JW Marriott Goa
5-star hotel · Vagator, Goa
Guests rate nearly every hotel highly: half the hotels in Goa are rated 8.7 out of 10 or more. So our score shows how a hotel compares with the rest, not how luxurious it is.
- Rated higher than 76% of Goa hotels
- 95% of guest comments are praise
- 99% of guest photos show no damage
How this score is made
- Rated higher than 76% of Goa hotels. Compared with 633 hotels in Goa. Counts for 50% of the score.
- 95% of guest comments are praise. 821 praise, 46 complain. Counts for 30% of the score.
- 99% of guest photos show no damage. 247 of 250 photos. Counts for 20% of the score.
- Serious reports are never counted in. They are flagged beside the score, because one matters even when everything else is good.
- $320 a nighttypical for two, before tax · from $277
- 20 min walkto Chapora beach
- 416 guest reviewsfrom the last 2 years
- 250 guest photostheirs, not the hotel's
At a glance
For
- Swimming pool35 guest photos show it
- Water view21 guest photos show it
- Staff325 praise · 13 complain
- Breakfast95 praise · 0 complain
- Pool76 praise · 1 complain
Against
- Value is the weakest point3 of the 11 guests who mention it complain
- Most common complaint: complaints the hotel left unresolvedRaised by 1.2% of guests
What guests reported
What guests say
416 reviews from the last 2 years. Most praised: staff (325 guests). Weakest: room size, where 7 of the 31 who mention it complain.
Breakfast950Strength
Breakfast out of the world.
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The breakfast was exceptional and what really stood out was the immaculate service.
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Room condition270Strength
New and shiny with SUPERB service !
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The rooms felt new and were very well-appointed, with all the luxuries you would expect.
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Beds100Strength
It's very comfortable, and the pillows are soft and luxurious...
Google, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
A very decent hotel in Wagator...
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Pool761Strength
The plunge pool rooms are amazing — we got Room 310 and it was perfect.
Tripadvisor, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
We really enjoyed the beautiful pool and its stunning views, as well as the delicious food.
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Staffcomplaints rising: 2.4 in 100 a year ago, 3.6 now32513Strength
Beautiful Hotel with Outstanding Staff
Tripadvisor, October 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
But the most amazing part has been the staff.
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
staff is so rude and non cooperative
Google, September 2025, rated 1/5 by this guest
Cleanliness513Strength
The rooms are spacious, extremely clean, very aesthetically lit.
Google, April 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Our Rooms were luxuriously comfortable, and we were highly impressed by the spotless Cleanliness maintained throughout our stay.
Tripadvisor, March 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
the balcony was dirty with bird poop and all.
Tripadvisor, February 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Location715Strength
The location is another major advantage, especially if you want to explore North Goa.
Google, September 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
The location is amazing, with all nice places to eat within a 15-min distance.
Google, August 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
It will be waste of time if your booking to this property, location wise far from all happening place in Goa, food quality is compressed, no taste at all.
Google, April 2025, rated 3/5 by this guest
Views524Strength
Awe inspiring view of the Chapora Fort from their pool.
Google, March 2025, rated 4/5 by this guest
The upgraded rooms with stunning sea and pool views, along with the thoughtful welcome goodies and decorations, exceeded our expectations.
Tripadvisor, February 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Also, we paid for a bay view room but we could only see trees and a gray building (part of the property itself) from our balcony.
Booking network, September 2024, rated 8/10 by this guest
Food597Strength
The Japanese dinner at Heliconia was out of this world—authentic flavors and stunning presentation.
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Jw kitchen serves great food and varieties, it’s one of my favourite restaurant.
Google, October 2024, rated 5/5 by this guest
Great property, food was shockingly poor.
Google, August 2025, rated 4/5 by this guest
Quiet at night233Strength
Wonderful stay with great hospitality and peaceful vibes
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Noise insulation was excellent, ensuring a peaceful stay.
Tripadvisor, April 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Music was loud enough to enter the room as well.
Tripadvisor, September 2025, rated 4/5 by this guest
Room sizecomplaints rising: 0.6 in 100 a year ago, 2.4 now247Mostly good
The property is beautiful and very well maintained, and the rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable.
