Taj Exotica claims the stretch of Goa that the crowds never learned about: Benaulim, on the state's southern coast, where the beach runs wide and quiet and the fishing fleet still owns the horizon. Fifty-six acres of Mediterranean-styled gardens roll down to the sand.
The resort works for every register of Goa trip — sunset villa privacy for honeymooners, lawns and pools for families, and the Jiva spa for guests treating Goa as decompression. Old Goa's basilicas and Fontainhas' painted lanes sit within an easy morning's reach.
Why We Place Guests Here
- South Goa is our Goa — this is its anchor property, with the state's best beach frontage.
- Sunset Suites and villas closest to the sand justify their category; we book by metres-to-beach.
- It pairs heritage mornings (Old Goa, Fontainhas) with afternoons that require nothing at all.
The Table
- Lobster Village — beach-shack fine dining on the sand
- Alegria — Goan and Portuguese heritage cuisine
- Miguel Arcanjo — Mediterranean, wood-fired
The Elevated India Signature
A private beach dinner at the tide line — the day's catch, Goan-Portuguese style.
Questions, Answered
Is Taj Exotica in North or South Goa?
South Goa — on Benaulim Beach, the quieter, broader stretch of coast favoured for privacy and slow travel, about 45 minutes from the airport.
Is South Goa better than North Goa for a luxury stay?
For stillness, space and unhurried beaches, yes. Elevated India bases guests in the south and arranges day trips north for heritage and energy.
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