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title: "Paparazzi Resort vs Shining Sand Beach Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Paparazzi Resort or Shining Sand Beach Hotel in Goa? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Paparazzi Resort vs Shining Sand Beach Hotel

Both are in Goa, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★ · Calangute
## [Paparazzi Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/paparazzi-resort-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 4.6 ·  Below average

- **Location score:** 7.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1940224/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Calangute
## [Shining Sand Beach Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/shining-sand-beach-hotel-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2093288/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Shining Sand Beach Hotel

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 110 m apart.

### Choose Paparazzi Resort if you want

-   a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 2015)

### Choose Shining Sand Beach Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 4.6)

### Why is Paparazzi Resort better than Shining Sand Beach Hotel?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2015) (+6y)
2.  Earlier check-in (11:30 vs 14:00) (−3h)

### Why is Shining Sand Beach Hotel better than Paparazzi Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 4.6) (+4.0)
2.  More guest reviews (284 vs 63), so the rating is more reliable (×4.5)
3.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Paparazzi Resort | Shining Sand Beach Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 4.6 | 8.6  (+4.0) |
| Location | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 9.7 | 10.0  (+0.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 5.6 | 8.5  (+2.9) |
| Guest rating | 4.6 | 8.6  (+4.0) |
| Number of reviews | 63 | 284  (+221) |
| Rank in Goa | bottom 1% | top 12%  (+87%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.5 | 7.8  (+0.3) |
| Distance to Calangute centre | 1.3 km | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 170 m | 80 m  (−100 m) |
| To the airport | 21 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 49 | 56  (+7) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.2 km | 1.3 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 18 | 10 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021  (+6y) | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 22  (+11) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 11:30  (−3h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[Paparazzi Resort prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/paparazzi-resort-goa/prices/)

## Location

110 m apart

Paparazzi Resort: city centre: 1.9 km, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 21 km, beach: 170 m, 49 places to eat within 500 m.

Shining Sand Beach Hotel: city centre: 2.0 km, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 21 km, beach: 80 m, 56 places to eat within 500 m.

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

## Paparazzi Resort or Shining Sand Beach Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Paparazzi Resort or Shining Sand Beach Hotel?

Shining Sand Beach Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Paparazzi Resort or Shining Sand Beach Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Shining Sand Beach Hotel is 80 m from the nearest beach; Paparazzi Resort is 170 m.

### How far apart are Paparazzi Resort and Shining Sand Beach Hotel?

The two hotels are 110 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/paparazzi-resort-goa-vs-shining-sand-beach-hotel-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/