Five Five Tents, Anjuna
1. ELSEWHERE OTTER CREEK TENTS, MORJIM
Elsewhere Otter Creek Tents runs like a little hotel with full service and great food, served in a charming dining shack. These beautiful luxury tents have en-suite bathrooms, a refrigerated mini-bar and fan.
However, what you will not find is air-conditioning, TV or a swimming pool. That gives you a chance to really enjoy nature — the cool breeze and plenty of birdsong! And, don’t forget to keep your eyes open for otters in the creek!
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Laundry service, housekeeping, a car and driver can be provided on request.
BEST TIME: November to March
PRICE: Starting at ₹ 2,000
CONTACT: +91 99235 87713
Elsewhere Otter Creek Tents, Morjim
2. COLA BEACH TENTED RESORT, CANACONA
Escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and crowded beaches at Cola Beach Resort, where you can get a taste of rustic luxury. Located approximately 8 km from Agonda beach, the resort is accessible only via a dirt track. These lux tents are located on a secluded beach, and are cosy and simple, replete with comfortable beds and a cold shower. Hot water is provided upon request.
The beach front restaurant offers veg, non-veg and fresh sea food as well as alcohol and wine. Meals are freshly prepared from local organic produce.
In the evenings, there is entertainment by a local dance group. You can also enjoy boat rides or fishing. Or take a boat for a picnic to another quiet beach in the neighbourhood. Or maybe take a tour of Goa in a taxi. Or perhaps attend drop-in yoga classes.
Looking to unwind completely from the daily stress of life? Visit the ayurvedic therapists or just relax on the sun loungers on the beach.
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Breakfast, laundry service, towels, mosquito net, fan, free wi-fi, meals.
BEST TIME: November to March
PRICE: Starting at ₹ 4,500
CONTACT: colabeach@hotmail.com
Cola Beach Resort, Canacona
3. LA MANGROVE TEPEES, GALGIBAGA
La Mangrove is an eco-luxury boutique resort, located in South Goa, away from all the hustle and the bustle, where you can experience the rich diversity of Goa. These luxurious tepee tents have private bathrooms and a lounge terrace facing the mangrove. The tents are spacious and you can shower 'under the stars' and wake up to the sounds of the birds as you enjoy the glamping experience. Note that you will have to bend down to enter the tents!
The in-house restaurant serves Indian, Tibetan and Continental fare. La Mangrove is close to the beautiful Galgibaga beach (Turtle Beach), and other popular beaches (Palolem, Patnem and Agonda) are in the neighbourhood.
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Meals, housekeeping, activities such as golf, snorkeling, fishing, swimming, yoga, massage, catamaran, trekking, dolphin trip, tours, cooking courses, concerts, silent disco on the beach etc.
PRICE: Starting at ₹ 12,500
BEST TIME: November to April
CONTACT: lamangrovegoa.com
La Mangrove Teepee, Galgibaga
4. FIVE FIVE RESTAURANT AND TENTS, ANJUNA
Five Five Restaurant and Tents is located on a quiet corner of Anjuna beach, in Bardez. Rates vary depending on the season. Anjuna's famous Wednesday Flea Market just a few meters away. Guests can get beautiful views of the Arabian Sea, watch the sun set from the porch and sleep with the sound of the waves and the breeze coming through the windows of the luxury tent.
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Housekeeping, wi-fi, restaurant, fan, complimentary toiletries, bicycle rental, pets allowed.
BEST TIME: November to April
PRICE: Starting at ₹ 2,000
CONTACT: 9822389966
Five Five Restaurant and Tents, Anjuna