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title: "The Carmel Yamba vs The Stella: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick The Stella. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. The Carmel Yamba or The Stella in Yamba? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# The Carmel Yamba vs The Stella

Both are in Yamba, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Motel · ★★★½ · Yamba
## [The Carmel Yamba](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-carmel-yamba-yamba/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2192623/agoda/?lang=en)

Motel · ★★★ · Yamba
## [The Stella](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-stella-yamba/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2218687/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Stella

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose The Stella if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (100 m / 850 m)
-   to walk to the sights (340 m / 830 m)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (32 / 7)

### Why is The Carmel Yamba better than The Stella?

1.  Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★) (+0.5★)

### Why is The Stella better than The Carmel Yamba?

1.  760 m closer to the beach (100 m vs 850 m) (−760 m)
2.  25 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+25)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 35) (+23)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | The Carmel Yamba | The Stella |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Location | 5.1 | 8.5  (+3.4) |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | – |
| Beach access | 7.4 | 10.0  (+2.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 9.0  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.1  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 91  (+32) | 59 |
| Google rating | 4.7/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 441 | – |
| Rank in Yamba | top 47% | top 13%  (+34%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.1 | 8.5  (+3.4) |
| Distance to Yamba centre | 830 m | 590 m  (−240 m) |
| To the beach | 850 m | 100 m  (−760 m) |
| To the airport | 68 km | 68 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 32  (+25) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½  (+0.5★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 15 | – |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16  (+14) | 2 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Location

1.1 km apart

The Carmel Yamba: city centre: 830 m, Lismore Airport (LSY): 68 km, beach: 850 m, 7 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

The Stella: city centre: 340 m, Lismore Airport (LSY): 68 km, beach: 100 m, 32 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Yamba

[Yamba weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/new-south-wales/yamba/weather)

## The Carmel Yamba or The Stella: common questions

### Which is better, The Carmel Yamba or The Stella?

The Stella leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, The Carmel Yamba or The Stella?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Stella is closer: 590 m from the centre, against 830 m for The Carmel Yamba.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The Stella is 100 m from the nearest beach; The Carmel Yamba is 850 m.

### How far apart are The Carmel Yamba and The Stella?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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/the-carmel-yamba-yamba-vs-the-stella-yamba/. 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/