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

Both are in Devonport, 1.3 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:** 3 of 14

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Guesthouse · East Devonport
## [The Grand On Macfie](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-grand-on-macfie-devonport/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Score by category:** 8 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2199509/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Grand On Macfie

It comes out ahead on 8 of 14 compared facts. 1.3 km apart.

### Choose The Grand On Macfie if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 8.9)
-   to be closer to the beach (1.2 km / 2.0 km)
-   to walk to the sights (1.3 km / 2.2 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (19 / 0)

### Why is Argosy Motor Inn better than The Grand On Macfie?

1.  More guest reviews (314 vs 12), so the rating is more reliable (×26)
2.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

### Why is The Grand On Macfie better than Argosy Motor Inn?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.9) (+0.6)
2.  780 m closer to the beach (1.2 km vs 2.0 km) (−780 m)
3.  930 m closer to the city centre (−930 m)
4.  Includes free breakfast
5.  19 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+19)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Argosy Motor Inn | The Grand On Macfie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | – |
| Location | 2.3 | – |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Beach access | 3.5 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 9.1  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.5  (+0.6) |
| Number of reviews | 314  (+302) | 12 |
| Google rating | – | 4.9/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 155 |
| Rank in Devonport | bottom 30% | top 30%  (+40%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.3 | 5.0  (+2.7) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.2 km | 1.3 km  (−930 m) |
| To the beach | 2.0 km | 1.2 km  (−780 m) |
| To the airport | 5.6 km | 6.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 19  (+19) |
| To the nearest food shop | 560 m | – |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 3  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½ | – |
| Rooms | 37 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17  (+13) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Indoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |

## 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

1.3 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.

The Grand On Macfie: city centre: 1.3 km, Devonport Airport (DPO): 6.2 km, beach: 1.2 km, 19 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Devonport

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

## Argosy Motor Inn or The Grand On Macfie: common questions

### Which is better, Argosy Motor Inn or The Grand On Macfie?

The Grand On Macfie leads in 8 of 14 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Devonport. Argosy Motor Inn is stronger in number of reviews, listed amenities, check-out until.

### Which is cheaper, Argosy Motor Inn or The Grand On Macfie?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Grand On Macfie is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 2.2 km for Argosy Motor Inn.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The Grand On Macfie is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; Argosy Motor Inn is 2.0 km.

### How far apart are Argosy Motor Inn and The Grand On Macfie?

The two hotels are 1.3 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-the-grand-on-macfie-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/