Swimming Pool

The Ramada Caravella Beach Resort boasts of the largest lagoon shaped swimming pool in Goa. THe pool is surrounded by 3000 palm trees, the pool resembles an Oasis in the desert.

The Pool has a Bar right in the middle of it – aptly called the Island Bar. Take a brisk swim and cool off with our special Cocktails and Mocktails.

Children can indulge themselves in the safety of a special pool built for them. Floats, Beach balls, and Frisbees are provided to make their vacation fun-filled and exciting.

There are lifeguards keeping a watchful eye and ensuring the safety of our residents.

Dining And Entertainment

Blessed by nature, Goa has become the melting pot of various Culture and nationalities. The cuisine of Goa is as varied as the people who worship its beaches.

Ramada Caravela Beach Resort offers a tempting choice of many restaurants, each dishing out some distinctive culinary delights.

Spend evenings savoring exotic delicacies, prepared to gourmet perfection – be it eastern flavours at the Oriental Hut, Indian Cuisine at the Carnaval, barbequed fare at Castaways or Live grill at the Sossegado.

Cafe Cascada

Cafe Cascada is an air conditioned restaurant located in the lower level with a view of the swimming pool and cascading waterfalls. This restaurant dishes out some remarkable soft-sips 'n' snackers. Open around the clock, this 24 hour coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a wide variety of Indian & Continental fare to satisfy the most discerning palate.

The Lanai lounge is an extension of the coffee shop, located at the pool level. The Lanai has an idyllic setting with a waterfall and a view of the pool.Sumptous Buffet meals are served here.

Breakfast and Dinner are a veritable treat at the Lanai, with a mouth watering Mediterranean, Indian Goan, and Continental fare.

Carnival

This air conditioned candlelit "a la carte" restaurant, located on the lower lobby level is open for dinner only.

Serving Indian Speciality Cuisine with a superb selection of international wines, the restaurant is very popular with residents.

Castaways

On a full moon night, under the open skies, partake of our barbecued & sumptuous Buffet fare at the poolside grill – Castaways.

A superb selection of Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian fare awaits you.

Serving Grills, Barbeque and Goan specialties, in addition to the daily "Theme" buffet dinner with live music and dancing, around the poolside, Castaways brings alive the spirit of Goa.

Castaways operate as a Seasonal (October to May) Restaurant and is closed on Mondays.

Dig into an extensive buffet every night with a live band playing in the back-ground and make each evening romantic and memorable.

Oriental Hut

The Oriental Hut is a Chinese Specialty Restaurant, set right on the sun-kissed Varca Beach - an unparalleled dining experience under a dreamy night sky.

Tastefully decorated, the Oriental Hut offers a wide variety of mouth-watering Sizzlers, Seafood, Gorge yourself on Lobsters, Prawns and Crabs, freshly harvested from the sea. Enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner under swaying Coconut trees. Listen to the sounds of a crooner as her voice mingles with the sounds of the Sea.

Operates as seasonal restaurant from mid October to May.

Sossegado Grill

Blessed with an amazing coastline, a Goan experience would be incomplete without some mouth-watering Seafood. For live seafood grills visit Sossegado. Choose from a fresh catch of Lobsters, Crabs, Prawns, etc. and let our chef cook it the way you love! We guarantee an unparalleled experience!

Operates in season from mid October to May.

Atrium Bar

Set at one end of our 80 foot lobby, the Atrium Bar is a place to simply chill out.

Overlooking the pool and the lush lawns, there is no better place to raise your spirits.

Indulge yourself from our well stocked Bar and Wine Cellar.

Island Bar

Set in the middle of one of the largest pools in Goa, the Island Bar lives up to its name. Cool off with a chilled beer or a Cool Margarita after a brisk swim.

Open till late evening, the Bar provides a romantic setting with swaying palms on all sides and music wafting from the Lanai lounge which overlooks the pool.

Sunset Bar

The Sunset bar is set right on one of the cleanest beaches in Goa – the Varca Beach. Let our bartender prepare our special Cocktails and Mocktails while you soak in the Sun. Open till midnight the Sunset Bar provides the ultimate romantic setting!

There are few pleasures in the world then sitting on cool white sand, drinking exotic and glamorous cocktail or sweet coconut water from freshly broken coconut!

The Sunset Bar comes alive in the evenings with a crooner serenading you over our bartender’s signature cocktails. (Opetrates in Season)

Goa Nugget

At the Goa Nugget, Ramada Caravela’s in-house Casino, guests can try their luck at roulette, blackjack and poker.

The no-nonsense nightspot with slots and sippers has been detailed by the people who conjured up The Trump Taj Mahal, Caesar's Palace and other casinos in Las Vegas.

Conference and Weddings

For the perfect conduct of corporate parleys, there are two interconnecting soundproof conference rooms, recently refurbished, offering state-of-the-art conference facilities. The uninterrupted, column free rooms can accommodate up to four hundred delegates. The Senator room is ideal for boardroom meeting with 15 members. The expansive banquet halls are also ideal for hosting lavish parties, launches and corporate events.

Meetings & Conferences

Meeting rooms with a full compliment of modern conference facilities.

Total seating capacity upto 400 people in theatre style, 90 - 100 "classroom" conference style and 500 during a reception or wedding.

Presentation equipment from overhead projectors, computers, LCD display equipment, microphones, sound systems, lighting systems, to cable and fax facilities etc. are readily available.

