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title: "Eight Spence vs Mahogany Motel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Eight Spence or Mahogany Motel in Warrnambool? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Eight Spence vs Mahogany Motel

Both are in Warrnambool, 710 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Motel · ★★★ · Warrnambool
## [Eight Spence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/eight-spence-warrnambool/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1378244/agoda/?lang=en)

Motel · ★★★½ · Warrnambool
## [Mahogany Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mahogany-motel-warrnambool/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1812758/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Eight Spence

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 710 m apart.

### Choose Eight Spence if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.4)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (33 / 3)

### Choose Mahogany Motel if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (1.1 km / 1.5 km)

### Why is Eight Spence better than Mahogany Motel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.4) (+0.6)
2.  410 m closer to the area centre (−410 m)
3.  30 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+30)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 31) (+27)
5.  Later check-out (18:00 vs 10:00) (+8h)

### Why is Mahogany Motel better than Eight Spence?

1.  450 m closer to the beach (1.1 km vs 1.5 km) (−450 m)
2.  Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★) (+0.5★)
3.  More guest reviews (172 vs 49), so the rating is more reliable (×3.5)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Eight Spence | Mahogany Motel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.6) | 8.4 |
| Location | 5.6  (+1.0) | 4.6 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 5.1 | 6.6  (+1.5) |
| Public transport | 5.1  (+1.9) | 3.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.5) | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.6) | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 49 | 172  (+123) |
| Google rating | 4.5/5  (+0.3) | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | 205  (+19) | 186 |
| Rank in Warrnambool | top 44%  (+37%) | bottom 19% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.6  (+1.0) | 4.6 |
| Distance to Warrnambool centre | 490 m  (−410 m) | 900 m |
| To the beach | 1.5 km | 1.1 km  (−450 m) |
| To public transport | 1.1 km  (−350 m) | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 89 km | 90 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 33  (+30) | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 240 m  (−390 m) | 630 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4  (+4) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★½  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 21 | 14 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Listed amenities | 16  (+8) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 18:00  (+8h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| 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

710 m apart

Eight Spence: city centre: 460 m, nearest station Warrnambool Railway Station: 1.1 km, Portland Airport (PTJ): 89 km, beach: 1.5 km, 33 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Mahogany Motel: city centre: 660 m, nearest station Warrnambool Railway Station: 1.4 km, Portland Airport (PTJ): 90 km, beach: 1.1 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Warrnambool

[Warrnambool weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/victoria/warrnambool/weather)

## Eight Spence or Mahogany Motel: common questions

### Which is better, Eight Spence or Mahogany Motel?

Eight Spence leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. Mahogany Motel is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Eight Spence or Mahogany Motel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Eight Spence is closer: 490 m from the centre, against 900 m for Mahogany Motel.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Mahogany Motel is 1.1 km from the nearest beach; Eight Spence is 1.5 km.

### How far apart are Eight Spence and Mahogany Motel?

The two hotels are 710 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/eight-spence-warrnambool-vs-mahogany-motel-warrnambool/. 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/