University HousevsJamala Wildlife Lodge
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. Overall, University House scores marginally better than Jamala Wildlife Lodge. University House ranks #10 in Canberra with accolades from 3 publications like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and DK Eyewitness.
University House
Balmain Cr & Liversidge St, Australian National University, Canberra 2601
From $83/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
DK Eyewitness
"In the peaceful gardens of the Australian National University... As well as spacious standard rooms and suites, there are several one- and two-bedroom apartments and a suite for disabled guests."
Rough Guide
"Clubhouse-style hotel run by the Australian National University on the edge of its huge, semi-rural campus. Excellent value."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"In the bushy grounds of ANU... Spacious rooms and two-bedroom apartments can be hired with or without breakfast and come with a small balcony from where you can watch donnish professors come and go." 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