Goa offers an unusually broad choice for plant-based travellers: a B&B attached to a vegan restaurant, eco lodges with vegan and vegetarian food, and programme-based yoga retreats serving fully plant-based meals.
The crucial distinction is between freely bookable accommodation and a retreat where the room, meals and daily programme form one package. These six options also cover different areas, from lively Vagator and leafy Assagao to the quieter south near Patnem and Palolem.
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6 places to stay at a glance
Bean Me Up B&B
- Location
- Vagator, North Goa
- Type
- Simple B&B attached to a vegan restaurant
- Vegan provision
- Very high: The property confirms vegan food and a vegan breakfast included with the stay.
- Sustainability
- Plant-based dining on a shady, tree-filled property; no broader environmental certifications are claimed.
- Best for
- Vegan food without a compulsory retreat programme and budget-conscious travellers
Yoga Magic Eco Retreat
- Location
- North Goa, about two kilometres from the beaches
- Type
- Eco lodges and boutique suites
- Vegan provision
- High: The retreat documents organic vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menus; the exact plant-based meal plan should be confirmed for the selected rate.
- Sustainability
- Canvas, bamboo, palm-leaf and mud lodges with solar lighting, solar showers and natural composting toilets.
- Best for
- Yoga, Ayurveda and a nature-based stay with unusual eco architecture
Mojigao Eco Resort
- Location
- Assagao, North Goa
- Type
- Boutique eco resort
- Vegan provision
- Good: The restaurant lists numerous vegan dishes but also serves seafood in the afternoon, so it is a mixed kitchen.
- Sustainability
- The property positions itself as an eco resort in a tropical garden; specific certifications should not be added without further evidence.
- Best for
- A conventional hotel stay amid Assagao’s leafy café scene
SWAN Yoga Retreat
- Location
- Assagao, North Goa
- Type
- Traditional ashram and retreat programme
- Vegan provision
- High with advance notice: SWAN serves sattvic vegetarian and vegan meals made with seasonal ingredients.
- Sustainability
- A simple, eco-friendly campus using regional ingredients, including herbs and vegetables from local farmers or its own garden.
- Best for
- Yoga, Ayurveda and communal ashram life rather than conventional hotel comfort
Nalanda Retreat Goa
- Location
- Mandrem Beach, North Goa
- Type
- Beachfront wellness hotel
- Vegan provision
- Good with advance notice: Chia Lounge offers vegan options and accommodates relevant dietary requests, but it is a mixed kitchen that also serves seafood.
- Sustainability
- Plant-forward food, organic bed linen and rooms designed for natural cross-ventilation, according to the property.
- Best for
- A beach location, yoga and Ayurveda with a standard hotel booking
Earth Yoga Village
- Location
- Colomb between Patnem and Palolem, South Goa
- Type
- Programme-based eco yoga village
- Vegan provision
- Very high: The official website describes its buffet as 100% vegan and gluten-free; no meals are served on Saturdays.
- Sustainability
- Locally made huts built with natural, sustainable materials, conscious water, energy and plastic use, and ingredients sourced locally wherever possible.
- Best for
- Fully plant-based retreat food, community and a quiet stay in South Goa
STAY 01 · Vegan B&B pick
Bean Me Up B&B
Bean Me Up combines a simple B&B with a vegan restaurant in Vagator. The official website lists three room categories and says breakfast is included with the stay.
The rooms are explicitly described as fairly simple; the garden atmosphere and plant-based food are the main attractions. The reservation page notes a particular restriction for families, which should be clarified before booking.
- Vegan restaurant on the property
- Breakfast included with the stay
- No compulsory retreat programme
STAY 02 · Best eco architecture
Yoga Magic Eco Retreat
Yoga Magic offers tented lodges made from canvas, bamboo, palm leaves and mud, as well as suites furnished with natural fabrics. The lodges use solar lighting, natural composting toilets and solar-heated water.
According to the property, it serves organic vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menus using home-grown or locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. Depending on the rate, a stay may include breakfast only or a complete yoga-holiday package.
