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The Ark Comforts vs Cocos Hostel

Both are in Goa, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort★★★★★Patnam

The Ark Comforts

Guest rating
8.9 Excellent
Location score
7.7
Score by category
4 of 4
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Hostel★★★★Kolamb

Cocos Hostel

Guest rating
7.5 Good
Location score
7.3
Score by category
0 of 4
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The short answer

Pick The Ark Comforts

It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 1.2 km apart.

Choose The Ark Comforts if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to be closer to the beach

Choose Cocos Hostel if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • more restaurants on the doorstep

Why is The Ark Comforts better than Cocos Hostel?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.5)+1.4
  2. 2250 m closer to the beach (0 m vs 250 m)−250 m
  3. 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★

Why is Cocos Hostel better than The Ark Comforts?

  1. 11.2 km closer to the city centre−1.2 km
  2. 221 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+21
  3. 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 51 vs 40)+11
  4. 4Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 14:00)−3h

All compared facts

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

The Ark ComfortsCocos Hostel
Score by category
Guest rating 8.9 +1.4 7.5
Location 7.7 +0.4 7.3
Facilities 6.7 –
Families 2.0 –
Spa & wellness 2.5 –
Beach access 10.0 +0.5 9.5
Public transport 4.4 +0.7 3.7
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.5 +1.0 7.6
Guest rating 8.9 +1.4 7.5
Number of reviews 62 102 +40
Rank in Goa top 10% +62% top 72%
Location
Location score 7.7 +0.4 7.3
Distance to the centre 67 km 65 km −1.2 km
To the beach 0 m −250 m 250 m
To public transport 1.2 km −120 m 1.3 km
To the airport 47 km 46 km −1.2 km
Restaurants within 500 m 16 37 +21
Sights within 1 km 0 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ +1★ ★★★★
Rooms 12 9
Floors – 3
Newest building or renovation 2022 –
Listed amenities 19 +18 1
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 11:00 −3h
Check-out until 11:00 +1h 10:30
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ –
Free parking ✓ –
Car hire ✓ –
Concierge ✓ –
Laundry ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ –
Free breakfast ✓ –
Bar ✓ –
Room service ✓ –
Swimming pool ✓ –
Massage ✓ –
Terrace ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ –
Balcony ✓ –
Minibar ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ –
Nightclub – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

      1.2 km apart

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      The Ark Comforts or Cocos Hostel: common questions

      Which is better, The Ark Comforts or Cocos Hostel?

      The Ark Comforts leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

      Which is cheaper, The Ark Comforts or Cocos Hostel?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Cocos Hostel is closer: 65 km from the centre, against 67 km for The Ark Comforts.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      The Ark Comforts is 0 m from the nearest beach; Cocos Hostel is 250 m.

      How far apart are The Ark Comforts and Cocos Hostel?

      The two hotels are 1.2 km 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