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title: "ACD Apartments vs AKOM at Docklands: which hotel is better?"
description: "ACD Apartments or AKOM at Docklands in Melbourne? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-11
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# ACD Apartments vs AKOM at Docklands

Both are in Melbourne, 120 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · NewQuay
## [ACD Apartments](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/acd-apartments-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1097489/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · NewQuay
## [AKOM at Docklands](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/akom-at-docklands-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.7

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1108484/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 120 m apart.

### Choose ACD Apartments if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.3)

### Why is ACD Apartments better than AKOM at Docklands?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.3) (+0.3)
2.  More guest reviews (292 vs 93), so the rating is more reliable (×3.1)

### Why is AKOM at Docklands better than ACD Apartments?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | ACD Apartments | AKOM at Docklands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.3 |
| Location | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Public transport | 7.4  (+0.6) | 6.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.3) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.3) | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 292  (+199) | 93 |
| Google rating | 3.7/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 170 | – |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 46%  (+19%) | bottom 35% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Distance to NewQuay centre | 130 m | 20 m |
| To public transport | 630 m  (−120 m) | 740 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 91  (+5) | 86 |
| To the nearest food shop | 110 m | 20 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 36 | 46 |
| Floors | – | 18 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14  (+3) | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| National Gallery of Victoria | 2.6 km | 2.6 km |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | 3.0 km | 3.1 km |
| Melbourne Museum | 2.9 km | 3.0 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| 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.

[ACD Apartments prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/acd-apartments-melbourne/prices/)

## Location

120 m apart

ACD Apartments: city centre: 1.9 km, nearest station Southern Cross railway station: 630 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 18 km, 91 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

AKOM at Docklands: city centre: 1.9 km, nearest station Southern Cross railway station: 740 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 18 km, 86 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 37 hotels in Docklands](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/melbourne/area/docklands/)

## Weather in Melbourne

[Melbourne weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/victoria/melbourne/weather)

## ACD Apartments or AKOM at Docklands: common questions

### Which is better, ACD Apartments or AKOM at Docklands?

ACD Apartments leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, ACD Apartments or AKOM at Docklands?

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

### How far apart are ACD Apartments and AKOM at Docklands?

The two hotels are 120 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/acd-apartments-melbourne-vs-akom-at-docklands-melbourne/. 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/