Mercure CanberravsJamala Wildlife Lodge
Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Mercure Canberra ranks marginally better than Jamala Wildlife Lodge. Mercure Canberra is ranked #12 in Canberra with endorsements from 3 sources like DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Mercure Canberra
Ainslie & Limestone Avenue, Canberra 2618
From $86/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"Close to the War Memorial, the National Gallery of Australia and the city centre... Offers peaceful formal gardens, a cocktail bar, wheelchair access and a mixture of room styles and prices."
Rough Guide
"Close to the War Memorial... the hotel has been modernized without compromising the heritage feel of the original building."
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Offers a number of good-value package deals: check online for details.
Lonely Planet
"The main wing of this busy business hotel occupies a 1927 National Trust–listed building very close to the War Memorial." Full review
Jamala Wildlife Lodge
999 Lady Denman Drive, Weston Creek | National Zoo& Aquarium, next to Scrivener Dam, Canberra 2611, Australia
From $1,168/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Oyster
Upscale
"Jamala Wildlife Lodge offers the unique experience of sleeping just a (thick) glass wall away from lions, hyenas, bears, giraffes, and lemurs." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"18-room African-style luxury lodge inside the grounds of Canberra’s zoo. It’s very expensive, but worth every penny." Full review