Alvorada Resort vs Resort Rio, Arpora Baga
Both are in Goa, 780 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★Arpora
Alvorada Resort
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 4.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Resort★★★★★Arpora
Resort Rio, Arpora Baga
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 4.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Alvorada Resort
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 780 m apart.
Choose Alvorada Resort if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.9 / 7.7)
- to be closer to the beach (1.4 km / 1.7 km)
- to walk to the sights (1.8 km / 2.6 km)
- free parking
Choose Resort Rio, Arpora Baga if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (23 / 14)
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 329 / 23)
Why is Alvorada Resort better than Resort Rio, Arpora Baga?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.7)+0.2
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2009)+12y
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Has free parking
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
- 6Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 7A smaller, more intimate hotel (23 vs 329 rooms)−306
Why is Resort Rio, Arpora Baga better than Alvorada Resort?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 39 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+9
- 4Has a gym
- 5A larger hotel with more facilities (329 vs 23 rooms)×14.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Alvorada Resort vs Resort Rio, Arpora Baga: which hotel is better? | Alvorada Resort | Resort Rio, Arpora Baga |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Location | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +0.8 | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 8.0 +6.5 |
| Beach access | 5.4 +1.1 | 4.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 +0.2 | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 +0.2 | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 722 +195 | 527 |
| Rank in Goa | top 48% +13% | bottom 39% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Distance to Arpora centre | 310 m −170 m | 480 m |
| To the beach | 1.4 km −310 m | 1.7 km |
| To the airport | 21 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 14 | 23 +9 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.6 km −780 m | 2.4 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 23 | 329 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 +12y | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 20 | 23 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Casino | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Alvorada ResortResort Rio, Arpora Baga
- Alvorada Resort is cheaper in 11 of 11 months
- Alvorada Resort: €44 a night on average · Resort Rio, Arpora Baga: €126 a night on average
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All months
| Month | Alvorada Resort | Resort Rio, Arpora Baga |
|---|---|---|
| December | €39 | €94 |
| January | €45 | €122 |
| February | €46 | €132 |
| March | €46 | €132 |
| April | €46 | €132 |
| May | €45 | €138 |
| June | €45 | €138 |
| July | €45 | €138 |
| August | €45 | €138 |
| September | €24 | €138 |
| October | €24 | – |
| November | €59 | €81 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Alvorada Resort prices by monthResort Rio, Arpora Baga prices by month
Location
780 m apart
Alvorada Resort: city centre: 1.8 km, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 21 km, beach: 1.4 km, 14 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Resort Rio, Arpora Baga: city centre: 2.6 km, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 22 km, beach: 1.7 km, 23 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Alvorada Resort or Resort Rio, Arpora Baga: common questions
Which is better, Alvorada Resort or Resort Rio, Arpora Baga?
Alvorada Resort leads in 2 of 5 categories, including facilities, beach access. Resort Rio, Arpora Baga is stronger in spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Alvorada Resort or Resort Rio, Arpora Baga?
Over the year Alvorada Resort costs about €44 a night on average against €126 at Resort Rio, Arpora Baga, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Alvorada Resort is closer: 310 m from the centre, against 480 m for Resort Rio, Arpora Baga.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Alvorada Resort is 1.4 km from the nearest beach; Resort Rio, Arpora Baga is 1.7 km.
How far apart are Alvorada Resort and Resort Rio, Arpora Baga?
The two hotels are 780 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score