Ronil Beach Resort Reviews

Travel Date: March 08

"Very good hotel"

Submitted in June 2008 by: Bev Bevin

Operator: Thomas Cook

Went to the Ronil for my husbands 40th March 08 had fab time hotel spot on one off the best in Baga.Would definatly recommend.Vinaloo lovely not hot like at home.Breakfast good enough plenty of choice.Place is nice and clean entertainment around the pool ev...

Travel Date: March 08

"Very good hotel"

Submitted in June 2008 by: Bev Bevin

Operator: Thomas Cook

Went to the Ronil for my husbands 40th March 08 had fab time hotel spot on one off the best in Baga.Would definatly recommend.Vinaloo lovely not hot like at home.Breakfast good enough plenty of choice.Place is nice and clean entertainment around the pool every night.

Travel Date: April 07

Submitted in June 2007 by: Mary Anne - Lancs

Operator: First Choice

This was our first visit to India and we were apprehensive, especially after reading reviews about the 'culture shock' and the bureaucracy of the airport. Needless to say we experienced both! It took us a couple of days to settle in.

All in all, we f...

Travel Date: April 07

Submitted in June 2007 by: Mary Anne - Lancs

Operator: First Choice

This was our first visit to India and we were apprehensive, especially after reading reviews about the 'culture shock' and the bureaucracy of the airport. Needless to say we experienced both! It took us a couple of days to settle in.

All in all, we found Goa to be a wonderful charming place. After exploring the resort, I would say that the Ronil Beach appeared to be one of the better hotels in Baga, although the decor in the rooms is a little tired this is the only downside - there is room service, laundry service, fresh towels daily and free air con! It is true about the power cuts, they are frequent, but only last for a few minutes. You do have a candle and matches in your room but get a torch for when you are out and about after dark as the whole resort can be plunged into darkness.

The food is delicous and Baga has some fantastic restaurants with menus to suit all tastes. If you came to Baga on an all inclusive holiday you would be missing out. Our favourites were Lucky Star Shack at the bottom of Tito's Lane whoose BBQ night is a must, The Ritz in Calangute/Candolim, Fiesta Restaurant on Tito's Lane, Cavala, East Meets West, Kim Faa Chinese and The Hot Plate on CSM Lane. All great food at unbelievably cheap prices. The hotel restaurant must also get praise, the pool area transforms at night into a dining area accompanied by a live music. The meal vouchers will easily cover a 3 course evening meal. We tended to use our vouchers during lazy days around the pool as there were so many restaurants we wanted to try in the evening.

Taxis are reasonable, we paid 600-1200 rupees a day (£7.50-£15) and tended to use the same taxi driver for all our trips. We visited the 'Tropical Spice Plantation' in Ponda, which was about and hour and a half away and home to two elephants. There is herbal tea on arrival, a tour around the plantation, lunch served on a banana leaf, fresh melon and a feni toast, all for £3. There are numerous beaches dotted along the coast worth a visit, our favourite was Ashwem, very very quiet in comparison to Baga and only two sellers. Coco Beach is worth a visit, if only for the hour long dolphin spotting trip, where you will see the Prison at Fort Aguada - spot the Englishman arrested for carrying drugs, waving his flag through the bars!

One unusual evening was Casino Goa in Panjim. It's on a ship which cruises the Mandovi River and a smaller boat shuttles people to and fro hourly. We met some fantastic people in our hotel and all went in taxi convoy to Panjim. There is a dress code aboard, which we were not aware of and a few of us were not dressed appropriately. This resulted in a dash around Panjim for new pants and shoes!!! The entry fee is about £15 which includes the entertainment, all food and drinks. We stayed on board until 4.30am and our taxi drivers waited for us. A really good night out if you fancy doing something different. I didn't see this advertised anywhere in resort so just ask you taxi driver to take you.

In the resorts and towns be prepared to see a few beggers with disabilities and stray animals - most of the dogs on the beach are owned by the shacks as 'guard dogs', but aren't cared for like our pets.

