Sai Valentines vs The Wave, Palolem
Both are in Goa, 950 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Palolem
Sai Valentines
- Guest rating
- 6.9 Okay
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Resort★★★★Palolem
The Wave, Palolem
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Wave, Palolem
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 950 m apart.
Choose Sai Valentines if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose The Wave, Palolem if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Sai Valentines better than The Wave, Palolem?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
Why is The Wave, Palolem better than Sai Valentines?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 6.9)+2.4
- 226 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+26
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 52 vs 38)+14
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Sai Valentines vs The Wave, Palolem: which hotel is better? | Sai Valentines | The Wave, Palolem |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.9 | 9.3 +2.4 |
| Location | 7.7 | 8.1 +0.4 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Public transport | – | 2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.3 | 8.4 +1.1 |
| Guest rating | 6.9 | 9.3 +2.4 |
| Number of reviews | 31 +10 | 21 |
| Rank in Goa | top 80% | top 15% +65% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.7 | 8.1 +0.4 |
| Distance to Palolem centre | 480 m | 590 m |
| To the beach | 0 m | 10 m |
| To public transport | – | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 45 km | 46 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 14 | 40 +26 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 12 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
950 m apart
Sai Valentines or The Wave, Palolem: common questions
Which is better, Sai Valentines or The Wave, Palolem?
The Wave, Palolem leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location.
Which is cheaper, Sai Valentines or The Wave, Palolem?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Sai Valentines and The Wave, Palolem?
The two hotels are 950 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