About Us
The European Homestay
From Vision to Reality: The Journey of The European Homestay
At The European Homestay, hospitality isn’t just a business—it’s a deeply personal mission led by our founder, Amitava Majumdar, a lifelong entrepreneur with a passion for building things from the ground up.
From his early days persuading mentors to entrust him with fledgling ventures, Amitava has always thrived in new beginnings.
At 30, he became Project Manager for Sesa Seat Information Systems Ltd, an Indo-Italian tech venture under IRI Finsider. Leading major government and telecom contracts, he quickly rose to become its CEO.
Driven by the thrill of building something from scratch, he moved into livestock farming and food processing with Kapitan, a homegrown poultry brand that became a market leader in Western India. After 15 successful years, he pivoted again — this time back to finance—creating a UK-India accounting services bridge that served British accountants through teams in Mumbai.
His journey then led to Goa, where he founded Bespoke Academic Research, supporting UK and European students from the tranquil backdrop of India’s western coast. His contributions to research even earned him a PhD offer and a visiting lectureship in business strategy from Oxford Brookes University — an opportunity he graciously declined to continue building his life and dreams in Goa.
Inspired by his experiences in Europe’s best homestays, and driven by a deep appreciation for Goa’s charm, Amitava launched The European Homestay — a brand that brings together Goan warmth and European-style comfort, with a focus on sparkling cleanliness, operational excellence, and guest delight.
Our Team
We’re a close-knit team handling housekeeping, customer service, operations, marketing, and general management. Our housekeeping staff are our stars—ensuring daily cleaning, pristine rooms, and responsive service 24/7. Our marketing team engages with key booking portals—Booking.com, Airbnb, VRBO, and Agoda—to keep the properties visible and booked.
Operational innovation is key
- SOPs guide all activities and are continuously improved.
- Guests receive contact and access support 2 days before arrival.
- 24/7 self-check-in is enabled with digital lock boxes—making arrival smooth, even at odd hours.
Our inspiration? The Ritz-Carlton philosophy of customer delight.
The Differentiator
We go far beyond customer satisfaction. Our goal is customer delight — offering warmth, flexibility, and proactive service every single day.
Whether it’s arranging scooters, curating local experiences, or providing medical assistance in emergencies—we’re there. From caring for sick children of guests at night, to supporting elderly visitors with special needs, we ensure every guest feels safe, valued, and cared for.
Our SOPs include over 50 guest-focused processes, from early check-ins and personalised gifts to services rarely seen in homestays at this price point.
Community & Impact
Our workforce reflects India’s diversity. All core team members are young Goans from various communities. Recognising Goa’s labour shortages, we also recruit committed housekeeping staff from Chhattisgarh, offering fair wages and benefits well above industry norms.
As a founder, Amitava personally connects with every guest. Whether sharing a bottle of local port or simply checking in to say hello, he finds joy in building relationships with travellers from across India and around the globe — from Denmark and Russia to Japan and Israel.
Milestones That Matter
Vision, Mission & Values
Vision
To become India’s most trusted and admired homestay brand by offering discerning travellers an exceptional blend of local warmth and European-style comfort—across 100 beautifully curated properties by 2027—while building long-term value for our guests, property partners, and investors.
Mission
To build a sustainable, high-quality hospitality brand that offers luxurious yet affordable homestays in Goa’s most sought-after locations. With six properties already hosting guests from over 25 countries, we are on track to expand to:
25 properties by FY 2025–26
100 properties by FY 2027–28
We are committed to building long-term partnerships with property owners and delivering extraordinary experiences to guests from around the world.
Why We Exist
We believe that travelling should feel like coming home, and investing in hospitality should feel like a win.
That’s what The European Homestay delivers. Every stay. Every time.