Avontade Suites, Anjuna: Private Pool Villas in the Heart of North Goa
Avontade Suites is a collection of ten private pool villas in Anjuna Village, North Goa, built with recycled timber from the island of Diwar and hand-plastered walls that give the property a rustic, Portuguese-inflected character.
Each villa has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchenette, a private pool with open and covered sit-out areas, and a first-floor terrace. If you are coming to Goa with family or a group of friends and want privacy without sacrificing proximity to the beaches and nightlife, this is a great option.
Location
Anjuna sits between Baga Beach (3 km) and Vagator Beach (2.5 km), with Calangute (5.5 km), Candolim (4.5 km), and Morjim (7 km) all within easy reach by bike or taxi — both of which can be arranged through the property. The villas are set back two minutes from the main road, which keeps things quiet without making you feel cut off. The Anjuna Flea Market, Antares restaurant, and Eva’s Café are all nearby, and the beach shacks along the coast are the obvious option for an afternoon of cold beer and dolphin watching.
Anjuna’s nightlife — beach parties, clubs, and late-night restaurants — is on your doorstep if that is what you are here for, and easy to ignore if it is not.
Villas
Each of the ten villas is named after a flower and configured identically: two air-conditioned bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchenette with full cutlery and crockery, a refrigerator, television, solar water heater, intercom, and a private pool with both open and covered sit-out areas. The first-floor terrace adds another outdoor space.
The design draws on the Portuguese heritage of Goa — vintage wood, hand-plastered walls, large beds, and open-plan wardrobes — and the attention to detail in each space is evident. A barbecue stand is available on request. The property has secure parking, security staff, and CCTV throughout.
Villas are spacious enough to accommodate up to eight people comfortably, which makes the per-person cost particularly reasonable for groups.
Food and Drink
Breakfast is served on site and the spread is extensive — multiple cooked options, good variety, and service that has been quick and attentive. Chef Akshay is on hand for assistance, and the kitchen team has shown genuine care for guests with specific needs, including young children. For everything else, the surrounding area gives you plenty of choice — beach shacks, cafés, and restaurants of every register are within a short ride.
Facilities and Service
Beyond the private pools, each villa’s kitchenette means you can self-cater as much or as little as you like. The on-site team handles bike and car rental arrangements, taxi bookings, and BBQ setup on request. Staff are warm, efficient, and attentive.
The property is especially well-suited to families with young children, group getaways, and anyone who wants the independence of a villa without having to manage everything themselves.
Pros and Cons
✔ Every villa has its own private pool — privacy throughout
✔ Spacious two-bedroom layout comfortable for up to eight people
✔ Beautifully designed interiors drawing on Goa’s Portuguese heritage
✔ Recycled timber and hand-plastered walls give real character
✔ Quiet location two minutes from the main road
✔ Excellent breakfast with attentive service
✔ Bike, car, and taxi arrangements on request
✔ Secure parking, CCTV, and 24-hour security
✘ Ten villas only — books up quickly during peak season
✘ Not right on the beach — you will need a bike or taxi for the coast
✘ Anjuna nightlife means the surrounding area can get noisy at weekends
Overall
Avontade delivers on what it promises: privacy, character, and a pool of your own in the middle of North Goa’s best beach corridor. The villas are well-designed and well-maintained, the staff look after you properly, and the location puts you within easy reach of everything without sitting in the middle of it. Book early — with only ten villas, it fills up fast — and sort the BBQ in advance if you are planning a group evening in.