Novotel Canberra vs Quest Canberra
Both are in Canberra, 170 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★North Canberra
Novotel Canberra
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Apartment★★★★North Canberra
Quest Canberra
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 170 m apart.
Choose Novotel Canberra if you want
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Quest Canberra if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Novotel Canberra better than Quest Canberra?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
- 3Has an indoor pool
- 47 more listed amenities (25 vs 18)+7
- 5Has a gym
- 6Has an on-site restaurant
- 7Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is Quest Canberra better than Novotel Canberra?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.2)+0.4
- 2170 m closer to the beach (980 m vs 1.2 km)−170 m
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 1977)+46y
- 4Allows pets
- 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (37 vs 286 rooms)−249
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Novotel Canberra vs Quest Canberra: which hotel is better? | Novotel Canberra | Quest Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6 +0.4 |
| Location | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +2.5 | 5.0 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0 +8.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 6.4 | 7.0 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.6 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 847 +329 | 518 |
| Google rating | – | 4.0/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 320 |
| Rank in Canberra | top 83% | top 53% +30% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Distance to North Canberra centre | 1.5 km −160 m | 1.7 km |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | 980 m −170 m |
| To the airport | 6.8 km | 6.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 286 | 37 |
| Floors | 5 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1977 | 2023 +46y |
| Listed amenities | 25 +7 | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Indoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| EV charging | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
170 m apart
Novotel Canberra or Quest Canberra: common questions
Which is better, Novotel Canberra or Quest Canberra?
They are evenly matched. Novotel Canberra is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness; Quest Canberra is stronger in guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Novotel 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?
Novotel Canberra is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 1.7 km for Quest Canberra.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Quest Canberra is 980 m from the nearest beach; Novotel Canberra is 1.2 km.
How far apart are Novotel Canberra and Quest Canberra?
The two hotels are 170 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