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

Both are in Rockhampton, 2.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Motel · ★★★½ · Berserker
## [David Motor Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/david-motor-inn-rockhampton/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1342980/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

## Pick David Motor Inn

It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 2.0 km apart.

### Choose David Motor Inn if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.4)

### Choose Rockhampton Riverside Central if you want

-   to walk to the sights (540 m / 2.3 km)

### Why is David Motor Inn better than Rockhampton Riverside Central?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.4) (+1.1)
2.  More guest reviews (357 vs 89), so the rating is more reliable (×4.0)
3.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Rockhampton Riverside Central better than David Motor Inn?

1.  1.8 km closer to the city centre (−1.8 km)
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | David Motor Inn | Rockhampton Riverside Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+1.1) | 7.4 |
| Location | 3.6 | 5.1  (+1.5) |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 3.4  (+1.2) | 2.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.9) | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+1.1) | 7.4 |
| Number of reviews | 357  (+268) | 89 |
| Google rating | 4.0/5  (+0.4) | 3.6/5 |
| Google reviews | 218  (+49) | 169 |
| Rank in Rockhampton | top 39%  (+58%) | bottom 3% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.6 | 5.1  (+1.5) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.3 km | 540 m  (−1.8 km) |
| To public transport | 1.4 km  (−220 m) | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 5.3 km | 3.4 km  (−1.9 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 18  (+3) | 15 |
| To the nearest food shop | 220 m  (−440 m) | 660 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5  (+5) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 3  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 32 | 20 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2005 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 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 | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[David Motor Inn prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/david-motor-inn-rockhampton/prices/)

## 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.

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)

## David Motor Inn or Rockhampton Riverside Central: common questions

### Which is better, David Motor Inn or Rockhampton Riverside Central?

David Motor Inn leads in 2 of 5 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Rockhampton Riverside Central is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, David Motor Inn or Rockhampton Riverside Central?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Rockhampton Riverside Central is closer: 540 m from the centre, against 2.3 km for David Motor Inn.

### How far apart are David Motor Inn and Rockhampton Riverside Central?

The two hotels are 2.0 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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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