Sukhmantra Resort & Spa

You can find Sukhmantra Resort & Spa at 317/C, Baman Yaddo in Candolim. Being in Goa, things are a bit different here. The pace is a little slower, though during the tourist season, it gets quite frantic for us. We have this spot that’s a bit away from the main beach noise, which is nice. It’s a mix of rooms and a small spa area where we try to keep things quiet. We aren't a massive chain hotel with hundreds of rooms. It’s a smaller operation. My staff and I spend a lot of time gardening and making sure the pool stays clean because the salt air and the heat really take a toll on everything. Sometimes the power goes out or the internet is slow, but that’s just life in this part of Candolim. We don't have a big marketing budget, so we mostly rely on people telling their friends about us after they stay. We’re just regular people trying to run a decent place where travelers can rest. We aren't trying to be a five-star luxury spot with gold taps. We just want the rooms to be cool and the water to be hot for the guests. It’s a lot of maintenance, honestly. But when the sun goes down and the lights come on in the garden, it looks alright to me.