Resort Rio, Arpora Baga vs Shanti Solitaire
Both are in Goa, 570 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★★Arpora
Resort Rio, Arpora Baga
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 4.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★★Arpora
Shanti Solitaire
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 4.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Resort Rio, Arpora Baga
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 570 m apart.
Choose Resort Rio, Arpora Baga if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (23 / 14)
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 329 / 77)
Choose Shanti Solitaire if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.9 / 7.7)
- to walk to the sights (2.0 km / 2.6 km)
- free parking
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 77 / 329)
Why is Resort Rio, Arpora Baga better than Shanti Solitaire?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (527 vs 204), so the rating is more reliable×2.6
- 49 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+9
- 57 more listed amenities (23 vs 16)+7
- 6Has 24-hour room service
- 7A larger hotel with more facilities (329 vs 77 rooms)×4.3
Why is Shanti Solitaire better than Resort Rio, Arpora Baga?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.7)+0.2
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2009)+12y
- 3Has free parking
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (77 vs 329 rooms)−252
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Resort Rio, Arpora Baga vs Shanti Solitaire: which hotel is better? | Resort Rio, Arpora Baga | Shanti Solitaire |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| Location | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +0.9 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0 +5.0 | 3.0 |
| Beach access | 4.3 | 4.7 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 7.9 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 7.9 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 527 +323 | 204 |
| Rank in Goa | bottom 39% | top 49% +12% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Distance to Arpora centre | 480 m | 220 m −260 m |
| To the beach | 1.7 km | 1.6 km −100 m |
| To the airport | 22 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 23 +9 | 14 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.4 km | 1.9 km −540 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 329 | 77 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | 2021 +12y |
| Listed amenities | 23 +7 | 16 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Resort Rio, Arpora BagaShanti Solitaire
- Shanti Solitaire is cheaper in 9 of 9 months
- Resort Rio, Arpora Baga: €134 a night on average · Shanti Solitaire: €32 a night on average
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All months
| Month | Resort Rio, Arpora Baga | Shanti Solitaire |
|---|---|---|
| November | €81 | – |
| December | €94 | – |
| January | €122 | €32 |
| February | €132 | €33 |
| March | €132 | €33 |
| April | €132 | €33 |
| May | €138 | €32 |
| June | €138 | €32 |
| July | €138 | €32 |
| August | €138 | €32 |
| September | €138 | €32 |
| October | – | €32 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Resort Rio, Arpora Baga prices by monthShanti Solitaire prices by month
Location
570 m apart
Resort Rio, Arpora Baga: city centre: 2.6 km, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 22 km, beach: 1.7 km, 23 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Shanti Solitaire: city centre: 2.0 km, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 21 km, beach: 1.6 km, 14 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Resort Rio, Arpora Baga or Shanti Solitaire: common questions
Which is better, Resort Rio, Arpora Baga or Shanti Solitaire?
Resort Rio, Arpora Baga leads in 2 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. Shanti Solitaire is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Resort Rio, Arpora Baga or Shanti Solitaire?
Over the year Shanti Solitaire costs about €32 a night on average against €134 at Resort Rio, Arpora Baga, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Shanti Solitaire is closer: 220 m from the centre, against 480 m for Resort Rio, Arpora Baga.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Shanti Solitaire is 1.6 km from the nearest beach; Resort Rio, Arpora Baga is 1.7 km.
How far apart are Resort Rio, Arpora Baga and Shanti Solitaire?
The two hotels are 570 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