The Postcard Cuelim, Goa

anytime breakfast was a treat to the senses and taste buds. Served at the patio along the room was a leisurely treat. Manager and the staff were very courteous and looked after all the needs before one can ask for.

Unironically the best hotel experience I've ever had, and I've stayed at extremely expensive places before. The service is actually unparalleled, every detail is attended to and more. From day/night flexible checkout, all day breakfast a-la-carte, the free postcard sent to a location of your choice. It is actually unbelieveable. I wish this business was in more countries, because I would choose to stay with them wherever I travel. The cuelim building itself is also special - it is the first PM of Goa's mansion so is rich with history. It really feels like you are living in a different era.

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Postcard is unique as each property promised to be a piece of history or story which makes it special. The all-day Breakfast and the possibility of early check in and late check out at no extra cost is its unique USP and a positive definitor from other 5-star properties.

I am a dog lover but to find a dog in the room on my return in the evening which I had left open during the day could be unsettling to many guests. To be honest I found it endearing but others might not! so housekeeping to be watchful.

Beautiful heritage property in a tranquil location. Wonderful staff - great place for a few days of relaxation.

Everything was good

A historical colonial mansion fully restored to its original beauty and located off the beaten path. The anytime breakfast, flexible check in and check out times and the well appointed suite, everything was elegant and comfortable. And the service! We were received with the friendliest staff who attended to our every need with a personal touch. We felt so well taken care of. Thank you!

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Besutiful house immaculately maintained. Hoje rooms. Amazing decoration. The attentive and outstanding service and the quality of the food not o mention the beautiful surround is and the lovely gifts every day! To be repeated 🙏🌟✨

A truly beautiful, stately property — the original features and historic character make it feel very special Such a wonderful historical place to stay; it feels rare and full of charm Hotel Manager, Pander, was exceptional — so welcoming, kind, and genuinely helpful throughout our stay The staff were outstanding, especially Hari, the waiter — attentive, energetic, and always making sure we were happy Gorgeous gardens, constantly and lovingly maintained A very lovely, relaxing pool area Spacious, comfortable rooms, beautifully appointed Thoughtful touches in the rooms, with lovely snacks and a great selection of teas Private dining on the terrace was a real highlight — simple, elegant, and memorable A place that simply makes you feel happy — staying somewhere beautiful with such warm hospitality A luxury stay in Goa that is absolutely worth it

There was nothing to that I did not like.

The hotel manager and the staff were friendly and accomodated all our requests. Actually going besond our requests: every day a new small present in the room, a friendly smile from all staff.

The restaurant portions were rather small, especially compared to prices.

This is a gem of a hotel comprising just 6 rooms each with their own individual character set within a lovely period property and each with period furnishings. The estate is not over large but is set in beautifully natural surroundings rich with wildlife and very peaceful. Service is immaculate with fully flexible check in and out times. Breakfast and other meals are freshly cooked to order at any time served to your private room or in the main dining room as you prefer. Special mentions to Vishal and Hari but especially to Mr Pandu responsible for the overall faultless running of this charming hotel. We hope to stay again on our next visit to Goa.

A shuttle service to the beach and town would be helpful. More sun beds are needed around the pool.

Stunning building and lovely room with everything we needed . Slightly underpowered shower but did the trick.

Menu was a bit limited and food service leisurely

Beautiful property with lovely furnishings - more like a home than a hotel.

Food is not good and very expensive given the small portions. The tastes were not good. Also the bicycles and pool table were in terrible condition.

The premise was wonderful, an estate with a handful of suits, two chapels, a dining room and a lovely pool. It's very private, very quiet. The staff is attentive, polite and very helpful. We had some requests for a tour of old Goa, as well as a transfer to the airport. This was arranged promptly for us by the manager, everything worked smoothly. The food is excellent, you can select your individual meal times.

We have absolutely no criticism about the hotel at all. One has to simply be aware that one does need transportation to go anywhere. It is possible to walk to the beautiful beach, which takes approx. 35-40 minutes. We did not see any signs to the beach, but asked directions in the street. (Some local people told us that previous shortcut paths had been closed off by property owners, who got tired of visitors passing through).

Staff and location.Ambiance.

Very uncomfortable seats on balkony...

Lovely peaceful location, staff extremely helpful and attentive, very good breakfast and evening meals served on private terrace. An oasis.

The property and atmosphere were incredible. If you want to get away from it all and have an intimate personal Goan experience, this is the place!

Just minor things. The coffee wasn’t very good. Also, the hotel arranged 2 taxi transfers. The 2nd one was VERY expensive for a trip to another hotel.

Wonderful personalised service with exceptional staff

They really made us feel at home, nothing was too much to make us comfortable

It’s not on the beach

Serene Location. Clean Beach nearby.

