The Lazy Dog Mandrem: Beach Restaurant and Pool

The short answer

The Lazy Dog: what visitors should know first

Choose this for a long, unhurried lunch or sunset dinner with the sea close by and a pool next door. Service is reported as slow at times, and listings have shown it temporarily closed, so confirm that it is open before you travel.

Useful facts

The Lazy Dog facts at a glance

Location: BeachStreet Eco Resort & Spa, Junaswada, Mandrem
Dining style: Beachfront restaurant and pool lounge
Price signal: About ₹1,500 for two per one 2024 guide; verify
Signature order: Try: prawn curry or wood-fired pizza, per guides
Entertainment: Occasional live music and cultural nights
Good for: Sunset dinner, long lunch, groups with dogs

Why it matters

Why The Lazy Dog is worth your time

On a beach where the choice is often a plain shack or a resort restaurant, the Lazy Dog offers a middle ground: a beach restaurant with a pool, music and a calm look, run by a small eco-minded resort rather than a chain.

For a visitor it is useful because it combines things that are usually separate: a proper meal, a swim in a pool when the sea is closed or rough, and an evening out that does not require leaving the beach. That makes it a sensible choice for families and older travellers who want a single comfortable base for the afternoon.

Highlights

What not to miss

01
Pool and sea
A pool beside a beach restaurant gives you a swim option when the sea is rough.
02
Live music nights
Check what is on and book a table away from the speakers.
03
Pet-friendly
Dogs are welcome, which suits some travellers and not others.

Plan your visit

How to experience it

The Lazy Dog works best as a half-day stop. Arrive after a morning on the beach, order lunch while the sun is still high and use the shade, and stay on if you want to watch the light change over the sea. The setting is a beachfront restaurant with its own pool, set slightly back from the sand with an open view, and part of the BeachStreet resort.

The food is mixed by design. A travel guide for the area lists Goan, continental and Asian dishes, with prawn curry and wood-fired pizza as examples, and gives a rough cost of around ₹1,500 for two, though that figure is from a single 2024 guide and prices change. Reviewers on listing sites mention fresh food and drinks, and also slow service, so allow time rather than ordering in a hurry.

On some evenings the venue runs live music or cultural performances. If you are travelling with parents, ask in the afternoon what is planned and book a table at the edge of the seating area. Dogs are welcome, so you may share the space with local and visiting pets, which families with young children or those who are nervous around animals should bear in mind.

Plan with confidence

Small checks that make a better meal.

Confirm the venue is open and its current hours
Ask whether pool use needs a minimum spend
Book for sunset in December and January
Allow extra time, as service can be slow

Know before you go

Timing, access and comfort

Area: BeachStreet Eco Resort & Spa, Junaswada, on Mandrem Beach
Time needed: 1.5 to 3 hours
Best time: Late afternoon into sunset, November to March
Walking level: Easy
Senior comfort: Mostly level on sand and pool decks, with sunbeds and chill-out seating. Expect a sandy walk from the road and some evening music; ask for a table away from the speakers if noise bothers you.
Tickets and access: No entry fee. Reserve for sunset and for live-music nights in December and January. Pool and sunbed use may be restricted to resort guests or carry a minimum spend, so ask when you book.

Best for

Long lunchesSunset dinnerLive musicCouples and groups

Plan it with

Dunes Restaurant and HutsA casual beachside eatery on Mandrem Beach near the Lazy Dog, serving typical shack food, with wooden huts and yoga sessions behind it. It is a simple place to sit with your feet near the sand.Food and restaurants · 1 to 2 hours Prana CafeA surf-inspired, open-air café inside the Vaayu complex on the Ashwem-Mandrem road, serving light, mostly healthy plates, smoothies and sundowner drinks with a sea view from the upper terrace.Food and restaurants · 1 to 2 hours Mandrem Beach ResortA 41-key resort, a member of Radisson Individual Retreats, between a narrow inlet of the Mandrem River and the beach, with beach- and river-facing rooms, a pool and an all-day restaurant, the largest modern resort in the village.Hotels and stays · Overnight or longer

Plan the practical part

Hotels near The Lazy Dog

Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.

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Travelling with parents?

Mostly level on sand and pool decks, with sunbeds and chill-out seating. Expect a sandy walk from the road and some evening music; ask for a table away from the speakers if noise bothers you.

Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.

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FAQs

Is the Lazy Dog a beach shack?

No. It is a restaurant and pool lounge within BeachStreet Eco Resort & Spa on Mandrem Beach, with a more resort-like setting than a shack.

Can non-guests use the pool?

Policies change. Ask the venue before you go, as pool use may need a minimum spend or be limited to guests.

Is it open year-round?

Probably not. Beach venues here run mainly from October to May and some listings have marked it temporarily closed, so verify before travelling.

Sources and further reading

Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.

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