Sawantiwadi Palace Boutique Art Hotel, Goa

Sawantiwadi Palace Boutique Art Hotel, Goa

Here the wonderful erstwhile royal family of Sawantwadi, Shraddha and Lakham Bhonsle are returning to their heritage, reviving this beautiful palace in the southern reaches of Maharashtra just a 45-minute drive from the North Goa Mopa Airport.

Dating back to the 18^th Century, experience living history within this authentic palace setting, dining on exquisite Malvani food in this undiscovered region of south Maharashtra.  Here you will find the local architecture is simpler than the palaces of the north, however it is none the less charming, combing both European and local styles using red laterite stone, whitewashed walls and elegant arches throughout.

Here, set within the lush, landscaped garden and coconut groves lie this beautiful palace, and a region that is so often overlooked for the popular Goan beaches nearby.  This wonderful palace homestay offers a rare glimpse of true Maharashtrian hospitality, cuisine and local arts and crafts.  You can even try your hand at local Ganjifa painting with the inhouse painters at the small museum inside the hotel.   With an earnest commitment to responsible tourism, this charming royal homestay is focused on preserving artistic traditions, ensuring that there is no single use plastic, water is properly conserved, and nature and biological diversity conservation is adhered to.

A foodie’s paradise, wonderful home cooked cuisine is at the heart of this venture with a focus on fresh daily, baking.  Breakfasts in particular are all about the delicate pastries, more commonly found in bakeries of Europe.  Lunch is a more local affair with traditional Rajwada style thalis, while dinner is an extravagant five or seven course Asian tasting menu, with influences drawn from all over the continent.