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title: "Quest Flemington Central vs The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds"
description: "Quest Flemington Central or The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds in Melbourne? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Quest Flemington Central vs The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds

Both are in Melbourne, 2.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment
## [Quest Flemington Central](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/quest-flemington-central-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.2

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2000695/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★½ · Essendon
## [The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-sebel-melbourne-moonee-ponds-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2216584/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Quest Flemington Central

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 2.4 km apart.

### Choose Quest Flemington Central if you want

-   to walk to the sights (5.0 km / 6.8 km)

### Choose The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.8)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (99 / 8)

### Why is Quest Flemington Central better than The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds?

1.  1.9 km closer to the city centre (−1.9 km)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  420 m closer to public transport (−420 m)
4.  More guest reviews (680 vs 76), so the rating is more reliable (×8.9)
5.  6 more listed amenities (18 vs 12) (+6)
6.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds better than Quest Flemington Central?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.8) (+0.4)
2.  91 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+91)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 64 vs 31) (+33)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Quest Flemington Central | The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.2  (+0.4) |
| Location | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Facilities | 5.8  (+0.8) | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0  (+1.5) | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 7.1  (+2.3) | 4.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 9.0  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.2  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 680  (+604) | 76 |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | 4.5/5  (+0.2) |
| Google reviews | 388  (+82) | 306 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 26% | top 13%  (+13%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 5.0 km  (−1.9 km) | 6.8 km |
| To public transport | 690 m  (−420 m) | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 6.8 km | 4.5 km  (−2.3 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 99  (+91) |
| To the nearest food shop | 570 m | 40 m  (−540 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 10  (+9) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★½ |
| Rooms | 72 | 97 |
| Floors | 3 | 9 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | 2019  (+2y) |
| Listed amenities | 18  (+6) | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| 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.

## Nightly price by month

Quest Flemington CentralThe Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds

           

-   The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds is cheaper in 6 of 9 months
-   Quest Flemington Central: €137 a night on average · The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds: €131 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Melbourne by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/melbourne/prices/)

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.

[The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-sebel-melbourne-moonee-ponds-melbourne/prices/)

## Location

2.4 km apart

Quest Flemington Central: city centre: 5.0 km, nearest station Showgrounds railway station, Melbourne: 690 m, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB): 6.8 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m.

The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds: city centre: 6.8 km, nearest station Essendon railway station: 1.1 km, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB): 4.5 km, 99 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Melbourne

[Melbourne weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/victoria/melbourne/weather)

## Quest Flemington Central or The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds: common questions

### Which is better, Quest Flemington Central or The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds?

Quest Flemington Central leads in 3 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, public transport. The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Quest Flemington Central or The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds?

Over the year The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds costs about €131 a night on average against €137 at Quest Flemington Central, and it is cheaper in 6 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Quest Flemington Central is closer: 5.0 km from the centre, against 6.8 km for The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds.

### How far apart are Quest Flemington Central and The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds?

The two hotels are 2.4 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/quest-flemington-central-melbourne-vs-the-sebel-melbourne-moonee-ponds-melbourne/. 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/