Argosy Motor Inn vs Barclay Motor Inn
Both are in Devonport, 2.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Motel★★★½Miandetta
Argosy Motor Inn
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Motel★★★½East Devonport
Barclay Motor Inn
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
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?
- 1Has an indoor pool
- 2More guest reviews (314 vs 153), so the rating is more reliable×2.1
- 35 more listed amenities (17 vs 12)+5
- 4Has a gym
- 5Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is Barclay Motor Inn better than Argosy Motor Inn?
- 11.4 km closer to the beach (550 m vs 2.0 km)−1.4 km
- 22.0 km closer to the city centre−2.0 km
- 3More 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 vs Barclay Motor Inn: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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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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