Abode Kingston vs Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra
Both are in Canberra, 850 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentSouth Canberra
Abode Kingston
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★★South Canberra
Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
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?
- 1770 m closer to the area centre−770 m
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 350 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+50
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 65 vs 28)+37
- 5Allows pets
- 66 more listed amenities (23 vs 17)+6
- 7Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra better than Abode Kingston?
- 1430 m closer to public transport−430 m
- 2Offers an airport transfer
- 3Has free parking
- 4Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Abode Kingston vs Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra
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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
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Hotel prices in Canberra by month
All months
| Month | Abode Kingston | Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| December | €98 | €139 |
| January | €123 | €114 |
| February | €192 | €88 |
| March | €130 | €147 |
| April | €122 | €138 |
| May | €154 | €122 |
| June | €121 | €145 |
| July | €151 | €155 |
| August | €121 | €133 |
| September | €131 | €127 |
| October | €155 | €145 |
| November | €168 | €139 |
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 monthRamada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra prices by month
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.
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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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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