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The Ark Stanley

4.5 star property
4.5-star beach guest house with free breakfast

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Balcony
Front of property
LCD TV, DVD player
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
View from room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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18 Wharf Road, Stanley, TAS, 7331
  • Place, Van Diemen's Land Company Store
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Nut State Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Nut Chairlift Stanley
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Burnie, TAS (BWT)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Corinthian Suite

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Belvedere Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Admiral Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Weatherly Suite

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Anderson Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Corinthian Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Admiral Deluxe Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Belvedere Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Weatherly Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Anderson Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Stanley

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Stanley guesthouse, you'll be steps from Van Diemen's Land Company Store and a 5-minute walk from Sawyer Bay. The Nut State Reserve and The Nut Chairlift Stanley are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Van Diemen's Land Company Store - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Nut State Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St James’ Presbyterian Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Stanley Discovery Museum and Genealogy Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Nut Chairlift Stanley - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Burnie, TAS (BWT) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Touchwood Gallery Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hursey Seafoods - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stanley Hotel Bistro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pirate Point Oyster Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stanley Roadhouse - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Ark Stanley

4.5-star beach guest house with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury The Ark Stanley. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Stanley guesthouse.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1924
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Ark Stanley offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Stanley guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Ark Stanley House
Ark Stanley
Ark Stanley Guesthouse
The Ark Stanley Stanley
The Ark Stanley Tasmania
The Ark Stanley Guesthouse
The Ark Stanley Guesthouse Stanley

The Ark Stanley Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice B&B in scenic, peaceful town of Stanley. Rhonda & Chris are gracious hosts who provide excellent service and maintain the facility in pristine condition. The amenities are modern and the tasty breakfast is served in a cozy dining room. We enjoyed our stay at The Ark and would have loved to stay longer
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location hosts were lovely and breakfast was amazing. Highly recommend as a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place but overpriced
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful outlook. Little touches inside the room to make you feel pampered.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krissy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This cute house is easy walking distance to everything. We saw penguins hiding in the rocks straight across the road. The owners Chris & Rhonda cooked us a beautiful breakfast and chatted easily to us in their kitchen while they cooked. The upstairs admiral room is huge with great views overlooking the water. Loved our 2N stay there and loved our complimentary bottle of wine for our 30th Wedding Anniversary. Dave & Krissy Qld
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our one night stay at the Ark, room was large and clean. You can walk to the hotel for dinner in seven minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Basil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top quality all round
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tremendous location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and facilities were excellent and our hosts made settling in very easy and homely. Breakfast was excellent, home grown ingredients. Stanley and The Ark are a must visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing Host

Whilst the room and breakfast was pleasant we had difficulty with the host, Rhonda. She seemed unfriendly towards us and was unhappy with us not booking directly through her. On our last night we asked if we could have access to the continental breakfast a bit early and 2 eggs at 8.00am and we would bring our own tea and coffee, as we had to get the hire car back or pay for another days hire. When we arrived at breakfast at 7.50 am the door was locked. It wasn't opened until after 8.00am and then two other guests were given their full breakfast with everything before we were given our two eggs. I believe this was done deliberately.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place we have stayed in tassie clean and very beautiful inside and out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, very comfortable room. Beautiful outlook. Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ark was a fabulous place to spend the night and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property Belvedere room was awesome waking up to the sea view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome spot

Stanley is a very pretty place well worth the trip. The ark Stanley is quality, very well appointed with everything you need to make the stay comfortable. Excellent location and very friendly hosts who cook you breakfast and make you feel at home. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place to stay !

Awesome lovely accomodation Great hosts excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved Chris and Rhonda- such amazing hosts. The inclusive breakfast was delicious. Rooms are big, bathroom beautiful with double shower. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021