The Postcard Cuelim, Goa

Absolutely superb! From the moment we drove up the gate we could see how special this place was. Our family group of 15 were greeted with a very warm welcome and as we walked into this impressive 350 year old colonial house, it felt like home. There are 6 beautifully designed bedrooms, an imposing hallway that leads up to the ballroom! Towards the back of the property there is a dining room and seating area. The house even has its own chapel. The garden and pool area are stunning. The staff are the true heroes of the estate - Sahaj is the manager and he is always at hand to help and make sure our holiday is running smoothly. He went over and above to book restaurants for us and gave us great recommendations. Vishal and Pandu are both so helpful, nothing is too much trouble for them. The food is outstanding, especially the breakfast choices!!! Local Goan specialties to classic Indian breakfast dishes. The fresh juices and fresh bread were just amazing. We are vegetarian and the chefs went out of their way to accommodate us. Christmas Day dinner was served outside on a beautifully decorated table and local sparkling wine to start! I cannot fault this hidden gem - and we are already planning another trip. Overall, this was one of my favourite places to stay - our family had a fabulous time and we made a lifetime of memories.

We had a fantastic experience at the Postcard Cuelim. It's located in the quaint village of Cuelim. From the warm welcome to the hotel, everything exceeded our expectations. The room was spacious, comfortable, and perfect for a relaxing getaway. The food was outstanding—every meal was a highlight, with fresh ingredients and amazing local flavours. The service and hospitality is the best, every detail was taken care of with warmth and care. There is a very personal touch to everything. The beach is just a 10-minute cycle ride away, which made for a lovely outing. Highly recommend Postcard Cuelim for anyone looking for a peaceful, luxurious escape with top-notch service and excellent food!

Our holiday at the Postcard hotels started with 5 days at the 5 bedroom Portuguese house in Saligao, which was the best experience. We then moved on to a 9 day stay at the Postcard Cuelim where we met one of the managers - Sahaj. He gave us a great tour around this beautifully restored 6 bedroom home. This is a wonderful hotel in beautiful grounds in a spectacular area. We walked every morning for 3 hours and got to know the area pretty well and the little villages that surround the area. The beach is a quiet 20 minute walk and is deserted and stretches for miles, water is like a warm bath - been absolutely years since we enjoyed a beach like this. The key to us having such a great time is the team that run this hotel. They are amazing, couldn’t have done any more for us and really made us feel at home. Would like to mention, as well as Sahaj, are Som - one of the managers, Vishal, Harri and the amazingly talented chef who prepared fabulous meals for us - we ate in every night as the food is so good. Thanks Sahaj for recommending and organising our trip down to the Postcard Hideaway which was not part of our itinerary. We loved our 3 days there and missed it when we left to return to the Postcard Cuelim, but when we got there the greeting was amazing and really felt like we were home! Our last night at Cuelim was a surprise meal for our anniversary celebration - served on the balcony. We were blown away by the effort that was put into this evening by the team - thank you all so much for making it so special. We miss you and will see you next year!!!