Goa Getaway: Luxurious Treebo Majestic Palms Near Colva Beach!
Goa Getaway: Luxurious Treebo Majestic Palms Near Colva Beach!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the sands of Colva Beach and, more importantly, into the heart of Goa Getaway: Luxurious Treebo Majestic Palms! This isn't just a review; it's a love letter, a slightly-too-honest confession, and a desperate plea to escape the monotony of… well, whatever you're escaping from right now.
First things first: The "Luxury" Thing. Does it hold up?
Look, "Luxurious" is a word thrown around like confetti. But honestly? Majestic Palms mostly delivers. It's not the Ritz, but it's a solid, comfy, and dare I say, slightly posh base camp for your Goa adventure.
Let's break it down, starting with the *stuff that *actually* matters:
Accessibility: Okay, this is where I get slightly worried. The hotel does have some facilities for disabled guests (like a lift). But without experiencing it or having detailed accessibility information, it's tough to say how truly accessible it is. I’d suggest reaching out directly to the hotel for clarification before booking if this is a critical factor. Sorry, that's the boring, responsible side of me talking.
Cleanliness and Safety: This is where Majestic Palms shines. Let's face it, in a post-Covid world, we're all obsessed, right? And they're on it.
- Anti-viral cleaning products: CHECK.
- Daily disinfection in common areas: CHECK.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: CHECK.
- Hand sanitizer everywhere: DOUBLE CHECK.
- They also have professional-grade sanitizing services which is reassuring.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: You can see it, they're doing everything right. Makes you feel safe and relaxed.
- All in all, a big ol' gold star for peace of mind.
- Important note: they're trying to offer you the option to opt out of your room being sanitized… why would you do that?! Embrace the clean!
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: This is where things get interesting… and where my inner foodie takes over.
- Restaurants : The hotel houses restaurants! Yesss!
- Breakfast [buffet]: Yesss! The morning buffet is a serious game-changer. It's the perfect way to fuel up before hitting the sand. They have the usual suspects (eggs, toast, cereal), plus more exciting Indian breakfast options. A buffet is an absolute lifesaver!
- A la carte in restaurant: Nice to have the option.
- Coffee shop: A must for a caffeine addict like me.
- Poolside bar: Obviously… sipping a cocktail by the pool is practically a Goa law.
- Room service [24-hour]: Bliss! That late-night craving for samosas? Sorted.
- Asian cuisine in restaurant: Gotta try it!
- International cuisine in restaurant: Always a solid option.
- Vegetarian restaurant: Good for the herbivore among us.
- Desserts in restaurant: Oh. My. God. (Please tell me there's a chocolate fountain!)
- Happy hour: Sign me up!
- Buffet in restaurant: You know me!
- Snack bar: Perfect for mid-afternoon cravings.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant: Yup.
- Bottle of water: YES. Hydration is KEY..
- Salads and Soups in restaurant: Ok, even though this is a tropical location I do get a bit tired of the Indian food and need to switch things up.
- Alternative meal arrangement: You never know when you'll want to change things up.
- Western breakfast: A more streamlined breakfast experience
- Asian breakfast: The best breakfasts on earth.
Ways to Relax (AKA: My Favorite Part!)
- Swimming pool: Absolutely. Essential. Beautiful. I can't even with how lovely it is.
- Swimming pool [outdoor]: Of course.
- Spa/sauna: The sauna is a MUST.
- Massage: Duh. Book one immediately. Don't be shy!
- Spa: Hello, relaxation!
- Fitness center: (I'm ashamed to admit, I never actually use these on holiday, but it's nice to know it's there.)
- Foot bath: Never had one, wanna try!
- Body scrub/wrap: This is where you truly let go.
- Pool with view: Need to check if it's the ocean!
Services and Conveniences: A solid list here.
- 24-hour front desk: Super important.
- Luggage storage: Always appreciated.
- Elevator: Good for accessibility and lazy people like me.
- Daily housekeeping: The staff are incredibly polite.
- Laundry and dry cleaning: Essential for keeping that Goa glow going.
- Cash withdrawal and currency exchange: Very useful.
- Concierge: Perfect for booking tours or figuring out where that secret beach is.
- Car park [free of charge]: A major plus, especially if you're renting a car.
- Air conditioning: Praise be!
- Wi-Fi for special events and meetings: Very useful!
- Business facilities: This would be useful if I had any business to do.
