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title: "1770 Beachside Backpacker vs Mango Tree Motel: which hotel is better?"
description: "1770 Beachside Backpacker or Mango Tree Motel in Agnes Water? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-08
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# 1770 Beachside Backpacker vs Mango Tree Motel

Both are in Agnes Water, 580 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Agnes Water
## [1770 Beachside Backpacker](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/1770-beachside-backpacker-agnes-water/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1070185/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Agnes Water
## [Mango Tree Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mango-tree-motel-agnes-water/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1818997/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Mango Tree Motel

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 580 m apart.

### Choose Mango Tree Motel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.5)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (16 / 3)

### Why is 1770 Beachside Backpacker better than Mango Tree Motel?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is Mango Tree Motel better than 1770 Beachside Backpacker?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.5) (+0.5)
2.  310 m closer to the area centre (−310 m)
3.  More guest reviews (220 vs 82), so the rating is more reliable (×2.7)
4.  13 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+13)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 45 vs 19) (+26)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | 1770 Beachside Backpacker | Mango Tree Motel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.0  (+0.5) |
| Location | 6.2 | 7.6  (+1.4) |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.0  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.0  (+0.5) |
| Number of reviews | 82 | 220  (+138) |
| Google rating | 4.4/5  (+0.1) | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | 182  (+23) | 159 |
| Rank in Agnes Water | bottom 38% | top 23%  (+39%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.2 | 7.6  (+1.4) |
| Distance to Agnes Water centre | 670 m | 360 m  (−310 m) |
| To the beach | 240 m | 210 m |
| To the airport | 78 km | 79 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 16  (+13) |
| To the nearest food shop | 810 m | 560 m  (−250 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 8 | 13 |
| Floors | 2 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+8) | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Mango Tree Motel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mango-tree-motel-agnes-water/prices/)

## Location

580 m apart

1770 Beachside Backpacker: city centre: 670 m, Gladstone Airport (GLT): 78 km, beach: 240 m, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

Mango Tree Motel: city centre: 910 m, Gladstone Airport (GLT): 79 km, beach: 210 m, 16 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Agnes Water

[Agnes Water weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/queensland/agnes-water/weather)

## 1770 Beachside Backpacker or Mango Tree Motel: common questions

### Which is better, 1770 Beachside Backpacker or Mango Tree Motel?

Mango Tree Motel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location.

### Which is cheaper, 1770 Beachside Backpacker or Mango Tree Motel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Mango Tree Motel is closer: 360 m from the centre, against 670 m for 1770 Beachside Backpacker.

### How far apart are 1770 Beachside Backpacker and Mango Tree Motel?

The two hotels are 580 m apart in a straight line.

## 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/1770-beachside-backpacker-agnes-water-vs-mango-tree-motel-agnes-water/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/