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title: "Quest St Leonards vs Rydges North Sydney | StayVersus"
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# Quest St Leonards vs Rydges North Sydney

Both are in Sydney, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · ★★★★★ · North Sydney
## [Quest St Leonards](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/quest-st-leonards-sydney/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.8

- **Score by category:** 4 of 7

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Hotel · ★★★★ · North Sydney
## [Rydges North Sydney](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rydges-north-sydney-sydney/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.4

- **Score by category:** 3 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2048772/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Quest St Leonards

It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 1.8 km apart.

### Choose Quest St Leonards if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a spa and wellness
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Rydges North Sydney if you want

-   to be closer to the beach
-   to walk to the sights
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Quest St Leonards better than Rydges North Sydney?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.2) (+0.9)
2.  Has a spa
3.  Has a swimming pool
4.  Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★) (+0.5★)
5.  Has a gym
6.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
7.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (79 vs 167 rooms) (−88)

### Why is Rydges North Sydney better than Quest St Leonards?

1.  810 m closer to the beach (940 m vs 1.7 km) (−810 m)
2.  1.7 km closer to the area centre (−1.7 km)
3.  Has 24-hour room service
4.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)
5.  A larger hotel with more facilities (167 vs 79 rooms) (×2.1)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Quest St Leonards | Rydges North Sydney |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.9) | 8.2 |
| Location | 5.8 | 6.4  (+0.6) |
| Facilities | 5.0  (+1.7) | 3.3 |
| Families | 1.0  (+1.0) | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0  (+7.0) | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 4.3 | 7.1  (+2.8) |
| Public transport | 8.7 | 9.2  (+0.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.9) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.9) | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 1,026  (+13) | 1,013 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 435 | – |
| Rank in Sydney | top 4%  (+60%) | top 64% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.8 | 6.4  (+0.6) |
| Distance to North Sydney centre | 1.8 km | 90 m  (−1.7 km) |
| To the beach | 1.7 km | 940 m  (−810 m) |
| To public transport | 390 m | 290 m  (−100 m) |
| To the airport | 14 km | 13 km  (−1.1 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 127  (+16) | 111 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 79 | 167 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 15 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

1.8 km apart

## Quest St Leonards or Rydges North Sydney: common questions

### Which is better, Quest St Leonards or Rydges North Sydney?

Quest St Leonards leads in 4 of 7 categories, including guest rating, facilities, families. Rydges North Sydney is stronger in location, beach access, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Quest St Leonards or Rydges North Sydney?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Rydges North Sydney is closer: 90 m from the centre, against 1.8 km for Quest St Leonards.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Rydges North Sydney is 940 m from the nearest beach; Quest St Leonards is 1.7 km.

### How far apart are Quest St Leonards and Rydges North Sydney?

The two hotels are 1.8 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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