Hotel Colva Kinara (Colva, India)

The five-minute walk to the beach is a major plus point - guests love being able to stroll there each day, as well as having a good range of local amenities close at hand. It means you don't have to drive everywhere, and you can enjoy relaxed, beachy days.

The rooms are clean and well-appointed, according to guests, who seem to enjoy comfortable stays at Colva Kinara. You should return to a serviced room each day, with fresh bedding and towels as required, while there's also good air con to keep you cool.

Nothing says holiday quite like jumping into a pool and swimming up to the bar - and that's exactly what you get to do at Colva Kinara. Guests enjoy the pool area at this hotel, whether splashing around or relaxing with a drink on the poolside.

Guests comment on the fact that WiFi is only available in the lobby, which can be annoying if you want to get on with some work or check your emails in the peace and quiet of your room, rather than having to head downstairs to this communal space each time.

The service, while generally friendly, can sometimes be erratic according to guests, and the front desk staff could be more efficient at times. In addition, some guests have had problems with pre-payments not being taken into account, which can cause problems upon check-out.

Not all guests are wowed by the food, with some saying it's not up to their expectations. You may find the options on offer a little repetitive and limited after a few days, and there's not so much to tempt meat-lovers, though vegetarians are well catered for.