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title: "The Stella vs Yamba Beach Motel: which hotel is better?"
description: "The Stella or Yamba Beach Motel in Yamba? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-04
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# The Stella vs Yamba Beach Motel

Both are in Yamba, 240 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

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

Motel · ★★★★ · Lovers Point
## [Yamba Beach Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/yamba-beach-motel-yamba/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2351130/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 240 m apart.

### Choose The Stella if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.8)

### Why is The Stella better than Yamba Beach Motel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.8) (+0.3)

### Why is Yamba Beach Motel better than The Stella?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | The Stella | Yamba Beach Motel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Location | 8.5  (+0.3) | 8.2 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 9.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0  (+0.2) | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.3) | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 59  (+10) | 49 |
| Google rating | – | 4.7/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 464 |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.5  (+0.3) | 8.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 340 m | 460 m |
| To the beach | 100 m | 160 m |
| To the airport | 68 km | 68 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 32  (+3) | 29 |
| To the nearest food shop | 230 m  (−170 m) | 410 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | – | 15 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 2 | 12  (+10) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

240 m apart

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.

Yamba Beach Motel: city centre: 460 m, Lismore Airport (LSY): 68 km, beach: 160 m, 29 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 Stella or Yamba Beach Motel: common questions

### Which is better, The Stella or Yamba Beach Motel?

The Stella leads in 1 of 3 categories, including location.

### Which is cheaper, The Stella or Yamba Beach Motel?

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

### How far apart are The Stella and Yamba Beach Motel?

The two hotels are 240 m apart in a straight line.

## 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-stella-yamba-vs-yamba-beach-motel-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/