Casa Menezes - A Heritage Goan Homestay - Bambolim

Casa Menezes - A 16th-century Portuguese homestay in Bambolim, Goa

Rooms & Suites

The property offers five distinct room types, including the Heritage Deluxe Suite and the Garden Heritage Deluxe Suite. Each room features antique furnishings, a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. Select rooms open onto verandas or balconies with views of the garden or palm groves.

Dining & Cuisine

Breakfast is served daily across the street at a separate dining area, featuring a rotation of authentic Goan dishes prepared by local chef Laxmi. Guests can order lunch and dinner in advance, with menus that change based on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The on-site restaurant also accommodates special diet menus and offers wine, champagne, and local urak or feni.

Activities & Experiences

The homestay offers bicycle rental for exploring the surrounding village, Lake Batim, and the local bakery that bakes bread in a wood-fired oven. Guests can join guided walking tours, pub crawls, or cycling tours organized by the hosts. Birdwatchers can spot numerous species around Lake Batim, a 10-minute walk from the property.

Services & Facilities

Casa Menezes provides complimentary airport pickup and drop-off, as well as car hire and shuttle service. The property has a games room with darts and badminton, a shared lounge with TV, and a garden with BBQ facilities. Additional practical services include laundry, ironing, meeting/banquet facilities, and a chapel on-site.

Heritage & Hospitality

The house has been in the Menezes family for over 400 years and retains original Portuguese architecture with terracotta roof tiles and ornate artifacts. Hosts David and Nicole offer guided tours of Old Goa, sharing historical insights and helping guests plan itineraries. The homestay is also pet-friendly and welcomes families with strollers and board games.

• Location: Rural village Batim, 20 min from Old Goa, 30 min from airport
• Rooms: 5 heritage rooms with antique furniture and private verandas
• Dining: Authentic Goan meals by local chef, special diets available
• Activities: Bicycle tours, darts, badminton, birdwatching at Lake Batim
• Services: Free airport transfer, car hire, laundry, games room
• Suitable for: Culture enthusiasts, history buffs, families with pets