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
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 5.9
- Score by category
- 5 of 6
Hotel★★★Calangute
Rivasa Emerald Calangute
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 5.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.4)+0.4
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Has 24-hour room service
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Rivasa Emerald Calangute better than Renzo's Inn?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (1,134 vs 33), so the rating is more reliable×34
- 4Newer 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 vs Rivasa Emerald Calangute: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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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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