Weddings

The Ramada Caravela Beach Resort offers an ideal setting for the “Perfect Marriage”. In addition to our Banquet Rooms, we provide block booking of rooms for the wedding party, special packages and a host of other facilities.

Once you have entrusted us with your wedding planning, you can rest easy and enjoy the festivities. We promise to make the event memorable

Ayurveda Clinic

The hotel has an ayurveda clinic wherein the patient sits through a consultation with the physician. Upon completion of the diagnosis depending upon the type of ailment, the physician prescribes a personalized treatment for the guest. The treatments basically include massages with herbal oils and extracts and provides relief from ailments like rheumatism, arthritis, migraines etc. Since Ayurveda is more widely known for its relaxation and rejuvenation qualities, many guests visit the clinic for this reason. The clinic has a special wooden beds known as 'Pathi', which is traditionally used in Kerala for Ayurvedic treatments. The Ayurveda clinic also has yoga and meditation courses.

Ayurveda doctors from Kerala offer the guests of Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, a free consultation. Use your stay with us to experience the influence an Ayurveda treatment will have on your Body, Mind and Soul.

Allow yourself to embrace the "Mystique of India" and participate in the proven methods of Ayurveda – Go on ….. SPOIL YOURSELF ……..YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE.

Spa

For total rejuvenation of the mind and body, the resort offers world class treatments and facilities at the state-of-the-art health club and spa – from luxurious massages to sauna, steam bath and Jacuzzi.

Spoil yourself while staying with us.

Relax yourself and create strength to cope with today's world as well as the Golden Years ahead

Recreation

Re-invent and invigorate yourself at the Ramada Caravella Beach Resort.

We have laid out a host of recreational activities to sooth those tired nerves and to re-charge you.

Golf

A sprawling nine-hole par 3 Challenger golf green is the perfect place to tee off relaxed times.

Our golf course running parallel to the Varca beach with the pristine blue Arabian sea, has much to offer:

The course has 9 holes
It is quite a challenging "par 3" Golf Course
A trained Golf professional is available to provide lessons to beginners
The longest hole is 170 yards
Caddie available
Golf Clubs, marker, balls, etc. can be rented from the Club House
Driving Range open from 07:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs everyday.

Yoga

Yoga the ancient method of preserving health both physically and mentally is taught by Guruji Jagadeesan. He also advices certain asanas for specific problems.

Yoga and meditation classes are held every morning by the beach side.

Gym

The gym offers all the latest fitness and weight training equipment, along with the services of personal trainers.

The gym has all the amenities and equipment needed for muscle toning and body building. It has a fully equipped multi gym exerciser, with separately usable dumb bells, Jogger and a host of other useful equipment, not to mention a full time gym instructor to guide you with the best of advice.

Refreshing Jazuzzi, steam and sauna seperate for Ladies & Gents. Also outdoor Jacuzzi during season only.

Water Sports

Water Sports and Beach Games Operates from mid October to May (depending on Monsoons)

For the adventurous at heart, there’s no better or safer place to indulge than the Varca beach. Take your pick of wind surfing, para-sailing and water-skiing. Or talk to the winds on our Jet skis. For the more adventurous, deep sea diving excursions can be arranged. Or simply head out into the sea and get lucky with Dolphin sightings!

Water Sports at the Ramada Caravela Beach Resort includes Boating with speed boats. Glide over the smooth blue waters of Goa at will.

Other water sports available are wind surfing, water skiing and various tube rides like Banana boat, Kneeboarding, Extreme, Formula or Wedgetube. (Seasonal facilities)

Outdoor Games

Organised Games

Mornings 9 to 11 are for Beach Volleyball. You can indulge in other organized sports like Waterpolo, Beach Volleyball, Cricket, Golf, Badminton, Bicycles, Tennis Courts, Croquet, (Basket Ball, Foot ball & Water sports - During season only) subject to weather conditions and availability.

Indoor Games

For the lovers of indoor games we have Table Tennis, Chess, Carrom, Billiard/Snooker, Card table, Carrom, chess, Brain wizard Scrabble, Table tennis etc.

A kid's club arranges various interesting indoor and outdoor activities for kids and Adults, through out the day to ensure that you enjoy a real Goan vacation, all year round.

Casino Goa

INDIA'S ONLY LIVE GAMING CASINO
Welcome to the world of Caravela !!

This 215 ft. long cruise ship can comfortably accommodate 300 people. Docked at Panaji, the capital of Goa it promises an eventful evening out.

The Caravela sets out into the blazing sun, past the old secretariat (Adil Shah's Palace), Fort Aguada, the fishing boats and into the Arabian Sea. (Weather permitting). While sightseeing on the upper deck is invigorating, the more adventurous can enjoy American Roulette, Black Jack, Rummy, Stud Poker, Baccarat, Pontoon and Flash

Players are dealt to by dealers specially trained (Under expatriate supervision) to conduct gaming sessions with internationally accepted standards.

For the light hearted amongst you there are Reel and Poker slot machines as well as upper deck entertainment and a wonderful sundeck bar.

Other facilities include:

3 standard rooms & 2 suites
1 private gaming room
Casino bar
Safe deposit Lockers
Open air swimming pool (seasonal)
Air conditioned multi-cuisine buffet restaurant
Below 18 yrs TV/video game room
Toddlers room with trained Baby-sitter
International safety standards maintained
Shuttle service at regular intervals.
Foreign currency, Travellers Cheques, and all major credit cards are accepted.
Dress: Smart casual