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title: "Abode Kingston vs Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra"
description: "Abode Kingston or Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra in Canberra? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Abode Kingston vs Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra

Both are in Canberra, 850 m 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:** 3 of 5

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

Hotel · ★★★★ · South Canberra
## [Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ramada-by-wyndham-diplomat-canberra-canberra/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2006546/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Abode Kingston

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 850 m apart.

### Choose Abode Kingston if you want

-   to walk to the sights (3.9 km / 4.6 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (53 / 3)

### Choose Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra if you want

-   free parking

### Why is Abode Kingston better than Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra?

1.  770 m closer to the area centre (−770 m)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  50 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+50)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 65 vs 28) (+37)
5.  Allows pets
6.  6 more listed amenities (23 vs 17) (+6)
7.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra better than Abode Kingston?

1.  430 m closer to public transport (−430 m)
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  Has free parking
4.  Has 24-hour room service

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Abode Kingston | Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Location | 5.3  (+1.1) | 4.2 |
| Facilities | 8.3  (+1.6) | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5  (+3.0) | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 6.6 | 8.9  (+2.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 362  (+131) | 231 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 386 | – |
| Rank in Canberra | top 33% | top 34% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.3  (+1.1) | 4.2 |
| Distance to South Canberra centre | 900 m  (−770 m) | 1.7 km |
| To public transport | 780 m | 350 m  (−430 m) |
| To the airport | 5.0 km | 4.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 53  (+50) | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 140 m  (−690 m) | 830 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 63 | 68 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | 2019  (+1y) |
| Listed amenities | 23  (+6) | 17 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| 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.

## Nightly price by month

Abode KingstonRamada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra

           

-   Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra is cheaper in 6 of 12 months
-   Abode Kingston: €139 a night on average · Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra: €133 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Canberra by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/canberra/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Abode Kingston prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/abode-kingston-canberra/prices/)[Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ramada-by-wyndham-diplomat-canberra-canberra/prices/)

## Location

850 m apart

Abode Kingston: city centre: 3.9 km, nearest station Canberra Railway Station: 780 m, Canberra Airport (CBR): 5.0 km, 53 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra: city centre: 4.6 km, nearest station Canberra Railway Station: 350 m, Canberra Airport (CBR): 4.6 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Canberra

[Canberra weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/australian-capital-territory/canberra/weather)

## Abode Kingston or Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra: common questions

### Which is better, Abode Kingston or Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra?

Abode Kingston leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Abode Kingston or Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra?

Over the year Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra costs about €133 a night on average against €139 at Abode Kingston, and it is cheaper in 6 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Abode Kingston is closer: 900 m from the centre, against 1.7 km for Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra.

### How far apart are Abode Kingston and Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra?

The two hotels are 850 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/abode-kingston-canberra-vs-ramada-by-wyndham-diplomat-canberra-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/