TP Beach Resort, cottages a short walk from Arambol Beach
TP Beach Resort is a small resort of wooden cottages and rooms in Arambol, north Goa, a very short walk from the beach. It suits families and friends who want a pool, a restaurant and easy access to the market, provided they accept modest rooms and check the floors.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where TP Beach Resort is and how to get there
TP Beach Resort is in the Khalchawada area of Arambol, in Goa, and its main selling point is the position. The older listing puts Arambol Beach about 50 m away, and guests talk about a walk of a couple of minutes.
Several guests also like that the Arambol street market is close enough to walk to and shop without a taxi. The resort offers free private parking, and there is a paid airport shuttle if you do not want to arrange the transfer yourself.
What the cottages and rooms are like
The accommodation is a mix of wooden cottages and double rooms set around a pool and a green garden. Most have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a balcony with garden or pool views.
- The cottages. Reviews call them individual, air-conditioned, cosy and well maintained, and one guest found them a good option for a long stay.
- The pool. Many reviews mention that it is clean and well looked after, and a family with a daughter enjoyed it.
- The restaurant and bar. There is an on-site restaurant serving breakfast, local dishes and drinks, with free Wi-Fi throughout.
The listing also mentions evening entertainment, and nearby activities such as diving, hiking, canoeing, cycling and fishing. I would treat those as things you arrange outside the resort.
What guests highlight at TP Beach Resort
Google gives TP Beach Resort 4.2 out of 5 from 372 reviews. Most of the written praise is about the same few things.
Many guests like the welcoming hosts and staff, who are described as polite, helpful and quick to react. Others single out the quiet ambience, the cleanliness and the closeness to the beach. The food comes up a lot as well, with good portions and tasty dishes, and one family says the staff arranged a birthday decoration on request.
There is a gentler criticism about the menu: one guest felt that only a few dishes were available and that you have to go out for more variety. That is not unusual in a small resort, and the beach area has places to eat.
What to know before you book
This is the part I would not skip. The place has real positives, but the complaints are about safety and honesty of the photos.
| What guests like | What to check |
|---|---|
| Beach and market within a very short walk | Room size can be small compared with the photos, according to one guest who left without staying |
| Clean pool and pleasant garden | The pool water can feel strongly chlorinated |
| Friendly staff, good value | Some rooms lack a fridge or a TV |
| Restaurant on site | Limited menu, according to one guest |
The floors are the serious one. One guest reports that the pool surround, the bathrooms and the paths between the rooms are very slippery and uneven, and that a family member fell and was badly hurt. The same review says staff helped quickly but that the nearest hospital was a long drive away. If you travel with small children, older people or anyone unsteady on their feet, take care and bring shoes with grip.
Another reviewer complained about a refund refused after they decided not to check in because the room looked smaller than in the photos. Ask the resort for the exact room type and the cancellation conditions before paying.
Who TP Beach Resort suits
I would choose TP Beach Resort in Arambol for friends or a family who want a simple base close to the sand, a pool to cool down in and a restaurant on the doorstep. It also works for a longer stay, as one guest points out, because you can walk to the beach and the market.
I would look elsewhere if you want spacious, high-end rooms or if mobility is a concern. In that case, ask about a ground-floor room and the state of the paths before you commit.
What to do around Arambol
Arambol is a beach town in north Goa, popular for its long beach, its market and a relaxed atmosphere. From the resort, you can simply walk down to the sea and then wander through the street stalls.
For something more active, the listing mentions diving, hiking, canoeing, cycling and fishing nearby. Check with the front desk for local operators, since they are not run by the resort.
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