The Postcard Hideaway, Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa

Activities: The hotel offers various activities such as guided treks, visits to spice farms, and spa treatments, allowing guests to engage with the local environment and culture. These experiences are highly rated and add value to the stay.

This hotel is exceptional. We visited as four friends having been to Kerela together 12 years ago. It truly is a hideaway - there is no phone signal here although WiFi is good. Set in lush surroundings we saw an enormous variety of local birds including kingfishers, oriel, hornbills, white cheeked barbel, ashy drongo & purple songbird. Monkeys leapt about outside our room in the trees early one morning and the sunrise is fantastic. We did a few activities including a visit to a local spice farm - very good - a waterfall, and the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary for bird watching before breakfast. The scenery and the nature here is incredible and the place is so peaceful. The spa is wonderful - you can get a range of 30 - 90 minute treatments in cabins looking over the tropical forest, We also had an amazing cookery demonstration run by the hotel chefs which included many fresh local ingredients and which we ate for a delicious lunch, A special mention for Anirban who is an exceptional member of the hospitality team. One of our party was a little unwell and he went out of the way to provide a get well hamper of treats and chocolates as well as checking in on her. All staff were courteous and attentive without being overbearing. Would certainly recommend it here for a relaxing chilled break.

How many words more can I write about the Postcard experience? Because I’m running short of words but my stays are getting longer here! Kudos to the Postcard team for always giving us the best time ever. We step into their property and don’t leave even for a second. This is my second birthday celebration at a Postcard property and let me tell you, it’s going to be impossible to find hospitality and service like this across the country. We don’t even want to try other resorts anymore because this team has set our standards so high that we don’t want to tamper with perfection. They make you feel like you’re the only most important people in the world and always greet you with a smile. I don’t know what more to say. I’m just so full of happiness and love for the team that made my birthday so memorable yet again. The property is beautiful, the food is amazing (although the menu is limited, they do accommodate your needs), the service is incredible and the room is always stocked. They give you little keepsakes and you can honestly get used to the pampering. This property is in a remote area with no cell-coverage. They provide you with WiFi but it’s best to just leave your phone be and enjoy the sounds of nature and take in the beautiful view of the western ghats. It’s therapeutic. Just relax and let go. Enjoy the complimentary jacuzzi service. Maybe pamper yourself with a lovely spa session (I especially enjoyed the body scrub and the foot massage), savour the delicious tea on your amenity bar and relish the book in your balcony. Days go by so fast, and personally, I feel like a different person. I’ve not been this relaxed in a long time. Special thanks to EVERYONE honestly because all of you are super awesome! Seden, the spa manager, for helping me out with treatments, Gaurav and Shruti, for always serving us smiles with our dinners, actually I have nothing but love for everyone here. I’m grateful for everything you guys did for me and I hope to bump into you guys again.