The Don Joao resort occupies a quiet position in the middle of the village Anjuna, North Goa. The property is built in traditional Portuguese style with large ornate balconies and has 36 rooms spread across the 2 building that make up the hotel.
Guests at the hotel stay B&B style, which includes breakfast served either to your room or at the poolside restaurant. Although the hotel has just a 2 star rating, it features several well-maintained facilities for its guests, the reception area is open 24 hours, and there is a modest sized outdoor pool as well as a lounge/TV to relax if you wanted to escape the climate outside.
Anjuna is notable for being near several large and popular beaches within the South. Anjuna beach is 1km away or the Baga beach at a short trip 4km away. There are also many interesting attractions and sights that can be found both; in and nearby the town of Anjuna, well worth a visit during your stay.
The Wednesday Flea market in Anjuna is well-known throughout Goa, attracting many visitors for its many bargains on local products and crafts. Alternatively, you could visit the memorable sights in Old Goa such as the lopsided Se Cathedral that lost one of its towers due from a lightning strike.
Those looking for a unique eating experience can buy freshly caught fish from the colourful fishing boats that arrive at the shore and then take it to one of the several make shift ‘barbeque restaurants', who will then prepare and grill it for you ready to eat.
So whether you are looking to enjoy the warm climate all year around of Goa, take part in the local culture and sights or just looking for a quiet break in an exotic location, the Don Joao resort will prove a good place to stay to experience all of this.
Location
Don Joao Hotel is about 29km (18 miles approximately) from the Dabolim airport and located near several points of interest, such as; being 1.5km (0.9 miles approximately) from Club Cubana and the Nine bar. Panjim city, the capital of Goa, is around 18km away (about 11 miles approximately).
Accomodation
While staying at the hotel you can book either; the comfortable standard room or the more spacious apartment style rooms, with separate living and sleeping areas.
All the rooms have a balcony with a nice view and are either; cooled by air conditioning or ceiling fan depending on the room you choose.
To help make your stay more comfortable; amenities in all the rooms are included such as: twin single or double beds – a fridge - minibar – cable TV – telephone – separate bathroom and shower area.
Eating and Drinking
The hotel features a poolside restaurant the “Spice Garden†that offers both; Goan and International cuisine to please every taste.
There is also poolside bar offering refreshments during the day.
Swimming Pools
Outdoor swimming pool with shade provided the mango and coconut trees typical of the area.