Emerald Central Hotel vs Route 66 Motor Inn
Both are in Emerald, 390 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Motel★★★½Emerald
Emerald Central Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Motel★★★★Emerald
Route 66 Motor Inn
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 5.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
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?
- 1380 m closer to public transport−380 m
Why is Route 66 Motor Inn better than Emerald Central Hotel?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2008 vs 1979)+29y
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 510 more listed amenities (22 vs 12)+10
- 6Has a gym
- 7Has 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 vs Route 66 Motor Inn: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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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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