Near Baga Beach, Tambudki, Bardez, Arpora, Goa, 403518
What's nearby
Baga Night Market - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Saturday Night Market - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Baga Beach - 12 min drive - 3.8 km
Anjuna Beach - 16 min drive - 5.8 km
Calangute Beach - 18 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Goa (GOX-New Goa Intl.) - 48 min drive
Dabolim Airport (GOI) - 64 min drive
Cansaulim Station - 40 min drive
Thivim Station - 41 min drive
Cansaulim Verna Station - 41 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
The Baga Brasserie - 3 min drive
Lakefield Restaurant - 3 min drive
Crazy Crabs - 6 min walk
Roma Italian Restaurant - 4 min drive
Sai Bar and Restaurant - 13 min walk
About this property
Resort Rio
Resort Rio puts you within a 15-minute drive of Fort Aguada and Baga Beach. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, facials, or aromatherapy, and Jalsa, one of 5 restaurants, serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 2 outdoor pools, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center.
Languages
English, Hindi
At a glance
Hotel size
337 units
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices); 2-device limit) and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free secured onsite self parking
Free secured onsite valet parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
5 restaurants
2 coffee shops
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Business center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 2010
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Fitness center
2 outdoor pools
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairways
Wheelchairs available on site
Low-height desk
Low-height bed
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Digital TV channels
First-run movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Memory foam mattress
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) and 2-device limit) and free wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Rio Spa & Wellness has 1 treatment room. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Dining
Jalsa - This theme restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Pickled Mango - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Sweet Caju - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Cafe Rio - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Pool Side Bar - This restaurant overlooks the pool. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of INR 3000 will be collected before check-in
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 950 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 3414 per room (one-way)
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for INR 3500 per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
No visitors or unregistered guests are allowed in guestrooms after 10 PM.
The mandatory Christmas and New Year's Eve Gala Dinner fees do not include beverages.
Outside food is not permitted on the premises.
Property Registration Number HOTN000490
Also known as
Resort Rio
Resort Rio Arpora
Rio Arpora
Rio Resort
Resort Rio Goa/Arpora
Resort Rio Hotel Arpora
Resort Rio Resort
Resort Rio Arpora
Resort Rio Resort Arpora
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Resort Rio?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Resort Rio?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Resort Rio?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Resort Rio?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 3414 per room one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Resort Rio?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Resort Rio?
No, this resort doesn't have a casino, but Casino Palms (4-min drive) and Casino Royale (14-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Resort Rio and nearby?
Resort Rio has 2 outdoor pools and a spa, as well as a fitness center and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Resort Rio?
Yes, there are 5 onsite restaurants, featuring pool views.
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
Feb 24, 2024
Jonas
Jonas, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jan 8, 2024
Overall Experience was not at all Good because first of all Check in was not at all smooth we have to wait for 30 Mins to get our rooms and after 30 mins i have got 1 Room and 1 room after 30 Mins and staff was not at all good and coperative and Later We have visited pool and the pool tiles were broken and we got injury as well. And Service is third class. Buttler comes after 30 Mins ice and glass comes after 30 mins and air conditioning, fridge is too old in the rooms. We have booked ultra luxury room but we are not at all satisfied as we have paid 15k approx and the room doesnt have a good views as well. The room approx cost 7.5k Max and breakfast got over 15 mins before and no hospitality nothing. I have stayed in more than 50 plus 5 star luxury properies i will never recommend you to stay here. Thanks
RICKY
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 12, 2022
Shiri D.
Shiri D., 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 28, 2021
Not a 5 star
The actual Resort Rio was booked by some football federation until the end of March 2022. We had to stay a lower category property by paying the 5 star price. Food quality /taste is below subpar. We informed the hotel that we were celebrating our anniversary they said they will arrange some cake but they never did.
This hotel may have seen nicer days when it was new, but now it’s more like a run down property. The tub was dirty and did not have hot water. Closets are old and rusty. The pool was not clean properly you can see the green stuff on the sides.
Spa is not 5 star quality at all, it’s clean and the staff is friendly but untrained.
The most positive side of this hotel is, nice big rooms and staff is very nice but this Rio delux property is not 5 star and more like a 3 star service.
Dirk
Dirk, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Nov 26, 2021
TERRIBLE MANAGEMENT which doesn't listen to guest needs. Have converted into a bio-bubble. Refrain from staying here.
Deepak
Deepak, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 2, 2021
Prashant
Prashant, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2021
Verified traveler
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2021
Everything about Resort Rio is attractive.
Highlights were the huge swimming pool (which unfortunately we couldn't use due to Covid, however we did click loads of pictures around the entire property), the staff, the food and ambiance.
