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.

The house is very comfortable & feels like a welcome home. The history is rich, and includes 2 original chapels, complete with candles to light The staff could not be more helpful and friendly. Food!! Beautifully served and authentic, with a dollop of good health. I will DEFINITELY look to try another ‘postcard’ on my travels

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!

We were so excited when we found The Postcard hotels and the Cuelim absolutely did not disappoint. It delivered exactly what it promised, first class old fashioned luxury. The property is in a perfect location a short distance from the beautiful beaches of southern Goa. It is a historic Portuguese villa that belonged to T B Cunha the Father of Goan nationalism and is still owned by his relatives. Quiet, tastefully decorated and in excellent condition it is a haven of peace and tranquility. Our room was luxurious. Located at the end of one wing it had a sitting room, bedroom, dressing room, bathroom and large cool veranda leading into the gardens. Each morning we spent a blissful hour sitting on the day bed on the veranda immersed in the sights and sounds of Goa waking up, memories we will cherish. The suite of rooms were well appointed and every requirement was thought of. The hotel policy of anytime checkin was excellent, allowing us to access our room at no extra charge as soon as we arrived after our early morning flight. After a restorative rest we were then able to have our anytime breakfast, another hotel policy that is leading the way in meeting guest needs. Putting guests first in this way is unique in our experience and we congratulate The Postcard hotels on being able to offer this. Every meal we had over the three days and nights of our stay was amazing. Perfectly balanced delicious Goan dishes served wherever we wanted to eat them, freshly prepared by the chef who even gave us a cookery lesson on our patio. First Class. All the staff at the Cuelim were simply fantastic. They anticipated our every need and were always on hand without disturbing our privacy. Impeccably dressed, polite, efficient, and friendly - every attribute you would expect from proper old fashioned service. Thank you to Som and Sahaj who managed our stay so perfectly and to the whole Cuelim team, in particular Vishal who was a fountain of knowledge and made sure we had everything we needed. What a team! After the Cuelim we were given a free transfer to The Postcard Netravali in the jungle of the Western Ghats and from there we were taken to The Postcard Velha in Old Goa. We highly recommend spending a few days in each to get a better all round experience of what wonderful Goa has to offer. We can’t wait for our next opportunity to stay at another Postcard hotel.

One of The best thing I have seen ❤️ Nice one post card. Good to hangout wid frnds n family .Good staff wid a wonderful service and one of The top luxurious stay wid a unique style of interiors u can see it n well maintained areas wid a beauty of nature next to ocean and good english breakfast

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!!!