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title: "Gaia Hostels vs Hotel Salty waves Baga: which hotel is better?"
description: "Gaia Hostels or Hotel Salty waves Baga in Goa? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Gaia Hostels vs Hotel Salty waves Baga

Both are in Goa, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Anjuna
## [Gaia Hostels](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gaia-hostels-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 5.8 ·  Below average

- **Location score:** 6.3

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1432405/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Arpora
## [Hotel Salty waves Baga](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-salty-waves-baga-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.1 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.1

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1623057/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Salty waves Baga

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.4 km apart.

### Choose Hotel Salty waves Baga if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (90 m / 550 m)
-   to walk to the sights (2.8 km / 4.0 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (47 / 16)

### Why is Gaia Hostels better than Hotel Salty waves Baga?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)

### Why is Hotel Salty waves Baga better than Gaia Hostels?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.1 vs 5.8) (+1.3)
2.  460 m closer to the beach (90 m vs 550 m) (−460 m)
3.  1.3 km closer to the city centre (−1.3 km)
4.  More guest reviews (176 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable (×14)
5.  31 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+31)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 60 vs 45) (+15)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Gaia Hostels | Hotel Salty waves Baga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 5.8 | 7.1  (+1.3) |
| Location | 6.3 | 8.1  (+1.8) |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 |
| Beach access | 8.4 | 10.0  (+1.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Guest rating | 5.8 | 7.1  (+1.3) |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 176  (+163) |
| Rank in Goa | bottom 18% | bottom 18% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.3 | 8.1  (+1.8) |
| Distance to the centre | 4.0 km | 2.8 km  (−1.3 km) |
| To the beach | 550 m | 90 m  (−460 m) |
| To the airport | 23 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 16 | 47  (+31) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.6 km  (−650 m) | 2.2 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | – |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 14  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−1h) | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Hotel Salty waves Baga prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-salty-waves-baga-goa/prices/)

## Location

1.4 km apart

Gaia Hostels: city centre: 4.0 km, Manohar International Airport (GOX): 23 km, beach: 550 m, 16 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Salty waves Baga: city centre: 2.8 km, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 22 km, beach: 90 m, 47 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 63 hotels in Anjuna](https://stayversus.com/en/india/goa/area/anjuna/)[Top-rated of 70 hotels in Baga](https://stayversus.com/en/india/goa/area/baga/)

## Gaia Hostels or Hotel Salty waves Baga: common questions

### Which is better, Gaia Hostels or Hotel Salty waves Baga?

Hotel Salty waves Baga leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Gaia Hostels or Hotel Salty waves Baga?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Salty waves Baga is closer: 2.8 km from the centre, against 4.0 km for Gaia Hostels.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Hotel Salty waves Baga is 90 m from the nearest beach; Gaia Hostels is 550 m.

### How far apart are Gaia Hostels and Hotel Salty waves Baga?

The two hotels are 1.4 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/gaia-hostels-goa-vs-hotel-salty-waves-baga-goa/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/