This is our third visit to the Postcard Cuelim property, my wife and I have always enjoyed our stays here. We love the warmth and hospitality from the time we're welcomed till we checkout. Kudos to the chef for all the delectable meals that we thoroughly relished, and a special thank you for baking me a fantastic cake for my birthday. Shout out to Sahaj Arora, the manager and his team, they did a fabulous job in ensuring that we were comfortable. Would like to add that this property is surrounded by forest cover, water bodies and paddy fields, making it home to a number of bird species. We had a blast doing some backyard birding and spotted the rare (near extinct) Grey-headed Bulbul this time, it was a lifer for us!

Personal touch and homely food

The property was beautiful. There was privacy and a countryside feel. The service was good.

They charged us 12,230 for an extra bed. In most hotels specially 4-5 star rated hotels.. extra beds are complimentary or a minimal charge. Charging us 12k Just for an extra bed is ridiculously expensive. A 3 star hotel room could be booked at this cost. Also the room we stayed in the Air conditioning wasn't working so we had to shift to another room which caused us inconvenience.

I recently stayed at the Postcard Cuelim hotel, and it truly exceeded all my expectations. Nestled amidst stunning colonial architecture and lush tropical surroundings, with only 6 spacious, classy and private bedroom, this hidden gem offers a serene stay like no other. From the moment I stepped into my spacious Cuelim bedroom, I was captivated by its charm. The beautiful antique furniture added a touch of elegance, and the bed was hands down the most comfortable I've ever slept on. It felt like a haven of tranquility after a long day of exploring beautiful Goa. 🌿 But what truly sets the Postcard Cuelim apart is its exceptional service. Ranjan, the resort manager, and his team went above and beyond, to ensure that my stay was perfect 💖 As a solo traveler, I was touched by their kindness and genuine care, making me feel like a part of their own family. Always willing to do anything i could need, with a smile in their faces ✨ Regarding the food , set a la carte, divine would be an understatement. The breakfast spread offered a great variety of choices, and the best part was being able to indulge at any hour I pleased. It was the ultimate indulgence, adding to the overall experience of luxury and relaxation. The location of the hotel is simply breathtaking, surrounded by ancient Portuguese colonial mansions, and tranquil beaches just a short drive away. It's the perfect place to unwind, reconnect with nature, and, most importantly, with yourself. if you're looking for a retreat that seamlessly combines colonial charm, impeccable service, and natural beauty, the Postcard Cuelim hotel it has got it all. It's a place where every moment feels like a dream, and where memories are made to last a lifetime.

This has to be the best vacation that I've taken till date. Ranjan and the team at The Postcard Cuelim are probably the warmest patrons you'd come across. I'm a raving Postcard fan now

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Staff was exceptionally friendly and the food was amazing!

A bit secluded, no quick access to restaurants

Very specious and well equipped suites. Beautiful garden. Wonderful food. Loved the private dining & breakfast on my terrace. Special mention for the Resort Manager and his great team who do everything to make you feel comfortable.

Size of room. Character property. Service. Being able to have meals on our patio.

Over priced for what it was. No fridge in the room. Food was good one night and not the next. Moore loungers and shade needed around the pool.

Beautiful property in a quiet tranquil village. The staff were amazing and attentive - made you feel very special. The food was delicious.

The main issue we had that unfortunately left us with a bad memory of the experience was the rip off price for travel to the airport. We ask the staff to arrange a taxi, but they didn’t they arranged the hotel carriage, but we didn’t realise this until it was too late to organise our own transport. They charged 2,500 inr for the 14km journey! it was a ridiculous price. We paid only 2,200 to get from the airport to Patnem (63km). We explained that we weren’t happy about this but we were told there was nothing that could be done.

It was one of the nicest hotels we have stayed at. The rooms were comfortable, the villa was gorgeous and well maintained, the staff and service was exceptional.

We stayed here for a night because it’s close to the airport - if only we had known how beautiful it was, we would have booked for a few nights. The building is absolutely beautiful. The staff were attentive and the food was delicious.

Everything was perfect.

Beautiful building with a private feel, a little sanctuary but relatively close to the airport. Room was beautiful. Excellent attention to detail and help from staff, food was amazing!

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A fabulous spot! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in a wonderful environment. Great team of attentive staff and great facilities, very highly recommended. If you are looking for something a bit special look no further!

It’s a lovely property in the middle of nowhere. If you are looking for some peace, calm and silence; then The Postcard Cuelim is perfect. It’s just got 6 bedrooms, each a private sanctuary in themselves. The staff is absolutely amazing. During my stay, I sprained my foot and they were very caring and attentive. They ensured I got the right medicines and was taken care off. I have to make a special mention of Mukesh and Pandu from the staff…they really took good care of me.

There is nothing about the property that I didn’t like. But yes, you must consider the location once before you book. If your agenda is partying and going out everyday, then this may be a little too far from the main Goa areas. Especially North Goa. If you just want to chill and relax, then it’s amazing.

Amazing lovely staff and great food

A heritage property beautifully restored into a boutique hotel with the most caring staff we ever met. Everything is perfect from the food to the bedrooms to the service. Especially the service: check in anytime and even checkout anytime: our plane was at 21:15 PM and we could keep the room until evening. Food was served on request and the staff helped us to rent a scooter and a car without any hotel surcharge. It could not be any better.

