--- title: "Deco Hotel Canberra vs Pavilion On Northbourne: which hotel is better?" description: "Deco Hotel Canberra or Pavilion On Northbourne in Canberra? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/deco-hotel-canberra-canberra-vs-pavilion-on-northbourne-canberra/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-08 --- # Deco Hotel Canberra vs Pavilion On Northbourne Both are in Canberra, 500 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★½ · North Canberra ## [Deco Hotel Canberra](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/deco-hotel-canberra-canberra/) - **Guest rating:** 9.3 · Exceptional - **Location score:** 3.7 - **Score by category:** 2 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1347203/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★★ · North Canberra ## [Pavilion On Northbourne](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pavilion-on-northbourne-canberra/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 3.8 - **Score by category:** 2 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1946146/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 500 m apart. ### Choose Deco Hotel Canberra if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.6) - to walk to the sights (2.2 km / 2.7 km) ### Why is Deco Hotel Canberra better than Pavilion On Northbourne? 1. Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.6) (+0.7) 2. 490 m closer to the area centre (−490 m) 3. Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★) (+0.5★) 4. Offers an airport transfer 5. 12 more listed amenities (24 vs 12) (+12) 6. Has 24-hour room service 7. Has an on-site restaurant ### Why is Pavilion On Northbourne better than Deco Hotel Canberra? 1. Has a swimming pool 2. 490 m closer to public transport (−490 m) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Deco Hotel Canberra | Pavilion On Northbourne | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.3 (+0.7) | 8.6 | | Location | 3.7 | 3.8 | | Facilities | 8.3 (+3.3) | 5.0 | | Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 3.0 (+1.5) | | Public transport | 3.3 | 6.0 (+2.7) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 9.2 (+0.7) | 8.6 | | Guest rating | 9.3 (+0.7) | 8.6 | | Number of reviews | 353 | 444 (+91) | | Rank in Canberra | top 3% (+51%) | bottom 46% | | Location | | Location score | 3.7 | 3.8 | | Distance to North Canberra centre | 120 m (−490 m) | 610 m | | To public transport | 1.4 km | 890 m (−490 m) | | To the airport | 7.5 km | 7.8 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 8 (+3) | 5 | | To the nearest food shop | 90 m (−480 m) | 580 m | | Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 | | Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★½ (+0.5★) | ★★★★ | | Rooms | 210 | – | | Floors | 8 | – | | Newest building or renovation | 2019 | – | | Listed amenities | 24 (+12) | 12 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | – | | Check-out until | 11:00 | – | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Free parking | ✓ | ✓ | | EV charging | ✓ | – | | Airport transfer | ✓ | – | | Shuttle | ✓ | – | | Car hire | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Restaurant | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | 24-hour room service | ✓ | – | | Gym | ✓ | ✓ | | Terrace | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | Balcony | ✓ | – | | Minibar | ✓ | – | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Swimming pool | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | 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 500 m apart Deco Hotel Canberra: city centre: 2.2 km, nearest station Metro Dickson Interchange: 1.4 km, Canberra Airport (CBR): 7.5 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km. Pavilion On Northbourne: city centre: 2.7 km, nearest station Metro Dickson Interchange: 890 m, Canberra Airport (CBR): 7.8 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Canberra [Canberra weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/australian-capital-territory/canberra/weather) ## Deco Hotel Canberra or Pavilion On Northbourne: common questions ### Which is better, Deco Hotel Canberra or Pavilion On Northbourne? They are evenly matched. Deco Hotel Canberra is stronger in guest rating, facilities; Pavilion On Northbourne is stronger in spa & wellness, public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Deco Hotel Canberra or Pavilion On Northbourne? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Deco Hotel Canberra is closer: 120 m from the centre, against 610 m for Pavilion On Northbourne. ### How far apart are Deco Hotel Canberra and Pavilion On Northbourne? 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