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
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 4 of 7
Hotel★★★★North Sydney
Rydges North Sydney
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.2)+0.9
- 2Has a spa
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 4Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
- 5Has a gym
- 6Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 7A smaller, more intimate hotel (79 vs 167 rooms)−88
Why is Rydges North Sydney better than Quest St Leonards?
- 1810 m closer to the beach (940 m vs 1.7 km)−810 m
- 21.7 km closer to the area centre−1.7 km
- 3Has 24-hour room service
- 4Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
- 5A 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 vs Rydges North Sydney: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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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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