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title: "Argosy Motor Inn vs Barclay Motor Inn: which hotel is better?"
description: "Argosy Motor Inn or Barclay Motor Inn in Devonport? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Argosy Motor Inn vs Barclay Motor Inn

Both are in Devonport, 2.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Motel · ★★★½ · Miandetta
## [Argosy Motor Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/argosy-motor-inn-devonport/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1153278/agoda/?lang=en)

Motel · ★★★½ · East Devonport
## [Barclay Motor Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/barclay-motor-inn-devonport/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1187156/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 2.5 km apart.

### Choose Barclay Motor Inn if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (550 m / 2.0 km)
-   to walk to the sights (270 m / 2.2 km)

### Why is Argosy Motor Inn better than Barclay Motor Inn?

1.  Has an indoor pool
2.  More guest reviews (314 vs 153), so the rating is more reliable (×2.1)
3.  5 more listed amenities (17 vs 12) (+5)
4.  Has a gym
5.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

### Why is Barclay Motor Inn better than Argosy Motor Inn?

1.  1.4 km closer to the beach (550 m vs 2.0 km) (−1.4 km)
2.  2.0 km closer to the city centre (−2.0 km)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 24 vs 6) (+18)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Argosy Motor Inn | Barclay Motor Inn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Location | 2.3 | 6.0  (+3.7) |
| Facilities | 6.7  (+1.7) | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0  (+2.5) | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 3.5 | 8.4  (+4.9) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 314  (+161) | 153 |
| Google rating | – | 4.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 285 |
| Rank in Devonport | bottom 30% | bottom 40%  (+10%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.3 | 6.0  (+3.7) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.2 km | 270 m  (−2.0 km) |
| To the beach | 2.0 km | 550 m  (−1.4 km) |
| To the airport | 5.6 km | 5.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 2 |
| To the nearest food shop | 560 m  (−130 m) | 690 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 37 | 25 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 17  (+5) | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Indoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Argosy Motor Inn prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/argosy-motor-inn-devonport/prices/)

## Location

2.5 km apart

Argosy Motor Inn: city centre: 2.2 km, Devonport Airport (DPO): 5.6 km, beach: 2.0 km, 1 sights within 1 km.

Barclay Motor Inn: city centre: 270 m, Devonport Airport (DPO): 5.8 km, beach: 550 m, 2 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Devonport

[Devonport weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/tasmania/devonport/weather)

## Argosy Motor Inn or Barclay Motor Inn: common questions

### Which is better, Argosy Motor Inn or Barclay Motor Inn?

They are evenly matched. Argosy Motor Inn is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness; Barclay Motor Inn is stronger in location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Argosy Motor Inn or Barclay Motor Inn?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Barclay Motor Inn is closer: 270 m from the centre, against 2.2 km for Argosy Motor Inn.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Barclay Motor Inn is 550 m from the nearest beach; Argosy Motor Inn is 2.0 km.

### How far apart are Argosy Motor Inn and Barclay Motor Inn?

The two hotels are 2.5 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/argosy-motor-inn-devonport-vs-barclay-motor-inn-devonport/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/