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Quest Canberra Dickson vs Mantra MacArthur Canberra

Both are in Canberra, 300 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment★★★★★North Canberra

Quest Canberra Dickson

Guest rating
8.6 Very good
Location score
3.8
Score by category
1 of 7
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Hotel★★★★North Canberra

Mantra MacArthur Canberra

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
3.7
Score by category
2 of 7
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The short answer

Pick Mantra MacArthur Canberra

It leads in 2 of 7 categories. 300 m apart.

Choose Quest Canberra Dickson if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay

Choose Mantra MacArthur Canberra if you want

  • a newer or recently renovated building

Why is Quest Canberra Dickson better than Mantra MacArthur Canberra?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.3)+0.3
  2. 2Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★

Why is Mantra MacArthur Canberra better than Quest Canberra Dickson?

  1. 1230 m closer to the beach (2.9 km vs 3.2 km)−230 m
  2. 2Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2010)+7y
  3. 3Has a gym
  4. 4Has an on-site restaurant

All compared facts

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

Quest Canberra DicksonMantra MacArthur Canberra
Score by category
Guest rating 8.6 8.3
Location 3.8 3.7
Facilities 2.5 5.8 +3.3
Families 0.0 0.0
Spa & wellness 0.0 1.5 +1.5
Beach access 0.0 0.2
Public transport 5.7 +1.1 4.6
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.6 +0.3 8.3
Guest rating 8.6 +0.3 8.3
Number of reviews 571 587 +16
Rank in Canberra top 49% +24% top 73%
Location
Location score 3.8 3.7
Distance to North Canberra centre 560 m 400 m −170 m
To the beach – 2.9 km
To public transport 950 m −190 m 1.1 km
To the airport 7.6 km 7.7 km
Restaurants within 500 m 6 7
Sights within 1 km 1 1
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ +0.5★ ★★★★
Rooms 126 176
Floors 7 8
Newest building or renovation 2010 2017 +7y
Listed amenities 14 15
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 14:00
Check-out until 10:00 10:00
Amenities
Parking ✓ ✓
Concierge ✓ –
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Terrace ✓ –
Smoke-free ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Kitchen ✓ –
Balcony ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ ✓
Blackout curtains ✓ –
Free Wi-Fi – ✓
24-hour front desk – ✓
Restaurant – ✓
Bar – ✓
Gym – ✓
Meeting rooms – ✓
Minibar – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ ✓
Beach holidays ✓ ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation – ✓

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      Quest Canberra Dickson or Mantra MacArthur Canberra: common questions

      Which is better, Quest Canberra Dickson or Mantra MacArthur Canberra?

      Mantra MacArthur Canberra leads in 2 of 7 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. Quest Canberra Dickson is stronger in public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Quest Canberra Dickson or Mantra MacArthur Canberra?

      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 560 m for Quest Canberra Dickson.

      How far apart are Quest Canberra Dickson and Mantra MacArthur Canberra?

      The two hotels are 300 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