Villas in Assagao, Goa
Updated 7 November 2026
Assagao is a North Goa village a few kilometres from Mapusa, on the road to Anjuna, known for colonial-era villas, cafes, boutiques and yoga retreats. It is inland, so you drive to the beach. Mopa is the nearer airport and Thivim the usual station. Airbnb's average villa price here runs from ₹16,258 a night in May to ₹20,580 in December.
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What is Assagao like?
Assagao is a North Goa village of old houses, cafes and small shops, a few kilometres from Mapusa town. Gomantak Times describes tree-lined streets and colonial-era villas, and calls the village a hub for creative businesses, upscale boutiques, cafes and luxury stays. Some travel websites call it the Beverly Hills of Goa, the paper says, and the change has upset some locals.
The village church is St Cajetan's, which Gomantak Times says is over two centuries old. Assagao also has yoga retreats such as Purple Valley, which runs week-long yoga retreats, and shops that sell sustainable clothing. Most of the restaurants and shops are on the Mapusa-Anjuna road, so a car or taxi is the easiest way to get around. Assagao is a village base. It is not a beach strip.
How do you get to Assagao?
Fly into Mopa and take the train to Thivim. Manohar International Airport at Mopa is in Pernem taluka on the Goa-Maharashtra border, according to a PTI report, and Dabolim is near Vasco in South Goa, about 50 km away. When Mopa opened in January 2023, the Free Press Journal put Assagao about 20 km or a 45-minute drive away, and said taxis to Anjuna, Siolim and the Mapusa bus stand cost within ₹1,200. Fares have changed since, so confirm the rate at the counter.
Dabolim, which Goa Tourism puts 26 km from Panaji, is the longer transfer. By train, Gomantak Times recommends Thivim for Anjuna, Baga and Calangute, and most trains halt there. By bus, Mapusa is the hub: Goa Tourism notes daily buses from Panaji's KTC bus stand to Mapusa, and buses from Mapusa to Anjuna and Vagator.
| Arriving by | Use | What the sources say |
|---|---|---|
| Air | Mopa (Manohar International) | In Pernem taluka on the Goa-Maharashtra border; flights from 5 January 2023 (PTI). About 20 km or 45 minutes to Assagao (Free Press Journal, January 2023) |
| Air, alternative | Dabolim | Near Vasco, 26 km from Panaji (Goa Tourism), about 50 km from Mopa (PTI) |
| Train | Thivim | Station for Anjuna, Baga and Calangute; most trains halt (Gomantak Times) |
| Bus | Mapusa bus stand | Daily buses from Panaji's KTC bus stand; buses on to Anjuna and Vagator (Goa Tourism) |
Which beaches and places are near Assagao?
The nearest beaches are Anjuna and Vagator, at the coast end of the Mapusa-Anjuna-Chapora road that runs through Assagao. Goa Tourism gives distances from Panaji rather than from Assagao, so the table uses those.
| Place | Where it is | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Anjuna beach | About 18 km from Panaji | A rocky cove of white sand and black rock, and a flea market every Wednesday (Goa Tourism) |
| Vagator beach | About 22 km from Panaji, next to Anjuna | A crescent bay under Chapora Fort, a favourite venue for midnight parties in season (Goa Tourism) |
| Chapora Fort | On the Chapora river, about 10 km from Mapusa | Sunset views over Anjuna and Vagator; known as the Dil Chahta Hai fort (Goa Tourism) |
| Mapusa Friday market | Main bus stand and market grounds, Mapusa | Vegetables, spices, saplings, Goan sweets and bread, old glassware (Goa Tourism, The Goan) |
| St Cajetan Church | In the village | Over two centuries old (Gomantak Times) |
Moira, a village on the Mapusa river known for its bananas, is also close to Mapusa. Our Moira guide covers it, and our Anjuna and Vagator guide covers the coast.
When is the best time to stay in Assagao?
October to March, when the weather is cool and the sea is calm. That is Goa Tourism's season for the whole state, and it warns that the sea turns very rough with dangerous undercurrents from the run-up to the monsoon until the rains end in September. In 2025, IMD recorded the monsoon arriving over Goa on 25 May and withdrawing on 13 October, with 3,135 mm of rain from June to September, as reported by The Goan.
Assagao's prices move less with the season than the coast's. On Airbnb's Assagao table, December is the dearest month at ₹20,580 and May and July the cheapest at ₹16,258, a gap of about a fifth.
How much does a villa in Assagao cost?
Expect roughly ₹16,000 to ₹21,000 a night on average, and more for a large pool villa in December. The table shows Airbnb's monthly averages for its Assagao villa page, read on 7 November 2026.
| Month | Average villa price a night, Assagao (Airbnb) | North Goa average (Airbnb) |
|---|---|---|
| January | ₹19,265 | ₹16,915 |
| February | ₹17,573 | ₹15,318 |
| March | ₹16,915 | ₹14,848 |
| April | ₹16,446 | ₹14,472 |
| May | ₹16,258 | ₹14,190 |
| June | ₹16,821 | ₹14,660 |
| July | ₹16,258 | ₹14,096 |
| August | ₹16,821 | ₹14,942 |
| September | ₹16,446 | ₹14,754 |
| October | ₹18,513 | ₹15,976 |
| November | ₹18,043 | ₹16,070 |
| December | ₹20,580 | ₹18,701 |
The same Airbnb page counts 630 holiday rentals in Assagao, 560 of them with a pool. Operators publish their own rates. On 7 November 2026, StayVista listed The Secret Garden in Assagao at ₹23,684 a night, and Lohono listed Colina Villa A, three bedrooms for up to 8 guests, at ₹20,400 a night before tax (₹24,072 in total). These rates had no dates selected, so treat them as a guide, not a quote. For prices by bedroom count, read our Goa villa price guide; for the last week of December, read the New Year 2026-27 guide.