Also, be prepared to haggle - they expect it. On the beach, everyone wants to sell you something, but a firm 'no thank you' and a 'I've been here a week' tan will keep them away. Saying that, I did buy LOTS of gifts from the sellers. They are very friendly and inquisitive and are only trying to earn a living. Have fun haggling!

Overall I would highly recommend Baga and the Ronil Beach Resort... and thanks to Jim, Mary, Jane, John, Claire, Steve, Karen, Lauren and Jo for a fab holiday.

Travel Date: February 06

Submitted in April 2006 by: Louise and John Williams - age 54 and 33

Operator: First Choice

We have been going to the Ronil Beach Hotel with First Choice for the last 11 years and have already booked for next year. The hotel has the most friendly staff you are ever going to meet. The room boys will go out of their way to make your stay as comforta...

Travel Date: February 06

Submitted in April 2006 by: Louise and John Williams - age 54 and 33

Operator: First Choice

We have been going to the Ronil Beach Hotel with First Choice for the last 11 years and have already booked for next year. The hotel has the most friendly staff you are ever going to meet. The room boys will go out of their way to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

The rooms are basic which you would expect in India but are cleaned every day. The food in the hotel is one of the best you will have in Goa and you get three meals per week included in your holiday which is a bonus. The waiters are so friendly, they become your friends. Ther is loads to do while you are there but we always find that we are so chilled out , all we want to do is sit by the pool with our books or grab a taxi which are right outside the hotel and go to the many different beaches. Our favourites are CoCo beach and Turtle Beach.

There are many resturants to visit in the evening. All are cheap and we haven,t had a bad meal yet. Our favourite is the Midas Touch in Calangute but there are loads on the Baga Road just outside the hotel.

So if you want wonderful winter sun, in a lovely hotel with wonderful staff and hardly spend any money but live like royalty, then go to Goa and we would definately recommend the Ronil. We'll be there next year.

Travel Date: January 06

Submitted in September 2006 by: Pete and Jane

Operator: First Choice

First of all, the flight. Have travelled on many long haul flights and have to say that the plane that took us to Goa is absolutely the best. If you are thinking of upgrading, don't bother as there is loads of legroom in economy class and the seats are real...

Travel Date: January 06

Submitted in September 2006 by: Pete and Jane

Operator: First Choice

First of all, the flight. Have travelled on many long haul flights and have to say that the plane that took us to Goa is absolutely the best. If you are thinking of upgrading, don't bother as there is loads of legroom in economy class and the seats are really wide and comfortable.

Takes a while to get through customs at Goa airport but is just one of those things.

The hotel is fantastic. Have been to the Ronil before and the staff are just as friendly as always. They really make you feel welcome and part of the family. The rooms are clean and all have air con which is essential in Goa. The only thing that has changed and not for the better is the breakfast.It is now buffet style and has lost the personal touch with the waiters but this seems to be the norm at all Goa hotels now. You must eat in the hotel in the evening as the food is out of this world. You will not do a lot better in Goa.
There are loads of chilled out beaches in Goa. Ashwem is good and so is CoCo beach. Lots of markets to visit. Anjuna has a good atmosphere but go early as it gets packed.

A great holiday at a wonderful hotel with lovely sunny weather. Will defo return to the Ronil and will definately travel in confort with the spacious first choice

Travel Date: December 05

Submitted in February 2006 by: Rose -

Operator: Other

2nd visit to Goa and the Ronil Beach would recommend it to anyone. Was worried what my daughters would think to Goa as they had always holidayed in Europe but they both loved it. And became excellent at bagging a bargain.
We travelled all over using a fa...

Travel Date: December 05

Submitted in February 2006 by: Rose -

Operator: Other

2nd visit to Goa and the Ronil Beach would recommend it to anyone. Was worried what my daughters would think to Goa as they had always holidayed in Europe but they both loved it. And became excellent at bagging a bargain.
We travelled all over using a fantastic taxi driver from the taxi rank outside the door of the hotel.

Found a great beach shack called Cafe Delmilton on a lovely beach called Ashvem Beach had 3 great days there.
8 of us went in our party for Xmas and New Year spent News Years Eve on Baga beach with thousands of others watching the spectacular fireworks until the early hours.

Fantastic trip.