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Yab Yum Resort Hotel Reviews, Goa/Mandrem, India

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Yab Yum Resort

Ashvem Beach, Mandrem 408 527, India
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Yab Yum Resort
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Ranked #3 of 9 hotels in Mandrem
4.5 of 5 stars 102 Reviews
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kovalam
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14 reviews 14 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Prettycool!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Great soft sand, right on beach, groovy, no a/c not a problem. Rooms were clean, mosquito free, extremely quiet, and surprisingly airy. Stayed in both cabin and dome, and cabin might be a bit better than dome (maybe), but both are cool. Breakfast was very late all three days but it's not a big deal. Two quibbles: 1. Please put... More

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yabyumowner, Owner at Yab Yum Resort, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Hi, thanks for the review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay, and also thanks for pointing out a couple of things including the breakfast being late, we need to really change our breakfast system for the coming season, it doesn't bother some people but we still need to get as close to perfection as possible! Hooks, shelves and larger bathroom... More

London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Closest you'll get to a luxury beach hut in Goa”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

This charming tranquil resort is perfect for a week of r and r. Any more than a week and Id have been bored, we moved down south to Palolem for the 2nd week. I mist admit i enjoyed the 'life' in Palolem after a week in Yab yum, however it depends what sort of holiday you are after. Large domed... More

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yabyumowner, Owner at Yab Yum Resort, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Thanks for this review, we really appreciate it when guests 'get' what Yab Yum is about and don't mind ants, geckos, not having a/c, not being pampered and pestered by waiters all the time etc... ! It's fair to say that our accommodation is quite unique and thus not every guest has the right expectations - we try to get... More

New Delhi, India
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Lovely rooms. A smile from the staff would be good.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

These pods look fantastic from the outside and the inside. Very organic. Other plus points include: - Large rooms - Breakfast delivered to your pod - Rights on the sea - Good bar area with excellent cocktails and good food - Very close to the best restaurant in the area - La Plage (see our other reviews). - Staff will... More

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yabyumowner, Owner at Yab Yum Resort, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Hi - thanks for taking the time to give us a good review, and for pointing out the positives as well as the negatives...not all reviewers do that! Your point about smiling staff is interesting, we find that in Goa people generally are not as smiley as Thailand for example, but once you smile at them you get a big... More

Hong Kong
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34 reviews 34 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
“Another amazing stay at Yab Yum”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Our second trip of the season and pleased to report that the service and experience was every bit as good at the end of the season as the beginning. Every request and concern was managed with the utmost professionalism. We'll certainly return. Roll on next season.

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yabyumowner, Owner at Yab Yum Resort, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Hi - sorry for the delay in acknowledging this review! We've just finished a tremendous but very hard season so it's very gratifying to see so much positive feedback. Hope to see you guys again, returning guests are really the backbone of what we do, best wishes :-) More

Cheadle, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Kickback and enjoy !”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

If you really want to get away from the whole sterile hotel setup with swimming pools surrounded by lager consuming tatooed beasts, large screen TVs showing EPL games and the obligatory all you can eat buffet....you may want to think about this place. You will see reviews complaining about slow room service and "wildlife," I think they may have missed... More

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yabyumowner, Owner at Yab Yum Resort, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Awesome review - thanks so much! It's great to see reviews like this that convey really what Yab Yum is like and it makes the hard work really feel worthwhile. Most of all, it's great to hear that the kids had a good time which reflects well on our staff and the environment we've created. All the best :-) More

Adelaide, Australia
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Pure Bliss!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

This resort is the perfect place to kick back and relax. I stayed in one of the domes and was amazed at how large it was. The dome had a little seating area, king sized bed with mosquito net and a large en-suite. Outside is a table and chairs and a hammock. You are only 1 minute walk from the... More

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Cheadle, null, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

I love this place and would recommend it to all who want to get away from sanitised hotel corridors and relax in nature .This is our second trip to this place with children and I have to say that this place is very child friendly and has a great menu and I love the breakfast which you have outside your... More

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yabyumowner, Owner at Yab Yum Resort, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Thanks Simranjeet! It's so nice to know that you all had a good time (again). Thanks for pointing out that the noisy-beer-drinking-costa-del-sol-type crowd does exist even in Goa! To avoid that, we always advise: head north up here to Mandrem, or head as far south as you can get. Best wishes from us all. More

London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Peace”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

YabYum was the very first stop on our 6 month break from the corporate world. It is a great place to switch off and re-charge your batteries. The beach is beautiful and the hotel's grounds are great as well. The place has a nice vibe and it was cool to see the swarms of dragonflies.

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Basel, Switzerland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“very nice place. but...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

This is indeed a very nice palce. we stayed in the Suite pod. I loved that you are really in the middle of nature, the views to the sea are fantastic. It is a very relaxing place and the pod was very cool and wonderful to sleep. The whole place is in a paradise environment. BUT. there are some things... More

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yabyumowner, Owner at Yab Yum Resort, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Hi, thanks for your review. Considering the negatives you pointed out we're grateful that you still scored us at 4 out of 5 - so thank you for being fair :-) Regarding cleanliness - our tables and chairs get a battering from the sand and sea air, plus things decay very quickly in a tropical climate, this isn't really the... More

Paris
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16 reviews 16 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Practically paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

We arrived at Yab Yum frazzled from work, and our stay completely re-energised us. Their 'pods' are simple but extremely comfortable and cool, with clean bathrooms and quality bedding that helped us sleep like logs. This was our first time in India, and I think Yab Yum is perfect for people who might be a little wary of the country... More

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yabyumowner, Owner at Yab Yum Resort, responded to this review
6 March 2013

Thanks for the great review and for posting some great shots too! If you've left happy and relaxed then we have done our job! Hope to see you again, all the best :-) More

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Also Known As:
Yab Yum Hotel Mandrem
Yab Yum Hotel
Hotel Yab Yum
Yab Yum Resort Goa/Mandrem, India
Address: Ashvem Beach, Mandrem 408 527, India
Region: India > Goa > Mandrem
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#1 Family Hotels in Mandrem
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Yab Yum is situated in north Goa at the edge of the tranquil village of Ashvem. Hidden away in a peaceful setting amongst 8000sqm of cool, shady and lush coconut and banana grove, Yab Yum sits directly behind the sand-dunes of Ashvem beach. Relax on top of the dune and watch the sunset as local fishermen bring in their catch from the Arabian Sea. Breakfast inc., snacks, evening meals, massage, treatments and yoga are available. ... more   less 

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