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title: "Hotel Laxmi Empire vs Viva Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Laxmi Empire or Viva Hotel in Goa? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Hotel Laxmi Empire vs Viva Hotel

Both are in Goa, 550 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Margao
## [Hotel Laxmi Empire](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-laxmi-empire-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 1.7

- **Score by category:** 4 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1594213/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Margao
## [Viva Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/viva-hotel-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 1.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2300781/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Laxmi Empire

It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 550 m apart.

### Choose Hotel Laxmi Empire if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.5)
-   to walk to the sights (38 km / 38 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 68 / 21)

### Choose Viva Hotel if you want

-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 21 / 68)

### Why is Hotel Laxmi Empire better than Viva Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.5) (+1.1)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  520 m closer to public transport (−520 m)
4.  7 more listed amenities (19 vs 12) (+7)
5.  Has a gym
6.  Has 24-hour room service
7.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Viva Hotel better than Hotel Laxmi Empire?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Laxmi Empire | Viva Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+1.1) | 7.5 |
| Location | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Facilities | 8.3  (+5.0) | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5  (+4.5) | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 7.3  (+2.8) | 4.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.8) | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+1.1) | 7.5 |
| Number of reviews | 84 | 107  (+23) |
| Rank in Goa | top 17%  (+52%) | bottom 31% |
| Location |
| Location score | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Distance to Margao centre | 1.9 km  (−340 m) | 2.3 km |
| To public transport | 650 m  (−520 m) | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 20 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | 870 m | 860 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 68 | 21 |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+7) | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[Hotel Laxmi Empire prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-laxmi-empire-goa/prices/)

## Location

550 m apart

Hotel Laxmi Empire: nearest station Madgaon Junction: 650 m, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 20 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

Viva Hotel: nearest station Madgaon Junction: 1.2 km, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 20 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

## Hotel Laxmi Empire or Viva Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Laxmi Empire or Viva Hotel?

Hotel Laxmi Empire leads in 4 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Laxmi Empire or Viva Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Laxmi Empire is closer: 1.9 km from the centre, against 2.3 km for Viva Hotel.

### How far apart are Hotel Laxmi Empire and Viva Hotel?

The two hotels are 550 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/hotel-laxmi-empire-goa-vs-viva-hotel-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/