- Meeting/banquet facilities: Useful for the business's of other people.
For the Kids:
- Babysitting service: Great if you've got kids! (I don't, but good for those who do!)
- Family/child-friendly: Good for everyone!
- Kids facilities: Good to have!
- Kids meal: The best meal. Can I get one?
Getting Around:
- Airport transfer: Highly recommend, especially after a long flight.
- Taxi service: Always available.
- Car park [on-site]: Excellent.
- Car park [free of charge]: Bonus points!
- Bicycle parking Great for getting around.
Things to Do: This list is a bit short, so I'll fill in the gaps:
- Colva Beach: Uh, yeah. It's right there. Stunning sunsets, perfect for a lazy day.
- Water sports: Get on a jet ski! Don't be scared!
- Explore the local villages: Get off the beaten track.
- Visit churches and temples: Immerse yourself in the local culture.
The Rooms (AKA: My Sanctuary):
- Air conditioning: My God, thank you.
- Free Wi-Fi: Okay, a must.
- Daily housekeeping: Bliss.
- Desk: For… pretending to work, I guess?
- Coffee/tea maker: Essential wake-up juice.
- Mini bar: Stock it with the essentials, people!
- Safe box: For your valuables. Though, let's face it, I just end up putting my passport in there.
- Private bathroom: Obvs.
- Separate shower/bathtub: Nice to have the separation, I can just imagine the luxury of it.
- Wake-up service: For when you've had just a few too many cocktails.
- Non-smoking: Thank you.
- Shower: Necessary.
- Hair dryer: Gotta look your best for those sunset pics!
- Bathrobes: Fancy!
- Bathtub: Oh, what luxury!
- Internet access – wireless: A must!
- Refrigerator: For keeping your drinks cold.
- Slippers: Cozy.
- Towels: Essential!
- This also includes Additional toilet, alarm clock, alarm clock, bathroom phone, black out curtains, bathtub, carpeting, closet, complimentary tea, desk, extra long bed, free bottled water, hair dryer, high floor, in-room safe box, interconnecting room(s) available, internet access – LAN, internet access – wireless,ironing facilities, laptop workspace, linens, mirror, on-demand movies, private bathroom, reading light, refrigerator, satellite/cable channels, scale, seating area, separate shower/bathtub, shower, slippers, smoke detector, socket near the bed, sofa, soundproofing, telephone, toiletries, towels, umbrella, visual alarm, wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], window that opens.
**The Quirks & The Imperfections
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Alright, buckle up buttercups! This isn't your glossy travel brochure itinerary. This is… me planning a trip to Goa, starting with Treebo Majestic Palms. Let's get this glorious train wreck started.
Goa Unfiltered: A Messy Itinerary (or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Sand)
Day 1: Arrival & Immediate Panic (and a Pizza Emergency)
Morning (ish - let's be real, I'm not a morning person): Land at Dabolim Airport. The first hit? That spicy, humid Goa air. Instantly, I feel like I'm wrapped in a warm, slightly suffocating blanket. Taxi chaos ensues. Negotiating prices is like a weird, sweaty dance. "500 rupees?" "Too much, Mister! 300!" "Okay, 450." And then you realize they're all probably ripping tourists off blind anyway. But hey, we're here! Finally arrive at Treebo Majestic Palms. Place is… clean enough. The pool looks inviting, even if it's already 9 AM and the sun's blasting.
Afternoon: Unpack. Or at least try to. Half the suitcase contents are probably just going to remain crumpled at the bottom. The bed looks amazing. Resist the urge to nap. The important thing is the beach! Colva's calling. But first… the rumbling in my stomach suggests something urgent. I'm suddenly craving pizza like a starving man craves water. Google Maps to the rescue! Hunt down a decent pizza place. Let's be honest, at this point, any pizza is a good pizza. And then find out it’s closed for siesta. Ugh.
Late Afternoon/Early Evening: Hike to Colva Beach. And holy guacamole, its a bit… crowded. But wow, the sand isn't just sand, it's like… soft, warm, glittering dust. I see groups of families, kids building sandcastles, and couples holding hands. I find a spot, plop down, and just… breathe. The ocean's roar is hypnotic. Order a Kingfisher. This is the life! (At least until the mosquito army descends). Realize, I haven’t even tried to tan. Fail.
