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About Goan Cafe N Resort
From one table and three chairs on the sand to a much-loved family beach resort.
Goan Cafe N Resort — also known as Goan Café Beach Resort — is a family-run resort on Morjim Beach in Pernem, North Goa. It was started in 1996 by Augustine Lobo, a local fisherman who supported his family through hard work and prayer. What began as a tiny beach café has grown into a resort of tree huts, cottages, sea-view rooms and studio apartments, still run by the Lobo family today.
Our story
In 1996 Morjim was a quiet fishing village with few visitors. Augustine Lobo opened a small café on the beach — one guest remembers “just one table and three chairs and a good kitchen.” Travellers came for the food and stayed for the family’s kindness. Year by year, a few rooms became tree huts and beach cottages, then a pool, a restaurant and, more recently, wooden chalets and studio apartments.
A local Goan family
We are not a chain. The people who greet you, cook for you and help plan your days are family, or have worked with us for years. Many guests from the UK, Russia, France, Italy and the USA have returned for decades and describe the Lobo family as their own. That warmth is the thing we are proudest of.

On a protected turtle beach
The resort sits right on Morjim Beach, one of the few nesting sites in Goa for the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtle. Each season, part of the beach is protected by the Goa Forest Department. We ask guests to respect the nesting areas and keep the beach dark and clean — and many are lucky enough to see hatchlings reach the sea. Learn about the turtles.
What we offer today
- Six styles of accommodation — see rooms
- An outdoor swimming pool and poolside juice bar
- Family and beach restaurants known for fresh seafood
- Free sunbeds, Wi-Fi and breakfast
- Scooter hire, airport transfers and local tours
- Birthday, anniversary and small group celebrations
Why guests choose us
A real beachfront location, a quiet and clean beach, a friendly family atmosphere, good food and fair prices. Morjim is calm enough for families and couples, yet close to Ashwem, Mandrem, Arambol and Vagator when you want more.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
When was Goan Cafe N Resort founded?
The resort was started in 1996 by Augustine Lobo and is still run by the Lobo family.
Is the resort really on the beach?
Yes. The resort is directly on Morjim Beach in North Goa.
Is Goan Cafe N Resort the same as Goan Café Beach Resort?
Yes. Both names refer to the same family-run resort in Vithaldas Vaddo, Morjim.
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Make your Morjim stay happen
Call or WhatsApp +91 91307 75570 or email anthony@goancafe.com. Tell us your dates and who is travelling, and the Lobo family team will reply personally.
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