If you want to take the uber luxury route on your next vacation in Goa, check in at Baale Resort in the charming village of Arpora in North Goa. Situated in close proximity to the happening nightlife spots in Goa, this place is still secluded and will take you to a White Lotus kind of world, away from the noise and commotion.
Goa’s first-ever private pool villa resort offers seven luxury duplex villas, fully serviced and each with its own private pool, jacuzzis, outdoor showers and a range of recreational facilities. If you thought you knew luxury, wait till Baale and its staff curates a handcrafted experience and redefine it for you. Travel+Leisure spent a weekend at this plush property and it was everything we had hoped for and more.
Location
Baale resort is located in Arpora, North Goa, 58 km from the Dabolim airport and 29 km from the newly constructed Mopa airport in North Goa.
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Rooms at Baale resort
At Baale, guests can choose from the seven luxurious villas on offer. The seven villas are- Ulin, Taro, Sawah, Paloma, Kevala, Koi, and Kayu.
Each of these villas comprises of four bedrooms spread across two floors, with private balconies overlooking the garden and the pool, with a gateway to escape the hubbub of our daily lives.
Facilities
- Infinity Swimming Pool with Whirlpool
- In Villa Chef’s Kitchen
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- 24 Hours In Villa Dining
- Outdoor Bathtub
- Outdoor Shower
- Exclusive Butler Service
- Personal Housekeeper
- Personal Chef
- Cabana
- Garden Deck
Amenities
- Baale Private Members’ Club
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Free parking
- Airport pickup and drop
- All villas inclusive of a floating breakfast
- Complimentary bottle of wine on arrival
- Multi-lingual staff
- In-house restaurant offering a variety of cuisines
- In-house bar by the pool, offering delectable cocktails
- Three-course meal for every cuisine
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge
- Laundry Service
- Steam and Sauna
Property rules at Baale resort Goa
- Check-in is at 3:00 pm, and check-out is at 12:00 pm.
- Service animals and pets are not allowed.
- Each villa accommodates up to 10 people.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges, and cannot be guaranteed.
- No elevators.
- All government ID proofs are accepted (Aadhaar Card, Driver’s Licence, Passport)
Review of Baale resort
The drive from Mopa airport to Baale at Arpora in North Goa was pleasant and picturesque, something you can always count on when in Goa.
As the car took a left turn and entered a deserted part of an otherwise busy road, I could see the huge gates of Baale located amidst tranquillity, waiting to welcome me into the next couple of days of opulence.
I was greeted by the host of staff, after which, Mr Jit Chakrabarty, who was my butler for the stay, guided me to my home for the next three days — the Sawah villa. After almost six hours of connecting flights, the moment I stepped into my villa, the world seemed like a good place again. The red carpet was rolled out with some fresh coconut water and a tour of the four-bedroom villa spread across two floors.
As I was still taking my time to explore every corner of the place, we were asked our choice of cuisine for the night, and we both nodded on Asian, like an unsaid agreement.
While spending the next few hours sipping on coconut water by the pool and the private garden, my partner and I fell in love with how well thought out the place was, and the attention to detail, down to the wooden carvings on the AC vent, which was, of course, pointed out by my plus one.
As we headed towards the in-house restaurant, Mandala and the in-house bar by the pool, The Gong Bar, I did not know what to expect. But boy, the three-course meal was more than we could ever finish. The best part was the drinks though. The mixologist asked me my choice of base alcohol and my taste profile, and proceeded to dole out the choicest drinks. I was a happy girl with her good food and her fancy floral gin drinks.
The next morning came the floating breakfast, with everything that you can think of at a breakfast buffet. Hashbrowns, grilled tomatoes, sunny side up, fresh fruits, freshly squeezed fruit juices, a bread basket of croissants, pain au chocolates and doughnuts, pancakes and whatnot.
Lunch, again, was an extensive affair, where North Indian cuisine was the star. While the usuals of naans, Butter Chicken, Dal Makhni, and Mutton Nihari were spread all across the table, the standout for me was the Tandoori Jhinga, where mustard paste was one of the main ingredients!
But the highlight of my stay came next- the cooking class with Chef Anil, where he demonstrated the original recipe of the famed Goan prawn curry. The kitchen at our villa was set up with the ingredients in place, and the chef soon came and took charge and we saw my favourite Goan dish unfold in front of my eyes!
In my two nights-three days stay at Baale resort Goa, my constant companions were the lip-smacking food, the infinity pool and the garden that overlooked the meadow outside, which made me feel like I am sitting at the edge of the world, just the feeling I wanted from Goa this time.
Food & Dining
All stays at Baale are inclusive of breakfast, which is brought to you, at a time given by you, by your personal butler. The floating breakfast in the infinity pool is definitely one of the major highlights of the stay at Baale.
But apart from this, the Mandala restaurants offer a handcrafted menu, featuring a gourmet culinary experience. But you can also have your personal chef curate a personalised dining experience for you in the comfort of your villa.
On the other hand, the Gong Bar is an open bar by the pool, where you can sit at your leisure during the day or evening and sip on some fine wine or some delicious cocktail, enjoying the view of the clear blue waters.
Places to visit near Baale resort Goa
- Basilica of Bom Jesus
- Aguada Fort
- Calangute beach
- Chapora Fort
- Benz Celebrity Wax Museum
- Candolim beach
Restaurants to visit nearby
- The Meeting Bar And Restaurant
- White Plate by Jason
- Tomato’s
- The Avenue Bistro Arpora Seafood Restaurant
How to reach?
The resort is roughly 29 km from Goa’s newest airport, the Mopa airport. While you can drive to the resort if you are driving in from another city, the property also provides airport pick-up and drop for all its guests.
Activities to do at Baale resort, Goa
The resort has a newly opened health and fitness club for its exclusive members, where you can aim for a quality lifestyle and holistic well-being. This also marks the debut of Goa’s first luxury landmark private members’ club.
The club offers distinctive services to its members, with a series of beautifully appointed spaces designed for a variety of day-to-night experiences. From state-of-the-art gym operated by SUMAYA with Technogym Artis equipment, a 25m lap pool, an active pool with a neck massager, jacuzzi, massage stations, flood-lit tennis court, squash court, virtual golf, snooker, activity centre with table tennis, darts, board games, a kids play area, and the and the soon to be launched luxury spa & salon, each area offers the ultimate setting to connect, network, dine, unwind and celebrate to its members.
Packages
The four-bedroom villas at Baale resort, Goa, start from INR 95,000 per night, plus taxes. The three-bedroom villa, Paloma, starts at INR 80,000, plus taxes.
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All Images: Courtesy Baale resort, Sreetama Basu, Aman Taneja
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Answer: Yes, there is free parking available.
Answer: You can extend your stay at Baale. But for prices, you have to check with the property.
Answer: Yes, these facilities are available at Baale.
Answer: No, you cannot. Baale has only private villas, that you can book for a minimum of two nights.
Answer: You can check with the Baale bookings team to know more.
Answer: No, you have to pre-book your villas and pay in advance before your check-in date.
Answer: Each villa at Baale resort comes with its own private pool. So, yes, it is free to use.
Answer: At Baale, guests are served with a floating breakfast at the infinity pool. But if you ask your butler to get your breakfast to your room, that can be done as well.
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