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title: "Emerald Central Hotel vs Emerald Inn by Travellers: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Emerald Central Hotel. It leads in 3 of 6 categories. Emerald Central Hotel or Emerald Inn by Travellers in Emerald? Compare guest ratings, location…"
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# Emerald Central Hotel vs Emerald Inn by Travellers

Both are in Emerald, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Motel · ★★★½ · Emerald
## [Emerald Central Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/emerald-central-hotel-emerald/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.2

- **Score by category:** 3 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1385960/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · ★★★★ · Emerald
## [Emerald Inn by Travellers](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/emerald-inn-by-travellers-emerald/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 4.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1386054/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Emerald Central Hotel

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 1.0 km apart.

### Choose Emerald Central Hotel if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Choose Emerald Inn by Travellers if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a spa and wellness

### Why is Emerald Central Hotel better than Emerald Inn by Travellers?

1.  730 m closer to the area centre (−730 m)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  860 m closer to public transport (−860 m)
4.  12 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+12)

### Why is Emerald Inn by Travellers better than Emerald Central Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.1) (+1.4)
2.  Has a spa
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★) (+0.5★)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Emerald Central Hotel | Emerald Inn by Travellers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.5  (+1.4) |
| Location | 6.2  (+1.4) | 4.8 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Families | 1.0  (+1.0) | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 3.0  (+1.5) |
| Public transport | 10.0  (+4.0) | 6.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 9.3  (+1.0) |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.5  (+1.4) |
| Number of reviews | 84 | 94  (+10) |
| Google rating | 3.5/5 | 4.7/5  (+1.2) |
| Google reviews | 164  (+4) | 160 |
| Rank in Emerald | top 83% | top 6%  (+77%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.2  (+1.4) | 4.8 |
| Distance to Emerald centre | 180 m  (−730 m) | 910 m |
| To public transport | 30 m  (−860 m) | 900 m |
| To the airport | 4.8 km  (−1.0 km) | 5.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 21  (+12) | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★★  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 50 | 31 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 1979 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 14  (+2) |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Location

1.0 km apart

Emerald Central Hotel: city centre: 600 m, nearest station Emerald railway station, Queensland: 30 m, Emerald Airport (EMD): 4.8 km, 21 places to eat within 500 m.

Emerald Inn by Travellers: city centre: 700 m, nearest station Emerald Train Station: 900 m, Emerald Airport (EMD): 5.8 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Emerald Central Hotel or Emerald Inn by Travellers: common questions

### Which is better, Emerald Central Hotel or Emerald Inn by Travellers?

Emerald Central Hotel leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, families, public transport. Emerald Inn by Travellers is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Emerald Central Hotel or Emerald Inn by Travellers?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Emerald Central Hotel is closer: 180 m from the centre, against 910 m for Emerald Inn by Travellers.

### How far apart are Emerald Central Hotel and Emerald Inn by Travellers?

The two hotels are 1.0 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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