Somy Plaza Calangute Goa - Formerly Somy Resort

First time at SOMY PLAZA ...... Normally stay at Nazri Resort Baga. Hotel staff ......generally excellent Bedrooms .....very clean and serviced daily Bar / restaurant .....great staff ...Vivian and the rest.....first class. But I have a BIG negative .....!!!! BE AWARE ..... SUN LOUNGERS ....... Certain guests always think it is acceptable to reserve sun loungers at 6am EVERY morning The pool does not open until 8am. The MANAGEMENT placed a notice around the pool saying ....This is not permitted and towels will be removed ...... THIS NOTICE may aswell of been straight in tge rubbish bin .... The very next day ...SUNLOUNGERS have towels on at 6am.....the pool attendant is aware and just said.......I do not understand What a load of hot air....... So......we will unlikely be returning and would not recommend anyone who likes a equal chance to get a sun lounger ....to avoid . SUCH A SHAME they do not enforce what the rule is they have made . MANY GUESTS I have spoke to feel exactly the same .

The Somy Plaza is in a fabulous location close to shops, restaurants and the beach, The staff here are extremely friendly from the security gate men to the cleaners and especially restaurant and pool staff all made us feel very welcome, will be back

We can only write about Somy Plaza in positive terms. Having experienced stays in many hotels in India over three decades we feel justified in doing this. On our first visit to Somy Plaza we found the ambience, upkeep and service to be faultless. This high standard has been maintained in all areas on two subsequent visits. The staff team - led by their approachable and inspirational manager, Paul, who sets and expects the highest standards of care for the guests - are competent, friendly and helpful - always willing to give of their best.* One of the delights of staying at Somy Plaza is the extensive buffet breakfast with a wide variety of delicious Indian and crossover dishes, which are varied every day, as well as eggs, local specialties and even pancakes cooked to order. There are many healthy options which can be put together including different fruits and juices and detox drinks which are varied every day. The evening restaurant menu has delicious and imaginative dishes, is reasonably priced and bears comparison with the more sophisticated and fashionable venues in the area. The delicate flavour and immaculate texture of the traditional British seaside Fish in Batter matches up to anything from a specialist fish frier (including a Yorkshireman in Cambodia) although a few more chips would not go amiss! The Pavilion restaurant and the outside areas around the pool lend themselves to a choice of dining experiences with a variety of musical entertainment - Indian traditional on Sundays then modern and karaoke on alternate evenings. Over all our stays the rooms were cleaned meticulously with sheets and towels changed daily on request by the friendly and courteous staff. One evening when a bedside light failed causing a loss of power in our room, the fault was rectified by a young electrician on standby who identified and dealt with the issue immediately and literally on the run! In over 30 years of visiting and working in India we have never seen an issue in a hotel dealt with so quickly, effectively and efficiently but that’s the way it is at Somy Plaza! * One of the friends who visited us there for dinner wanted to add this comment to the review: “A point I might add is the friendliness of the guard at the gate. This creates the impression (rightly) that it is a securely guarded complex, yet at the same time he is very amicable and approachable and guides visitors to the Reception area. Also, for a visitor the Reception staff go over and above their role to help you and make you feel at home.”