Quest Moonee Valley vs The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds
Both are in Melbourne, 500 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentEssendon
Quest Moonee Valley
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 3.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Hotel★★★★½Essendon
The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Pick The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 500 m apart.
Choose Quest Moonee Valley if you want
- free parking
- a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2019)
Choose The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.7)
Why is Quest Moonee Valley better than The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2019)+5y
- 3Has free parking
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds better than Quest Moonee Valley?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.7)+0.5
- 2380 m closer to public transport−380 m
- 3Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Quest Moonee Valley vs The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds: which hotel is better? | Quest Moonee Valley | The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.2 +0.5 |
| Location | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Facilities | 5.8 +0.8 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 2.8 | 4.8 +2.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.0 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.2 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 134 +58 | 76 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | 4.5/5 +0.1 |
| Google reviews | 204 | 306 +102 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 37% | top 13% +24% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Distance to Essendon centre | 2.3 km | 1.9 km −380 m |
| To public transport | 1.5 km | 1.1 km −380 m |
| To the airport | 4.8 km | 4.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 85 | 99 +14 |
| To the nearest food shop | 340 m | 40 m −310 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 10 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★½ |
| Rooms | 61 | 97 |
| Floors | 3 | 9 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 +5y | 2019 |
| Listed amenities | 15 +3 | 12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Quest Moonee ValleyThe Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds
- The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
- Quest Moonee Valley: €156 a night on average · The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds: €124 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Melbourne by month
All months
| Month | Quest Moonee Valley | The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds |
|---|---|---|
| November | €255 | €127 |
| December | €148 | €115 |
| January | €133 | €120 |
| February | €176 | €163 |
| March | €145 | €115 |
| April | €122 | €105 |
| May | – | €135 |
| June | – | €124 |
| July | €133 | €124 |
| August | €133 | €124 |
| September | – | €135 |
| October | – | €135 |
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
500 m apart
Quest Moonee Valley: city centre: 6.5 km, nearest station Essendon railway station: 1.5 km, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB): 4.8 km, 85 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 Moonee Valley or The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds: common questions
Which is better, Quest Moonee Valley or The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds?
The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds leads in 2 of 5 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Quest Moonee Valley is stronger in facilities.
Which is cheaper, Quest Moonee Valley or The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds?
Over the year The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds costs about €124 a night on average against €156 at Quest Moonee Valley, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds is closer: 1.9 km from the centre, against 2.3 km for Quest Moonee Valley.
How far apart are Quest Moonee Valley and The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds?
The two hotels are 500 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