Rococo Pelton: A Stunning Beach Hut Stay in Palolem, Goa

SOUTH GOA—Luxurious stay
NORTH GOA—Budget stay

Although there are many resorts in Goa, South Goa feels calm and clear, which makes it more favorable for family travelers. We enjoy less crowded places, calm atmospheres, fresh air and no chaos. North Goa is more of a DJ and disco and other stuff happening. Here in this article, I am going to share my experience with our vacation to Goa.

I, my 3-year-old daughter and my husband love to travel. But my small girl at times cannot keep up with the new challenge that she may have to face. So preparing for the trip all in advance becomes more challenging and fun for me.

Below, you continue to read:

1. WHERE DID WE GO?
   2. WHICH RESORT?
   3. HOW TO REACH?
   4. FACILITIES PROVIDED IN ROCOCO PELTON RESORT, PALOLEM.
   5. SITES TO ENJOY HERE.
   6. HOW SAFE IS THE PLACE?
   7. ROOM CHARGES?

1. 1. WHERE DID WE GO?

We went to Palolem Beach, situated in Canacona in southern Goa, India. International tourists find this place very attractive. November to March is the period when the booking often becomes full. Palolem is the best beach in South Goa, as the sand is white here and the waters are very clear. We preferred staying in beach huts this time. Able to see the sunsets every evening, which was one of the best parts of this vacation.

2. WHICH RESORT?

The resort we stayed at was ROCOCO PELTON, a beach huts property. It is situated 40 km away from Madgaon Railway Station. We called the owner directly to fix our deals, which is a better option. The owner is a very polite and humble person. Attends to your every concern without hesitation.

The surrounding neighborhood is also very safe. We rented a bike and would hang out till 9 or 10 pm at night. It falls between kind of an island beach, where you can see Dolphin Point and Monkey Point. All the local shopping and restaurants are close by, and vendors are good at English and Hindi for communication.

The resort is very safe by all means. Very decent party atmosphere. No tantrums or noises. All the staff were very helpful.

3. HOW TO REACH?

We took the Madgaon Rajdhani Express and preferred overnight travel. It was an AC cabin, and the journey was comfortable. Amid this pandemic, no blankets were offered to us. So, it felt really freezing inside the AC cabin. We boarded the 11:30 train at night and reached Madgaon station at 8 am. From the station we took a cab to reach our destination. It was a 1 hr 30 min drive. I and my daughter got nauseous due to this travel. An RT-PCR test is required for non-vaccinated people. Vaccine report required for vaccinated people. These were the state entry permits to be cleared before exiting the railway station or Airway or Waterway or roadway to enter Goa as of 2021.

4. FACILITIES PROVIDED IN ROCOCO PELTON RESORT, PALOLEM

Facility Points 1:-

• It is a beachfront property.
• Breakfast is free (inclusive of the package) and not at all good.
• Wi-fi is free, and you get good range.
• Since the resort falls remote every day, we faced power failure. Which was a big headache. In cold weather it would not matter. But hot weather will get on your nerves.
• An air conditioner is provided, no TV, no toiletry products (except toilet tissues)

Facility Points 2:-

• Food and drinks are available at restaurants and room service. from 7 am to 12 at night.
• Free laundry service available
• Housekeeping is done daily with a change of pillow covers and bedsheets and fresh towels provided. all well sanitized.
• Child-friendly resort. (there’s no extra charge for kids sleeping in the same room with parents or anything extra required for kids, like towels, pillows, bedsheets/quilts, etc.)
• A pickup and drop-off facility is available that is charged accordingly.

Facility Points 3:-

• Vehicles can be rented out like bikes/cars throughout your stay, depending on the availability of the same.
• Prices are reasonable. The owner is very polite and gentle. Other staff are also very cool in terms of talking to and entertaining kids.
• The location is great. From the sea beach to the market to car rental, everything is at arm’s length.
• PET-FRIENDLY PROPERTY: You can also carry your pet with you to any of the resorts in Palolem Beach. (Have to let them know in prior)
• Every Monday there is live singing and karaoke by great artists. Feels very lively.

Facility Points 4:-

• Mosquito nets are provided, and the bed is very comfortable.
• The huts are a bit small. There is only one room with an attached toilet. No ventilation for toilets. Later I realized that in order to prevent any reptiles or insects from coming inside the room, they did not provide any ventilators in the toilet.
• If you are visiting the resort during monsoon, then the entrance will have a big muddy puddle. Upon which you will have to inform the resort staff before entering. They will come and take you the other way around.
• Shopping markets and restaurants are all within close proximity. You can either walk the shortcut route during the daytime or rent a vehicle. At night it becomes too dark to go anywhere. Lamp posts are provided only here and there. You will have to depend on vehicle lights till the market area starts.

Facility Points 5:-

• Every night you get grilled fish here. You can choose your fish, and the chef will grill it for you right in front of us. Wherein we can sit and enjoy watching the beach view and have the fish.
• Every morning and till night they spread the dining setup with candlelight, a table, and chairs for people so that one can hear the gushing sounds of waves and enjoy the moonlight dinner.
• You will want to visit this place again. Huts are good with wooden construction.
• It is difficult to maintain the site as it is situated in a sand-filled area. So everywhere you see the sand might annoy you.

5. SITES TO ENJOY HERE

• Shopping market (Pretend like you are the best bargainer; even if you are not good at bargaining, be good at confusing them. in a way, you can save your money; they sell with unreasonable amounts.)
• Good restaurants nearby
• Dolphin points and monkey points are available where you have to hire a boating service to get the view of these.
• You can ride Kayak (chargeable)
• Enjoy the sunset every day.

6. HOW SAFE IS THE PLACE?

Very safe, as it is situated in the middle of the town, surrounded by local people. It is all residence everywhere around, so it is safe to travel even if it becomes dark while you are still away from the resort but within close proximity.

Barber shops, pharmacies, health clinics, good grocery shops, pet food and supplies, pet clinics, Spa center and beauty salons are all available within immediate reach. They are not high in standard but good for emergencies.

7. ROOM CHARGES?

A bit high throughout the holiday season. But not so expensive throughout the non-vacation season.

There are three types of rooms.
1. Beach view huts (towards the off-season, it is 2500 per night)
2. Garden View huts (towards the off-season, it is 1700 per night)
3. Standard Huts (Out of beach property)—Around 1000 per night

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Sharing a small vlog list from our Goa trip 2021 …

Monisha