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
- Guest rating
- 4.6 Below average
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★Calangute
Shining Sand Beach Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
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?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2015)+6y
- 2Earlier check-in (11:30 vs 14:00)−3h
Why is Shining Sand Beach Hotel better than Paparazzi Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 4.6)+4.0
- 2More guest reviews (284 vs 63), so the rating is more reliable×4.5
- 3Later 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 vs Shining Sand Beach Hotel: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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.
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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