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Gladstone Palms Motor Inn vs Central Studio Accommodation

Both are in Gladstone, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Motel★★★★West Gladstone

Gladstone Palms Motor Inn

Guest rating
7.5 Good
Location score
2.9
Score by category
0 of 3
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Apartment★★★★Barney Point

Central Studio Accommodation

Guest rating
9.2 Excellent
Location score
5.7
Score by category
3 of 3
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The short answer

Pick Central Studio Accommodation

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 2.1 km apart.

Choose Gladstone Palms Motor Inn if you want

  • a big hotel with more facilities

Choose Central Studio Accommodation if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to be closer to the beach
  • to walk to the sights
  • more restaurants on the doorstep

Why is Gladstone Palms Motor Inn better than Central Studio Accommodation?

  1. 1More guest reviews (144 vs 12), so the rating is more reliable×12
  2. 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 16:00)−2h

Why is Central Studio Accommodation better than Gladstone Palms Motor Inn?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.5)+1.7
  2. 22.0 km closer to the beach (1.1 km vs 3.1 km)−2.0 km
  3. 31.2 km closer to the city centre−1.2 km
  4. 4Includes free breakfast
  5. 5Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
  6. 612 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+12
  7. 7More walkable surroundings (walk grade 40 vs 22)+18

All compared facts

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

Gladstone Palms Motor InnCentral Studio Accommodation
Score by category
Guest rating 7.5 9.2 +1.7
Location 2.9 5.7 +2.8
Facilities 6.7 –
Families 1.0 –
Spa & wellness 7.0 –
Beach access 0.0 6.6 +6.6
Public transport – 9.6
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 7.6 8.4 +0.8
Guest rating 7.5 9.2 +1.7
Number of reviews 144 +132 12
Google rating 3.4/5 4.8/5 +1.4
Google reviews 212 +151 61
Rank in Gladstone top 87% top 40% +47%
Location
Location score 2.9 5.7 +2.8
Distance to the centre 1.8 km 610 m −1.2 km
To the beach – 1.1 km
To public transport – 230 m
To the airport 2.4 km −2.0 km 4.4 km
Restaurants within 500 m 4 16 +12
Sights within 1 km 0 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ ★★★★ +0.5★
Rooms 36 10
Floors 2 –
Listed amenities 17 +13 4
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 −2h 16:00
Check-out until 10:00 10:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Free parking ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ –
Bar ✓ –
Swimming pool ✓ –
Spa ✓ –
Hot tub ✓ –
Gym ✓ –
Terrace ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ –
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ –
Free breakfast – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children – ✓
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays – ✓
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

      2.1 km apart

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      Gladstone Palms Motor Inn or Central Studio Accommodation: common questions

      Which is better, Gladstone Palms Motor Inn or Central Studio Accommodation?

      Central Studio Accommodation leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

      Which is cheaper, Gladstone Palms Motor Inn or Central Studio Accommodation?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Central Studio Accommodation is closer: 610 m from the centre, against 1.8 km for Gladstone Palms Motor Inn.

      How far apart are Gladstone Palms Motor Inn and Central Studio Accommodation?

      The two hotels are 2.1 km 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