Google, August 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
The room was immaculate, spacious, and beautifully decorated.
Google, June 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
Also room was very tight though had a great view
Booking network, July 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Value83Mostly good
Worth staying in terms of Value for Money , specially food in Heliconia , Breakfast experience was excellent.
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Worth spending time and money both.
Google, September 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
Great service but not worth the money
Booking network, February 2025, rated 9/10 by this guest
Who stays, and their score out of 10
From every review of the last two years that gives a score and says who travelled, including those with no words.
All 1,289 Google ratings
Problems guests raised
Raised most: complaints the hotel left unresolved, in 5 of 416 reviews.
Complaints the hotel left unresolved5 of 4161 in 83 reviews
We weren’t able to get hot water out of the shower at all - got some vague response from staff and whoever we asked wasn’t able to fix it for us or give any legitimate explanation.
Google, July 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
Continues Reminder and only apology and no service provided .
Google, May 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
A slow check-in3 of 4161 in 139 reviews
One staff extended the check out time and someone else called to say at the last min that it is not.
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
We were given a room with broken water heater and the ac was not working and when we informed the staff a person with ladder came to the room to fix it- this wasn’t the kind of hospitality we expect from JW marriott and then my husband went to get our rooms changed and for the next 30 min we just…
Booking network, April 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Serious reports
3 in 416 reviews, most common first. Shown beside the score, never averaged into it.
A physical hazard2 of 416 reviews
Rooms are clean but lights/electricity tripping every day, incident where smoke was coming out of the lights on our last night before an early start, up at midnight waiting for management to do something, no smoke alarms went off, had to move rooms to sleep.
Google, December 2025, rated 3/5 by this guest
Got an hand fracture beacuse of their bad placement of decoration or some kind of blocks
Google, November 2024, rated 1/5 by this guest
Someone fell ill1 of 416 reviews
At his Reception I ate prawns prepared by the hotel, and had THE WORST FOOD POISONING I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE!!!!!
Tripadvisor, February 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
These are guests' own accounts from their reviews. We have not verified them, and the hotel may dispute them. A report is counted only when the guest says it happened at the hotel and holds the hotel responsible.
Photos, checked
3 of the 250 guest photos we checked show damage or dirt (1%).
What it advertises, against the photos
Guests’ photos confirm: swimming pool (35), spa (3), restaurant (30), bar (10), kids' area (2), hot tub (4), bathtub (1), private balcony (3), water view (21).
Price, place and rooms
Price
$320 is a typical night, from 264 dates checked in the coming year.
Weekends cost 6% more than weekdays
A typical night, month by month
Cheapest month: Apr 2027, $283Dearest month: Dec 2026, $492
Prices on booking sites, the day we checked
What each seller advertised on the one day we checked, so these sit outside the year-wide figures above and can fall below the typical price.
- goindigo.in$491
- Agoda$492
- Trip.com$492
- MakeMyTrip$492
- Booking.com$492
- expedia.co.in$492
- Hotels.com$492
- bluepillow.in$492
Lowest advertised nightly rate for two adults; taxes and local fees are not included. Shown in US dollars.
Nearby
Chapora beach is 1.5 km away by road, about 20 minutes on foot. There are 3 bars or clubs within 200 metres.
- Nearest shop: Savitri Supermarket4 min walk287 m by road
- Nearest beach: Chapora beach20 min walk1.5 km by road
- Baga Beach8.0 km
- Mopa airport27.6 km
- Dabolim airport49.8 km
The lines are 5, 10 and 15 minutes on foot.
Distances follow the streets, not straight lines.
Rooms
17 room types, from 35 to 87 m².
