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Deco Hotel Canberra vs Pavilion On Northbourne

Both are in Canberra, 500 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★½North Canberra

Deco Hotel Canberra

Guest rating
9.3 Exceptional
Location score
3.7
Score by category
2 of 5
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Hotel★★★★North Canberra

Pavilion On Northbourne

Guest rating
8.6 Very good
Location score
3.8
Score by category
2 of 5
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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. 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.6)+0.7
  2. 2490 m closer to the area centre−490 m
  3. 3Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
  4. 4Offers an airport transfer
  5. 512 more listed amenities (24 vs 12)+12
  6. 6Has 24-hour room service
  7. 7Has an on-site restaurant

Why is Pavilion On Northbourne better than Deco Hotel Canberra?

  1. 1Has a swimming pool
  2. 2490 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 CanberraPavilion 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 – ✓

Price for your dates

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      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.

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      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?

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      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?

      The two hotels are 500 m 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