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title: "Hotel Lua Nova vs Hotel Salty waves Baga: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Lua Nova or Hotel Salty waves Baga in Goa? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-lua-nova-goa-vs-hotel-salty-waves-baga-goa/
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retrieved: 2026-10-24
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# Hotel Lua Nova vs Hotel Salty waves Baga

Both are in Goa, 330 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Arpora
## [Hotel Lua Nova](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-lua-nova-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.3 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 7.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1596673/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:** 4 of 5

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

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Salty waves Baga

It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 330 m apart.

### Choose Hotel Lua Nova if you want

-   free parking

### Choose Hotel Salty waves Baga if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.1 / 6.3)
-   to be closer to the beach (90 m / 390 m)

### Why is Hotel Lua Nova better than Hotel Salty waves Baga?

1.  Offers an airport transfer
2.  Has free parking
3.  Has 24-hour room service
4.  Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 13:00) (−3h)

### Why is Hotel Salty waves Baga better than Hotel Lua Nova?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.1 vs 6.3) (+0.8)
2.  300 m closer to the beach (90 m vs 390 m) (−300 m)
3.  More guest reviews (176 vs 57), so the rating is more reliable (×3.1)
4.  Has a gym
5.  Has an on-site restaurant
6.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Lua Nova | Hotel Salty waves Baga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.3 | 7.1  (+0.8) |
| Location | 7.3 | 8.1  (+0.8) |
| Facilities | 5.8  (+1.6) | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 3.0  (+1.5) |
| Beach access | 9.0 | 10.0  (+1.0) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 6.8 | 7.2  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 6.3 | 7.1  (+0.8) |
| Number of reviews | 57 | 176  (+119) |
| Rank in Goa | bottom 9% | bottom 18%  (+9%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.3 | 8.1  (+0.8) |
| Distance to Arpora centre | 1.1 km  (−320 m) | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 390 m | 90 m  (−300 m) |
| To the airport | 22 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 46 | 47 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.0 km  (−180 m) | 2.2 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 25 | – |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 1987 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 14 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 10:00  (−3h) | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| 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.

## Nightly price by month

Hotel Lua NovaHotel Salty waves Baga

           

-   Hotel Lua Nova is cheaper in 5 of 10 months
-   Hotel Lua Nova: €18 a night on average · Hotel Salty waves Baga: €24 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Goa by month](https://stayversus.com/en/india/goa/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

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

## Location

330 m apart

Hotel Lua Nova: city centre: 2.6 km, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 22 km, beach: 390 m, 46 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 70 hotels in Baga](https://stayversus.com/en/india/goa/area/baga/)

## Hotel Lua Nova or Hotel Salty waves Baga: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Lua Nova or Hotel Salty waves Baga?

Hotel Salty waves Baga leads in 4 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, spa & wellness. Hotel Lua Nova is stronger in facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Lua Nova or Hotel Salty waves Baga?

Over the year Hotel Lua Nova costs about €18 a night on average against €24 at Hotel Salty waves Baga, and it is cheaper in 5 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Lua Nova is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for Hotel Salty waves Baga.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Hotel Salty waves Baga is 90 m from the nearest beach; Hotel Lua Nova is 390 m.

### How far apart are Hotel Lua Nova and Hotel Salty waves Baga?

The two hotels are 330 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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-lua-nova-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/