Resort Rio offers a luxury retreat near Calangute and Anjuna beaches. Guests can refresh with spa treatments including manicures and aromatherapy, then savor meals at any of the five restaurants or grab coffee at one of two cafes on the property.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Pool
Spa
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning
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Located in Arpora, Resort Rio is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Fort Aguada is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Baga Beach and Calangute Beach. Candolim Beach and Anjuna Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Arpora travel guide
Near Baga Beach, Tambudki, Bardez, Arpora, Goa, 403518
What's nearby
Baga Beach
7 min drive - 2.8 km
Anjuna Beach
10 min drive - 3.8 km
Calangute Beach
12 min drive - 4.5 km
Benz Wax Museum & Fish Aquarium
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Baga Night Market
20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Vasco da Gama Dabolim Station
39 min drive
Dabolim Airport (GOI)
67 min drive
Restaurants
Crazy Crabs
12 min walk
Star Light
9 min walk
Fish Deck
11 min walk
Lakefield Restaurant
4 min drive
Mix bar grill & more
10 min walk
About this property
Resort Rio
Luxury resort near Baga Beach
Located close to Calangute Beach and Anjuna Beach, Resort Rio provides a terrace, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden. Indulge in a Swedish massage, Ayurvedic treatments and a body wrap at Rio Luxury Spa & Wellness, the on-site spa. Make sure that you enjoy a meal at the 4 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool
Free self-parking and valet parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
Express check-in, tour/ticket information and concierge services
Room features
All 336 rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as first-run films and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Memory foam beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with designer toiletries
32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels and first-run films
Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free secured self parking on site
Free secured valet parking on site
Limited on-site valet and self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 1,500 to 2,500 for adults and INR 1,000 to 2,000 for children
2 coffee shops/cafes
4 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Restaurants on site
Aur Jalsa
Pickled Mango
Rio Beach Shack
Rio Cafe Bar
Things to do
Full-service spa
Gym
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Conference centre (16,000 square foot of space)
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Full-service spa
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Spa open daily
Swedish massages
Treatment room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Low-height bed
Low-height desk
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchairs on site
More
2 buildings
4 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2010
Designated smoking areas
Reception hall
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
First-run films
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 3500 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A damage deposit of INR 3000 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 1500 to 2500 for adults and INR 1000 to 2000 for children
Airport shuttle fee: INR 5499 per room (one-way)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: INR 3500 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
Property is 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
Does Resort Rio have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Resort Rio pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Resort Rio?
Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Resort Rio?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Resort Rio?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Resort Rio provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 5499 per room applies.
Where is Resort Rio located?
Situated in the entertainment district, this luxury resort is within 3 mi (5 km) of Baga Beach, Calangute Beach and Anjuna Beach. Candolim Beach and Vagator Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
Resort Rio Reviews
8.2
Very good
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I was told they didn’t have cars to the airport so I hired someone separate, then when they came they got turned away and I had to pay them and the hotel driver that was apparently the only one allowed to give me a ride. But the staff were friendly, the place was kept clean, and the vegetarian restaurant had incredible food and service!
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
10/10 Excellent
Meet
21 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great great great hospitality !!!
Meet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
6/10 Okay
Dirk
28 Nov 2021
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
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.
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 !
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.
Very clean and tidy through out the property , found the drinks very costly
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
4/10 Poor
Tony, Washington, DC
30 Jan 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
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.
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.
Was schoon hotel personeel heel vriendelijk en goed
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
4/10 Poor
Vicky
24 Aug 2018
bad experience
water lickge in the room, it's gets wet whole floor while rain
Vicky
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
18 Aug 2018
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
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
We were restricted using many facilities due to events like Indian weddings. Staff was very uncooperative. manager was rude. We were over charged. Almost double than regular charges.
Terrible, uneducated staff. They cared only for corporate and wedding events and their guests.
We were robbed. It was day time robbery.
I demand full refund what we paid. I will never recommend this hotel to any body.