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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Seaside sanctuary in Stanley

Morning sunlight fills the cozy dining room where hosts serve delicious homemade breakfast with fresh ingredients. The Admiral room offers spectacular water views, with complimentary wine for special occasions. Guests might spot penguins while enjoying this serene luxury guesthouse.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window, and a chandelier.

Corinthian Suite

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a view of the sea.

Belvedere Suite

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a desk, and a window.

Admiral Suite

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

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A bedroom with a large window offering a view of the sea, a white bed with patterned pillows, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Weatherly Suite

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a view of the sea.

Anderson Suite

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Stanley, The Ark Stanley is near the beach. Van Diemen's Land Company Store and Highfield Histroric Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stanley Golf Club and The Nut Chairlift Stanley. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like golfing. Visit our Stanley travel guide
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Map
18 Wharf Road, Stanley, TAS, 7331

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a prominent hill, clear turquoise waters, and a sandy beach.
    The Nut State Reserve
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Van Diemen's Land Company Store
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • St James’ Presbyterian Church
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Godfreys Beach Penguin Viewing Platform
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Nut Chairlift Stanley
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Burnie, TAS (BWT)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Touchwood Gallery Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Hursey Seafoods
    2 min walk
  • Julie and Patrick's Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Leather and Wood
    7 min walk
  • Stanley Roadhouse
    7 min drive

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Property amenities

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1924
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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

Pets not 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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ark Stanley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ark Stanley?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ark Stanley?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Ark Stanley located?

Situated near the beach, this luxury guesthouse is steps from The Nut State Reserve, Sawyer Bay, and Van Diemen's Land Company Store. Stanley Heritage Walk and The Nut Chairlift Stanley are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Ark Stanley Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Greeted on our arrival by the lovely hosts Rebecca and Shaun. Rooms were amassing. We were in the Belvedere Room - it was presented beautifully! Spacious, lovely view out to the bay, luxurious touches, fantastic shower, comfortable bed and delicious hot breakfast prepared for us. Walking distance to restaurants, penguins and shops. Couldn't fault it. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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One of the nicest places that we have ever stayed in. Beautiful rooms, very clean. The breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location hosts were lovely and breakfast was amazing. Highly recommend as a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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It was perfect, a quiet clean room after a day of driving from Hobart to Stanley via Queenstown in pretty wet weather. Perfect. Outstanding views from our window, nice touch in the bathroom with the hair straightener and the perfume.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful outlook. Little touches inside the room to make you feel pampered.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Best place we have stayed in tassie clean and very beautiful inside and out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Tremendous location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place but overpriced
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, very comfortable room. Beautiful outlook. Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Top quality all round
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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4/10 Poor

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The Ark was a fabulous place to spend the night and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely property Belvedere room was awesome waking up to the sea view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place to stay !

Awesome lovely accomodation Great hosts excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Great atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Highly recommended

Lovely setting and great hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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The owners were very helpful when I made a mistake in booking to fix the problem and even booked a table for us to ensure we had somewhere to eat due to large number of visitors to the area. The panoramic views from our upstairs room were great. I highly recommend this B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020