--- title: "291 on King vs Quest Newcastle: which hotel is better?" description: "291 on King or Quest Newcastle in Newcastle? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/291-on-king-newcastle-vs-quest-newcastle-newcastle/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-05 --- # 291 on King vs Quest Newcastle Both are in Newcastle, 280 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★ · Cooks Hill ## [291 on King](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/291-on-king-newcastle/) - **Guest rating:** 9.2 · Excellent - **Location score:** 7.3 - **Score by category:** 3 of 6 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1075339/agoda/?lang=en) Apartment · Bank Corner ## [Quest Newcastle](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/quest-newcastle-newcastle/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 6.8 - **Score by category:** 2 of 6 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2000754/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick 291 on King It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 280 m apart. ### Choose 291 on King if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.6) - a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2018) ### Why is 291 on King better than Quest Newcastle? 1. Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.6) (+0.6) 2. 41 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+41) 3. Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2018) (+5y) ### Why is Quest Newcastle better than 291 on King? 1. Has a swimming pool 2. Has an indoor pool 3. 9 more listed amenities (22 vs 13) (+9) 4. Has an on-site restaurant 5. Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | 291 on King | Quest Newcastle | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.2 (+0.6) | 8.6 | | Location | 7.3 (+0.5) | 6.8 | | Facilities | 3.3 | 5.8 (+2.5) | | Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 5.0 (+2.0) | | Beach access | 6.3 | 6.0 | | Public transport | 8.6 (+0.9) | 7.7 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 9.0 (+0.5) | 8.5 | | Guest rating | 9.2 (+0.6) | 8.6 | | Number of reviews | 162 (+59) | 103 | | Google rating | 4.6/5 (+0.4) | 4.2/5 | | Google reviews | 147 | 285 (+138) | | Rank in Newcastle | top 6% (+24%) | top 30% | | Location | | Location score | 7.3 (+0.5) | 6.8 | | Distance to the centre | 2.3 km | 2.1 km (−230 m) | | To the beach | 1.2 km (−80 m) | 1.3 km | | To public transport | 410 m (−160 m) | 570 m | | To the airport | 16 km | 16 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 112 (+41) | 71 | | To the nearest food shop | 270 m | 290 m | | Shops within 500 m | 4 | 5 | | Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★ | – | | Rooms | 50 | 62 | | Floors | 5 | 8 | | Newest building or renovation | 2023 (+5y) | 2018 | | Listed amenities | 13 | 22 (+9) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | EV charging | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Sauna | ✓ | – | | Gym | ✓ | ✓ | | Pets allowed | ✓ | ✓ | | Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | – | ✓ | | Restaurant | – | ✓ | | Indoor pool | – | ✓ | | Hot tub | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Meeting rooms | – | ✓ | | Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ | | LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – | | Business trips | – | ✓ | | Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month 291 on KingQuest Newcastle - 291 on King is cheaper in 9 of 10 months - 291 on King: €181 a night on average · Quest Newcastle: €291 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Newcastle by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/newcastle/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [291 on King prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/291-on-king-newcastle/prices/)[Quest Newcastle prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/quest-newcastle-newcastle/prices/) ## Location 280 m apart 291 on King: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Civic Light Rail Station: 410 m, Newcastle Airport (NTL): 16 km, beach: 1.2 km, 112 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km. Quest Newcastle: city centre: 2.1 km, nearest station Civic Light Rail Station: 570 m, Newcastle Airport (NTL): 16 km, beach: 1.3 km, 71 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Newcastle [Newcastle weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/new-south-wales/newcastle/weather) ## 291 on King or Quest Newcastle: common questions ### Which is better, 291 on King or Quest Newcastle? 291 on King leads in 3 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. Quest Newcastle is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness. ### Which is cheaper, 291 on King or Quest Newcastle? Over the year 291 on King costs about €181 a night on average against €291 at Quest Newcastle, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Quest Newcastle is closer: 2.1 km from the centre, against 2.3 km for 291 on King. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? 291 on King is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; Quest Newcastle is 1.3 km. ### How far apart are 291 on King and Quest Newcastle? The two hotels are 280 m apart in a straight line. ## Compare now 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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/291-on-king-newcastle-vs-quest-newcastle-newcastle/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/