Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Goa - Sinquerim

5-star resort overlooking the Arabian Sea, built into a 16th-century Portuguese fortress

Location & History

Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Goa sits directly on the ramparts of a 16th-century Portuguese fortress, 100 meters from Fort Aguada. The property offers direct beach access from the hotel to Sinquerim Beach, bypassing crowded adjacent beaches. Vagator Beach and Chapora Fortress are both 12 km away, while Goa International Airport and Manohar International Airport are a 75-minute drive from the resort.

Rooms & Accommodation

All units at Taj Aguada Goa feature private balconies, air conditioning, and private bathrooms with a bathtub, hairdryer, and bathrobes. The property includes sea-view cottages, suites, and villas, with certain rooms offering garden sit-outs or direct sea views. Guests can choose from rooms at the main Fort building or standalone cottages spread across the hillside.

Dining & Culinary

The resort offers 4 on-site restaurants including Kokum Kitchen (Goan and Indian), Morisco (seafood and Goan cuisine), Paper Moon (Italian), and Caravela (breakfast with sea view) located at the adjacent Taj Holiday Village. Exclusive culinary experiences include dining under the stars at the sunset point and themed dinners at SFX Lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast featuring international cuisine is served daily, and the property also provides in-room dining and special diet menus.

Wellness & Recreation

The on-site spa offers body treatments, facials, massages, a steam room, and spa/wellness packages including light therapy and waxing services. Sports facilities include a tennis court, squash court, billiards, table tennis, and badminton equipment. The expansive lagoon pool with ocean views is open year-round, and guests have access to a fitness centre and a dedicated children's pool with a 0.3 m shallow end.

Activities & Family

A dedicated kids' club offers organized activities, and the property provides babysitting services upon request. Evening entertainment includes live music and live performances, while daytime options include archery, stargazing, cricket, and zip-lining (subject to availability). The resort also features a games room, a heritage lounge, and a dedicated sunset point, with free shuttle service between Taj Fort Aguada and the adjacent Taj Holiday Village.

• Location: Overlooking Arabian Sea on a 16th-century Portuguese fortress
• Rooms: Private balconies, sea-view cottages and villas
• Dining: 4 restaurants with exclusive sunset and stargazing dinners
• Wellness: Spa with steam room, plus tennis and squash courts
• Family: Kids' club, babysitting, and children's pool
• Activities: Archery, stargazing, live music, and free shuttle to sister property

Licence number: HOTN000492