Mantra on Northbourne Canberra vs Quest Canberra
Both are in Canberra, 570 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★½North Canberra
Mantra on Northbourne Canberra
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
ApartmentNorth Canberra
Quest Canberra
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Mantra on Northbourne Canberra
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 570 m apart.
Choose Mantra on Northbourne Canberra if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 175 / 37)
Choose Quest Canberra if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.0)
- to walk to the sights (600 m / 1.0 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 37 / 175)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 1998)
Why is Mantra on Northbourne Canberra better than Quest Canberra?
- 1560 m closer to the area centre−560 m
- 2Has a gym
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (175 vs 37 rooms)×4.7
Why is Quest Canberra better than Mantra on Northbourne Canberra?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.0)+0.6
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 1998)+25y
- 3Allows pets
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (37 vs 175 rooms)−138
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Mantra on Northbourne Canberra vs Quest Canberra: which hotel is better? | Mantra on Northbourne Canberra | Quest Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.6 +0.6 |
| Location | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +1.7 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 +4.0 | 1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.6 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.6 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 331 | 518 +187 |
| Google rating | – | 4.0/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 320 |
| Rank in Canberra | bottom 12% | bottom 46% +34% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.6 | 6.8 +0.2 |
| Distance to North Canberra centre | 1.1 km −560 m | 1.7 km |
| To the airport | 6.9 km | 6.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 380 m | 310 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 9 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★½ | – |
| Rooms | 175 | 37 |
| Floors | 9 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1998 | 2023 +25y |
| Listed amenities | 18 | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| EV charging | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Mantra on Northbourne CanberraQuest Canberra
- Mantra on Northbourne Canberra is cheaper in 11 of 12 months
- Mantra on Northbourne Canberra: €106 a night on average · Quest Canberra: €160 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Canberra by month
All months
| Month | Mantra on Northbourne Canberra | Quest Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| December | €96 | €90 |
| January | €101 | €109 |
| February | €84 | €177 |
| March | €83 | €177 |
| April | €83 | €177 |
| May | €122 | €173 |
| June | €89 | €173 |
| July | €135 | €173 |
| August | €96 | €173 |
| September | €137 | €173 |
| October | €124 | €173 |
| November | €123 | €149 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Mantra on Northbourne Canberra prices by monthQuest Canberra prices by month
Location
570 m apart
Mantra on Northbourne Canberra: city centre: 1.0 km, Canberra Airport (CBR): 6.9 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
Quest Canberra: city centre: 600 m, Canberra Airport (CBR): 6.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
Weather in Canberra
Mantra on Northbourne Canberra or Quest Canberra: common questions
Which is better, Mantra on Northbourne Canberra or Quest Canberra?
Mantra on Northbourne Canberra leads in 2 of 4 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. Quest Canberra is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Mantra on Northbourne Canberra or Quest Canberra?
Over the year Mantra on Northbourne Canberra costs about €106 a night on average against €160 at Quest Canberra, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Mantra on Northbourne Canberra is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.7 km for Quest Canberra.
How far apart are Mantra on Northbourne Canberra and Quest Canberra?
The two hotels are 570 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