--- title: "Kula Docklands vs Orange Stays - Docklands 889: which hotel is better?" description: "Kula Docklands or Orange Stays - Docklands 889 in Melbourne? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kula-docklands-melbourne-vs-orange-stays-docklands-889-melbourne/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-30 --- # Kula Docklands vs Orange Stays - Docklands 889 Both are in Melbourne, 60 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Apartment · Victoria Harbour ## [Kula Docklands](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kula-docklands-melbourne/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 6.3 - **Score by category:** 0 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1736591/agoda/?lang=en) Apartment · Victoria Harbour ## [Orange Stays - Docklands 889](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/orange-stays-docklands-889-melbourne/) - **Guest rating:** 8.3 · Very good - **Location score:** 6.3 - **Score by category:** 0 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1922761/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 60 m apart. ### Choose Kula Docklands if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.3) ### Why is Kula Docklands better than Orange Stays - Docklands 889? 1. Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.3) (+0.3) 2. Allows pets ### Why is Orange Stays - Docklands 889 better than Kula Docklands? 1. More guest reviews (191 vs 24), so the rating is more reliable (×8.0) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Kula Docklands | Orange Stays - Docklands 889 | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.3 | | Location | 6.3 | 6.3 | | Facilities | – | 5.0 | | Spa & wellness | – | 7.0 | | Beach access | 2.3 | 2.1 | | Public transport | 7.8 | 7.8 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.5 (+0.2) | 8.3 | | Guest rating | 8.6 (+0.3) | 8.3 | | Number of reviews | 24 | 191 (+167) | | Rank in Melbourne | bottom 46% (+14%) | bottom 32% | | Location | | Location score | 6.3 | 6.3 | | Distance to Victoria Harbour centre | 30 m | 40 m | | To the beach | 2.3 km | 2.4 km | | To public transport | 550 m | 550 m | | To the airport | 19 km | 19 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 48 | 48 | | To the nearest food shop | 180 m | 160 m | | Shops within 500 m | 3 | 3 | | Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | – | 40 | | Newest building or renovation | – | 2017 | | Listed amenities | 11 | 16 (+5) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | EV charging | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ | | Gym | ✓ | ✓ | | Meeting rooms | ✓ | – | | Pets allowed | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | – | ✓ | | Spa | – | ✓ | | Steam room | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ | | Smoke-free | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | 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. ## Location 60 m apart Kula Docklands: city centre: 1.9 km, nearest station Southern Cross Station: 550 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 19 km, beach: 2.3 km, 48 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km. Orange Stays - Docklands 889: city centre: 1.9 km, nearest station Southern Cross Station: 550 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 19 km, beach: 2.4 km, 48 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 37 hotels in Docklands](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/melbourne/area/docklands/) ## Weather in Melbourne [Melbourne weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/victoria/melbourne/weather) ## Kula Docklands or Orange Stays - Docklands 889: common questions ### Which is cheaper, Kula Docklands or Orange Stays - Docklands 889? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are Kula Docklands and Orange Stays - Docklands 889? 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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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kula-docklands-melbourne-vs-orange-stays-docklands-889-melbourne/. 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/