Who is Assagao right for, and who should look elsewhere?
Assagao suits families and groups who want a private pool, good restaurants close by and the North Goa beaches a short drive away. It suits people flying into Mopa. It suits couples and friends who plan to eat out more than they sunbathe.
Look elsewhere if you want to walk from the villa to the sand; Assagao is inland. Look elsewhere if your budget is tight, since Assagao sits above Airbnb's North Goa average in every month. Look elsewhere if you want South Goa's quieter beaches and a short ride from Dabolim; our North Goa or South Goa guide compares the two.
Which areas are similar to Assagao?
Siolim is a river village to the north with Morjim and Vagator close by. Moira is quieter and further from the coast. For a beach base, see Anjuna and Vagator. For the south, see Benaulim. Travelling as a big group? See group villas in Goa and 5 BHK villas. Before you pay any deposit, read how to book a Goa villa directly and safely, then check our villas for live dates.
Sources
- Gomantak Times: Know why Assagao is called Goa's Beverly Hills (25 January 2024), checked 7 November 2026
- Gomantak Times: A mini guide to Assagao, Goa, checked 7 November 2026
- ThePrint (PTI): Goa has two international airports located 50 km apart (11 December 2022), checked 7 November 2026
- Free Press Journal: getting in and out of Mopa airport by taxi (7 January 2023), checked 7 November 2026
- Goa Tourism: Getting here, checked 7 November 2026
- Gomantak Times: choosing the right railway station in Goa, checked 7 November 2026
- Goa Tourism: Mapusa, checked 7 November 2026
- The Goan: Mapusa market, heart of Goan trade and traditions (27 September 2025), checked 7 November 2026
- Goa Tourism: Anjuna, checked 7 November 2026
- Goa Tourism: Vagator, checked 7 November 2026
- Goa Tourism: Chapora Fort, checked 7 November 2026
- Goa Tourism: Patnem (season guidance), checked 7 November 2026
- The Goan: IMD announces withdrawal of monsoon from Goa (14 October 2025), checked 7 November 2026
- Airbnb: villa holiday rentals in Assagao, checked 7 November 2026
- Airbnb: villa holiday rentals in North Goa, checked 7 November 2026
- StayVista: villas in Assagao, checked 7 November 2026
- Lohono Stays: luxury villas in Goa, checked 7 November 2026
Questions people ask
Is Assagao a good place to stay in Goa?
Yes, if you want a quieter village base with good restaurants and North Goa's beaches a drive away. Gomantak Times describes tree-lined streets, colonial-era villas, cafes and boutiques. It is not a beach village, and the change from farm village to upscale address has upset some locals.
How far is Assagao from the beach?
Assagao is inland, on the Mapusa-Anjuna road. StayVista describes Anjuna, Vagator and Morjim beaches as a quick ride from its Assagao villas but gives no distance. Goa Tourism puts Anjuna about 18 km and Vagator about 22 km from Panaji, so budget a short drive, not a walk.
Why is Assagao called the Beverly Hills of Goa?
Gomantak Times says some well-known travel websites gave Assagao the tag for its colonial-era villas, upscale boutiques, cafes and luxury stays. The paper notes that the change pleases visitors looking for a quiet escape but has upset some locals.
Which airport is closest to Assagao?
Mopa. Manohar International Airport is in Pernem taluka in North Goa, while Dabolim is near Vasco, about 50 km further south. In January 2023 the Free Press Journal put Assagao about 20 km or 45 minutes away in its Mopa taxi guide. Fares and times have changed since, so confirm at the counter.
How much does a villa in Assagao cost per night?
On 7 November 2026, Airbnb's Assagao villa page showed monthly averages from ₹16,258 to ₹20,580 a night. StayVista listed The Secret Garden at ₹23,684, and Lohono listed a three-bedroom Assagao villa for up to 8 guests at ₹20,400 before tax.
How much does a villa in Goa cost?
It depends on the area and month. Airbnb's North Goa villa page, read on 7 November 2026, shows an average of ₹14,096 a night in July rising to ₹18,701 in December. Assagao sits above that average in every month on Airbnb's tables.
Is there a market near Assagao?
Yes. Mapusa, a few kilometres away, holds a weekly market on Friday mornings in the grounds of the main bus stand. Goa Tourism lists vegetables, saplings, clothing and furniture, and The Goan adds spices, Goan bakery sweets, Moira bananas and old glassware.
Information only, checked on the date above. Prices, rules and timings in Goa change; confirm with the venue or authority before you travel.