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title: "Renzo's Inn vs Rivasa Emerald Calangute: which hotel is better?"
description: "Renzo's Inn or Rivasa Emerald Calangute in Goa? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Renzo's Inn vs Rivasa Emerald Calangute

Both are in Goa, 220 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Inn · ★★ · Calangute
## [Renzo's Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/renzo-s-inn-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.9

- **Score by category:** 5 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2019146/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Calangute
## [Rivasa Emerald Calangute](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rivasa-emerald-calangute-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2030092/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Renzo's Inn

It leads in 5 of 6 categories. 220 m apart.

### Choose Renzo's Inn if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.8 / 7.4)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 10 / 44)

### Choose Rivasa Emerald Calangute if you want

-   a spa and wellness
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 44 / 10)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2019 / 2006)

### Why is Renzo's Inn better than Rivasa Emerald Calangute?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.4) (+0.4)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  Has 24-hour room service
4.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Rivasa Emerald Calangute better than Renzo's Inn?

1.  Has a spa
2.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (1,134 vs 33), so the rating is more reliable (×34)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2019 vs 2006) (+13y)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Renzo's Inn | Rivasa Emerald Calangute |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.8  (+0.4) | 7.4 |
| Location | 5.9  (+0.4) | 5.5 |
| Facilities | 6.7  (+1.7) | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 4.0  (+2.5) |
| Beach access | 7.8  (+0.4) | 7.4 |
| Public transport | 7.4  (+0.8) | 6.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.8  (+0.4) | 7.4 |
| Guest rating | 7.8  (+0.4) | 7.4 |
| Number of reviews | 33 | 1,134  (+1,101) |
| Rank in Goa | bottom 43%  (+19%) | bottom 24% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.9  (+0.4) | 5.5 |
| Distance to Calangute centre | 1.2 km  (−140 m) | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 730 m  (−130 m) | 860 m |
| To public transport | 630 m  (−150 m) | 780 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 79  (+13) | 66 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.2 km  (−150 m) | 1.3 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 10 | 44 |
| Floors | 3 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2006 | 2019  (+13y) |
| Listed amenities | 18 | 17 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| 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.

## Location

220 m apart

Renzo's Inn: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Madgao Railway Station: 630 m, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 19 km, beach: 730 m, 79 places to eat within 500 m.

Rivasa Emerald Calangute: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Madgao Railway Station: 780 m, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 18 km, beach: 860 m, 66 places to eat within 500 m.

## Renzo's Inn or Rivasa Emerald Calangute: common questions

### Which is better, Renzo's Inn or Rivasa Emerald Calangute?

Renzo's Inn leads in 5 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities. Rivasa Emerald Calangute is stronger in spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Renzo's Inn or Rivasa Emerald Calangute?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Renzo's Inn is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for Rivasa Emerald Calangute.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Renzo's Inn is 730 m from the nearest beach; Rivasa Emerald Calangute is 860 m.

### How far apart are Renzo's Inn and Rivasa Emerald Calangute?

The two hotels are 220 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/renzo-s-inn-goa-vs-rivasa-emerald-calangute-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/