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About Ponda
Ponda (or Fonda as it is called in Konkani) is a city in the district of South Goa, about 30 km southeast of Panaji, the state capital. It is popular as the ‘Hindu heart of Goa’ as there are many temples in and around the area. Besides, there are some age-old churches here along with the state’s largest mosque. Ponda is also known as Antruz Mahal owing to its rich cultural heritage. Another reason why travellers visit Ponda is that it is the gateway to Goa’s wildlife sanctuaries and Dudhsagar Falls.
Today, this city is frequented by business travellers as well, as it an industrial centre of Goa with many estates and large factories nearby. There are a number of schools and prominent colleges in and around the area like Goa Engineering College (GEC), National Institute of Technology (NIT), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR) and others. It is owing to such fast growth that many hotels in Ponda have come up over the years.
Shopping and Dining in and around Ponda
There are many shopping malls near hotels in Ponda, Goa, including Menino Trade Centre and The Atrium Mall for those who wish to indulge in retail therapy. Besides, the city is dotted with a number of stores selling essentials and more.
Those looking for a nice dining experience in Ponda can go to Abhiksha Palace, The Goan Majestic, Taste of Goa, Pan Aroma Restaurant, Cool n Spice, Dee Sigdii House, Café Bhonsle and The Roadhouse Bar and Restaurant, among others.
Places to Visit in and around Ponda
When in Ponda, it is a must to visit the Hindu temples in the area like Kapileshwar Mandir, Shantadurga Mandir, Mahalaxmi Mandir, Nagesh Maharudra Mandir, and Ramnath Temple, among many others. The historic Safa Masjid and churches, such as St. Anne’s Church and Mount Carmel Chapel are also worth exploring. The area has many spice plantations including Pascoal Spice Village, Sahakari Spice Farm and Tropical Spice Plantation that can be explored from Ponda hotels.
How to Reach Ponda
Ponda is connected to Panaji via National Highway 4A; travellers can take this route to reach the area by cab or rental car. Regular bus services are available from Ponda to Goa hotels in important places such as Panaji, Vasco da Gama and Margao. The Madgaon Railway Station is 19.8 km while Goa International Airport is 31 km away. Private taxis are easily available from both the transit hubs to reach Ponda.
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FabHotel Shakti Palace
Best room at an affordable price, only thing is economy rooms are very tiny, Apart from these every thing is good and above the average , Food is very nice
FabHotel Shakti Palace
Food was excellent and their managers in restaurant were very helpful. Due to fast, my wife wanted some different fruits , which were not on table. Same was provided promptly without Any extra charge. Good variety of breads were available for vegetarians also, which was helpful as some of our family members are strictly vegetarian
FabHotel Shakti Palace
The room was very clean and comfortable location in ponda The food was delicious and breakfast dinner very good hotel
FabHotel Shakti Palace
The hotel is located in the center of Ponda city and in the middle of the market. They have limited parking for up to 4 vehicles. The rooms are maintained very well and are also clean and hygienic. I stayed in 2 different rooms for 2 days and the TV was not working in both of them. Service is top notch and price is affordable for such a property.
FabHotel Shakti Palace
Lift facility was unavailable. Did booking through booking.com. Guest had difficulty using stairs being a senior citizen with disabilities. Although full payment was done for two nights, Hotel owner was kind enough to refund one night stay as we had to check out into another hotel. Such guest centric helpful attitude is truly appreciated
FabHotel Shakti Palace
Hi. I recently visited Goa and below are my reviews 1) No Lift/ elevator. As such it would be difficult for the elderly people. Carrying bag packs if your room is allocated at the top floor 2) AC issue: cannot monitor the temperature as it's still to 1 particular temperature. 3) Food not that great 4) staffs are limited, need to follow up multiple times.
FabHotel Shakti Palace
1).Eventhough I informed the Fab Hotel ph.No. 7042424242 and agreed in phone for early checkin (gobibo avialable mobile no), the Hotel receptionist not accepted my early check in. The fab hotels customer care said that you have no problem for one hour early checkin, but the hotel receptionist said that we have no rooms. Eventhough the fab hotels customer care personal talked with the receptionist they are not allotted the room untill checkin time. After one hour waiting in the lobby, hotel receptionist privided the room at 11-50 AM. 2). We stayed for 2 days and provided only one water bottle. For the extra water bottle they charged 32 rupees, eventhough the MRP is 20/-. 3. The Room is Satisfactory. I am giving this rating for the hotel mangement and hosiptality only.
FabHotel Shakti Palace
Be careful!! Horrible experience with FabHotels Shakti Palace in Ponda. Arrived late night (10pm) from long flight at the reception to being told our reservation has been cancelled and the hotel was full so impossible to accommodate our stay. The decided to cancel our reservation on the day at 7pm because they considered we did not check in on time. And on top of that they send me an invoice of 1200 Rs for cancellation fee, which obviously I did not pay and will never pay. We ended up alone in Ponda in the middle of the night looking for a place to stay. Awful guidelines that FabHotel have, it’s a shame. Avoid this hotel at all cost!!!
FabHotel Shakti Palace
Service excellent inspite of very less man power. Couple persons were doing all jobs . Veg items in restaurant were good . Room were very small and AC on off was a big issue due to faulty voltage stabiliser in room 205 . No toiletries and asked for it . No power backup is also issue. Parking is very limited and no nearby place for parking.
FabHotel Shakti Palace
Rooms are super compact just a bed and 1 feet gap.service is good but major issue with the management and hospitality policy.even though I was staying there for last 9 days they asked me do check out as their room got online booking.In no where I have seen such stupidity where guest were asked to do check out horrible place.nearby so many good hotels are there at cheaper price and bathroom equal to the room of Shakti palace.
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