Gaia Hostels vs Mandala& Co. - Anjuna, Goa
Both are in Goa, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelAnjuna
Gaia Hostels
- Guest rating
- 5.8 Below average
- Location score
- 6.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
HostelAnjuna
Mandala& Co. - Anjuna, Goa
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick Mandala& Co. - Anjuna, Goa
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.4 km apart.
Choose Gaia Hostels if you want
- to walk to the sights (4.0 km / 5.4 km)
Choose Mandala& Co. - Anjuna, Goa if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 5.8)
- to be closer to the beach (140 m / 550 m)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (43 / 16)
Why is Gaia Hostels better than Mandala& Co. - Anjuna, Goa?
- 1Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
Why is Mandala& Co. - Anjuna, Goa better than Gaia Hostels?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 5.8)+3.6
- 2420 m closer to the beach (140 m vs 550 m)−420 m
- 31.0 km closer to the area centre−1.0 km
- 427 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+27
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 45)+13
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Gaia Hostels vs Mandala& Co. - Anjuna, Goa: which hotel is better? | Gaia Hostels | Mandala& Co. - Anjuna, Goa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 5.8 | 9.4 +3.6 |
| Location | 6.3 | 8.3 +2.0 |
| Facilities | – | 1.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 8.4 | 9.9 +1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.2 | 8.7 +1.5 |
| Guest rating | 5.8 | 9.4 +3.6 |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 41 +28 |
| Rank in Goa | bottom 18% | top 6% +76% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.3 | 8.3 +2.0 |
| Distance to Anjuna centre | 1.2 km | 200 m −1.0 km |
| To the beach | 550 m | 140 m −420 m |
| To the airport | 23 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 16 | 43 +27 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.6 km | 620 m −950 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 12 +4 |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Casino | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
Mandala& Co. - Anjuna, Goa: city centre: 5.4 km, Manohar International Airport (GOX): 22 km, beach: 140 m, 43 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Gaia Hostels or Mandala& Co. - Anjuna, Goa: common questions
Which is better, Gaia Hostels or Mandala& Co. - Anjuna, Goa?
Mandala& Co. - Anjuna, Goa leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Gaia Hostels or Mandala& Co. - Anjuna, Goa?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Mandala& Co. - Anjuna, Goa is closer: 200 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Gaia Hostels.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Mandala& Co. - Anjuna, Goa is 140 m from the nearest beach; Gaia Hostels is 550 m.
How far apart are Gaia Hostels and Mandala& Co. - Anjuna, Goa?
The two hotels are 1.4 km 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