IBIS Styles Calangute Goa, Review

IBIS Styles in Goa is India’s first IBIS Styles, Located at Survey 166, Naika Waddo, Calangute, Goa.

The hotel has a perfect location as it a 9-minute walk from the Calangute beach, although can be a hard to find place at the first, but that’s how all places in Goa are, like a hidden treasure in lanes and close to the ocean.

Ambiance:

The hotel looks extraordinarily colorful and stylish.The free spaces in the hotel moreover feature classic Goan touches, such as inspirations from its rich art, culture and traditions. It is this incorporation of historic elements of the architecture with modern components that makes Ibis Styles Goa Calangute a unique property to visit and experience.

A vibrant colour palette has been developed from the surroundings which are blue/aqua (sea), green (landscape), beige (sand) and golden (sun). This is followed through the hotel, starting right from the entry up to the guestrooms.

The flavor of Goa is in its colors, vibrancy, textures and free flowing nature which emanates in the property and its components. The art is colorful, expansive, sometimes humorous but not flippant. Goa has been brought in through its vivacious color, its gothic architectural feature, in the reception, memories of boat rides on the feature wall, the smell of local Goan bread pao through the bread tins and a young Goa ethos that is warm and welcoming.

The highlight of the foyer is the dramatic canoe and a majestic mother of shells installation that forms a sea wave, flawlessly exuding the signature vibe of Goa and its serene beaches. The chandeliers carry forward a Goan theme evoking the true Goan flavor in Capiz shells and fish shoal.

Services:

They provide you with free Wi-Fi, laptop sized safes, mini fridges. They even have tea and coffee making equipments so that you can satisfy your crave for them at any time of the day. The place also has meeting rooms with high-speed internet and comfortable sitting arrangement to ensure the proceedings of your meeting is smooth.

Rooms at  IBIS Styles, Goa :

The hotel has 197 rooms in total. You can select the room type according to your need. They have standard queen room, standard twin room, standard queen room with extra benefits and standard twin room with extra benefits.

Each room has pool view.

They have 3 pools, two for adults and one for the kids. The rooms are well maintained and clean. The staff is very courteous and gives you a positive vibe with their smiling faces.

If you are interested in cricket they have cricket nets for you and if you are into table tennis then you won’t be disappointed.

Food:

The breakfast buffet is free. Yes, you read it right! They provide you with free breakfast and the extended breakfast timing is up to 12 noon. It also has a great menu each day. You don’t have to worry about your meals they have a restaurant Spiceit which will serve you with a satisfactory and delicious meal.

Special Services at IBIS Styles:

The hotel provides with many complementary services like foot massage which is a must try. You can also use the bicycles for free. If you are travelling with your kids they will love the kids section. They have games, puzzles and blocks for kids of all age groups.

The staff will also provide you with a Gopro camera, you can use it to click pictures under the water. All these complementary services can be used while your stay.

Value for money:

The service they give you for the money you pay is definitely satisfying. The staff makes sure you don’t regret investing your money and time in Ibis Styles.

Yes, you will have a happy experience to share with your friends.