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title: "Ibis Styles Canberra vs Sundown Villas Canberra: which hotel is better?"
description: "Ibis Styles Canberra or Sundown Villas Canberra in Canberra? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Ibis Styles Canberra vs Sundown Villas Canberra

Both are in Canberra, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · South Canberra
## [Ibis Styles Canberra](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ibis-styles-canberra-canberra/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 2.1

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1656350/agoda/?lang=en)

Motel · ★★★½ · District of Jerrabomberra
## [Sundown Villas Canberra](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sundown-villas-canberra-canberra/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 1.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2158028/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Ibis Styles Canberra

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.3 km apart.

### Choose Ibis Styles Canberra if you want

-   to walk to the sights (6.3 km / 7.6 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 207 / 100)

### Choose Sundown Villas Canberra if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.8 / 7.5)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 100 / 207)

### Why is Ibis Styles Canberra better than Sundown Villas Canberra?

1.  More guest reviews (757 vs 110), so the rating is more reliable (×6.9)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 6) (+19)
3.  7 more listed amenities (19 vs 12) (+7)
4.  Has a gym
5.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)
6.  A larger hotel with more facilities (207 vs 100 rooms) (×2.1)

### Why is Sundown Villas Canberra better than Ibis Styles Canberra?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.5) (+0.3)
2.  Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★) (+0.5★)
3.  Allows pets
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (100 vs 207 rooms) (−107)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Ibis Styles Canberra | Sundown Villas Canberra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Location | 2.1  (+0.3) | 1.8 |
| Facilities | 6.7  (+2.5) | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0  (+1.5) | 1.5 |
| Public transport | – | 6.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.0  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 7.8  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 757  (+647) | 110 |
| Google rating | – | 3.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 498 |
| Rank in Canberra | bottom 1% | bottom 7%  (+6%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.1  (+0.3) | 1.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 6.3 km  (−1.2 km) | 7.6 km |
| To public transport | – | 850 m |
| To the airport | 5.5 km | 5.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3  (+3) | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.6 km  (−820 m) | 2.4 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★½  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 207 | 100 |
| Floors | 2 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1987 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+7) | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| 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.

[Ibis Styles Canberra prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ibis-styles-canberra-canberra/prices/)

## Location

1.3 km apart

Ibis Styles Canberra: city centre: 6.3 km, Canberra Airport (CBR): 5.5 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Sundown Villas Canberra: city centre: 7.6 km, nearest station Canberra Miniature Railway: 850 m, Canberra Airport (CBR): 5.8 km, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Canberra

[Canberra weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/australian-capital-territory/canberra/weather)

## Ibis Styles Canberra or Sundown Villas Canberra: common questions

### Which is better, Ibis Styles Canberra or Sundown Villas Canberra?

Ibis Styles Canberra leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Ibis Styles Canberra or Sundown Villas Canberra?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Ibis Styles Canberra is closer: 6.3 km from the centre, against 7.6 km for Sundown Villas Canberra.

### How far apart are Ibis Styles Canberra and Sundown Villas Canberra?

The two hotels are 1.3 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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