of the perfect hotel is something secreted away from the locals, where you can while away hours surrounded by European style furnishings with only the gentle hum of the aircon to disturb you - you'll be disappointed. (The aircon is there - just don't expect a gentle hum!) And if you insist on a nice English fry-up in the morning you'll be REALLY... Read review

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Advantages: view
Disadvantages: small car park

...the osborne hotel is near langland bay,the mumbles swansea south wales the osborne is fortunate as it overlooks the stunning gower coastline. the hotel has a wonderful a la carte restaurant and wine bar serving bar meals it has incredible views over the langland and caswell bays. the hotel is licensed for weddings as is the beach. it has a small car park but gets very crowded in the summer months the friendly staff make everyone feel welcome the menu is varied and caters very well for vegetarians and vegans alike i could thoroughly reccommend this hotel to everyone... Read review

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