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title: "JES Guest House vs Rodrigues Residency: which hotel is better?"
description: "JES Guest House or Rodrigues Residency in Goa? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-13
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# JES Guest House vs Rodrigues Residency

Both are in Goa, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Majorda
## [JES Guest House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/jes-guest-house-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.9

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1679080/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Betalbatim
## [Rodrigues Residency](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rodrigues-residency-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.0

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2034621/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 2.1 km apart.

### Choose JES Guest House if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (790 m / 2.6 km)
-   to walk to the sights (30 km / 31 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 5 / 1)

### Choose Rodrigues Residency if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 7.5)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 5)

### Why is JES Guest House better than Rodrigues Residency?

1.  1.8 km closer to the beach (790 m vs 2.6 km) (−1.8 km)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 22 vs 10) (+12)
3.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

### Why is Rodrigues Residency better than JES Guest House?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.5) (+1.6)
2.  500 m closer to public transport (−500 m)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | JES Guest House | Rodrigues Residency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 9.1  (+1.6) |
| Location | 4.9  (+2.9) | 2.0 |
| Beach access | 7.6  (+6.1) | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 3.3 | 5.9  (+2.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.4  (+0.8) |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 9.1  (+1.6) |
| Number of reviews | 28 | 28 |
| Rank in Goa | bottom 37% | top 16%  (+47%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.9  (+2.9) | 2.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 30 km  (−1.5 km) | 31 km |
| To the beach | 790 m  (−1.8 km) | 2.6 km |
| To public transport | 1.4 km | 900 m  (−500 m) |
| To the airport | 11 km  (−1.9 km) | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4  (+3) | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | 580 m  (−2.0 km) | 2.6 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 5 | 1 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 11 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−1h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:30  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## 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

JES Guest HouseRodrigues Residency

          

Nov

-   JES Guest House is cheaper in 9 of 10 months
-   JES Guest House: €15 a night on average · Rodrigues Residency: €18 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 12 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

## Location

2.1 km apart

JES Guest House: city centre: 30 km, nearest station Majorda Junction railway station: 1.4 km, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 11 km, beach: 790 m, 4 places to eat within 500 m.

Rodrigues Residency: nearest station Majorda Junction railway station: 900 m, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 13 km, beach: 2.6 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

## JES Guest House or Rodrigues Residency: common questions

### Which is better, JES Guest House or Rodrigues Residency?

They are evenly matched. JES Guest House is stronger in location, beach access; Rodrigues Residency is stronger in guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, JES Guest House or Rodrigues Residency?

Over the year JES Guest House costs about €15 a night on average against €18 at Rodrigues Residency, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

JES Guest House is closer: 30 km from the centre, against 31 km for Rodrigues Residency.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

JES Guest House is 790 m from the nearest beach; Rodrigues Residency is 2.6 km.

### How far apart are JES Guest House and Rodrigues Residency?

The two hotels are 2.1 km 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/jes-guest-house-goa-vs-rodrigues-residency-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/