Mercure Goa Devaaya Resort - An Accor Hotels Brand - Malar

Secluded island resort with Ayurveda programs and river views

Wellness & Ayurveda

Devaaya Resort operates a dedicated Ayurveda and Spa centre named Veda with full-time doctors on site. Treatments include body scrubs, wraps, facial treatments, and waxing services alongside a sauna and outdoor swimming pool. The spa also offers hair styling, makeup services, manicures, and pedicures for guests seeking holistic care.

Dining & Cuisine

The resort's riverside restaurant serves international cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood sourced directly from the sluice gate. A second restaurant, Paani Pourri, offers a lounge bar with wine, champagne, and a happy hour menu. Guests can also order breakfast in the room, kids' meals, and packed lunches for day trips.

Activities & Entertainment

Mercure Devaaya provides bicycle rental, bike tours, and walking tours of the island, plus a mangrove safari at sunset. Guests can fish using rods supplied by the resort, play table tennis, darts, or join themed dinner nights and live music performances. The resort also has a games room, indoor play area, and kids' outdoor play equipment for families.

Accommodations

The 56 rooms at Mercure Goa Devaaya Resort include master suites with traditional Portuguese decor and views of the Mandovi River or paddy fields. Every room has a private balcony, tea/coffee maker, and air conditioning, with suites offering spacious layouts and luxurious amenities. The Indo-Portuguese style of the buildings extends to the villas, which are surrounded by landscaped gardens.

Location & Island Access

The resort sits on Divar Island, reachable only by a short public ferry that carries cars from Old Goa. Guests can explore the historic churches of Old Goa, the Mandovi River, and cultural landmarks of Portuguese heritage within a 10 km radius. The property includes a ferry point at its gate, making access to Panaji and onshore casinos straightforward by car or hotel shuttle.

• Wellness: On-site Ayurveda centre Veda with full-time doctors
• Location: Secluded on Divar Island, accessible by ferry
• Dining: Riverside restaurant with fresh seafood from the sluice gate
• Activities: Fishing, mangrove safari, cycling, and yoga programs
• Rooms: 56 Indo-Portuguese style rooms with river or paddy field views
• Family: Kids' outdoor play equipment, indoor play area, board games

Licence number: HOTN003038