Ahilya by the Sea: A Private Goan Sanctuary of Art, Heritage, and Tranquil Luxury

Meta Description: Discover Ahilya by the Sea, a secret jewel in Nerul, Goa. Explore nine exquisite rooms in heritage villas, two sea-view pools, and a dining experience rooted in family legacy. Book your ultimate private Goan escape with Tourtly.

An Invitation to a Different Goa

Imagine an escape to Goa that exists worlds away from the vibrant thrum of its famed night markets and pulsating beach parties. Picture a morning that begins not with a crowd, but with the gentle rhythm of the Arabian Sea lapping against an ancient stone wall, the sight of local fishermen guiding their colourful boats out into Dolphin Bay, and the sweet, heady scent of frangipani blossoms drifting on the breeze.¹ This is the Goa that awaits at Ahilya by the Sea, a destination that offers not just a holiday, but a profound sense of peace and a return to the art of living well.

Nestled in a quiet, sun-kissed corner of Nerul, this property is not a hotel in the conventional sense; it is an experience meticulously crafted to feel like a "serene and private escape".¹ With just nine exquisitely decorated rooms spread across three independent villas and a secluded treehouse, Ahilya by the Sea immediately establishes a promise of intimacy and exclusivity.¹ The guiding philosophy, inherited from its renowned sister property, the Ahilya Fort in Central India, is to create the feeling of being a guest in a magnificent private home, one surrounded by understated elegance and the quiet luxury of time and space.¹

This is a place that embodies the true spirit of Goan susegad—a unique, untranslatable concept of a contented, unhurried, and blissfully relaxed way of life.² Here, the definition of luxury is redefined. It is found in the deliberate absence of televisions and the distractions of the modern world, a conscious choice to encourage guests to disconnect from the noise and reconnect with themselves, with nature, and with the rich tapestry of stories woven into the very walls of the property.⁵ This is not a retreat from life, but a deeper immersion into it, offering a glimpse into another Goa entirely: a place of lazy mornings, long siestas, and quiet, elegant eccentricity.⁷

The Soul of Ahilya: A Legacy of Art, Royalty, and Heritage

The profound character of Ahilya by the Sea is not a modern invention but a legacy cultivated over generations, rooted in a rich history of royalty, art, and a deep appreciation for culture. Its soul is a blend of two distinguished Indian families, creating an authentic heritage that cannot be replicated.

The Holkar-Ahilya Connection

The property’s name and ethos are a direct extension of the celebrated Ahilya Fort in Maheshwar, the ancestral home of the Holkar dynasty.

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