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
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 1.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Motel★★★
Ocean View Motel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 1.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
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?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Ocean View Motel better than Bowen Arrow Motel?
- 1Allows pets
- 2Earlier 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 vs Ocean View Motel: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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