Estoril vs The Stanley
Both are in Penzance, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★Wherrytown
Estoril
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Guesthouse★★★Wherrytown
The Stanley
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 350 m apart.
Choose Estoril if you want
- to be closer to the beach (470 m / 680 m)
Choose The Stanley if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.9)
Why is Estoril better than The Stanley?
- 1200 m closer to the beach (470 m vs 680 m)−200 m
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
Why is The Stanley better than Estoril?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.9)+1.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Estoril vs The Stanley: which hotel is better? | Estoril | The Stanley |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.9 +1.0 |
| Location | 7.9 +0.8 | 7.1 |
| Beach access | 8.7 +0.7 | 8.0 |
| Public transport | 6.5 | 7.1 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.9 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.9 +1.0 |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 28 +23 |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 | 4.2/5 +0.3 |
| Google reviews | 64 | 66 +2 |
| Rank in Penzance | top 82% | top 43% +39% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.9 +0.8 | 7.1 |
| Distance to Wherrytown centre | 480 m −230 m | 710 m |
| To the beach | 470 m −200 m | 680 m |
| To public transport | 800 m | 690 m −110 m |
| To the airport | 53 km | 53 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 67 +8 | 59 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 10 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 8 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 −1h | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
350 m apart
Estoril: city centre: 190 m, nearest station Penzance: 800 m, Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY): 53 km, beach: 470 m, 67 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
The Stanley: city centre: 540 m, nearest station Penzance: 690 m, Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY): 53 km, beach: 680 m, 59 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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Estoril or The Stanley: common questions
Which is better, Estoril or The Stanley?
They are evenly matched. Estoril is stronger in location, beach access; The Stanley is stronger in guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Estoril or The Stanley?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Estoril is closer: 480 m from the centre, against 710 m for The Stanley.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Estoril is 470 m from the nearest beach; The Stanley is 680 m.
How far apart are Estoril and The Stanley?
The two hotels are 350 m 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