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title: "Abode Kingston vs Canberra Short Term & Holiday Accommodation"
description: "Pick Abode Kingston. It leads in 5 of 7 categories. Abode Kingston or Canberra Short Term & Holiday Accommodation in Canberra? Compare guest ratings…"
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# Abode Kingston vs Canberra Short Term & Holiday Accommodation

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

Apartment · ★★★★ · South Canberra
## [Abode Kingston](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/abode-kingston-canberra/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.3

- **Score by category:** 5 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1096279/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · ★★★★ · South Canberra
## [Canberra Short Term & Holiday Accommodation](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/canberra-short-term-holiday-accommodation-canberra/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1243360/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Abode Kingston

It leads in 5 of 7 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Abode Kingston if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Choose Canberra Short Term & Holiday Accommodation if you want

-   free parking

### Why is Abode Kingston better than Canberra Short Term & Holiday Accommodation?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 7.7) (+1.1)
2.  970 m closer to the beach (2.1 km vs 3.0 km) (−970 m)
3.  1.1 km closer to the area centre (−1.1 km)
4.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★) (+0.5★)
5.  More guest reviews (362 vs 69), so the rating is more reliable (×5.2)
6.  47 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+47)
7.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 65 vs 33) (+32)

### Why is Canberra Short Term & Holiday Accommodation better than Abode Kingston?

1.  Has free parking

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Abode Kingston | Canberra Short Term & Holiday Accommodation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+1.1) | 7.7 |
| Location | 5.3  (+1.7) | 3.6 |
| Facilities | 8.3  (+3.3) | 5.0 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5  (+3.0) | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 3.2  (+3.2) | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 6.6 | 7.3  (+0.7) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.8) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+1.1) | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 362  (+293) | 69 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 386 | – |
| Rank in Canberra | top 32%  (+63%) | top 95% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.3  (+1.7) | 3.6 |
| Distance to South Canberra centre | 900 m  (−1.1 km) | 2.0 km |
| To the beach | 2.1 km | – |
| To public transport | 780 m | 650 m  (−130 m) |
| To the airport | 5.0 km | 4.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 53  (+47) | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 63 | 35 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – |
| Listed amenities | 23  (+9) | 14 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/canberra-short-term-holiday-accommodation-canberra-vs-abode-kingston-canberra/)

## Location

1.2 km apart

## Abode Kingston or Canberra Short Term & Holiday Accommodation: common questions

### Which is better, Abode Kingston or Canberra Short Term & Holiday Accommodation?

Abode Kingston leads in 5 of 7 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities. Canberra Short Term & Holiday Accommodation is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Abode Kingston or Canberra Short Term & Holiday Accommodation?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Abode Kingston is closer: 900 m from the centre, against 2.0 km for Canberra Short Term & Holiday Accommodation.

### How far apart are Abode Kingston and Canberra Short Term & Holiday Accommodation?

The two hotels are 1.2 km 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/abode-kingston-canberra-vs-canberra-short-term-holiday-accommodation-canberra/. 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/