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title: "Ocean Residency vs Williams Beach Retreat: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Williams Beach Retreat. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Ocean Residency or Williams Beach Retreat in Goa? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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# Ocean Residency vs Williams Beach Retreat

Both are in Goa, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Vanelim
## [Ocean Residency](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ocean-residency-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 2.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1911037/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★ · Colva
## [Williams Beach Retreat](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/williams-beach-retreat-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.1 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2319950/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Williams Beach Retreat

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Ocean Residency if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.4 / 7.1)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 9 / 45)

### Choose Williams Beach Retreat if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (460 m / 1.5 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (37 / 8)
-   free parking
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 45 / 9)

### Why is Ocean Residency better than Williams Beach Retreat?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.4 vs 7.1) (+0.3)
2.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)
3.  Later check-out (12:30 vs 11:00) (+2h)

### Why is Williams Beach Retreat better than Ocean Residency?

1.  1.1 km closer to the beach (460 m vs 1.5 km) (−1.1 km)
2.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (817 vs 89), so the rating is more reliable (×9.2)
4.  29 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+29)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 51 vs 31) (+20)
6.  Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2013) (+8y)
7.  Has free parking

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Ocean Residency | Williams Beach Retreat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.4  (+0.3) | 7.1 |
| Location | 2.8 | 6.8  (+4.0) |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 6.5 | – |
| Beach access | 5.0 | 8.8  (+3.8) |
| Public transport | 0.5 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.5  (+0.4) | 7.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.4  (+0.3) | 7.1 |
| Number of reviews | 89 | 817  (+728) |
| Rank in Goa | top 72%  (+13%) | top 85% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.8 | 6.8  (+4.0) |
| Distance to the centre | 34 km | 34 km  (−380 m) |
| To the beach | 1.5 km | 460 m  (−1.1 km) |
| To public transport | 1.9 km | – |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 37  (+29) |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.0 km | 2.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 9 | 45 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2021  (+8y) |
| Listed amenities | 13  (+5) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−1h) | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:30  (+2h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.1 km apart

Ocean Residency: nearest station Suravali Railway Station: 1.9 km, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 15 km, beach: 1.5 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m.

Williams Beach Retreat: Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 15 km, beach: 460 m, 37 places to eat within 500 m.

[Top-rated of 35 hotels in Colva](https://stayversus.com/en/india/goa/area/colva/)

## Ocean Residency or Williams Beach Retreat: common questions

### Which is better, Ocean Residency or Williams Beach Retreat?

Williams Beach Retreat leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Ocean Residency is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Ocean Residency or Williams Beach Retreat?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Williams Beach Retreat is closer: 34 km from the centre, against 34 km for Ocean Residency.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Williams Beach Retreat is 460 m from the nearest beach; Ocean Residency is 1.5 km.

### How far apart are Ocean Residency and Williams Beach Retreat?

The two hotels are 1.1 km 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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