Everything specially service by Mr Ranjan Rai and Mr Pandu. All was nice and stay was very comfortable and food was also amazing....

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The property is beautiful. The staff is superb, especially Mr. Pandu and the chef. Thank you very much

Beautiful, historic Portuguese built house in the countryside. Tranquility in a fine setting

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A part of a very nice & clean room, with organic cosmetic products, great service of the super friendly & helpful staff, great tasty food, we enjoyed most the flexible breakfast time and the flexible check-out.

Excellent service and the flexibility was amazing

The weather!!

The property is tucked away in a nice quiet corner. Beautifully done up and well-maintained. Hotel staff were courteous, prompt and very helpful. The food was excellent, everything on the menu was flavourful and prepared with utmost care.

It’s a stunning property in a colonial style. The building and garden are very well maintained. The staff was great, kind and professional. The food offer was good, lots of choice and great quality. We borrowed their bikes, which was nice to get to the beach, which is only a short ride away.

Fantastic location and property. Super hospitable team, just felt like a family. Food was absolutely great.

Air conditioning in the room wasn’t enough to cool the room down. We had to sleep in sweat. A bigger capacity AC would solve the problem.

We had a great stay! Absolutely gorgeous property; lovely rooms with the air con chilling to capacity!! Lovely food and the best is the anytime breakfast! The pool is gorgeous and we were lucky to get sun all 4 days....was just wonderful.!!!!!!! The entire team is so warm and affectionate and the service is impeccable. Would like to mention Mukesh, Pandu , Adesh and of course the GM Devansh who went all out of his way to make our stay so so memorable. We are already planning a return trip here!!! Thank you so much Postcard!

Loved the resort, a beautiful building, and kind and caring staff.

The sundowner organised by the hotel left more to be desired. While it was meant to be private, the fishermen were around almost throughout, and the beach wasn't as clean as you would expect for a 'private' beach- it was the fishermen's beach, and the water was very murky. But, we did however enjoy a walk on the beach to the more public side and a beautiful sunset.

Really nice and Professional Staff.

excellent property, amazing staffs, esp. Mr Devansh , polite and friendly. food was great

This is an exceptional hotel experience. YOu would ever feel that you are in the hotel there, it feels just like it is your villa and you came for a holiday. The property manager will take care of anything you need. We needed to rent a bike; they covered all our headaches. We just took the bike and gave it back, with no paperwork. Breakfast is any time. Also, if there is something you would like to have that is not on the many, ask, and they will get it for you) My husband ordered a bottle of wine, and when it was not finished, they just put it in the fridge, so next day he could enjoy it as well. And everything you can imagine)! The corporate culture there is something special; that's why the level of service is so high! It's full of love and care. I would like to thank the property manager Devansh; he made our stay special and unforgettable.

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beautiful property and the food was outstanding

its such a warm and caring place to start your travel in goa!the house is beautiful and you will relax instantly!staff is super friendly and make you feel at home! special thanks to Devansh Singh/Manager and Aadesh🙏😉

From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we were made to feel special. The suite was beautiful and spacious. The food was delicious. A fantastic boutique hotel.

Clean and very quiet. Away from the busy streets.

Undisclosed costs of car travel around Goa. Very expensive charges for each trip out of the property. The added hidden fees nearly doubled the overall cost of the stay from the original price.

the staff was excellent.

contracted a severe case of food poisoning which affected our stay. probably something wrong with the kitchen. the staff though were very helpful with medicines and everything

this hotel is an absolute gem, charming, unique and delightful in every way. Nothing is too much trouble for manager Devansh and his team and there is great care and attention paid to every detail. We followed with a visit to the sister property in Velha which was equally wonderful. We will definitely be visiting other properties in the Postcard group.

gorgeous house in an idyllic village

loved the breakfast. I liked it that i could have it whenever i wanted it without a deadline. i liked it that it was at a table with others.

maybe more healthy options in additon

The postcard is a delight. Full of character, spotless and with delicious food, this is our favourite hotel in Goa! This hotel feels like your own private home. the team were wonderful and looked after us in a personal way. We had the pool to ourself, a curated day with cars laid on designed by the team .. the most comfy bed.. and utter tranquility.

Fell in love with every aspect of the property. The walls, the floors, the lights, the fixtures, the solid and beautiful old structures still standing the weight of centuries, the fine dining, the exemplary service, the little unmistakable touches, the truly personal experience, the feeling of home,... I could just go on...

Speechless for the first time..

This is a magnificent heritage property that’s restored with great integrity— while the amenities are to modern standards. The entire property has character with many charming vignettes that tempt you to linger: a shady spot to sketch and paint (all materials are provided), a small chapel in the main foyer, a beautifully restored ball room, and a billiards/game room. The communal dining room is beautifully presented and inviting; the swimming pool area is lovely as well!

Not a single thing felt off!!

the hospitality the food and the unique heritage experience