2 Best Hotels in Vagator Beach, Goa

Perched on a hillside high above the Arabian Sea, this smart and stylish contemporary hotel overlooks the wild beauty of Vagator Beach, which guests can reach by following a winding path that descends rather sharply. White leather sofas, glass tables, and designer lighting complete the look of the dining room and bar. The guest rooms have sleek built-ins, spare modern art on the walls, and comfortable beds. An open-air terrace bar is a lovely viewing spot for a dramatic sunsets.

Set in a Portuguese family home in one of North Goa's most charming villages, Sunbeam is owned by Indian stylist Jivi Sethi, whose lively, unabashed approach to design is seen throughout the property. Unexpected elements include a mirror-lined massage parlor, Goan antiques alongside modern Indian accents, and a colorful swimming pool featuring a not-at-all-subtle phallic fountain. Sethi's staff is attentive and the kitchen sends out wonderful food, from complex European fare and Thai food to homey Goan and simple breakfasts, all to be savored in the fuchsia-papered dining room.