Six friends is a common size for a Goa trip. It is enough people for a table at a shack and a proper argument about which beach to go to. It is also the number that fits one dorm exactly. A group booking at a Goa hostel is how those six end up in the same room rather than across a property. At goSTOPS Plus Goa Candolim it is also how the group gets its discount.
goSTOPS Plus Goa Candolim has 6-bed mixed AC dorms, each with a balcony and an ensuite bathroom, and a 6-bed female-only dorm. Six beds booked together fill one of them, so the group has the whole dorm to itself. Dorm beds start around Rs 400 a night, and groups of four or more get 15% off. That brings six beds to around Rs 2,040 a night, or Rs 340 each.
Key takeaways
- goSTOPS Plus Goa Candolim has 6-bed mixed AC dorms and a 6-bed female-only dorm, so six friends booking together take the whole dorm.
- Groups of four or more get 15% off, and groups of more than seven get 20% off, applied when the beds are booked as one booking.
- Six dorm beds with the discount are around Rs 2,040 a night, or Rs 340 each, and around Rs 6,120 for three nights.
- Every bed has a privacy curtain, a plug point and an individual fan. Lockers are in the room, and the balcony and ensuite bathroom are shared by the six.
How does a group booking at a Goa hostel work?
The beds are booked together, as one booking for six beds in the primary guest’s name. That does two things. It applies the group discount, which is 15% off for four or more. It also puts the six beds in the same dorm, since six beds in one booking fill a 6-bed room. Booking them together is what makes both happen.
The primary guest must be 18 or over and is the person who checks the group in. Everyone shows a government photo ID at the desk, with Aadhaar, a driving licence or a passport accepted. Check-in is at 1 pm and check-out at 10 am. The front desk is staffed 24 hours for a group arriving off a late train or an early flight.
What does the group discount come to for six?
A dorm bed starts around Rs 400 a night. Six beds are around Rs 2,400 a night at the full rate, and the 15% group discount takes that to around Rs 2,040, or Rs 340 a bed. Over three nights, the group pays around Rs 6,120, which is around Rs 1,020 each.
The second tier of the discount starts above seven. A group of eight gets 20% off, so eight beds at around Rs 3,200 become around Rs 2,560, or Rs 320 each. The 8-bed dorm at the property holds all eight in one room. Six friends who become eight by the time the booking is made save on the per-head rate and still get one room.
| Group size | Dorm | Discount | Per night, all beds | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four | Four beds in a 6-bed dorm | 15% off | Around Rs 1,360 | Around Rs 340 |
| Six | The whole 6-bed dorm | 15% off | Around Rs 2,040 | Around Rs 340 |
| Eight | The whole 8-bed dorm | 20% off | Around Rs 2,560 | Around Rs 320 |
Good to know: the discount tiers are at four and at more than seven. A group of six and a group of seven both get 15%, and the eighth person takes everyone to 20%.
What does the 6-bed dorm come with?
Each 6-bed dorm at goSTOPS Plus Goa Candolim is an AC room with a balcony and an ensuite bathroom, shared by the six people in it. Every bunk has its own privacy curtain, plug point and individual fan, so six people can keep six different bedtimes. Lockers are in the room, the door uses digital locking, and linen and a geyser are part of the stay. Laundry is available on site.
For a group of six women, the 6-bed female-only dorm has the same format with the same balcony and ensuite bathroom, and books the same way. For a mixed group, the 6-bed mixed dorms are the rooms to book.
Tip: book the whole dorm before the flights. Six beds together in one room is the part of a group trip that depends on availability, and the November to February season and long weekends are when it is tightest.
What is the rest of the property like for a group?
The pool, open 8 am to 8 pm, is where six people end up at midday. The common room is where the evening starts before the pubs within easy reach of the property, and the balcony on the dorm is where it ends. The beach is about a kilometre away and Baga’s strip about 6 km, so two scooters cover the group’s movement.
The property conducts social events including goCINEMA movie nights, game nights, pool and foosball tournaments, Artist Nights and bonfires. The schedule is not fixed and varies, so check what is on for your dates. For a group of six, an event already on the calendar is one evening that needs no planning.
Why goSTOPS Plus Goa Candolim: 6-bed and 8-bed AC dorms with balconies and ensuite bathrooms, a 6-bed female-only dorm, dorm beds from around Rs 400 a night with 15% off for four or more and 20% off for more than seven, a pool open 8 am to 8 pm, a 24/7 front desk, and Candolim beach about a kilometre away.
Who is a group booking at a Goa hostel for?
Six friends on a three-night trip from Mumbai, Pune or Bengaluru, who want one room and one bill. A group of six women who want the female-only dorm to themselves. A batch of colleagues on a trip the company is not paying for, who would rather spend on the evenings than on the rooms. For companies that are paying, team offsites and employee stays are booked through [email protected], where special rates and discounts are handled.
Six beds, one room
A group booking at a Goa hostel is one booking for six beds. At goSTOPS Plus Goa Candolim that fills a 6-bed dorm with a balcony and an ensuite bathroom, and brings the 15% group discount with it. Six beds are around Rs 2,040 a night, or Rs 340 each, and an eighth friend takes the group to 20% off and the 8-bed dorm.
Rooms, dorms and dates are at goSTOPS Plus Goa Candolim. For the other North Goa bases, start with goSTOPS Goa.
FAQ
Can six friends book a whole dorm at goSTOPS Plus Goa Candolim?
Yes. The property has 6-bed mixed AC dorms and a 6-bed female-only dorm, so six beds booked as one booking fill one room. The group gets the dorm to itself, with its balcony and ensuite bathroom, and the 15% group discount applies.
What is the group discount for a group booking at a Goa hostel?
At goSTOPS Plus Goa Candolim, groups of four or more get 15% off and groups of more than seven get 20% off. The discount applies when the beds are booked together as one booking.
How much do six dorm beds cost for three nights?
Around Rs 6,120 with the 15% group discount, at around Rs 2,040 a night for six beds. That is around Rs 1,020 per person for three nights, or Rs 340 a night each.
Do we need to book the beds together to get the discount?
Yes. The discount applies to a single booking of four or more beds. Booking the six beds separately gives six beds at the full rate, and the group may be placed across different dorms.
Can a group of eight stay in one room?
Yes. goSTOPS Plus Goa Candolim has 8-bed mixed AC dorms, and groups of more than seven get 20% off. Eight beds come to around Rs 2,560 a night, or Rs 320 each.
Can companies book goSTOPS in Goa for offsites or employee stays?
Yes. Team offsites and employee stays can be booked at goSTOPS properties, goSTOPS Plus Goa Candolim included. Businesses can write to [email protected] for special rates and discounts, whether the plan is a one-off offsite or regular employee travel to Goa.
