The Devonian vs Melrose Guesthouse
Both are in Douglas, 610 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★The Milestone
The Devonian
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Guesthouse★★The Milestone
Melrose Guesthouse
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 610 m apart.
Choose The Devonian if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
Choose Melrose Guesthouse if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is The Devonian better than Melrose Guesthouse?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 9.2)+0.2
- 2190 m closer to the beach (150 m vs 330 m)−190 m
- 3Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
Why is Melrose Guesthouse better than The Devonian?
- 1390 m closer to the area centre−390 m
- 2530 m closer to public transport−530 m
- 349 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+49
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 75 vs 54)+21
- 53 more sights within 1 km+3
- 6Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 7Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Devonian vs Melrose Guesthouse: which hotel is better? | The Devonian | Melrose Guesthouse |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Location | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Beach access | 9.8 +0.6 | 9.2 |
| Public transport | 4.9 | 7.8 +2.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.2 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.2 | 9.2 |
| Number of reviews | 23 +12 | 11 |
| Rank in Douglas | top 8% +30% | top 38% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Distance to The Milestone centre | 1.5 km | 1.1 km −390 m |
| To the beach | 150 m −190 m | 330 m |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 570 m −530 m |
| To the airport | 13 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 20 | 69 +49 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 6 +3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | – | 11 |
| Listed amenities | – | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
610 m apart
The Devonian or Melrose Guesthouse: common questions
Which is better, The Devonian or Melrose Guesthouse?
They are evenly matched. The Devonian is stronger in beach access; Melrose Guesthouse is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, The Devonian or Melrose Guesthouse?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Melrose Guesthouse is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.5 km for The Devonian.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Devonian is 150 m from the nearest beach; Melrose Guesthouse is 330 m.
How far apart are The Devonian and Melrose Guesthouse?
The two hotels are 610 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