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title: "Motel Nomad vs Ryans Rest Boutique Accommodation: which hotel is better?"
description: "Motel Nomad or Ryans Rest Boutique Accommodation in Cairns? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Motel Nomad vs Ryans Rest Boutique Accommodation

Both are in Cairns, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Bungalow
## [Motel Nomad](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/motel-nomad-cairns/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.1

- **Score by category:** 6 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1867341/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Parramatta Park
## [Ryans Rest Boutique Accommodation](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ryans-rest-boutique-accommodation-cairns/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.5

- **Score by category:** 4 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2048729/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Motel Nomad

It comes out ahead on 6 of 15 compared facts. 2.1 km apart.

### Choose Motel Nomad if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 7.6)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 54 / 4)

### Choose Ryans Rest Boutique Accommodation if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.6 km / 2.7 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (49 / 21)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 4 / 54)

### Why is Motel Nomad better than Ryans Rest Boutique Accommodation?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.6) (+0.5)
2.  More guest reviews (371 vs 44), so the rating is more reliable (×8.4)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (54 vs 4 rooms) (×13.5)

### Why is Ryans Rest Boutique Accommodation better than Motel Nomad?

1.  1.0 km closer to the city centre (−1.0 km)
2.  28 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+28)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 70 vs 49) (+21)
4.  5 more sights within 1 km (+5)
5.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (4 vs 54 rooms) (−50)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Motel Nomad | Ryans Rest Boutique Accommodation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1  (+0.5) | 7.6 |
| Location | 4.1 | 7.5  (+3.4) |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | – | 9.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1  (+0.2) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.1  (+0.5) | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 371  (+327) | 44 |
| Google rating | 3.7/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 234 | – |
| Rank in Cairns | bottom 24%  (+8%) | bottom 16% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.1 | 7.5  (+3.4) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.7 km | 1.6 km  (−1.0 km) |
| To public transport | – | 240 m |
| To the airport | 6.3 km | 5.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 21 | 49  (+28) |
| To the nearest food shop | 280 m | 340 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 6  (+5) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 54 | 4 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17  (+8) | 9 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[Motel Nomad prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/motel-nomad-cairns/prices/)

## Location

2.1 km apart

Motel Nomad: city centre: 2.7 km, Cairns International Airport (CNS): 6.3 km, 21 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Ryans Rest Boutique Accommodation: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Kuranda Scenic Railway: 240 m, Cairns International Airport (CNS): 5.6 km, 49 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Cairns

[Cairns weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/queensland/cairns/weather)

## Motel Nomad or Ryans Rest Boutique Accommodation: common questions

### Which is better, Motel Nomad or Ryans Rest Boutique Accommodation?

Motel Nomad leads in 6 of 15 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Ryans Rest Boutique Accommodation is stronger in location score, distance to the centre, restaurants within 500 m.

### Which is cheaper, Motel Nomad or Ryans Rest Boutique Accommodation?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Ryans Rest Boutique Accommodation is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 2.7 km for Motel Nomad.

### How far apart are Motel Nomad and Ryans Rest Boutique Accommodation?

The two hotels are 2.1 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/motel-nomad-cairns-vs-ryans-rest-boutique-accommodation-cairns/. 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/