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title: "Moon and Root vs Vashishth Guest House: which hotel is better?"
description: "Moon and Root or Vashishth Guest House in Rishikesh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Moon and Root vs Vashishth Guest House

Both are in Rishikesh, 570 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Ghughatyani Talli
## [Moon and Root](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/moon-and-root-rishikesh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1862855/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Pathaur
## [Vashishth Guest House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vashishth-guest-house-rishikesh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2266202/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Moon and Root

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 570 m apart.

### Choose Moon and Root if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (440 m / 670 m)
-   to walk to the sights (810 m / 1.3 km)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2026 / 2021)

### Choose Vashishth Guest House if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.9)

### Why is Moon and Root better than Vashishth Guest House?

1.  240 m closer to the beach (440 m vs 670 m) (−240 m)
2.  480 m closer to the city centre (−480 m)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2026 vs 2021) (+5y)
4.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

### Why is Vashishth Guest House better than Moon and Root?

1.  More guest reviews (149 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable (×21)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Moon and Root | Vashishth Guest House |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Location | 6.3  (+0.8) | 5.5 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 8.8  (+0.8) | 8.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.7  (+0.9) |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 149  (+142) |
| Rank in Rishikesh | top 38% | top 3%  (+35%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.3  (+0.8) | 5.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 810 m  (−480 m) | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 440 m  (−240 m) | 670 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 17 | 17 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.6 km | 2.0 km  (−520 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 10 | 8 |
| Floors | 5 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2026  (+5y) | 2021 |
| Listed amenities | – | 16 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| 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

Moon and RootVashishth Guest House

           

-   Moon and Root is cheaper in 9 of 9 months
-   Moon and Root: €24 a night on average · Vashishth Guest House: €30 a night on average

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

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

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Vashishth Guest House prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vashishth-guest-house-rishikesh/prices/)

## Location

570 m apart

Moon and Root: city centre: 810 m, Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED): 16 km, beach: 440 m, 17 places to eat within 500 m.

Vashishth Guest House: city centre: 1.3 km, Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED): 15 km, beach: 670 m, 17 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Rishikesh

[Rishikesh weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/india/uttarakhand/rishikesh/weather)

## Moon and Root or Vashishth Guest House: common questions

### Which is better, Moon and Root or Vashishth Guest House?

Moon and Root leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Moon and Root or Vashishth Guest House?

Over the year Moon and Root costs about €24 a night on average against €30 at Vashishth Guest House, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Moon and Root is closer: 810 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for Vashishth Guest House.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Moon and Root is 440 m from the nearest beach; Vashishth Guest House is 670 m.

### How far apart are Moon and Root and Vashishth Guest House?

The two hotels are 570 m apart in a straight line.

## More match-ups

-   [Moon and Root vs The Village](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/moon-and-root-rishikesh-vs-the-village-rishikesh/)
-   [Vashishth Guest House vs The Village](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-village-rishikesh-vs-vashishth-guest-house-rishikesh/)

## 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/moon-and-root-rishikesh-vs-vashishth-guest-house-rishikesh/. 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/