Argosy Motor Inn vs The Formby Hotel
Both are in Devonport, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Motel★★★★Miandetta
Argosy Motor Inn
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★East Devonport
The Formby Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Formby Hotel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.5 km apart.
Choose Argosy Motor Inn if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose The Formby Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Argosy Motor Inn better than The Formby Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.4)+0.5
- 2Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 2.5★)+1★
- 3Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is The Formby Hotel better than Argosy Motor Inn?
- 11.3 km closer to the beach (670 m vs 2.0 km)−1.3 km
- 21.4 km closer to the city centre−1.4 km
- 348 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+48
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 63 vs 6)+57
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Argosy Motor Inn vs The Formby Hotel: which hotel is better? | Argosy Motor Inn | The Formby Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.5 | 8.4 |
| Location | 2.3 | 6.9 +4.6 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Beach access | 3.5 | 8.1 +4.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.4 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.5 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 314 +84 | 230 |
| Google rating | – | 4.0/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 339 |
| Rank in Devonport | top 75% +25% | top 100% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.3 | 6.9 +4.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.2 km | 830 m −1.4 km |
| To the beach | 2.0 km | 670 m −1.3 km |
| To the airport | 5.6 km | 5.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 48 +48 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 37 | 24 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 17 +6 | 11 |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| 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
1.5 km apart
Argosy Motor Inn or The Formby Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Argosy Motor Inn or The Formby Hotel?
The Formby Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Argosy Motor Inn is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Argosy Motor Inn or The Formby Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Formby Hotel is closer: 830 m from the centre, against 2.2 km for Argosy Motor Inn.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Formby Hotel is 670 m from the nearest beach; Argosy Motor Inn is 2.0 km.
How far apart are Argosy Motor Inn and The Formby Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.5 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