Conscious Accomodations
If you are looking for a place to stay that tries to keep the community and environment in mind in the way they run their space check out these nice guesthouses below.
Cajueiro Homestead
A Peaceful Homestead
Open: Year Round
Ours is the first heritage hotel in Goa in the same style as the Welcome Heritage Panjim Inn. We have now ventured into ecotourism with the Cajueiro Homestead at our Valpoi Farm
Olaulim Goa
A Rustic Homestay
Open: Year Round
A small rustic homestay in a quiet Goan village, away from the busy coastal belt giving you a chance to explore the peaceful Goan countryside. You can enjoy kayaking, cycling, nature walks, fishing and bird watching. There are 5 eco-friendly cottages built with local natural materials and home cooked meals are served using organic locally sourced produce.
Laguna Anjuna
“I’m a traveler, not a tourist!”
Open: Year Round
Laguna Anjuna offers a vintage Space and Grace experience of Goan Portuguese country house style living in rural, one time hippy, still free-spirited Goa. Set in a lush tropical garden and with a huge lagoon-like pool, Laguna Anjuna appeals to hip, young families and nature lovers. People who prefer modern plastic and stainless steel conveniences to old world style and charm, or not comfortable with nature and adventure may be better off making another choice.
Saraya
EcoStay
Open: Year Round
Saraya means, to flow. It is a space that celebrates nature, art & community. It houses a Garden Cafe, an Art Gallery/Workshop space and an Eco Stay with Mud houses & Treehouses.
Nature inspires the space, and it has been built using mostly natural and recycled materials.
Saraya has become a platform for sharing. It collaborates with many other individuals & organizations across Goa and hosts events, markets etc through the year with the emphasis on conscious living and exploring sustainable & regenerative lifestyles. Our space is open & active through the year.
Nature's Nest Goa
A Western Ghats Beauty
Open: Year Round
Nature's Nest is a nature resort based in the Western Ghats of Goa. Nature's Nest offers personalized birding, wilderness and adventure experiences. These unique experiences are aimed at providing a wholesome experience of the region in terms of rich birdlife, wildlife, geography, culture, a cuisine of the region.
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At the core of the experience is the team of local youth from mainly forest areas who have been selected and trained towards offering quality service to our guests.
We are always aimed towards sustainable nature tourism hence we engage in activities like solid waste management, outreach, and conservation research.
Vaayu Village
A Beach Side Guest House in Ashwem
Open: October- May
At Vaayu we aim to inspire a lifestyle driven by adventure, creativity and fun, while having a positive impact on our community and the natural environment.
Vaayu set out in 2013 with a purpose to bring together a community of like-minded people. Those with a sense of adventure and with a care for their environment.
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Through the years we have tried to merge communities and create a sustainable space for our hospitality projects by using intelligent design and keeping nature in mind.
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By being more eco-conscious and environmentally friendly we are trying to be an example for all of Goa. Showcasing that hospitality and the environment can both work together in creating a better, more promising future.