Ramada Suites Zen Quarter vs The Cavenagh Hotel
Both are in Darwin, 420 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★½Darwin City
Ramada Suites Zen Quarter
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★Darwin City
The Cavenagh Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 420 m apart.
Choose Ramada Suites Zen Quarter if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.3)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 209 / 80)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2014 / 2009)
Choose The Cavenagh Hotel if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (129 / 23)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 80 / 209)
Why is Ramada Suites Zen Quarter better than The Cavenagh Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.3)+0.3
- 2Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2014 vs 2009)+5y
- 4Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
- 5A larger hotel with more facilities (209 vs 80 rooms)×2.6
Why is The Cavenagh Hotel better than Ramada Suites Zen Quarter?
- 1106 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+106
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 87 vs 62)+25
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (80 vs 209 rooms)−129
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ramada Suites Zen Quarter vs The Cavenagh Hotel: which hotel is better? | Ramada Suites Zen Quarter | The Cavenagh Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.3 |
| Location | 6.0 | 7.2 +1.2 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.3 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.3 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 355 | 612 +257 |
| Rank in Darwin | top 25% +38% | bottom 37% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.0 | 7.2 +1.2 |
| Distance to Darwin City centre | 230 m | 240 m |
| To the beach | 2.2 km | 2.3 km |
| To the airport | 6.3 km | 6.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 23 | 129 +106 |
| To the nearest food shop | 430 m | 100 m −330 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 14 +12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 10 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★½ +0.5★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 209 | 80 |
| Floors | 15 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 +5y | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 17 +10 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Ramada Suites Zen QuarterThe Cavenagh Hotel
- The Cavenagh Hotel is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
- Ramada Suites Zen Quarter: €130 a night on average · The Cavenagh Hotel: €88 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Darwin by month
All months
| Month | Ramada Suites Zen Quarter | The Cavenagh Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| December | €101 | €79 |
| January | €101 | €72 |
| February | €101 | €72 |
| March | €99 | €72 |
| April | €116 | €85 |
| May | €186 | – |
| June | €280 | – |
| July | €283 | €157 |
| August | €283 | – |
| September | €185 | – |
| October | €134 | €92 |
| November | €103 | €72 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
420 m apart
Ramada Suites Zen Quarter: city centre: 550 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 6.3 km, beach: 2.2 km, 23 places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.
The Cavenagh Hotel: city centre: 580 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 6.7 km, beach: 2.3 km, 129 places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.
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Ramada Suites Zen Quarter or The Cavenagh Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Ramada Suites Zen Quarter or The Cavenagh Hotel?
The Cavenagh Hotel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including location.
Which is cheaper, Ramada Suites Zen Quarter or The Cavenagh Hotel?
Over the year The Cavenagh Hotel costs about €88 a night on average against €130 at Ramada Suites Zen Quarter, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Ramada Suites Zen Quarter and The Cavenagh Hotel?
The two hotels are 420 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