Quest Canberra vs Novotel Canberra
Both are in Canberra, 170 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Apartment★★★★North Canberra
Quest Canberra
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Hotel★★★★★North Canberra
Novotel Canberra
- Guest rating
- 8.2 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 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
Choose Novotel Canberra if you want
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities
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
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
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Quest Canberra vs Novotel Canberra: which hotel is better? | Quest Canberra | Novotel Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.2 |
| Location | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 7.5 +2.5 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 10.0 +8.5 |
| Beach access | 7.0 +0.6 | 6.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 518 | 847 +329 |
| Google rating | 4.0/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 320 | – |
| Rank in Canberra | top 53% +30% | top 83% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Distance to North Canberra centre | 1.7 km | 1.5 km −160 m |
| To the beach | 980 m −170 m | 1.2 km |
| 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 | 37 | 286 |
| Floors | 1 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +46y | 1977 |
| Listed amenities | 18 | 25 +7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Indoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Quest Canberra or Novotel Canberra: common questions
Which is better, Quest Canberra or Novotel Canberra?
They are evenly matched. Quest Canberra is stronger in guest rating, beach access; Novotel Canberra is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Quest Canberra or Novotel 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 Quest Canberra and Novotel 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