The Smugglers vs The Stanley
Both are in Penzance, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseWherrytown
The Stanley
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 9
The short answer
Pick The Smugglers
It comes out ahead on 4 of 9 compared facts. 1.8 km apart.
Choose The Stanley if you want
- to walk to the sights (540 m / 1.5 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is The Smugglers better than The Stanley?
- 1Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
Why is The Stanley better than The Smugglers?
- 1420 m closer to the area centre−420 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Smugglers vs The Stanley: which hotel is better? | The Smugglers | The Stanley |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | – | 8.9 |
| Location | – | 7.1 |
| Beach access | – | 8.0 |
| Public transport | – | 7.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | – | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 1 | 28 +27 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 +0.4 | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | 67 +1 | 66 |
| Rank in Penzance | bottom 44% | bottom 44% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | – | 7.1 |
| Distance to Wherrytown centre | 1.1 km | 710 m −420 m |
| To the beach | – | 680 m |
| To public transport | – | 690 m |
| To the airport | – | 53 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | – | 59 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 360 m |
| Shops within 500 m | – | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | – | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | – | 10 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 8 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 −1h | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
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Location
1.8 km apart
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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The Smugglers or The Stanley: common questions
Which is better, The Smugglers or The Stanley?
The Smugglers leads in 4 of 9 categories, including Google rating, Google reviews, check-in from. The Stanley is stronger in number of reviews, distance to Wherrytown centre, listed amenities.
Which is cheaper, The Smugglers 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?
The Stanley is closer: 710 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for The Smugglers.
How far apart are The Smugglers and The Stanley?
The two hotels are 1.8 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