Island House Goa

I had an amazing stay, away from the hustle and bustle of Goa’s clubs. The location is beautiful and gives you a local experience of food and architecture in Goa. The food was great and the service was beyond expectations. Looking forward to visit again.

Had an amazing stay at Island House Goa on Divar Island! The breakfast was delicious, the room was comfy and well-furnished, and the pool was perfect for a dip. The staff was attentive and friendly, ensuring we had everything we needed. This beautiful Portuguese villa is the perfect getaway. Highly recommend! 🌴✨

During the Valentine’s week we visited Blu by the River next to Mandovi. Services were terrible. First day when we entered the room was fine. What we see is glass pieces once we return post event. How is it possible for glass pieces to have entered the room? Will never experiment again. Utterly disgusting!

Island House Divar is in a serene place away from other bustling areas in Goa. One can go for long walks on the quiet roads of Divar Island or explore it by car. It is accessible by ferry only so one needs to plan one's outings according to the ferry timings. It was in keeping with our requirement for a quiet and peaceful stay. However, this property needs more upkeep. It is an old family house converted into a home stay. The bedrooms are average in size but have no ventilation. Screens on windows can help let in fresh air. The bathrooms need to be modified too with shower enclosures/screen so that the bathwater does not spread over the floor. We had to request for a floor wiper to make the place safe for use. Once a room has been booked the caretakers must ensure that the fittings are working properly. The room we were given had faulty bathroom fittings right from the shower to the basin taps. Furniture, especially near the poolside needs far better upkeep. While the breakfast was good, ordered meals are not that great. Also it all seems ad hoc as different prices are quoted at different times for set meals for lunch/dinner. There is no menu card/price list...so whether one orders a single egg with one slice of bread it cost the same as 2 eggs. Clarity would help to make process of ordering food more transparent. People are on the lookout for places like Island House Divar for a restful retreat. Upgrading the place and services would help.