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title: "Old Goa Residency vs The Postcard Velha | StayVersus"
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# Old Goa Residency vs The Postcard Velha

Both are in Goa, 800 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · ★★★★ · Goalim Moula
## [Old Goa Residency](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/old-goa-residency-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.0

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1914153/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · Gandaulim
## [The Postcard Velha](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-postcard-velha-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.7 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 2.7

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2212685/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Postcard Velha

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 800 m apart.

### Choose Old Goa Residency if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose The Postcard Velha if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Old Goa Residency better than The Postcard Velha?

1.  More guest reviews (93 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable (×19)

### Why is The Postcard Velha better than Old Goa Residency?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 7.9) (+1.8)
2.  230 m closer to public transport (−230 m)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Old Goa Residency | The Postcard Velha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.7  (+1.8) |
| Location | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 |
| Public transport | 4.1 | 5.3  (+1.2) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.1  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.7  (+1.8) |
| Number of reviews | 93  (+88) | 5 |
| Rank in Goa | top 51% | top 37%  (+14%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.0  (+0.3) | 2.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 16 km  (−340 m) | 17 km |
| To public transport | 1.2 km | 1.0 km  (−230 m) |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7  (+3) | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 15 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 15  (+12) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

800 m apart

## Old Goa Residency or The Postcard Velha: common questions

### Which is better, Old Goa Residency or The Postcard Velha?

The Postcard Velha leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Old Goa Residency or The Postcard Velha?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Old Goa Residency is closer: 16 km from the centre, against 17 km for The Postcard Velha.

### How far apart are Old Goa Residency and The Postcard Velha?

The two hotels are 800 m 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/old-goa-residency-goa-vs-the-postcard-velha-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/