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title: "Bay Lodge vs On the Deck @ Shark Bay: which hotel is better?"
description: "Bay Lodge or On the Deck @ Shark Bay in Denham? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-26
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# Bay Lodge vs On the Deck @ Shark Bay

Both are in Denham, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Denham
## [Bay Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bay-lodge-denham/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.1

- **Score by category:** 6 of 17

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1189134/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Denham
## [On the Deck @ Shark Bay](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/on-the-deck-shark-bay-denham/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.9 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 2.1

- **Score by category:** 6 of 17

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1916695/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 6 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.7 km apart.

### Choose Bay Lodge if you want

-   to walk to the sights (360 m / 1.4 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 17 / 3)

### Choose On the Deck @ Shark Bay if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.9 / 8.5)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 17)

### Why is Bay Lodge better than On the Deck @ Shark Bay?

1.  1.0 km closer to the area centre (−1.0 km)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  More guest reviews (89 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable (×6.8)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 28 vs 0) (+28)
5.  Offers an airport transfer

### Why is On the Deck @ Shark Bay better than Bay Lodge?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.9 vs 8.5) (+1.4)
2.  Later check-out (10:00 vs 9:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Bay Lodge | On the Deck @ Shark Bay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.9  (+1.4) |
| Location | 4.1  (+2.0) | 2.1 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.2  (+0.6) |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.9  (+1.4) |
| Number of reviews | 89  (+76) | 13 |
| Google rating | 3.3/5 | 4.8/5  (+1.5) |
| Google reviews | 275  (+193) | 82 |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.1  (+2.0) | 2.1 |
| Distance to Denham centre | 330 m  (−1.0 km) | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 5.1 km | 5.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3  (+3) | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.0 km | 800 m  (−250 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2  (+2) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 17 | 3 |
| Floors | 1 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 21  (+12) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 9:00 | 10:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| 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.

## Location

1.7 km apart

Bay Lodge: city centre: 360 m, Shark Bay Airport (MJK): 5.1 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

On the Deck @ Shark Bay: city centre: 1.4 km, Shark Bay Airport (MJK): 5.3 km.

## Weather in Denham

[Denham weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/western-australia/denham/weather)

## Bay Lodge or On the Deck @ Shark Bay: common questions

### Which is better, Bay Lodge or On the Deck @ Shark Bay?

They are evenly matched. Bay Lodge is stronger in number of reviews, Google reviews, location score; On the Deck @ Shark Bay is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, Google rating.

### Which is cheaper, Bay Lodge or On the Deck @ Shark Bay?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Bay Lodge is closer: 330 m from the centre, against 1.4 km for On the Deck @ Shark Bay.

### How far apart are Bay Lodge and On the Deck @ Shark Bay?

The two hotels are 1.7 km apart in a straight line.

## 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/bay-lodge-denham-vs-on-the-deck-shark-bay-denham/. 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/