Elegant Shades

–Excellent location - show map
+14 photos
Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

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About this property

Nestled within a tropical garden, this property is located about 800 metres from Sernabatim Beach. Elegant Shades provides homely apartments equipped with a kitchen, living room and private balcony. Complimentary Wi-Fi access and parking are provided. The property is situated about 11 km from Margao Town's many tourist attractions and 800 metres away from Sernabatim (Colva) Beach. Dabolim Airport is situated about 38 km away. Fitted with a flat-screen TV, a fan and a study table, the air-conditioned apartment also has a kitchen equipped with an electric kettle, a fridge and a toaster. The bathroom features rain shower facilities. Guests can make use of the self-service laundry facilities. Room service is also available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site

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1 double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
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1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lynne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A lovely quiet position, near to the beautiful beach. The room (apartment) was clean and comfortable with daily servicing and excellent facilities. Breakfast was excellent and the hosts absolutely wonderful.”
Seppo
Finland Finland
“Breakfast menu was miscellaneous enough. Fresh and high level ingredients. Always on time.”
Angel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean and spacious rooms, hot showers, friendly and welcoming host & hostess. Breakfast in the courtyard was an added bonus, all facilities including the pool were outstanding. Walking distance from the beach / town. Most comfortable bed in...”
Joyce
Netherlands Netherlands
“There was a breakfast menu provided , we could order the evening prior and breakfast would be ready (in room or in the outdoor seating area -which I highly recommend). Fresh breakfast and good options too!. And also great interactions with the...”
Heather
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“the hosts were so friendly and helpful beautiful swimming pool, comfy sunloungers, immaculate apartment comfy bed good location great having use off washing machine”
Gonsalves
India India
“The property is very well maintained and very clean, spacious rooms, and clean bathrooms,”
Kk
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A superb homestay with huge rooms with seating area, kitchen and outside space. Exceptional hosts who spoke excellent English and went out of their way to be helpful (eg arranged taxis/tuk-tuks as required). Lovely home-cooked breakfast (with big...”
Ray
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfasts were excellent with plenty of variety. Hosts went out of their way to make us comfortable and responded quickly to our requests”
Karl
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Marina & Caitana were very welcoming and friendly. We stayed here for 6 nights and loved our stay here! Our accommodation was cleaned with fresh sheets & towels daily and if we needed anything at all they were only happy to help which made...”
Satya
India India
“The pool and overall place was nice. We were the only guests there during our stay.”

Managed by Marina & Caitano

Company review score: 9.9Based on 86 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We have a base in hospitality industry , had a career on board international luxury cruise liners ,have been around the world love meeting people in different walks of life . Now ,having our own business with my husband Mr. Caitano .

Property information

Elegant Shades is located in a village just a few minutes away from the usual hustle and bustle.The very fact that we have our residence at the property and available to our guest at any hour , gives our guest a sense of well being and cared for.It is spacious , tastefully designed and in nestled in natures beauty.

Neighbourhood information

We are located in the middle of 3 famous destination beaches the closest (10-15 mins walk)and the best being Sernabatim beach(10-15 mins walk). It takes 10 minutes walk to Colva beach on right and the same time to the left Benaulim beach from the calm Sernabatim beach .You can find water sports ,and few shacks on this beach . It has just the right amount of people .One can go riding on motorbikes , go bicycling , tuk tuk rides or just walk to beaches , restaurants, and supermarkets.

Languages spoken

English,Hindi

Property surroundings

House rules

Elegant Shades takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 600 per child, per night
17+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 900 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Elegant Shades in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: HOTS000103 valid upto 31-Mar- 2026