ATHI RESORTS A BOUTIQUE EXPERIENCE, AT YOUR CONVENIENCE!

By Anita Athi

Images by Anita Athi

If you are looking for a quaint, quirky, and convenient stay, Athi Resorts, located right in the middle of the coastal belt of Goa, is the place to be.

Situated just 2.5km from Goa International Airport and 1km from the pristine Bogmalo Beach, Athi Resorts is equidistant from the bustling north and the peaceful south Asia’s first and only Naval Aviation Museum is also just a few yards from the hotel. They are the first hotel in Vasco to openly welcome folk from the LGBTQI community, promoting fairness across all spectrums and welcoming everyone from all walks of life

The Rooms

Athi Resorts is a small, 10-bedroom boutique hotel set amongst luscious gardens. The rooms are thoughtfully decorated to depict different cities and states of India leaving one room dedicated to England, from where the owners originate All ornaments, photos, and paintings right down to the cushion covers placed on the beds, have been selected from artisans specialized in making them ensuring everything purchased has been done so conscientiously and with fair trade in mind The photos have been taken by people who have either stayed at the resort and have wanted to share their Indian journey, or by the owners themselves. Each room is well-equipped with king-sized beds, air conditioners, wet rooms with Grohe installations and 4 rooms have balconies whilst the main premium room boasts a huge terrace The theme here is basic, cleanliness, hygiene, and small comforts. It’s a place where you know you can enjoy a relaxing evening after a busy day sightseeing.

The amenities include pool view and/or garden view rooms, free, high-speed Wi-Fi bedside tables, wardrobes, kettles, tea/coffee/sugar/milk, phones, in-room dining, hair dryer/iron/ironing board on request, laundry services (chargeable) and safes in each room

The Dining

Athi Resorts has an on-site restaurant with delicious meals being cooked bespoke to each diner’s taste Nothing is kept in the fridge and each item is made fresh to order The menu boasts north Indian, local Goan, and Continental cuisine. The thalis and biryanis are much talked about in the area!

Go-local

Athi Resorts contributes to the local area by ensuring garbage is properly and ethically disposed of and the safety of guests and the local population is fully taken care of. They ensure that their impact on the area is only for the good and beneficial for everyone, so locals are employed and local artists are deployed to showcase their artwork The walls at Athis are adorned with various arts from quirky modern to Van Gogh and even Mario, the renowned Goan artist.

Party Venue

Whatever the occasion, Athi Resorts caters to them all - from birthday and pool parties to engagements, haldi ceremonies, college reunions, and even wedding ceremonies. They cater to a maximum of 60 people with freshly prepared, affordable buffet services, entertainment, and décor all taken care of to ensure that the guests can enjoy the event completely worry-free.

Conclusion

Overall, Athi Resorts is a great place for everyone who lands in Goa and needs a place to stay overnight before their onward journey or if they’re going home, to those wanting a base for sightseeing in the north, south, and hinterlands of Goa. Long stays, short stays, day stays – whatever you need, this is truly a boutique experience… at your convenience!