Bay Lodge vs On the Deck @ Shark Bay
Both are in Denham, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentDenham
Bay Lodge
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 4.1
- Score by category
- 6 of 17
GuesthouseDenham
On the Deck @ Shark Bay
- Guest rating
- 9.9 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.1
- Score by category
- 6 of 17
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?
- 11.0 km closer to the area centre−1.0 km
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3More guest reviews (89 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable×6.8
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 28 vs 0)+28
- 5Offers an airport transfer
Why is On the Deck @ Shark Bay better than Bay Lodge?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.9 vs 8.5)+1.4
- 2Later 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 vs On the Deck @ Shark Bay: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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.
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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