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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

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
3.7
Score by category
1 of 5
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Hotel★★★★North Canberra

Pavilion On Northbourne

Guest rating
8.6 Very good
Location score
3.8
Score by category
2 of 5
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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. 1Has an on-site restaurant

Why is Pavilion On Northbourne better than Mantra MacArthur Canberra?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.3)+0.3
  2. 2Has a swimming pool
  3. 3Has free parking

All compared facts

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

Mantra MacArthur CanberraPavilion 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 – ✓

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      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.

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      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?

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      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?

      The two hotels are 280 m 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