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title: "Hotel Simba By Hakuna vs Red Rock Arambol Beach: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Simba By Hakuna or Red Rock Arambol Beach in Goa? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-simba-by-hakuna-goa-vs-red-rock-arambol-beach-goa/
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retrieved: 2026-11-10
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# Hotel Simba By Hakuna vs Red Rock Arambol Beach

Both are in Goa, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Querim
## [Hotel Simba By Hakuna](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-simba-by-hakuna-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1626975/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Querim
## [Red Rock Arambol Beach](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/red-rock-arambol-beach-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.1 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 7.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2010796/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Red Rock Arambol Beach

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 190 m apart.

### Choose Hotel Simba By Hakuna if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 6.1)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 33 / 6)

### Choose Red Rock Arambol Beach if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (50 m / 240 m)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 6 / 33)

### Why is Hotel Simba By Hakuna better than Red Rock Arambol Beach?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 6.1) (+3.3)

### Why is Red Rock Arambol Beach better than Hotel Simba By Hakuna?

1.  190 m closer to the beach (50 m vs 240 m) (−190 m)
2.  More guest reviews (83 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable (×4.6)
3.  Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 12:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Simba By Hakuna | Red Rock Arambol Beach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+3.3) | 6.1 |
| Location | 6.8 | 7.4  (+0.6) |
| Beach access | 9.5 | 10.0  (+0.5) |
| Public transport | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+1.9) | 6.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+3.3) | 6.1 |
| Number of reviews | 18 | 83  (+65) |
| Rank in Goa | top 17%  (+78%) | bottom 5% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.8 | 7.4  (+0.6) |
| Distance to Querim centre | 2.4 km  (−130 m) | 2.5 km |
| To the beach | 240 m | 50 m  (−190 m) |
| To public transport | 360 m | 350 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 44 | 48  (+4) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 33 | 6 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2026 | – |
| Listed amenities | – | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 11:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

190 m apart

Hotel Simba By Hakuna: city centre: 18 km, nearest station Vaibhavwadi Railway Station: 360 m, Manohar International Airport (GOX): 18 km, beach: 240 m, 44 places to eat within 500 m.

Red Rock Arambol Beach: city centre: 18 km, nearest station Vaibhavwadi Railway Station: 350 m, Manohar International Airport (GOX): 18 km, beach: 50 m, 48 places to eat within 500 m.

## Hotel Simba By Hakuna or Red Rock Arambol Beach: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Simba By Hakuna or Red Rock Arambol Beach?

Red Rock Arambol Beach leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, beach access. Hotel Simba By Hakuna is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Simba By Hakuna or Red Rock Arambol Beach?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Simba By Hakuna is closer: 2.4 km from the centre, against 2.5 km for Red Rock Arambol Beach.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Red Rock Arambol Beach is 50 m from the nearest beach; Hotel Simba By Hakuna is 240 m.

### How far apart are Hotel Simba By Hakuna and Red Rock Arambol Beach?

The two hotels are 190 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-simba-by-hakuna-goa-vs-red-rock-arambol-beach-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/