Coming back here on every special occasion as the staff here makes it much much more special.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2021
My Favourite Resort in the World ! Amazing People
Resort Rio: we love you ! Thank you very much for the most amazing stay and hospitality. Beautiful resort, superb facilities and our Rio Suite was simply palatial. We loved the space, the views and the most luxurious marble bathroom with a marble tub we have ever seen. We enjoyed and appreciated the very warm and genuine hospitality from all staff members. Vaman and Sumitra: thank you for the housekeeping. Shubham and Akash, we appreciate your friendly service from F&B. Thank you for the amazing food at Pickled Mango and at Jalsa, the pure veg restaurant. And what can we say about Aagor? Probably the most amazing place to be each night- a typical goan beach shack by the pool with its very own beach ! We loved Aagor so much that we spent most of our time there and you must try the fiery Feni ( nothing like the feni you would have tasted anywhere- they distil their own and its smoother than fine cognac.Thank you Roy and Agnelo for amazing cocktails. Zaara spa therapies were relaxing and we enjoyed the couple massage. What i loved about Zaara spa was the beauty and peace with fine aromas and soothing music as the masseurs gave the most relaxing massage ever followed by a rose petal bath, a relaxing steam and then rainwater shower. Both my wife and I came out of Zaara different people- pure bliss. Thank you Kazi and Mumtaz at Zaara spa. Thank you also to Stephen and his team at the front office for all the care that was taken.Fatty Francis, please keep our usual table reserved !
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2021
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2021
Amazing resort and great hospitality
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2019
Perfect Couples Retreat
Most amazing resort for a relaxing getaway.
Vijay
Vijay, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2019
Enjoyed my stay at hotel! Food is delicious!
Wanted to try jalsa but the hotel didnt had enough reservation for jalsa dining so the restaurant was closed. Thats the only thing was not satisfactory because i genuinely wanted to try jalsa because they have won award for 7 years.
Arun
Arun, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Mar 20, 2019
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Mar 20, 2019
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2019
Very clean and tidy through out the property , found the drinks very costly
Verified traveler
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jan 30, 2019
If you're from America do not stay here
-This is not a 5 star hotel - It just has really nice decor
-Staff is not trained well and many first line staff were interns that struggled to speak English - I have a team of over 300 staff in India and I know the difference and I am very forgiving on this matter. This staff was mostly comprised of those who are not up to par.
-Wifi is a joke there. it was slower than dial up from the 90s Management said they would look into it but nothing changed. It was a total joke and probably purposely throttled.
-There are two pool bars which got me excited but no one goes to them. Only twice there were two other people than me and my friend. Kinda kills the experience. This was during a time when they were fully booked.
-Their food is pretty decent and really good if you like Indian food. Mama Mia is an Italian place with good food
- They had several large events hosted by companies who were staying at the time and as a result would close some of their venues. I thought this was unfair to others.
-They prohibit you from bringing your own alcohol
-They prohibit you from having guests in your room
-They accused me of trying to leave without paying even though I prepaid for this stay and I had a Credit Card on file for incidentals. This happened because I tried to have my bag loaded into my airport transport before checking out. This could've been avoided if I were allowed to check out from my side of the resort but that was not an option.
Tony
Tony, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2019
Rupesh
Rupesh, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 21, 2018
All good. I wanted a wall clock and a painting in the room
Verified traveler
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2018
Would have been better if we were given better details of the location, Near Baga beach is misleading. The hotel is remote and not in walking distance from the beach.
Verified traveler
9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 6, 2018
Will not be back
They charge way to much for food and drinks, plus to many rule to have to obey like ladies have to wear certain types of clothing in the pool, and you can not bring any item of food or drink back to the hotel or allow any visitor up to you room. The free wi fi is crap it is way way to slow as they want you to pay more for the better high speed package. Also the ratio of single man to families and couples is to high with these man just sit by the pool look at the ladies a bit creepy made my partner uncomfortable.
WILL NOT BE BACK.
manga
manga, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 24, 2018
bad experience
water lickge in the room, it's gets wet whole floor while rain
Vicky
Vicky, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 18, 2018
Location is not great and hotel is fairly dated. Breakfast area is too small compared to umber if guest accomdations so always struggle to get a table. 1 of the pools is permanently closed.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2018
5 star
Very clean and service is great and professional. Love to come back and stay at this place.
Inderjit
Inderjit, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Feb 25, 2018
no where near 5 star hotel
we were stuck here for 2 weeks, hotel staff are not trained to 5 star standard, more 3 star
breakfast has lots of selection put all poor quality more what you would get at a budget chain stopover hotel in the uk
lots of private functions and weddings here where you will have limited access or none at all while the "vip" guests take priority
very noisy at night if there is a function going on which happens a lot
good points, room was big, air con works well and comfortable bed but thought we had booked a 5 star resort package which resort rio also known as rio residency falls well short
going back to Goa but will be booking a global chain hotel on ebookers next time, there is lots of them in goa we noticed while there to choose from
steer well clear of this place is our advice