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title: "Amaroo Hotel Dubbo vs Shearing Shed: which hotel is better?"
description: "Amaroo Hotel Dubbo or Shearing Shed in Dubbo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Amaroo Hotel Dubbo vs Shearing Shed

Both are in Dubbo, 790 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · West Dubbo
## [Amaroo Hotel Dubbo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/amaroo-hotel-dubbo-dubbo/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.1 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1119010/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · South Dubbo
## [Shearing Shed](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/shearing-shed-dubbo/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.4

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2086707/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Amaroo Hotel Dubbo

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 790 m apart.

### Choose Shearing Shed if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 7.1)
-   to walk to the sights (170 m / 820 m)

### Why is Amaroo Hotel Dubbo better than Shearing Shed?

1.  400 m closer to public transport (−400 m)
2.  More guest reviews (160 vs 8), so the rating is more reliable (×20)

### Why is Shearing Shed better than Amaroo Hotel Dubbo?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.1) (+2.1)
2.  660 m closer to the city centre (−660 m)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Amaroo Hotel Dubbo | Shearing Shed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 9.2  (+2.1) |
| Location | 7.0  (+0.6) | 6.4 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 7.1  (+2.2) | 4.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.3 | 8.6  (+1.3) |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 9.2  (+2.1) |
| Number of reviews | 160  (+152) | 8 |
| Google rating | – | 4.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 413 |
| Rank in Dubbo | bottom 1% | top 36%  (+64%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.0  (+0.6) | 6.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 820 m | 170 m  (−660 m) |
| To public transport | 690 m  (−400 m) | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 4.1 km | 4.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 59  (+13) | 46 |
| To the nearest food shop | 100 m  (−310 m) | 410 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 10  (+5) | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 5 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 24 | 23 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 13  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| EV charging | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| 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.

## Location

790 m apart

Amaroo Hotel Dubbo: city centre: 820 m, nearest station Dubbo Station: 690 m, Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO): 4.1 km, 59 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

Shearing Shed: city centre: 170 m, nearest station Dubbo Station: 1.1 km, Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO): 4.8 km, 46 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Dubbo

[Dubbo weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/new-south-wales/dubbo/weather)

## Amaroo Hotel Dubbo or Shearing Shed: common questions

### Which is better, Amaroo Hotel Dubbo or Shearing Shed?

Amaroo Hotel Dubbo leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Shearing Shed is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Amaroo Hotel Dubbo or Shearing Shed?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Shearing Shed is closer: 170 m from the centre, against 820 m for Amaroo Hotel Dubbo.

### How far apart are Amaroo Hotel Dubbo and Shearing Shed?

The two hotels are 790 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/amaroo-hotel-dubbo-dubbo-vs-shearing-shed-dubbo/. 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/