Nomads vs Roamer St Kilda
Both are in Melbourne, 750 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★
Roamer St Kilda
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 750 m apart.
Choose Nomads if you want
- to be closer to the beach (470 m / 700 m)
Choose Roamer St Kilda if you want
- to walk to the sights (5.0 km / 5.7 km)
Why is Nomads better than Roamer St Kilda?
- 1230 m closer to the beach (470 m vs 700 m)−230 m
- 2More guest reviews (497 vs 160), so the rating is more reliable×3.1
Why is Roamer St Kilda better than Nomads?
- 1730 m closer to public transport−730 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Nomads vs Roamer St Kilda: which hotel is better? | Nomads | Roamer St Kilda |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Location | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 8.7 +0.8 | 7.9 |
| Public transport | 5.9 | 9.8 +3.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.4 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.4 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 497 +337 | 160 |
| Rank in Melbourne | bottom 32% | bottom 37% +5% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.7 | 6.9 +0.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 5.7 km | 5.0 km −740 m |
| To the beach | 470 m −230 m | 700 m |
| To public transport | 910 m | 180 m −730 m |
| To the airport | 25 km | 24 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 109 +14 | 95 |
| To the nearest food shop | 170 m | 180 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 52 | – |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2004 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 13 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
NomadsRoamer St Kilda
- Roamer St Kilda is cheaper in 8 of 12 months
- Nomads: €87 a night on average · Roamer St Kilda: €80 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Melbourne by month
All months
| Month | Nomads | Roamer St Kilda |
|---|---|---|
| November | €129 | €87 |
| December | €87 | €75 |
| January | €96 | €96 |
| February | €120 | €120 |
| March | €117 | €86 |
| April | €71 | €66 |
| May | €71 | €68 |
| June | €74 | €69 |
| July | €74 | €63 |
| August | €71 | €62 |
| September | €68 | €77 |
| October | €69 | €93 |
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.
Location
750 m apart
Nomads: city centre: 5.7 km, nearest station St Kilda railway station: 910 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 25 km, beach: 470 m, 109 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
Roamer St Kilda: city centre: 5.0 km, nearest station St Kilda railway station: 180 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 24 km, beach: 700 m, 95 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
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Nomads or Roamer St Kilda: common questions
Which is better, Nomads or Roamer St Kilda?
They are evenly matched. Nomads is stronger in beach access; Roamer St Kilda is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Nomads or Roamer St Kilda?
Over the year Roamer St Kilda costs about €80 a night on average against €87 at Nomads, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Roamer St Kilda is closer: 5.0 km from the centre, against 5.7 km for Nomads.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Nomads is 470 m from the nearest beach; Roamer St Kilda is 700 m.
How far apart are Nomads and Roamer St Kilda?
The two hotels are 750 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