Goa is the playground of luxury hospitality in India, and today, the state just got another brand announcing its arrival there.
Hilton is coming to town with Waldorf Astoria
Hilton Hotels has announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Goa, marking the debut of one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands in Goa. The new hotel will be Hilton’s third Waldorf Astoria in India, following the signings of Waldorf Astoria Jaipur and Waldorf Astoria New Delhi, and underscores the continued expansion of Hilton’s luxury footprint across the country’s most compelling urban and leisure destinations. It also expands Hilton’s pipeline in Goa to four hotels, reflecting sustained confidence in the market’s domestic and international appeal, and enduring appetite for high-end leisure experiences.
Scheduled to open in 2030, Waldorf Astoria Goa is being developed by West Coast Hotels Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between the V.S. Dempo Group and Triton Hotels & Resorts Private Limited, a luxury hospitality developer that has been associated with Fairmont hotels in Udaipur and Jaipur, and the Fairmont Jaipur.
The Signing Ceremony for Waldorf Astoria, Goa
Alan Watts, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton, said,
The signing of Waldorf Astoria Goa brings the pinnacle of luxury to one of the India’s most distinguished leisure destinations and reflects growing investor interest in high-end hospitality. This partnership with West Coast Hotels Pvt. Ltd. expands the choice of experience led stays in India and strengthens our leadership across Asia Pacific as we set our sights on 250 luxury and lifestyle hotels in the coming years.
Set along a pristine 20-acre waterfront stretch in South Goa, the hotel will offer sweeping, uninterrupted views of the Arabian Sea. Surrounded by natural beauty, open horizons and Goa’s distinctive coastal character, the setting provides a fitting backdrop for Waldorf Astoria’s signature approach to luxury, one rooted in timeless elegance, a strong sense of place and highly personalised service.
The new hotel will feature 148 elegantly designed rooms, suites and villas, designed to offer a refined yet relaxed luxury experience that unfolds in harmony with its coastal surroundings. Reflecting Waldorf Astoria’s legacy as a storied social and cultural destination, the hotel will showcase the brand’s signature Peacock Alley, a thoughtfully curated array of culinary experiences, a speciality beachfront restaurant and a rooftop bar.
Candice D’Cruz, vice president, Luxury Brands, Asia Pacific, Hilton, said,
At its heart, Waldorf Astoria is about creating places that carry meaning and endure over time. The brand is defined by effortless luxury and its hallmark of sincerely elegant service. Goa’s storied cultural heritage and timeless coastal beauty provide a powerful canvas for this expression, allowing us to bring together thoughtful design, distinctive culinary experiences and a strong sense of place. The result will be a refined yet relaxed destination that feels both globally iconic and unmistakably Goan.
As rising affluence and heightened preferences for both leisure travel and experience-led hospitality continue to shape consumer travel choices in India, Hilton is committed to expanding its luxury portfolio. The company currently operates two Conrad Hotels & Resorts properties in India and has announced multiple signings to introduce Waldorf Astoria hotels in Jaipur and New Delhi, along with a new Conrad in Jaipur and a Signia by Hilton in Jaipur. Waldorf Astoria had signed up for a hotel in Jaipur in 2023, and the first Waldorf Astoria in India will open in 2027. The Delhi outpost will come up in Aerocity, where GMR will own the hotel.
Bottomline
Hilton has signed up to open a Waldorf Astoria hotel in Goa, with the state’s own Dempo family and the guys behind Fairmont in Udaipur and Jaipur coming up to own the place. The hotel is expected to open in 2030 in South Goa. This will be the third Waldorf Astoria in India after Jaipur and Delhi.
What do you make of the Waldorf Astoria coming up in South Goa?
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