--- title: "Dockside Brisbane vs Kirribilli Riverfront Apartments" description: "Dockside Brisbane or Kirribilli Riverfront Apartments in Brisbane? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dockside-brisbane-brisbane-vs-kirribilli-riverfront-apartments-brisbane/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-15 --- # Dockside Brisbane vs Kirribilli Riverfront Apartments Both are in Brisbane, 740 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Apartment · Kangaroo Point ## [Dockside Brisbane](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dockside-brisbane-brisbane/) - **Guest rating:** 8.3 · Very good - **Location score:** 5.4 - **Score by category:** 2 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1358281/agoda/?lang=en) Apartment · Kangaroo Point ## [Kirribilli Riverfront Apartments](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kirribilli-riverfront-apartments-brisbane/) - **Guest rating:** 8.3 · Very good - **Location score:** 4.4 - **Score by category:** 2 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1729058/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 740 m apart. ### Choose Dockside Brisbane if you want - to walk to the sights (810 m / 1.5 km) - more restaurants on the doorstep (22 / 10) - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 80 / 20) ### Choose Kirribilli Riverfront Apartments if you want - a spa and wellness - free parking - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 20 / 80) ### Why is Dockside Brisbane better than Kirribilli Riverfront Apartments? 1. 550 m closer to the area centre (−550 m) 2. 420 m closer to public transport (−420 m) 3. More guest reviews (285 vs 79), so the rating is more reliable (×3.6) 4. 12 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+12) 5. More walkable surroundings (walk grade 53 vs 42) (+11) 6. Has an on-site restaurant 7. A larger hotel with more facilities (80 vs 20 rooms) (×4.0) ### Why is Kirribilli Riverfront Apartments better than Dockside Brisbane? 1. Has a spa 2. Has free parking 3. Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h) 4. A smaller, more intimate hotel (20 vs 80 rooms) (−60) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Dockside Brisbane | Kirribilli Riverfront Apartments | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.3 | | Location | 5.4 (+1.0) | 4.4 | | Facilities | 5.0 | 6.7 (+1.7) | | Spa & wellness | 2.5 | 7.0 (+4.5) | | Public transport | 5.5 (+2.3) | 3.2 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.3 | | Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.3 | | Number of reviews | 285 (+206) | 79 | | Google rating | 4.2/5 | – | | Google reviews | 306 | – | | Rank in Brisbane | bottom 32% | bottom 35% (+3%) | | Location | | Location score | 5.4 (+1.0) | 4.4 | | Distance to Kangaroo Point centre | 200 m (−550 m) | 750 m | | To public transport | 990 m (−420 m) | 1.4 km | | To the airport | 13 km | 12 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 22 (+12) | 10 | | To the nearest food shop | 950 m | 500 m (−450 m) | | Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 | | Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 80 | 20 | | Floors | 13 | 10 | | Listed amenities | 18 | 19 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Restaurant | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | – | | Room service | ✓ | – | | Outdoor pool | ✓ | – | | Massage | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | ✓ | | Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – | | Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ | | LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Balcony | ✓ | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ | | Free parking | – | ✓ | | Car hire | – | ✓ | | Concierge | – | ✓ | | Spa | – | ✓ | | Sauna | – | ✓ | | Hot tub | – | ✓ | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | 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. [Dockside Brisbane prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dockside-brisbane-brisbane/prices/) ## Location 740 m apart Dockside Brisbane: city centre: 810 m, nearest station Albert Street Railway Station: 990 m, Brisbane International Airport (BNE): 13 km, 22 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km. Kirribilli Riverfront Apartments: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station Coorparoo Railway Station: 1.4 km, Brisbane International Airport (BNE): 12 km, 10 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Brisbane [Brisbane weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/queensland/brisbane/weather) ## Dockside Brisbane or Kirribilli Riverfront Apartments: common questions ### Which is better, Dockside Brisbane or Kirribilli Riverfront Apartments? They are evenly matched. Dockside Brisbane is stronger in location, public transport; Kirribilli Riverfront Apartments is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness. ### Which is cheaper, Dockside Brisbane or Kirribilli Riverfront Apartments? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Dockside Brisbane is closer: 200 m from the centre, against 750 m for Kirribilli Riverfront Apartments. ### How far apart are Dockside Brisbane and Kirribilli Riverfront Apartments? The two hotels are 740 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/dockside-brisbane-brisbane-vs-kirribilli-riverfront-apartments-brisbane/. 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/