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title: "Bowen Arrow Motel vs Ocean View Motel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Bowen Arrow Motel or Ocean View Motel in Bowen? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-14
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# Bowen Arrow Motel vs Ocean View Motel

Both are in Bowen, 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Motel · ★★★
## [Bowen Arrow Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bowen-arrow-motel-bowen/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 1.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1224183/agoda/?lang=en)

Motel · ★★★
## [Ocean View Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ocean-view-motel-bowen/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 1.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1911444/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 1.9 km apart.

### Choose Bowen Arrow Motel if you want

-   to walk to the sights (4.1 km / 4.6 km)
-   a spa and wellness

### Why is Bowen Arrow Motel better than Ocean View Motel?

1.  Has a spa
2.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Ocean View Motel better than Bowen Arrow Motel?

1.  Allows pets
2.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Bowen Arrow Motel | Ocean View Motel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Location | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5  (+3.0) | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 2.3 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.1) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.1) | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 46  (+9) | 37 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | 94 | 184  (+90) |
| Rank in Bowen | bottom 33%  (+8%) | bottom 25% |
| Location |
| Location score | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.1 km  (−470 m) | 4.6 km |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | – |
| To the airport | 62 km | 60 km  (−1.9 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 12 | 12 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 18 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Sea view | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| 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

1.9 km apart

Bowen Arrow Motel: city centre: 4.1 km, nearest station Bowen railway station: 1.6 km, Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP): 62 km.

Ocean View Motel: city centre: 4.6 km, Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP): 60 km.

## Weather in Bowen

[Bowen weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/queensland/bowen/weather)

## Bowen Arrow Motel or Ocean View Motel: common questions

### Which is better, Bowen Arrow Motel or Ocean View Motel?

Bowen Arrow Motel leads in 1 of 4 categories, including spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Bowen Arrow Motel or Ocean View Motel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Bowen Arrow Motel is closer: 4.1 km from the centre, against 4.6 km for Ocean View Motel.

### How far apart are Bowen Arrow Motel and Ocean View Motel?

The two hotels are 1.9 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/bowen-arrow-motel-bowen-vs-ocean-view-motel-bowen/. 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/