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title: "Bayview Guesthouse vs The Ark Stanley: which hotel is better?"
description: "Bayview Guesthouse or The Ark Stanley in Stanley? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bayview-guesthouse-stanley-vs-the-ark-stanley-stanley/
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retrieved: 2026-10-31
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# Bayview Guesthouse vs The Ark Stanley

Both are in Stanley, 80 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Stanley
## [Bayview Guesthouse](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bayview-guesthouse-stanley/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 7.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1190441/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Stanley
## [The Ark Stanley](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-ark-stanley-stanley/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2188816/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 80 m apart.

### Why is Bayview Guesthouse better than The Ark Stanley?

1.  Has a gym

### Why is The Ark Stanley better than Bayview Guesthouse?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Bayview Guesthouse | The Ark Stanley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Location | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 9.8 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.5 | 9.6  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 16  (+11) | 5 |
| Google rating | – | 4.7/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 74 |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.6 | 7.8  (+0.2) |
| Distance to Stanley centre | 640 m | 620 m |
| To the beach | 150 m | 80 m  (−80 m) |
| To the airport | 44 km | 44 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 6 |
| To the nearest food shop | 430 m | 400 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 7 | – |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 12  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

80 m apart

Bayview Guesthouse: city centre: 390 m, Wynyard Airport (BWT): 44 km, beach: 150 m, 7 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

The Ark Stanley: city centre: 370 m, Wynyard Airport (BWT): 44 km, beach: 80 m, 6 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Bayview Guesthouse or The Ark Stanley: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Bayview Guesthouse or The Ark Stanley?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The Ark Stanley is 80 m from the nearest beach; Bayview Guesthouse is 150 m.

### How far apart are Bayview Guesthouse and The Ark Stanley?

The two hotels are 80 m apart in a straight line.

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-   [Bayview Guesthouse vs Angel's Aisle Cottages](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/angel-s-aisle-cottages-stanley-vs-bayview-guesthouse-stanley/)
-   [The Ark Stanley vs Angel's Aisle Cottages](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/angel-s-aisle-cottages-stanley-vs-the-ark-stanley-stanley/)

## 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/bayview-guesthouse-stanley-vs-the-ark-stanley-stanley/. 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/