Candolim Sands vs Gaur Opulent
Both are in Goa, 240 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Apartment★★★Calangute
Candolim Sands
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Hotel★★★Calangute
Gaur Opulent
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Gaur Opulent
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 240 m apart.
Choose Candolim Sands if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Gaur Opulent if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Candolim Sands better than Gaur Opulent?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.6)+0.2
- 2More guest reviews (61 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable×3.2
Why is Gaur Opulent better than Candolim Sands?
- 1170 m closer to the beach (470 m vs 630 m)−170 m
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★)+0.5★
- 3230 m closer to public transport−230 m
- 415 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+15
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Candolim Sands vs Gaur Opulent: which hotel is better? | Candolim Sands | Gaur Opulent |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Location | 5.7 | 6.4 +0.7 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 8.2 | 8.7 +0.5 |
| Public transport | 6.2 | 7.4 +1.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 +0.1 | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 +0.2 | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 61 +42 | 19 |
| Rank in Goa | top 59% +4% | top 63% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.7 | 6.4 +0.7 |
| Distance to Calangute centre | 1.9 km | 1.8 km |
| To the beach | 630 m | 470 m −170 m |
| To public transport | 860 m | 620 m −230 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 35 | 50 +15 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 14 | 1 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 | – |
| Listed amenities | 20 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
240 m apart
Candolim Sands or Gaur Opulent: common questions
Which is better, Candolim Sands or Gaur Opulent?
Gaur Opulent leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Candolim Sands or Gaur Opulent?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Gaur Opulent is 470 m from the nearest beach; Candolim Sands is 630 m.
How far apart are Candolim Sands and Gaur Opulent?
The two hotels are 240 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