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Offering a free hearty home-cooked and continental breakfast to all their guests, The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast is located 33 feet from the water’s edge and 2 minutes’ walk from Tatlows Beach. It offers luxury suites with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Guests receive a welcoming pack of chocolates, biscuits, tea and coffee. The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast Guest House is 2 minutes’ drive from The Nut State Reserve and 5 minutes’ walk from Stanley Seal Cruises. The Highfield Historic Site is 4 minutes’ drive away. Each air-conditioned suite features an private bathroom with a heated towel rail. Some bathrooms also feature a heated pebble floor or a massage shower. A wrought iron dining setting and quality bed linen and toiletries are provided in all suites. You can enjoy an outdoor meal in the BBQ area, relax on the veranda or in the lovely gardens. There is a large library of DVDs, books and board games available for guest use.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Stanley
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ann
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast with the hosts was fabulous and chatting with the other guests.
  • Xinrui
    China China
    Great location right in front of the ocean. Beautiful room with great taste. Lovely communication from the host, including the reminder of booking for dinner and asking for choice of breakfast. So sweet.
  • Jonathan
    Australia Australia
    Great location, lovely ocean view, very clean and comfortable, easy on-site parking, comfy bed. Included breakfast.

Hosted by Christer and Rhonda

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Christer and Rhonda
The Ark Stanley is the winner of: 2016 Award - Luxury Guest House of the Year, Asia and Australasia Luxury Travel Guide. Ranked 15 in the Top 25 of the Best of the Best B&Bs and Inns in Australia by Tripadvisor 2020
Languages spoken: English,Swedish

Area info

Amenities of The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Swedish

House rules

The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 198 is required on arrival. That's about USD 128. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 8 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

8+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 50 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that check in is between 14:00 and 17:00. If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform The Ark Stanley in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that this property does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

Please inform The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of AUD 198 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast

  • Room options at The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast include:

    • Suite

  • The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast is 2,450 feet from the center of Stanley. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Movie nights
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beach
    • Walking tours

  • Check-in at The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.