Hilton has announced plans to bring the Waldorf Astoria Goa to India’s western coast, with the luxury resort scheduled to open in 2030. The project is being developed by West Coast Hotels Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between the V.S. Dempo Group and Triton Hotels & Resorts Private Limited.
Alan Watts, president for Asia Pacific at Hilton, said the signing underscores rising investor appetite for high-end hospitality in India. He added the property would strengthen Hilton’s regional luxury portfolio as the company targets 250 luxury and lifestyle hotels across Asia Pacific in the coming years.
Set on a 20-acre waterfront site in South Goa, the resort will overlook the Arabian Sea and is designed to reflect the brand’s hallmark of understated luxury and personalised service. Plans include 148 rooms, suites and villas aimed at delivering a “refined yet relaxed” coastal experience.
In keeping with Waldorf Astoria’s heritage, the hotel will feature the brand’s signature Peacock Alley, multiple dining venues including a beachfront specialty restaurant and rooftop bar, and roughly 10,800 square feet of meeting and event space. Wellness facilities will include a luxury spa, fitness centre and swimming pools, positioning the property as a destination for weddings and curated events.
Candice D’Cruz, vice president for Luxury Brands, Asia Pacific at Hilton, said Goa’s cultural richness and coastal appeal provide “a powerful canvas” for the brand’s expansion in India.
Ratan Sharma, chairman and managing director of Triton Hotels & Resorts, described the project as a long-held ambition to create a landmark luxury destination in Goa. Shrinivas Dempo, chairman of West Coast Hotels, said the partnership aims to introduce a globally recognised luxury offering aligned with Goa’s evolving tourism landscape.
The property will participate in the Hilton Honors loyalty programme, offering members digital check-in, flexible payment options and other benefits.