Evening: Scrambled for the dinner. Seafood! That's the plan. Find a beach shack—shacks are the heart of Goa. The real food. Struggle to order in my best/worst Hindi with a friendly waiter. Chicken Cafreal? Ordered it. Enjoy the slow life, even if the food takes forever. The ocean breeze, the sizzling of the grill… pure bliss. Get absolutely lost in the moment then realize there is no dessert. Decide to find ice cream somewhere.
Day 2: Culture Shock & Chicken Xacuti Confusion
Morning: The usual morning shenanigans. A slow breakfast. Then, time to explore. Attempt to use a scooter. (I haven't driven one since college. Pray for my life. And the life of everyone else on the roads.) The roads are a wild mix of cars, scooters, cows, and people who seem to think the rules of the road are optional (hint: I am one of them).
Brunch: Visit a local market. The sights, the smells… It's sensory overload in the best possible way! Spices, incense, fresh fruits, and the overwhelming sounds of bargaining. Pick up some trinkets, probably way overpriced, but who cares? It’s about the experience!
Afternoon: Time for a little sightseeing. Visit the churches. The architecture is stunning. The history… fascinating. Get a sense of humility. So much history compared to the US of A. Feel overwhelmed with feelings of sadness and guilt. Then I go into a tourist trap and everything calms down.
Late Afternoon: Back to the beach. Maybe I should try to be more active. Swim? Walk? Surf? No, screw it. Another beer and a book. The bliss is real.
Evening: Another beach shack! Tonight, my culinary adventure leads me to Chicken Xacuti. I’m not even sure what it is. But I'm ready to try anything. Hope I like spices. The dish arrives. Wow. The flavor explosion. It’s… intense. Possibly the best thing I've ever tasted. I try to take a picture of the dish, the picture is bad. So I take another. That one too is bad. After that I don't care. I eat! I realize, by now, the beer has made me a bit… chatty. Start a conversation with a friendly couple from England. They're also slightly tipsy. Excellent.
Day 3: Lost in Translation (and the Joy of Doing Nothing Important)
- Morning: wake up. The sheets: a mess. The dreams: blurred.
- Brunch: Decided to try for a better breakfast. Find a small place with a menu filled with intriguing items. And, predictably, order the wrong thing (again!). But it’s delicious anyway.
- Afternoon: Get lost on purpose. Just wander around. No plan. No agenda. Discover a hidden temple, a cute little cafe, and a group of kids playing cricket in the street. Witness true Goa. The real magic.
- Late Afternoon: Back to the beach. Watch the sunset. The colors are insane, painting the sky in fiery hues. Feel overwhelming gratitude for this moment, for this trip, for life.
- Evening: Try to find a dance party. Fail miserably. End up back at the beach shack for one last meal. Feel a pang of sadness. Time to go.
Day 4: The Departure Debacle (and a Promise to Return)
- Morning: Do the whole packing thing. Try to organize the mess. Try to get my life together
- Afternoon: Check out. Taxi to the airport. Realize I probably left something important behind. But what? Who cares? The flight. The long trip to home. I think about all the memories.
- Evening: Back home. It feels like… forever. The feeling of being in Goa is already fading, which is just a sign I need to return ASAP.
Final Thoughts: This is just a rough outline, of course. I'll probably veer off course a million times. Get lost. Make friends with strangers. Eat too much. Drink too much. Laugh a lot. Cry a little. And come home with a suitcase full of sand, a head full of memories, and a yearning for more. Goa, you were messy, wonderful, and utterly unforgettable. I'll be back. Soon.
P.S. - Don't forget the sunscreen. And the bug spray. And a good sense of humor. You'll need it.
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Goa Getaway: Treebo Majestic Palms - FAQs (and unfiltered thoughts!)
Okay, spill. Is this place *actually* luxurious, or just...Goa-ish? You know?
Luxurious? Let's be real. It's a *Treebo*. So, don't expect gold-plated taps or a private helicopter pad. But... it's a *nice* Treebo. And in Goa, 'nice' can feel pretty darn luxurious, especially after a day wading through the tourist hordes. Think clean, modern rooms, a decent pool (that thankfully wasn't jam-packed, unlike the beach!) and AC that actually *works*. That, my friend, is a luxury after a long day of sweating your face off! My room was a little small, honestly. Tight for two people. But the bed was comfy. And the aircon... that was the real MVP. Saved my sanity.
