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title: "Archer Park Motel vs Rockhampton Riverside Central: which hotel is better?"
description: "Archer Park Motel or Rockhampton Riverside Central in Rockhampton? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Archer Park Motel vs Rockhampton Riverside Central

Both are in Rockhampton, 650 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Motel · ★★★½ · Wandal
## [Archer Park Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/archer-park-motel-rockhampton/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1152272/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★½ · Rockhampton City
## [Rockhampton Riverside Central](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rockhampton-riverside-central-rockhampton/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2033826/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 650 m apart.

### Choose Archer Park Motel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 7.4)

### Why is Archer Park Motel better than Rockhampton Riverside Central?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.4) (+1.3)
2.  Allows pets
3.  4 more listed amenities (18 vs 14) (+4)
4.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Rockhampton Riverside Central better than Archer Park Motel?

1.  Offers an airport transfer

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Archer Park Motel | Rockhampton Riverside Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+1.3) | 7.4 |
| Location | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 0.4 | 2.2  (+1.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+1.0) | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+1.3) | 7.4 |
| Number of reviews | 75 | 89  (+14) |
| Google rating | 4.3/5  (+0.7) | 3.6/5 |
| Google reviews | 262  (+93) | 169 |
| Rank in Rockhampton | top 24%  (+73%) | bottom 3% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.3  (+0.2) | 5.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 520 m | 540 m |
| To public transport | 1.9 km | 1.6 km  (−340 m) |
| To the airport | 2.8 km | 3.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 14 | 15 |
| To the nearest food shop | 750 m | 660 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 26 | 20 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18  (+4) | 14 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

650 m apart

Archer Park Motel: city centre: 520 m, nearest station Rockhampton: 1.9 km, Rockhampton Airport (ROK): 2.8 km, 14 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

Rockhampton Riverside Central: city centre: 540 m, nearest station North Rockhampton railway station: 1.6 km, Rockhampton Airport (ROK): 3.4 km, 15 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Rockhampton

[Rockhampton weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/queensland/rockhampton/weather)

## Archer Park Motel or Rockhampton Riverside Central: common questions

### Which is better, Archer Park Motel or Rockhampton Riverside Central?

They are evenly matched. Archer Park Motel is stronger in guest rating; Rockhampton Riverside Central is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Archer Park Motel or Rockhampton Riverside Central?

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

### How far apart are Archer Park Motel and Rockhampton Riverside Central?

The two hotels are 650 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/archer-park-motel-rockhampton-vs-rockhampton-riverside-central-rockhampton/. 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/