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title: "Geraldton Backpackers vs Mantra Geraldton: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Geraldton Backpackers. It comes out ahead on 3 of 8 compared facts. Geraldton Backpackers or Mantra Geraldton in Geraldton? Compare guest ratings…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-18
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# Geraldton Backpackers vs Mantra Geraldton

Both are in Geraldton, 680 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · Geraldton
## [Geraldton Backpackers](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/geraldton-backpackers-geraldton/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Score by category:** 3 of 8

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1443385/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Geraldton
## [Mantra Geraldton](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mantra-geraldton-geraldton/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 8

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1821412/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Geraldton Backpackers

It comes out ahead on 3 of 8 compared facts. 680 m apart.

### Choose Geraldton Backpackers if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 99 / 49)

### Choose Mantra Geraldton if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 49 / 99)

### Why is Geraldton Backpackers better than Mantra Geraldton?

1.  450 m closer to the area centre (−450 m)
2.  A larger hotel with more facilities (99 vs 49 rooms) (×2.0)

### Why is Mantra Geraldton better than Geraldton Backpackers?

1.  More guest reviews (244 vs 40), so the rating is more reliable (×6.1)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:30) (−2h)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (49 vs 99 rooms) (−50)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Geraldton Backpackers | Mantra Geraldton |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | – | 8.1 |
| Location | – | 8.6 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Families | – | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | – | 9.8 |
| Public transport | – | 9.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2  (+0.1) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 40 | 244  (+204) |
| Google rating | – | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 368 |
| Rank in Geraldton | top 63%  (+11%) | top 74% |
| Location |
| Location score | – | 8.6 |
| Distance to Geraldton centre | 200 m  (−450 m) | 650 m |
| To the beach | – | 150 m |
| To public transport | – | 180 m |
| To the airport | – | 9.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | – | 27 |
| Sights within 1 km | – | 5 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 99 | 49 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | – | 13 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:30 | 14:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |

## Location

680 m apart

Mantra Geraldton: city centre: 730 m, nearest station Geraldton Railway Station: 180 m, Geraldton Airport (GET): 9.8 km, beach: 150 m, 27 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Geraldton

[Geraldton weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/western-australia/geraldton/weather)

## Geraldton Backpackers or Mantra Geraldton: common questions

### Which is better, Geraldton Backpackers or Mantra Geraldton?

Geraldton Backpackers leads in 3 of 8 categories, including StayVersus score, rank in Geraldton, distance to Geraldton centre. Mantra Geraldton is stronger in number of reviews, check-in from.

### Which is cheaper, Geraldton Backpackers or Mantra Geraldton?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Geraldton Backpackers is closer: 200 m from the centre, against 650 m for Mantra Geraldton.

### How far apart are Geraldton Backpackers and Mantra Geraldton?

The two hotels are 680 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/geraldton-backpackers-geraldton-vs-mantra-geraldton-geraldton/. 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/