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
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★★½Essendon
The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
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?
- 11.9 km closer to the city centre−1.9 km
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3420 m closer to public transport−420 m
- 4More guest reviews (680 vs 76), so the rating is more reliable×8.9
- 56 more listed amenities (18 vs 12)+6
- 6Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds better than Quest Flemington Central?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.8)+0.4
- 291 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+91
- 3More 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 vs The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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
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Hotel prices in Melbourne by month
All months
| Month | Quest Flemington Central | The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds |
|---|---|---|
| December | €136 | €115 |
| January | €140 | €120 |
| February | €162 | €163 |
| March | – | €115 |
| April | – | €105 |
| May | €124 | €135 |
| June | €128 | €124 |
| July | €128 | €124 |
| August | €128 | €124 |
| September | €132 | €135 |
| October | €155 | €135 |
| November | – | €127 |
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
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.
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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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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