THE LEELA PALACE - MOBOR - SOUTH GOA

Paradise..Just 50 mins by air from Mumbai. The Leela Palace is situated in the green jewelled land of Goa, at the Arabian Sea and bordered by Mobor Beach and near fishing villages on the river Sal - A perfect location!

Its 75 acres of landscaped grounds are inspiring woodland dotted with lily ponds, temples, archways, spice gardens, small islands and a river wharf from where watersport facilities are available.

ACCOMMODATION

Set amidst 75 acres of lush gardens and sparkling lagoons are a total of 137 stylish rooms and suites. All rooms are spacious and elegantly furnished with ceiling fans and central air conditioning, equipped with 25" colour TV with satellite channels video cassette players, hi-fi compact disc players sound system and personal safes. In addition each guest room is built with either a full balcony or a private patio essential for a relaxing breakfast or a romantic candlelight dinner. All rooms have a lagoon view except the royal villas and presidential suite, which face the ocean.

Yali Lounge aqua Jamavar The Cafe Riverside Susegado

RESTAURANTS / BARS

YALI LOUNGE

The elegant, airy lounge lies under majestic domes within the grandeur of the open- sided Vijayanagara palace lobby, overlooking beautifully landscaped waterfalls, tropical gardens and lagoons, with an enticing view of the ocean. The Yali Lounge is the perfect place to relax over afternoon tea, cocktails or after dinner drinks while admiring the rich Indian carpets and ornate antiques hand-picked to create the refined ambience of ancient India.

AQUA

The resorts Entertainment Lounge, situated below the lobby level, has a seating capacity of 105, three semiprivate lounges, state-of-the art audio visual equipment and cigar divan. Aqua has been designed as a gathering place for the early part of the evening where you can watch your favourite sport event on a big screen right into happy hour and transforms later to a discotheque setting with our resident DJ playing the latest music hits.

JAMAVAR

The resort's signature restaurant situated at the lobby level serves finest Indian cuisine. Jamavar seats 80 diners within a lavish setting enhanced with intricate wooden screens and decorative Jamavar shawls.

THE CAFE

A fusion of western, asian and local specialities are served throughout the day. Also a sumptuous Breakfast buffet is served daily. Overlooking the free-form pool with its cascading waterfall, three seating options have been created. On the upper level, indoor and outdoor seating is available to take in the sweeping views of the resort. The relaxed setting of the lower terrace offers casual and convenient dining for those who have been soaking up the sun on the pool deck. In the evenings, a fine selection of Chinese cuisine is also served which completes the varied tone of the dining experiences provided. The cafe seats 110 guests.

RIVERSIDE

The moonlit water of the river Sal casts its magic to create an al fresco dining experience, as guests savour the many flavours of Italy. A terrace on the water's edge is the ideal setting for dining under the stars while the air-conditioned interior offers dinner guests cool comfort, as they take-in the picturesque views of the colourful fishing trawlers that line the far side of the river. Riverside seats 46 on the deck and 72 in the main dining area.

SUSEGADO (Seasonal)

The most tasteful"Beach Shack" in Goa. Featuring the only beach style restaurant on Mobor beach with exotic cocktails, grilled and tandoor seafood and meats, fresh salads fine service and cool music. Open daily for Lunch from 11.00 am until sunset.

BANQUETS / CATERING

The Leela Palace Goa offers a range of 4 indoor and 2 outdoor venues

INDOOR VENUES

APARANTA

Lower lobby level, with capacity of 400 for reception, 350 for sit down dinner and 400 pax theatre style conference seating. The hall opens out to a lawn which can be used for coffee breaks

HAMPI

At the lobby level , adjacent to the Business Centre, seating capacity upto 200 theatre style and 100 for classroom style

BIDAR AND BADAMI

At lobby level, each can accommodate 24 seats, theatre style and 16 boardroom style.

OUTDOOR VENUES

LEELA GARDENS

Grass lawn, adjacent to the beach, accommodates 400 for a reception and 300 for sit down dinner.

BEACH FRONT

Theme nights and informal dinners, with open air barbecue, can accommodate up to 400 for a reception.

BUSINESS CENTER FACILITIES

The business center provides a 24 hour service and is equipped with computers, fax machines, photocopier, cellular phone.