- Solar lighting and solar-heated water
- Organic vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menus
- Stays available from two nights
STAY 03 · Boutique resort
Mojigao Eco Resort
Mojigao is the most straightforward conventional resort option in Assagao. Its restaurant describes its food as Mediterranean and Middle Eastern and lists numerous vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Seafood is also served in the afternoon, so this is a mixed kitchen. Vegan breakfast requirements and possible cross-contact should be noted at the time of booking.
- Leafy Assagao location
- Numerous vegan restaurant dishes
- Bookable as a regular hotel through Booking.com
STAY 04 · Ashram experience
SWAN Yoga Retreat
SWAN is an ashram-style yoga and Ayurveda retreat, explicitly not a conventional luxury hotel. It offers simple cottages in several categories alongside structured yoga, Ayurveda and meditation programmes.
The kitchen prepares sattvic vegetarian and vegan meals from seasonal ingredients. Vegan catering should be confirmed in writing with the programme enquiry; according to the provider, the campus is open from October to May.
- Traditional yoga and Ayurveda programme
- Vegetarian and vegan sattvic meals
- Several simple cottage categories
STAY 05 · Beachfront wellness
Nalanda Retreat Goa
Nalanda combines 65 rooms with yoga, Ayurveda and a location on Mandrem Beach. Chia Lounge serves plant-forward dishes but also fish and other non-vegan food.
According to the official website, the kitchen can accommodate vegan, gluten-free and allergy-related requirements with advance notice. For fully vegan guests, a clear booking note is therefore more important than the broad menu description.
- Location on Mandrem Beach
- Vegan options with advance notice
- Yoga and Ayurveda programme
STAY 06 · 100% vegan food
Earth Yoga Village
Earth Yoga Village is a short walk from Patnem and Palolem. Accommodation is in locally made huts with private bathrooms and is tied to structured yoga and retreat programmes.
The official website describes the buffet as 100% vegan and gluten-free; programme prices include accommodation, meals and yoga. Saturday is the community’s day off and no meals are served.
- Officially 100% vegan and gluten-free food
- Eco huts near Patnem and Palolem
- Accommodation, meals and yoga included in the programme
Frequently asked questions
Are there fully vegan places to stay in Goa?
Bean Me Up confirms vegan catering at its attached B&B. Earth Yoga Village describes its food as 100% vegan and gluten-free. That does not automatically guarantee that room furnishings and toiletries are completely free from animal-derived materials.
Can I book these properties without joining a retreat programme?
Bean Me Up, Mojigao and Nalanda can be booked as regular accommodation. Yoga Magic also offers shorter stays, while SWAN and Earth Yoga Village are more closely tied to programmes.
Which properties are available on Booking.com?
At the time of review, Mojigao Eco Resort and Nalanda Retreat Goa were listed on Booking.com. Specialist properties such as Bean Me Up, Yoga Magic, SWAN and Earth Yoga Village should be contacted directly.
Are vegan meals always included in the price?
No. Bean Me Up includes breakfast, Earth Yoga Village bundles meals with its programme, and the meal plan at Yoga Magic depends on the rate. For Mojigao and Nalanda, check what the selected room rate includes.
Verdict
For vegan food without a compulsory retreat, Bean Me Up is the clearest choice. Earth Yoga Village offers the strongest fully plant-based retreat kitchen, while Yoga Magic stands out for its eco architecture and SWAN for a traditional ashram programme.
Mojigao and Nalanda are better suited to a conventional hotel booking but operate mixed kitchens. Ask for vegan meals in writing at the time of reservation and explicitly exclude ghee, dairy products, egg and honey.
Return to the overview: Vegan hotels in India.
Yoga Magic: rates: Overview of stay types and the meals and yoga activities included with each one. Learn more.
Mojigao: restaurant: Official information on vegetarian, vegan and mixed dining options. Learn more.
SWAN: dining: Information on the retreat’s sattvic vegetarian and vegan food. Learn more.
Nalanda: Chia Lounge: Official restaurant page with vegan options and guidance on dietary requests. Learn more.
Earth Yoga Village: dates and prices: Current programmes including accommodation, meals and yoga. Learn more.
Sources checked on 2 September 2026. Restaurants, programmes, certifications and availability can change; confirm current conditions directly with the property. Booking.com buttons are affiliate links.
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