Moon and Root vs Vashishth Guest House
Both are in Rishikesh, 570 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseGhughatyani Talli
Moon and Root
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
GuesthousePathaur
Vashishth Guest House
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1240 m closer to the beach (440 m vs 670 m)−240 m
- 2480 m closer to the city centre−480 m
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2026 vs 2021)+5y
- 4Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Vashishth Guest House better than Moon and Root?
- 1More 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 vs Vashishth Guest House: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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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
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Hotel prices in Rishikesh by month
All months
| Month | Moon and Root | Vashishth Guest House |
|---|---|---|
| November | €23 | €34 |
| December | €22 | €27 |
| January | – | €23 |
| February | – | €31 |
| March | €29 | – |
| April | €27 | €34 |
| May | €27 | €32 |
| June | €27 | €32 |
| July | €25 | €27 |
| August | €22 | €26 |
| September | €22 | €28 |
| October | €22 | €33 |
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.
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.
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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.
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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