--- title: "Mantra MacArthur Canberra vs Pavilion On Northbourne" description: "Mantra MacArthur Canberra or Pavilion On Northbourne in Canberra? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mantra-macarthur-canberra-canberra-vs-pavilion-on-northbourne-canberra/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-06 --- # Mantra MacArthur Canberra vs Pavilion On Northbourne Both are in Canberra, 280 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★ · North Canberra ## [Mantra MacArthur Canberra](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mantra-macarthur-canberra-canberra/) - **Guest rating:** 8.3 · Very good - **Location score:** 3.7 - **Score by category:** 1 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1821428/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★★ · North Canberra ## [Pavilion On Northbourne](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pavilion-on-northbourne-canberra/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 3.8 - **Score by category:** 2 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1946146/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Pavilion On Northbourne It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 280 m apart. ### Choose Pavilion On Northbourne if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.3) - free parking ### Why is Mantra MacArthur Canberra better than Pavilion On Northbourne? 1. Has an on-site restaurant ### Why is Pavilion On Northbourne better than Mantra MacArthur Canberra? 1. Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.3) (+0.3) 2. Has a swimming pool 3. Has free parking ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Mantra MacArthur Canberra | Pavilion On Northbourne | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.6 | | Location | 3.7 | 3.8 | | Facilities | 5.8 (+0.8) | 5.0 | | Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 3.0 (+1.5) | | Public transport | 4.6 | 6.0 (+1.4) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.6 (+0.3) | | Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.6 (+0.3) | | Number of reviews | 587 (+143) | 444 | | Rank in Canberra | bottom 28% | bottom 46% (+18%) | | Location | | Location score | 3.7 | 3.8 | | Distance to North Canberra centre | 400 m (−220 m) | 610 m | | To public transport | 1.1 km | 890 m (−250 m) | | To the airport | 7.7 km | 7.8 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 5 | | To the nearest food shop | 370 m (−210 m) | 580 m | | Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 | | Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | | Rooms | 176 | – | | Floors | 8 | – | | Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – | | Listed amenities | 15 (+3) | 12 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | – | | Check-out until | 10:00 | – | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Restaurant | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | Gym | ✓ | ✓ | | Meeting rooms | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | Minibar | ✓ | – | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Free parking | – | ✓ | | Room service | – | ✓ | | Swimming pool | – | ✓ | | 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. [Mantra MacArthur Canberra prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mantra-macarthur-canberra-canberra/prices/) ## Location 280 m apart Mantra MacArthur Canberra: city centre: 2.5 km, nearest station Metro Dickson Interchange: 1.1 km, Canberra Airport (CBR): 7.7 km, 7 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km. Pavilion On Northbourne: city centre: 2.7 km, nearest station Metro Dickson Interchange: 890 m, Canberra Airport (CBR): 7.8 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Canberra [Canberra weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/australian-capital-territory/canberra/weather) ## Mantra MacArthur Canberra or Pavilion On Northbourne: common questions ### Which is better, Mantra MacArthur Canberra or Pavilion On Northbourne? Pavilion On Northbourne leads in 2 of 5 categories, including spa & wellness, public transport. Mantra MacArthur Canberra is stronger in facilities. ### Which is cheaper, Mantra MacArthur Canberra or Pavilion On Northbourne? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Mantra MacArthur Canberra is closer: 400 m from the centre, against 610 m for Pavilion On Northbourne. ### How far apart are Mantra MacArthur Canberra and Pavilion On Northbourne? 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