1. Montego Bay, Morjim

Surrounding a century-old beach house, this collection of rustic log cabins and large Rajasthani tents have proper beds, flooring and toilets. Olive Ridley turtles nest on the quiet beach, and the city of Panaji, the Goan capital, is 30 minutes away.

· 0091 982 2150 847, montegobaygoa.com. Tents from £21 a night.

2. Otter Creek Tents, Arambol

Cross a 60m bamboo footbridge to three secluded tents, each sleeping two in muslin-draped bamboo four-posters. Hammocks strung between coconut palms; a stroll to one of Goa's finest beaches; dolphin spotting trips.

· I-Escape (i-escape.com) from £223 per week per tent.

3. Villa River Cat, Mandrem

Between a river creek and the ocean and surrounded by palms, this laid-back turquoise guesthouse is run by an arty couple who've furnished it hippy-style. If they're full, you get a free hammock for the night.

· 0091 832 2247 928, villarivercat.com, doubles from £40 per night.

4. Vivenda dos Palhacos, Majorda

This small boutique hotel with a bar, folly and pool near the beach has just added a luxury tent room, with rugs and its own garden between the palms.

· 020-7593 2287, kirkerholidays.com. From £1,195pp per week B&B inc flights.

5. Pousada Tauma, Calangute

Around a pool, in luscious gardens are 13 Goan laterite villas with conical earthenware tiled roofs. Calangute beach is a stroll or rickshaw ride away.

· pousada-tauma.com, 0091 832 2279 061. From £159 per night per villa.