HE Leela Goa is set on 75 luxurious acres of landscaped gardens situated between the banks of the River Sal and the Arabian Sea. All rooms at this top Goa luxury hotel have beautiful, breezy, open views and range from standard Pavilions and sizeable Lagoon Suites to Deluxe Suites and pampering Royal Pool Villas. The resort combines Indian and Portuguese elements to create an engaging ambience rooted in the rich history of the former Portuguese colony. This unique blend is also apparent at The Spa, which offers muscle-soothing massages and treatments from around the world, including Ayurvedic and Western spa therapies, and yoga. This is a Goa spa experience par excellence. Lie back and enjoy.

The Club at The Leela is an exclusive enclave with separate check-in. It comprises 15 private villas, some with their own pools. Club guests enjoy breakfast, snacks, cocktails and dinner at the Club Lounge, which also features a 25m lap pool.

The 418sq m Presidential Villa boasts a grand master bedroom and two additional bedrooms with attached bathrooms. A sizeable living room, dining room, kitchen and generous sun terrace with pool and Jacuzzi complete the spacious ensemble. All rooms at The Leela Goa offer personal safes, tea and coffee-making facilities, TVs with satellite programmes, CD players, IDD telephones, minbars, hair dryers, bathrobes and slippers.

Recreational facilities include a lagoon pool, watersports (including jet skis), a golf course and a kids' activity centre and swimming pool to keep the younger set occupied while couples rediscover romance. Apart from a business centre and banquet facilities, there are also dedicated conference facilities and boardrooms. It is easy to see why The Leela Goa is regarded as one of the best Goa resorts. The Leela is managed by fast-growing Singapore-based GHM Hotels who specialise in upmarket boutique resorts, often combining the traditional with unique contemporary flair.