- Luxury King Room with Balcony and Courtyard View35 m²Bathtub in its photosBalconyA view, going by the room's name
- Luxury Room, 1 King Bed35 m²BathtubBalconySea or water view
- Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (View)35 m²BathtubBalconyA view, going by the room's name
- Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony (View)35 m²BathtubBalconyA view, going by the room's name
- Luxury Twin Room with Balcony and Courtyard View35 m²Bathtub in its photosBalconyA view, going by the room's name
- Luxury King Room with Plunge Pool35 m²Bathtub in its photosBalcony
The other 11 room types
- Luxury King Room with Balcony and Bay View35 m²Bathtub in its photosBalconySea or water view
- Luxury Tropical King Room with Balcony and Forest View35 m²Bathtub in its photosBalconyA view, going by the room's name
- Luxury Tropical Twin Room with Balcony and Forest View35 m²Bathtub in its photosBalconyA view, going by the room's name
- Grand Luxury Room52 m²1 super-king bedBathtub in its photos
- Grand Luxury King Room with Balcony and Forest View52 m²Bathtub in its photosBalconyA view, going by the room's name
- Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View70 m²BathtubBalconyA view, going by the room's name
- Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Balcony)70 m²BathtubBalconyA view, going by the room's name
- Luxury Deluxe King Suite with Balcony and Garden View70 m²Bathtub in its photosBalconyA view, going by the room's name
- Luxury King Suite with Plunge Pool and Garden View70 m²Bathtub in its photosBalcony in its photosA view, going by the room's name
- Family Suite, 1 King Bed87 m²BathtubBalconySea or water view
- Two-Bedroom Family Suite with One King and Two Twins Bunk Bed87 m²BathtubBalcony in its photos
From the hotel's own room descriptions, checked against each room's photos.
How it compares
How it ranks
Guests who booked rate it 9.2 out of 10. 76% of the 633 hotels in Goa are rated lower, and a typical one is rated 8.7.
Every review site, out of 100
Tripadvisor rates it 98 out of 100 and Booking network rates it 92. Booking network only takes reviews from people who booked and stayed, while Tripadvisor takes them from anyone.
Asked and answered
Guests asked the hotel 17 questions and it gave a clear answer to 11. The most useful are below, by subject.
Distances 3 asked
Do you have a private beach?No
No, we do not have a private beach. However, we are just 5 mins away from Vagator beach.
Hi, hi, how far are you from the beach? Are you located in north or south?JW Marriott vagator is located in North Goa, However Vagator Beach is 2.1 km from Jw Marriott…
Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings From Jw Marriott Vagator Goa ! JW Marriott vagator is located in North Goa, However Vagator Beach is 2.1 km from Jw Marriott Goa. Best Regards, Team JW Marriott
hi, how far is the beach from the hotel. do you have shuttle service to take us from the beach and backYes
Vagator beach is 10 mins walkable distance. Yes shuttle can be provided on chargeable basis
Pool, spa and gym 2 asked
is vagator beach nice? can one swim there?Yes- Very beautiful, clean and little less crowded beach however due to heavy rain swimming…
Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings From Jw Marriott Goa! Yes- Very beautiful, clean and little less crowded beach however due to heavy rain swimming will be allowed and safe.
Do you have a jacuzzi?Yes
Dear Sir/Ma'am, Greetings From JW Marriott Goa! Yes, we do have jacuzzi. Best Regards, Team Jw Marriott Goa
Children and extra beds 2 asked
Can I get an extra bed in this room.Yes
Yes - extra bed can be place in the room
Can I book a room for 3 adults and 1 childYes
Dear Guest, Our regular/normal room size is 35sqm and we can accommodate three adults and one child in the room. Best regards, Team JW Marriott Goa
The questions are guests' own words. The answers are the hotel's own words.
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How we know
416 reviews counted · 405 photos checked · updated 19 September 2026
- We collected this hotel's 1,789 most recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and the Booking network. 416 of them describe a stay in the last 2 years and are the ones counted here; the rest were 299 older, 11 in other languages, 972 with a score but no words and 91 about the restaurant rather than a stay.
- The hotel replied to 1,010 of its 1,290 newest Google reviews.
- 44 in every 100 reviews thank a staff member by name.
- 29 reviews mention a free upgrade, a cake or a gift.
- We looked at 405 photos: 155 of the hotel's own and 250 from guests.
- Every number on this page is counted, not estimated. Anything in quotation marks is a guest's own words.