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
 DK Eyewitness
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
Balmain Cr & Liversidge St, Australian National University, Canberra 2601
From $83/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Restaurant
 - Smoking Rooms
 - Free Parking
 - Kitchenette
 
 "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." 
 "Clubhouse-style hotel run by the Australian National University on the edge of its huge, semi-rural campus. Excellent value." 
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
 Oyster
 The Telegraph
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
 
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
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