Resort De Palolem vs The Wave, Palolem
Both are in Goa, 60 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Palolem
Resort De Palolem
- Guest rating
- 7.2 Good
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Resort★★★★Palolem
The Wave, Palolem
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 60 m apart.
Choose The Wave, Palolem if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 7.2)
Why is Resort De Palolem better than The Wave, Palolem?
- 1Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is The Wave, Palolem better than Resort De Palolem?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 7.2)+2.1
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 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.
| Resort De Palolem vs The Wave, Palolem: which hotel is better? | Resort De Palolem | The Wave, Palolem |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.2 | 9.3 +2.1 |
| Location | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Public transport | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.4 +1.0 |
| Guest rating | 7.2 | 9.3 +2.1 |
| Number of reviews | 36 +15 | 21 |
| Rank in Goa | top 73% | top 16% +57% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Distance to Palolem centre | 540 m | 590 m |
| To the beach | 30 m | 10 m |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 46 km | 46 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 49 +9 | 40 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.3 km | 2.2 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 14 | 12 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
60 m apart
Resort De Palolem: nearest station Canacona: 1.6 km, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 46 km, beach: 30 m, 49 places to eat within 500 m.
The Wave, Palolem: nearest station Canacona: 1.5 km, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 46 km, beach: 10 m, 40 places to eat within 500 m.
Resort De Palolem or The Wave, Palolem: common questions
Which is better, Resort De Palolem or The Wave, Palolem?
The Wave, Palolem leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Resort De Palolem or The Wave, Palolem?
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How far apart are Resort De Palolem and The Wave, Palolem?
The two hotels are 60 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