The short answer
The St. Regis Goa Resort: what visitors should know first
Yes, if you want a luxury, all-in stay with beach and river on both sides and are willing to pay for it. Non-guests can usually dine by reservation, so check access first.
History and context
The story behind The St. Regis Goa Resort
The resort opened in 1991 as The Leela Goa and was rebranded as The St. Regis Goa Resort under Marriott in October 2022, according to a hotel guide.
It sits on the Mobor sandbar at Cavelossim, with the Sal river on one side and the Arabian Sea on the other.
Useful facts
The St. Regis Goa Resort facts at a glance
- Location
- Mobor sandbar, south end of Cavelossim Beach
- Stay style
- Luxury beach resort with lagoons and golf
- Location trade-off
- Quiet, away from the village shops
- Best suited to
- Couples and families wanting an all-in stay
- Origins
- Opened 1991 as The Leela Goa
- Operator
- Marriott (St. Regis)
Why it matters
Why The St. Regis Goa Resort is worth your time
This property opened in 1991 as The Leela Goa and was rebranded as The St. Regis Goa Resort under Marriott in October 2022. For many years it was the landmark luxury address in Cavelossim, and its grounds define the southern end of the beach.
Its value for visitors is practical. The sandbar position gives an unusual mix of river and sea, the estate is large and quiet, and the lagoon network makes it feel more like a village than a hotel. It is also a reference point for the area: neighbouring shacks such as Manas and Pearl's sit beside its boundary, so even if you stay elsewhere, it is a useful landmark and a place for a special meal.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Beach, river and lagoons
The sea on one side, the Sal on the other, and navigable lagoons between.
- 02
Dining choices
Miri, Oliveto, Riverside and the seasonal Susegado.
- 03
Par-3 golf course
A 12-hole par-3 course inside the resort.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Stay here if you want to spend most of your trip within one estate. The resort sits on the Mobor sandbar, so you have the sea on one side and the Sal on the other, with a network of navigable lagoons between and a long stretch of beach. Guests move between areas by golf buggy or boat.
Dining ranges from Miri, an all-day restaurant, to Oliveto for Italian and Riverside for Pan-Asian on the Sal bank. Susegado, a Goan-Portuguese seafood grill, is seasonal. There are three pools, including a 45-metre main pool, a spa and a 12-hole par-3 golf course.
If you are not staying, ask about booking a table at a restaurant or the afternoon tea. Confirm what is open, as some venues are seasonal, and ask what the booking policy is for non-guests.
Plan with confidence
Before you book the room.
- Book restaurants as a non-guest in advance
- Ask about buggy transfers
- Check which venues are seasonal
- Confirm rates directly as they vary widely
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Mobor sandbar, south end of Cavelossim Beach, between the Sal river and the Arabian Sea
- Time needed
- Overnight stay, or a meal
- Best time
- November to March
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Spread over a large estate, with guests moving around by golf buggy or boat, which helps older travellers. Ask for a room close to the beach and for buggy transfers, and check accessibility details with the resort.
- Tickets and access
- Rooms and pools are for guests only. Restaurants and the spa may admit non-guests with a booking; confirm access and any minimum spend with the resort.
Best for
Plan it with
Book with confidence
Check rates at The St. Regis Goa Resort
Compare room types, cancellation terms and breakfast before you book. Ask for a ground-floor or lift-access room if anyone finds stairs hard.
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Travelling with parents?
Spread over a large estate, with guests moving around by golf buggy or boat, which helps older travellers. Ask for a room close to the beach and for buggy transfers, and check accessibility details with the resort.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Was the St. Regis Goa once The Leela?
Yes. It opened as The Leela Goa in 1991 and was rebranded as The St. Regis under Marriott in October 2022.
Is it on the beach?
Yes, on the Mobor sandbar with the sea on one side and the Sal river on the other.
Can non-guests visit?
Usually for restaurants or the spa by booking. Confirm with the resort.
Sources and further reading
- Hotels for Kings: The St. Regis Goa Resort
- Gomantak Times: Visit South Goa's Mobor, where the Sal meets the Sea
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
