Little Drifter Canberra vs Quest Canberra
Both are in Canberra, 510 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★★North Canberra
Little Drifter Canberra
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Apartment★★★★North Canberra
Quest Canberra
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 510 m apart.
Choose Little Drifter Canberra if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Quest Canberra if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Little Drifter Canberra better than Quest Canberra?
- 1More guest reviews (1,268 vs 518), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
- 2A larger hotel with more facilities (294 vs 37 rooms)×7.9
Why is Quest Canberra better than Little Drifter Canberra?
- 1A smaller, more intimate hotel (37 vs 294 rooms)−257
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Little Drifter Canberra vs Quest Canberra: which hotel is better? | Little Drifter Canberra | Quest Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Location | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.6 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 1,268 +750 | 518 |
| Google rating | – | 4.0/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 320 |
| Rank in Canberra | top 63% | top 53% +10% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.0 +0.2 | 6.8 |
| Distance to North Canberra centre | 1.9 km | 1.7 km −260 m |
| To the beach | 1.0 km | 980 m |
| To the airport | 6.3 km | 6.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 294 | 37 |
| Floors | 3 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 +2y | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 18 +13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| EV charging | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
510 m apart
Little Drifter Canberra or Quest Canberra: common questions
Which is cheaper, Little Drifter Canberra or Quest Canberra?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Quest Canberra is closer: 1.7 km from the centre, against 1.9 km for Little Drifter Canberra.
How far apart are Little Drifter Canberra and Quest Canberra?
The two hotels are 510 m apart in a straight line.
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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