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title: "Emerald Central Hotel vs Route 66 Motor Inn: which hotel is better?"
description: "Emerald Central Hotel or Route 66 Motor Inn in Emerald? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Emerald Central Hotel vs Route 66 Motor Inn

Both are in Emerald, 390 m 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:** 2 of 5

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

Motel · ★★★★ · Emerald
## [Route 66 Motor Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/route-66-motor-inn-emerald/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2040205/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 390 m apart.

### Choose Route 66 Motor Inn if you want

-   a spa and wellness
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2008 / 1979)

### Why is Emerald Central Hotel better than Route 66 Motor Inn?

1.  380 m closer to public transport (−380 m)

### Why is Route 66 Motor Inn better than Emerald Central Hotel?

1.  Has a spa
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★) (+0.5★)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2008 vs 1979) (+29y)
4.  Offers an airport transfer
5.  10 more listed amenities (22 vs 12) (+10)
6.  Has a gym
7.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Emerald Central Hotel | Route 66 Motor Inn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Location | 6.2  (+0.9) | 5.3 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 10.0  (+5.8) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 7.5  (+6.0) |
| Public transport | 10.0  (+1.4) | 8.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2  (+0.1) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.1  (+0.2) | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 84  (+40) | 44 |
| Google rating | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5  (+1.0) |
| Google reviews | 164 | 407  (+243) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.2  (+0.9) | 5.3 |
| Distance to Emerald centre | 180 m  (−250 m) | 430 m |
| To public transport | 30 m  (−380 m) | 410 m |
| To the airport | 4.8 km | 4.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 21  (+6) | 15 |
| To the nearest food shop | 160 m  (−110 m) | 270 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★★  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 50 | 62 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1979 | 2008  (+29y) |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 22  (+10) |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[Emerald Central Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/emerald-central-hotel-emerald/prices/)

## Location

390 m 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.

Route 66 Motor Inn: city centre: 760 m, nearest station Emerald railway station, Queensland: 410 m, Emerald Airport (EMD): 4.5 km, 15 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Emerald

[Emerald weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/queensland/emerald/weather)

## Emerald Central Hotel or Route 66 Motor Inn: common questions

### Which is better, Emerald Central Hotel or Route 66 Motor Inn?

They are evenly matched. Emerald Central Hotel is stronger in location, public transport; Route 66 Motor Inn is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Emerald Central Hotel or Route 66 Motor Inn?

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 430 m for Route 66 Motor Inn.

### How far apart are Emerald Central Hotel and Route 66 Motor Inn?

The two hotels are 390 m 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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