Eco-Friendly Cabanas & Huts in South Goa

Retreat to eco-huts in Goa’s quiet tropical forest

Using local, renewable materials like rice straw and bamboo, our cabanas are hand-crafted to embrace the trees and allow you to fully immerse and drift back into nature.

Each living space holds onto its rustic charm while providing simple comfort for those who wish to live close to nature

Nature Cabanas: A Quiet Kind of Comfort

Inside a sustainable bamboo hut with queen-size bed, handwoven curtains, and forest-inspired design
Cozy bamboo and wooden bedroom with a canopy bed draped in mosquito netting, soft natural light, folded towels, and rustic wooden furnishings, evoking peaceful retreat vibes.
Wooden two-story treehouse with wrap-around balcony nestled among lush tropical greenery, offering a tranquil, nature-immersed stay.

Each hut at Bhakti Kutir tells its own story.

Shaped by hand from local materials, our rooms are naturally cooled by the shade of the forest canopy and do not require air conditioning.

The huts are a return to a simpler, more conscious way of living. In each one, you will find a thoughtful space to rest, listen to the sounds of nature, and feel a little removed from the world.

Each bed is equipped with a mosquito net. You can lounge in a hammock on the spacious outside seating area and feel the peaceful jungle vibes that so many of our guests love.

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30 m² + Porch
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Sleeps 2
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Private Bathroom
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Handmade Furniture
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Wi-Fi
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Walking Distance
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Yoga & Ayurveda

Hostel Style Cabanas: Live Simply, Stay Connected

An outdoor common space at Bhakti Kutir Hostel
A room with wooden bunk beds with mosquito nets, bamboo and woven roof, and a small table with a lamp in the corner.
Interior of a cozy wooden cabin with a bunk bed with white curtains, blue and gray curtains on a glass door, and a wooden lattice wall at the back, viewed in daylight.

Our shared dorms are designed to fit naturally into the tropical forest we’ve nurtured over the years.


Each space is open and airy, with mosquito nets, personal storage, and thoughtfully arranged beds that give everyone a little privacy while staying part of the community.


The community kitchen is self-run, and guests are welcome to take care of it themselves as part of their stay.


This is a place to slow down, live simply, and enjoy the calm of Bhakti Kutir.

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Rooms with 4, 6, or 10 Beds
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Shared Bathrooms
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Free Wi-Fi
Cluster of orange-pink Ixora flowers surrounded by green foliage. Unique bio-diverse nature in Palolem, South Goa, India
A frog with green and brown textured skin sitting on soil surrounded by leaves and plant debris. Unique bio-diverse nature in Palolem, South Goa, India
White hibiscus flower with large green leaves in a garden setting. Unique bio-diverse nature in Palolem, South Goa, India
A hanging swing with blue cushion, surrounded by lush green plants and trees in a garden. Unique bio-diverse nature in Palolem, South Goa, India
Close-up of a coconut plant growing among rocks and dried leaves. Unique bio-diverse nature in Palolem, South Goa, India
A lush tropical garden with various green plants and trees, a decorative stone head sculpture, and a small water fountain surrounded by stones.
A lush tropical garden with various green plants and trees, a decorative stone head sculpture, and a small water fountain surrounded by stones.
A stone pathway winds through a lush, green jungle filled with tall trees and dense foliage.
A woman in a bright green sari walking into a lush, tropical garden with dense green foliage and a sign for a reception and restaurant.
A lush garden with tropical plants, potted plants, and a stone sculpture of a face. There are three water basins, one filled with water, surrounded by stones and plants.
Sun-dappled garden path lined with scattered pink and white flowers and fallen leaves, capturing the peaceful natural surroundings.

FAQs

Here are some of the most common questions guests ask about our huts and cabanas, with straightforward answers so you know what to expect.

  • We have 12 stand-alone eco huts and 5 double-story cabanas (with one room upstairs and one on the ground level).

    For those who prefer a more social setting, there are also shared dorm-style cabins.

  • No, the huts and cabanas are not air-conditioned. The natural construction of our eco huts, with coconut thatch and open ventilation, is designed to keep the spaces cool and breezy without the need for AC.

    Each room is equipped with ceiling fans for comfort.

  • Most of our private huts and cabanas come with their own attached bathrooms. In some cases, the bathroom is designed in an open style just a couple of steps from the cabin. For the upper rooms in our double-story cabanas, the restroom is located on the ground floor.

    Hot water is available in most rooms, and for others we provide hot water on request with traditional hot buckets.

  • Most huts are designed for two people, with options for single or double beds. A few larger huts can host small families.

  • Standard check-in is after 3 pm, and check-out is by 11 am.

  • Yes, we offer reliable Wi-Fi with two different network providers and power backup for our routers. The signal is strongest around the reception area and common spaces.

    If you need the fastest and most stable connection during your stay, let us know, we’ll be happy to suggest a hut closer to the routers.

  • Bhakti Kutir is a 5 minute walk through the village to both Palolem and Patnem beaches.

  • Yes, many guests stay for several weeks or even months, especially during the retreat season

  • Yes, all stand-alone huts are private. Sound carries in nature, so we recommend bringing earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.

  • Mosquitoes are part of life in the tropics, and while they can’t be completely avoided, we take several steps to keep them under control.

    We burn frankincense (dhoop) each morning and again at sunset (when mosquitoes are most active). The smoke helps keep them away.

    Every room has a diffuser with lemongrass oil, and our team can also bring smoke to individual huts if needed.

    All beds, including those in the dorms, are equipped with handwoven mosquito nets for a comfortable night’s sleep.

Our cabanas are built using bamboo, straw, and reclaimed wood

Shaped naturally around the land and the trees that were already here

Bhakti Kutir grew slowly with time and respect for nature.
Guest receiving a calming Ayurvedic massage on a wooden table with a small Buddha statue on their back, surrounded by serene retreat ambiance.

You can add to your time here with yoga in our open shalas or Ayurveda treatments in our clinic.

Classes run most mornings and welcome all levels. Our Ayurveda clinic offers traditional massages and therapies