Updated on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 00:00 IST

Panaji, June 10: As the days of soaking in the sun lazing on the beach are over, the hotel giants with their properties in Goa are selling the rooms at much cheaper rate luring the customers to have a barefoot walk on the wet beach or romancing in rain.

Across the board, the luxury hotels have slashed their tariff by almost 40 percent compared to the peak season besides floating various tempting packages for the families to increase their occupancy level.

While speaking to a news agency Babita Kanwar, director (marketing), Goa Marriott resort said, “ our prices are almost 30-40 percent down compared to peak season rates to attract domestic tourists. We are getting good response even during monsoons due to our unique location."

Similar is the case with the other renowned five star hotels in the state like 'cidade de goa' and 'the leela' that is offering tariffs, down almost by 30 to 40 percent to woo the domestic crème.

"Goa in the rains is a serene and peaceful refuge for those seeking respite from the concrete jungles of the urban world," says Mithu Basu, general manager (public relations and corporate communications), the leela palaces, hotels and resorts.

Bureau Report