Hilton introduces iconic luxury brand Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts in Goa | News
Back (L-R): Jacob Purackal, Senior Director, Development, South Aisa, Hilton; Clarence Tan, senior vice president, Development, Asia Pacific, Hilton; Ashok Ummat, Director, Triton Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd.; Mr. Rajesh S. Dempo, CEO, Dempo Group; Shrinivas Dempo, Chairman, Dempo Group; Alan Watts, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton; Ratan Sharma; CMD, Triton Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd; Zubin Saxena, senior vice president and regional head, South Asia, Hilton Front (L-R): Candice D’Cruz, vice president, Luxury Brands, Asia Pacific, Hilton; Pallavi Shrinivas Dempo, Executive Director, Dempo Group; Jui Kulkarni Sharma, Director, Triton Hotels & Resorts
Hilton has announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Goa, marking the debut of one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands on India’s legendary western coastline. The new hotel will be Hilton’s third Waldorf Astoria in India, following the signing of Waldorf Astoria Jaipur and Waldorf Astoria New Delhi, and underlines the continued expansion of Hilton’s luxury footprint in the country’s most attractive urban and leisure destinations. It also expands Hilton’s trade and pipeline presence in Goa to four hotels, reflecting continued confidence in the market’s domestic and international appeal and continued appetite for quality leisure experiences.
Waldorf Astoria Goa is expected to open in 2030 and is being developed by West Coast Hotels Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between USA Dempo Group, one of Goa’s oldest and most respected business families, and Triton Hotels & Resorts Private Limited, a leading luxury hospitality developer with a proven track record in major destinations in India.
Alan Watts, president of Asia Pacific, Hilton, said: “The signing of Waldorf Astoria Goa brings the pinnacle of luxury to one of India’s leading leisure destinations and reflects growing investor interest in premium hospitality. This partnership with West Coast Hotels Pvt. Ltd. expands the choice of experiential stays in India and strengthens our leadership in the Asia Pacific as we set our sights on 250 luxury and lifestyle hotels in the coming years.”
Located along a 20-acre pristine stretch of water in South Goa, the hotel offers stunning, 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, rooted in timeless elegance, a strong sense of place and highly personalized service.
The new hotel will feature 148 elegantly designed rooms, suites and villas, designed to provide a refined yet relaxing luxury experience that unfolds in harmony with the coastal environment. Reflecting Waldorf Astoria’s legacy as a legendary social and cultural destination, the hotel showcases the brand’s signature Peacock Alley, a curated array of culinary experiences, a dedicated beachfront restaurant and a rooftop bar. With approximately 10,800 square feet of event and meeting space, wellness facilities and world-class amenities such as a luxurious spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and swimming pools, the hotel will become a sought-after location for major destination weddings, intimate celebrations and carefully curated gatherings.
Candice D’Cruz, Vice President of Luxury Brands, Asia Pacific, Hilton, said: “At its core, Waldorf Astoria is about creating places that carry meaning and endure over time. The brand is defined by effortless luxury and its hallmark of genuinely elegant service. Goa’s legendary 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 sophisticated yet relaxing destination that both globally iconic and unmistakably Goan.”
Ratan Sharma, CMD, Triton Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd., said, “My journey in hospitality began in Goa in 2000. Although I moved from my first hotel, the dream of returning has never left me. I have always envisioned creating something truly extraordinary – a landmark that would redefine luxury in Goa. Waldorf Astoria Goa represents that vision. South Goa’s pristine coastline attracts the world’s most discerning travelers, and it deserves an icon to match its beauty and global appeal. Our partnership with Hilton enables us to stands to bring timeless elegance, impeccable service and world-class luxury to both Indian and international guests. This is the beginning of a new chapter in luxury and our long-cherished dream.”
Shrinivas Dempo, Chairman of West Coast Hotels Pvt Ltd., Dempo Group, said: “Goa has long held a unique place in the Indian hospitality landscape, and this development represents a timely opportunity to introduce a truly global luxury brand to South Goa’s evolving hospitality landscape. Our partnership with Hilton reflects a shared ambition to create a thoughtfully designed beachfront destination that is rooted in Goa’s cultural and natural context while meeting the expectations of today’s luxury traveler.”
As rising prosperity and greater preference for both leisure travel and experiential hospitality continue to shape consumer choices for travel in India, Hilton aims to expand its luxury portfolio. The company currently operates two Conrad Hotels & Resorts properties in India and has announced multiple contracts to introduce Waldorf Astoria hotels in Jaipur and New Delhi, in addition to a new Conrad in Jaipur and Signia by Hilton in Jaipur.
Waldorf Astoria Goa will participate in Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 26 different hotel brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through Hilton’s preferred channels get access to immediate benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose virtually any combination of points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount and free standard Wi-Fi. Members also have exclusive access to contactless technology through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app, where Hilton Honors members can check in, choose their room and access their room using Digital Key.
