Royal Hotel Ryde vs Ryde Inn
Both are in Sydney, 950 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Ryde
Royal Hotel Ryde
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★Meadowbank
Ryde Inn
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 3.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 950 m apart.
Choose Royal Hotel Ryde if you want
- to walk to the sights (11 km / 12 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (73 / 5)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 15 / 40)
Choose Ryde Inn if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 7.6)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 40 / 15)
Why is Royal Hotel Ryde better than Ryde Inn?
- 168 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+68
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 71 vs 36)+35
Why is Ryde Inn better than Royal Hotel Ryde?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.6)+0.5
- 2910 m closer to public transport−910 m
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Royal Hotel Ryde vs Ryde Inn: which hotel is better? | Royal Hotel Ryde | Ryde Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.1 +0.5 |
| Location | 4.7 +1.2 | 3.5 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 4.2 +0.4 | 3.8 |
| Public transport | 2.5 | 7.4 +4.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.1 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.1 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 316 | 324 +8 |
| Google rating | – | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 403 |
| Rank in Sydney | bottom 14% | bottom 32% +18% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.7 +1.2 | 3.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 11 km −780 m | 12 km |
| To the beach | 1.8 km −110 m | 1.9 km |
| To public transport | 1.5 km | 630 m −910 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 73 +68 | 5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 180 m −560 m | 750 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 +8 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 15 | 40 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1924 | – |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 17 +11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Royal Hotel RydeRyde Inn
- Royal Hotel Ryde is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
- Royal Hotel Ryde: €65 a night on average · Ryde Inn: €124 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Sydney by month
All months
| Month | Royal Hotel Ryde | Ryde Inn |
|---|---|---|
| November | €73 | €155 |
| December | €62 | €86 |
| January | €62 | €86 |
| February | €62 | €137 |
| March | €71 | €137 |
| April | €62 | €137 |
| May | €62 | €128 |
| June | €62 | €128 |
| July | – | €128 |
| August | – | €128 |
| September | – | €128 |
| October | – | €144 |
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
950 m apart
Royal Hotel Ryde: city centre: 11 km, nearest station Meadowbank Train Station: 1.5 km, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 16 km, beach: 1.8 km, 73 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
Ryde Inn: city centre: 12 km, nearest station Meadowbank Train Station: 630 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 16 km, beach: 1.9 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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Royal Hotel Ryde or Ryde Inn: common questions
Which is better, Royal Hotel Ryde or Ryde Inn?
They are evenly matched. Royal Hotel Ryde is stronger in location, beach access; Ryde Inn is stronger in guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Royal Hotel Ryde or Ryde Inn?
Over the year Royal Hotel Ryde costs about €65 a night on average against €124 at Ryde Inn, 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?
Royal Hotel Ryde is closer: 11 km from the centre, against 12 km for Ryde Inn.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Royal Hotel Ryde is 1.8 km from the nearest beach; Ryde Inn is 1.9 km.
How far apart are Royal Hotel Ryde and Ryde Inn?
The two hotels are 950 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