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
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
HostelPalolem
Tropical Bay
- Guest rating
- 6.7 Okay
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 6.7)+2.6
- 2Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is Tropical Bay better than The Wave, Palolem?
- 1More guest reviews (136 vs 21), so the rating is more reliable×6.5
- 2Earlier 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 vs Tropical Bay: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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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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