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title: "Palmarinha De Goa vs ShivamResorts: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick ShivamResorts. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Palmarinha De Goa or ShivamResorts in Goa? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
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# Palmarinha De Goa vs ShivamResorts

Both are in Goa, 710 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Nagoa
## [Palmarinha De Goa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/palmarinha-de-goa-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.4

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1937552/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★ · Calangute
## [ShivamResorts](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/shivamresorts-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 4.7 ·  Below average

- **Location score:** 4.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2094468/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick ShivamResorts

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 710 m apart.

### Choose Palmarinha De Goa if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.9 / 4.7)

### Choose ShivamResorts if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (1.3 km / 1.9 km)
-   to walk to the sights (270 m / 680 m)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (41 / 5)

### Why is Palmarinha De Goa better than ShivamResorts?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 4.7) (+3.2)

### Why is ShivamResorts better than Palmarinha De Goa?

1.  560 m closer to the beach (1.3 km vs 1.9 km) (−560 m)
2.  410 m closer to the city centre (−410 m)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
4.  36 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+36)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 52 vs 25) (+27)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Palmarinha De Goa | ShivamResorts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9  (+3.2) | 4.7 |
| Location | 3.4 | 4.8  (+1.4) |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 3.8 | 5.8  (+2.0) |
| Public transport | – | 1.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9  (+0.7) | 7.2 |
| Guest rating | 7.9  (+3.2) | 4.7 |
| Number of reviews | 39  (+32) | 7 |
| Rank in Goa | top 51%  (+31%) | top 82% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.4 | 4.8  (+1.4) |
| Distance to the centre | 680 m | 270 m  (−410 m) |
| To the beach | 1.9 km | 1.3 km  (−560 m) |
| To public transport | – | 1.7 km |
| To the airport | 20 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 41  (+36) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.1 km | 410 m  (−640 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 4  (+4) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 15 | – |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17  (+12) | 5 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:30 | 13:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

710 m apart

Palmarinha De Goa: city centre: 680 m, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 20 km, beach: 1.9 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.

ShivamResorts: city centre: 270 m, nearest station Madgao Railway Station: 1.7 km, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 20 km, beach: 1.3 km, 41 places to eat within 500 m.

[Top-rated of 176 hotels in Calangute](https://stayversus.com/en/india/goa/area/calangute/)

## Palmarinha De Goa or ShivamResorts: common questions

### Which is better, Palmarinha De Goa or ShivamResorts?

ShivamResorts leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Palmarinha De Goa is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Palmarinha De Goa or ShivamResorts?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

ShivamResorts is closer: 270 m from the centre, against 680 m for Palmarinha De Goa.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

ShivamResorts is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; Palmarinha De Goa is 1.9 km.

### How far apart are Palmarinha De Goa and ShivamResorts?

The two hotels are 710 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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