Elsewhere, Mandrem Beach: Location and hotel guide

History and context

The story behind Elsewhere

Hotel and press accounts say Anjelo Zeferino Sequeira bought the land in 1886 and that it later passed to his sons, Dr Francisco Joseph Sequeira and Fr Luis Gonzaga de Santana Sequeira, with descendants still owning it. These details come from promotional and editorial sources, and I could not verify them independently.

Useful facts

Elsewhere facts at a glance

Location

Spit between Mandrem Creek and the beach

Stay style

Renovated 19th-century houses and tents

Location trade-off

Peaceful but off the main road and sandy

Best suited to

Families, groups, heritage lovers

Origins

Family land from 1886, per press accounts

Operator

Owned by the Sequeira family, per press

Why it matters

Why Elsewhere is worth your time

Elsewhere is one of the few places in Goa where an ancestral property has been opened to guests while remaining in family hands. Hotel and press accounts say that Anjelo Zeferino Sequeira bought the land in 1886, that it was later divided between his two sons, a doctor and a priest, and that the priest, Fr Luis Gonzaga de Santana Sequeira, lived in the neighbouring house until the late 1950s and crossed the creek by canoe.

For guests the appeal is that it feels like a lived-in family house rather than a resort. It also shows what much of this coast looked like before the road, the beach clubs and the guesthouses arrived. It is a choice for travellers who like heritage and quiet, with the caveat that comfort levels are those of a simple family house.

Highlights

What not to miss

1. 01

   Heritage houses

   Renovated Indo-Portuguese beach houses with modern basics.

2. 02

   Creek and sea

   A saltwater creek on one side and the open sea on the other.

3. 03

   Family history

   A property still in the descendants' hands, per press accounts.

Plan your visit

How to experience it

Elsewhere is a stay to book for the setting more than for the amenities. The property is made up of beach houses and creek-side tents on a narrow strip between a saltwater creek and the Arabian Sea, and the houses have been renovated with electricity, running water, a cooker and a fridge. Press accounts describe a simple, sumptuous feel and a house-party style of staying.

Plan the practicalities before arrival. Ask how you reach the property from the road, since the route follows lanes and the creek, and how luggage is handled. Confirm what food is provided and where to eat, since an editorial piece mentioned guests cooking fish on a fire, and check whether meals can be arranged by the hosts or must be taken in Mandrem or Ashwem.

Spend the days at the beach, walking the creek and watching the birds, and keep sunset for the sand. If you are travelling with older family members, ask which house has the easiest access, check for steps between bedrooms and bathrooms, and bring a torch for the evening paths.

Know before you go

Timing, access and comfort

Area

Between Mandrem Creek and Mandrem Beach

Time needed

Overnight or longer

Best time

Dry season, November to March

Walking level

Moderate

Senior comfort

The houses are old, low-built and spread across sandy ground, so expect steps, uneven paths and sand underfoot. Ask for the house with the fewest steps and confirm how you reach it from the road and across the creek.

Tickets and access

Non-guests are generally not admitted. Book direct or through a reputable listing and confirm the rooms, the food arrangements and the exact route before you travel.

Plan it with

FAQs