Avataara Resort & Spa vs Vagator Downtown
Both are in Goa, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★Vagator
Avataara Resort & Spa
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★★Badem
Vagator Downtown
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 3.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 320 m apart.
Choose Avataara Resort & Spa if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.1)
- a spa and wellness
Choose Vagator Downtown if you want
- free parking
Why is Avataara Resort & Spa better than Vagator Downtown?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.1)+0.9
- 2Has a spa
Why is Vagator Downtown better than Avataara Resort & Spa?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2More guest reviews (167 vs 49), so the rating is more reliable×3.4
- 3Has free parking
- 47 more listed amenities (21 vs 14)+7
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Avataara Resort & Spa vs Vagator Downtown: which hotel is better? | Avataara Resort & Spa | Vagator Downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.9 | 8.1 |
| Location | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 6.7 +2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 +2.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 4.8 | 5.2 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.5 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.9 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 49 | 167 +118 |
| Rank in Goa | top 11% +27% | top 38% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 5.8 km −200 m | 6.0 km |
| To the beach | 1.6 km | 1.5 km −100 m |
| To the airport | 21 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 18 | 18 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.1 km | 1.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 21 +7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
320 m apart
Avataara Resort & Spa: city centre: 5.8 km, Manohar International Airport (GOX): 21 km, beach: 1.6 km, 18 places to eat within 500 m.
Vagator Downtown: city centre: 6.0 km, Manohar International Airport (GOX): 20 km, beach: 1.5 km, 18 places to eat within 500 m.
Avataara Resort & Spa or Vagator Downtown: common questions
Which is better, Avataara Resort & Spa or Vagator Downtown?
They are evenly matched. Avataara Resort & Spa is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness; Vagator Downtown is stronger in facilities, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Avataara Resort & Spa or Vagator Downtown?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Avataara Resort & Spa is closer: 5.8 km from the centre, against 6.0 km for Vagator Downtown.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Vagator Downtown is 1.5 km from the nearest beach; Avataara Resort & Spa is 1.6 km.
How far apart are Avataara Resort & Spa and Vagator Downtown?
The two hotels are 320 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