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title: "Gala Vista vs P A Castle: which hotel is better?"
description: "Gala Vista or P A Castle in Salem? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/gala-vista-salem-vs-p-a-castle-salem/
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retrieved: 2026-11-02
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# Gala Vista vs P A Castle

Both are in Salem, 370 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Kumaraswamypatti
## [Gala Vista](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gala-vista-salem/)

- **Guest rating:** 4.3 ·  Below average

- **Location score:** 3.9

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1432613/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Kumaraswamypatti
## [P A Castle](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/p-a-castle-salem/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.2 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1933011/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick P A Castle

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 370 m apart.

### Choose P A Castle if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.2 / 4.3)

### Why is Gala Vista better than P A Castle?

1.  Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 12:00) (−2h)

### Why is P A Castle better than Gala Vista?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.2 vs 4.3) (+2.9)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Gala Vista | P A Castle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 4.3 | 7.2  (+2.9) |
| Location | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Public transport | 1.1 | 2.9  (+1.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 5.8 | 7.5  (+1.7) |
| Guest rating | 4.3 | 7.2  (+2.9) |
| Number of reviews | 35  (+26) | 9 |
| Rank in Salem | bottom 3% | bottom 37%  (+34%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Distance to Kumaraswamypatti centre | 2.4 km | 2.1 km  (−270 m) |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | 1.5 km  (−350 m) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9 | 13  (+4) |
| To the nearest food shop | 340 m  (−180 m) | 520 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 23 | 19 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | 2025  (+1y) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 10:00  (−2h) | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:59  (+1h) |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| 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.

## Location

370 m apart

Gala Vista: city centre: 280 m, nearest station Salem Market: 1.8 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m.

P A Castle: city centre: 350 m, nearest station Salem Market: 1.5 km, 13 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Salem

[Salem weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/india/tamil-nadu/salem/weather)

## Gala Vista or P A Castle: common questions

### Which is better, Gala Vista or P A Castle?

P A Castle leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Gala Vista or P A Castle?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

P A Castle is closer: 2.1 km from the centre, against 2.4 km for Gala Vista.

### How far apart are Gala Vista and P A Castle?

The two hotels are 370 m 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/gala-vista-salem-vs-p-a-castle-salem/. 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/