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title: "The Wave, Palolem vs Tropical Bay: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick The Wave, Palolem. It leads in 1 of 4 categories. The Wave, Palolem or Tropical Bay in Goa? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
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# The Wave, Palolem vs Tropical Bay

Both are in Goa, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★ · Palolem
## [The Wave, Palolem](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-wave-palolem-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2222009/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Palolem
## [Tropical Bay](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tropical-bay-goa/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.7 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 7.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2246915/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Wave, Palolem

It leads in 1 of 4 categories. 190 m apart.

### Choose The Wave, Palolem if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 6.7)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 12 / 1)

### Choose Tropical Bay if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 12)

### Why is The Wave, Palolem better than Tropical Bay?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 6.7) (+2.6)
2.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

### Why is Tropical Bay better than The Wave, Palolem?

1.  More guest reviews (136 vs 21), so the rating is more reliable (×6.5)
2.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | The Wave, Palolem | Tropical Bay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+2.6) | 6.7 |
| Location | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Public transport | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+1.5) | 6.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+2.6) | 6.7 |
| Number of reviews | 21 | 136  (+115) |
| Rank in Goa | top 15%  (+76%) | top 91% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Distance to Palolem centre | 590 m | 460 m  (−130 m) |
| To the beach | 10 m  (−120 m) | 130 m |
| To public transport | 1.5 km | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 46 km | 46 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 40 | 50  (+10) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 12 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | – | 13 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Location

190 m apart

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.

Tropical Bay: nearest station Canacona: 1.6 km, Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI): 46 km, beach: 130 m, 50 places to eat within 500 m.

## The Wave, Palolem or Tropical Bay: common questions

### Which is better, The Wave, Palolem or Tropical Bay?

The Wave, Palolem leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, The Wave, Palolem or Tropical Bay?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Tropical Bay is closer: 460 m from the centre, against 590 m for The Wave, Palolem.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The Wave, Palolem is 10 m from the nearest beach; Tropical Bay is 130 m.

### How far apart are The Wave, Palolem and Tropical Bay?

The two hotels are 190 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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