Artisan Resort and Cafe

This review is not for Artisan. They have another property called Aloha. This review is for that one. Artisan is better than Aloha I believe though we didn't stay there. But if you guys are going for Aloha, then not recommended. Check before you pay them. We booked 3 rooms with double-beds for 2 nights. Some points listed below to be highlighted. 1. They charged us 6500 per rooms. But the rooms were very small compared to what they showed in photos. 2. They promised us wifi, but the signal was too weak. Not good for WFH. They should improve the speed of the wifi. 3. No power backup in the property. 4. The 1st floor rooms literally trembles when someone walks on the balcony. 5. Beds were not good. If someone sits on one side of the bed, the other side lifts up. Bed and pillow quality they should improve. 6. Commode sitting area was broken which they were aware of but didn't fix it before we came. After I told them, they fixed it. Not a good gesture of hospitality. 7. There was no wardrobe to keep your belongings which is basic in a room. It's a hotel, not a shack. 8. The AC used to automatically turn off in such a hot weather and despite turning it on, it wouldn't cool down the room temperature. 9. The owner, Anup Pandhare, and the assistant Lipi, despite multiple calls and requests to visit the property didn't come. They took the entire amount while booking, whereas in other properties people used to take half amount for confirmation. 10. They asked us to visit artisan restaurant (which they only own and informed us that we will get discount there) for authentic Goanese cuisine. We went there but were charged wrongly. It was mentioned in the menu that seafood prices may vary based on the time of the year but they charged us wrongly, almost more than double for chicken even! After confronting, however, they reduced the price. Luckily, we checked the bill before paying, hence, we saw the falsely added amounts. 11. For mineral water bottle, they put double charges than MRP in the bill. However after requesting, they reduced a bit. Also, beverages charges are bit high. 12. Water speed is very less at tap and jet spray both. 13. Less staff, delayed service. Highly not recommended. You will find so many better places than this one to stay at Morjim at same price or less.