Bastian launches Bastian Riviera in Goa with brand film ‘À Beira da Riviera’

Bastian Hospitality Group has opened Bastian Riviera, a 1.5-acre destination located along the Morjim backwaters in Goa. The launch signals the group’s transition from a restaurant-led brand to a broader lifestyle and hospitality ecosystem. To introduce the property, the group has released a brand film titled ‘À Beira da Riviera’, meaning ‘by the river’, which sets the creative tone for the destination’s identity and its visual sensibility.

Bastian Riviera has been developed to offer a reinterpreted vision of Goa for the modern traveller. Instead of drawing on familiar coastal themes, the property adopts an international design approach intended to deliver a sense of escape through architecture, food and cultural programming. The space centres on a pyramid-inspired structure that guides the architectural narrative.

Surrounding elements include cabanas on private decks, water-led courtyards, circular sunbeds and an outdoor bar overlooking the backwaters. The design incorporates subtle references from global destinations such as Egypt, Mykonos and Dubai, encouraging the environment to unfold gradually as guests move through the space.

 

 

 

 

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Ranjit Brinda, founder and CEO at Bastian Hospitality, said: “Goa has long been close to my heart, with many of my childhood memories and holidays rooted here. I haven’t spent more time anywhere else in India, which is why it felt natural to bring my best work to this coastline, shaped by everything I’ve learnt through my travels. With Riviera, we wanted to honour the spirit of Goa while introducing a bold new design identity for Bastian. It is a meaningful milestone as it marks our first hotel, crafted with the care and intention that define all our spaces. My aim is to contribute to India’s tourism landscape while creating a destination that reflects both my personal connection to Goa and our broader vision for the future. As we move into our second phase with a dedicated wellness offering and full spa experience, Riviera becomes the starting point of a larger vision for leisure-led destinations under Bastian Hospitality Group.”

The brand film ‘À Beira da Riviera’ provides an early visual expression of the destination. Rather than functioning as a traditional showcase, it aims to communicate Bastian Riviera’s perspective by capturing the property’s light, atmosphere and textures. The film situates the destination for travellers who seek immersive experiences and prefer to engage deeply with the places they visit.

With its design-led approach, curated culinary focus and expanded cultural programming, Bastian Riviera marks a major milestone for the group as it establishes its first hotel and lays the foundation for broader leisure-focused developments.