Passport Hotel

The Passport Hotel bills itself as India's first cocktail-forward traveller's hotel, founded by Ashesh L. Sajnani, the hospitality entrepreneur behind Mumbai's speakeasy scene at Please Don't Tell (PDT). This 27-key boutique property sits in Assagaon, North Goa, built around drinks, conversation, and getting guests to… actually explore the neighborhood rather than stay locked into the hotel. Guests get a physical "Passport Program" booklet at check-in — a curated map of Goa's bars to visit and stamp their way through, rather than the usual travel-document gimmick. Add an outdoor pool, poolside bar, garden, and 15-minute proximity to Vagator and Ashvem beaches, and it plays well for travelers who want design, privacy, and a social scene without the resort-chain feel.