David Motor Inn vs Mercure Rockhampton
Both are in Rockhampton, 2.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Motel★★★½Berserker
David Motor Inn
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 3.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Hotel★★★★Rockhampton City
Mercure Rockhampton
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick Mercure Rockhampton
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 2.0 km apart.
Choose David Motor Inn if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 8.1)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 32 / 74)
Choose Mercure Rockhampton if you want
- to walk to the sights (370 m / 2.3 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 74 / 32)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 2005)
Why is David Motor Inn better than Mercure Rockhampton?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 8.1)+0.4
Why is Mercure Rockhampton better than David Motor Inn?
- 12.0 km closer to the city centre−2.0 km
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
- 39 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+9
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 59 vs 41)+18
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2005)+16y
- 64 more sights within 1 km+4
- 77 more listed amenities (20 vs 13)+7
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| David Motor Inn vs Mercure Rockhampton: which hotel is better? | David Motor Inn | Mercure Rockhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.4 | 8.1 |
| Location | 3.6 | 5.7 +2.1 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 9.2 +4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 3.0 +1.5 |
| Public transport | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.4 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.4 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 357 +86 | 271 |
| Google rating | 4.0/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 218 | – |
| Rank in Rockhampton | top 39% +28% | bottom 33% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.6 | 5.7 +2.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.3 km | 370 m −2.0 km |
| To public transport | 1.4 km | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 5.3 km | 3.6 km −1.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 18 | 27 +9 |
| To the nearest food shop | 220 m −150 m | 370 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 +3 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 4 +4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 32 | 74 |
| Floors | 2 | 9 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2005 | 2021 +16y |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 20 +7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Nightly price by month
David Motor InnMercure Rockhampton
- David Motor Inn is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- David Motor Inn: €79 a night on average · Mercure Rockhampton: €296 a night on average
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All months
| Month | David Motor Inn | Mercure Rockhampton |
|---|---|---|
| November | €70 | €164 |
| December | €74 | €120 |
| January | €70 | €96 |
| February | €79 | €128 |
| March | €79 | €154 |
| April | €84 | €159 |
| May | €82 | €168 |
| June | €82 | €512 |
| July | €82 | €512 |
| August | €82 | €512 |
| September | €82 | €512 |
| October | €82 | €512 |
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.
David Motor Inn prices by monthMercure Rockhampton prices by month
Location
2.0 km apart
David Motor Inn: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station North Rockhampton railway station: 1.4 km, Rockhampton Airport (ROK): 5.3 km, 18 places to eat within 500 m.
Mercure Rockhampton: city centre: 370 m, nearest station North Rockhampton railway station: 1.4 km, Rockhampton Airport (ROK): 3.6 km, 27 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
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David Motor Inn or Mercure Rockhampton: common questions
Which is better, David Motor Inn or Mercure Rockhampton?
Mercure Rockhampton leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. David Motor Inn is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, David Motor Inn or Mercure Rockhampton?
Over the year David Motor Inn costs about €79 a night on average against €296 at Mercure Rockhampton, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Mercure Rockhampton is closer: 370 m from the centre, against 2.3 km for David Motor Inn.
How far apart are David Motor Inn and Mercure Rockhampton?
The two hotels are 2.0 km 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