Honestly, I'm comparing it to some of the... accommodations I've seen in Goa. Let's just say some places need a good dose of bleach and a prayer. This place, while not the Ritz, was a HUGE step up. Peace of mind is luxurious too, right? RIGHT?!
Colva Beach - is it as stunning as the photos, or more like a chaotic carnival?
Alright, Colva. The beach. The reason you're here, probably. The photos? Yeah, they're... enhanced. It's beautiful, don't get me wrong! The sand is soft, the waves are crashing... But then you have the hawkers. Oh, the hawkers! "Sir, buy sunglasses? Sir, massage? Sir, jet ski?" It can be... relentless.
The first day, I was practically hiding behind my beach towel, muttering "no, thank you" every five seconds. By day three, I was like, "Okay, show me your best sunglasses, but if they're not good, I'm walking!" (I *did* buy sunglasses. They're okay.) It *is* a bit of a carnival, but a beautiful carnival. Just brace yourself. And maybe bring earplugs. For the jet skis. The noise is insane.
And the stray dogs. They're everywhere. Mostly harmless, but one did try to steal my samosa. That was a tense moment, let me tell you.
The food situation. Tell me *everything* about the food. Nearby restaurants, breakfast at the hotel, the works!
Okay, the food! This is important. Breakfast at the Majestic Palms was... adequate. Free, which is always a plus. They had the usual suspects: toast, eggs, some kind of Indian breakfast dish that was different every day (some good, some... well, let's just say I stuck to the toast more often than not). Nothing to write home about, but it filled the gap before you hit the beach.
Now, the *nearby* restaurants. THAT'S where it gets interesting. You're in Goa, people! Food is LIFE. You've got everything – shacks right on the beach serving fresh seafood (absolutely MUST try the grilled prawns!), little family-run cafes with amazing curries, and fancy restaurants with ridiculously overpriced cocktails. I spent a ridiculous amount of money on cocktails. No regrets. Almost.
There was this one place a short walk away... I think it was called 'The Sunset Shack' or something equally cliché. Amazing sunsets, yeah, but the food! Oh, the food! I had the best Goan fish curry of my entire life there. Seriously. I'm still dreaming about it. I even went back twice. I feel like I should have offered to wash dishes just to stay longer. It was that good.
Side note: If you're a vegetarian, you might struggle a little. Goa is all about the seafood. But even I, a seafood-loving carnivore, needed a break from the fish sometimes. Luckily, most places offer some vegetarian options. Just ask.
How about the pool? Worth a dip, or more like a lukewarm puddle of chlorine? Spill the tea!
The pool! Ah, the pool. After a day of sand, sun, and persistent hawkers, the pool was a godsend. It wasn't huge, but it was clean (important!). The water was delightfully cool, a perfect antidote to the Goa heat.
And the best part? It wasn't *too* crowded. Unlike, you know, the actual *beach*. I spent hours floating around, feeling like I'd achieved peak vacation zen. There were some kids, naturally. Kids + pool = noise. But it wasn't unbearable. Mostly. One little girl kept "accidentally" splashing me. I'm pretty sure it wasn't accidental. But hey, I got my peace in the end. Mostly.
I do wish they'd had more comfortable pool loungers. Those plastic chairs... well, let's just say they weren't exactly designed for extended relaxation. I ended up draping my towel all over it. But hey, complaining is part of the fun, right?
Any issues with the staff or service? Were they helpful, or just...present?
The staff... well, they were *there*. Generally helpful, yes. Friendly enough. But not exactly effusive. You know, not the kind that leaps to help you with everything at every moment. More the "do their job and go home" kind of team, which is fair.
I did have one minor hiccup. My air conditioner died in the middle of the night. Horrific! I woke up sweating like a pig in a sauna! I called reception, and bless their hearts, they sent someone up right away. The guy didn't speak much English, bless his heart, but he fiddled with it, and eventually, it worked. I still had to crank it up full blast to get back to sleep, but the AC *eventually worked*. That’s all that matters. After a sleepless night, an AC that works is what I value more than anything!
On the whole, no complaints. They kept the rooms clean, they brought towels, they didn't judge me for the amount of food I ordered from room service (which was substantial, I confess). So, yeah, good enough.
Is the location convenient for exploring Goa, or are you stuck in Colva?
Okay, the location. You're in Colva. Which means, yes, you're *near* Colva Beach. And that's... something.
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