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
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.3
- Score by category
- 5 of 7
Apartment★★★★South Canberra
Canberra Short Term & Holiday Accommodation
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 3.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 7
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 7.7)+1.1
- 2970 m closer to the beach (2.1 km vs 3.0 km)−970 m
- 31.1 km closer to the area centre−1.1 km
- 4Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
- 5More guest reviews (362 vs 69), so the rating is more reliable×5.2
- 647 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+47
- 7More walkable surroundings (walk grade 65 vs 33)+32
Why is Canberra Short Term & Holiday Accommodation better than Abode Kingston?
- 1Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Abode Kingston vs Canberra Short Term & Holiday Accommodation: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Canberra Short Term & Holiday Accommodation
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
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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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