The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast
Location: 18 Wharf Road, Stanley, au
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Luxurious Suites with Free WiFi and Entertainment
The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast offers luxury suites equipped with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and DVD players. Guests can unwind and enjoy entertainment in the comfort of their rooms.
Hearty Home-Cooked Breakfast and Scenic Location
Wake up to a complimentary hearty home-cooked and continental breakfast while enjoying the picturesque setting just 10 meters from the water’s edge. With Tatlows Beach a short 2-minute walk away, guests can indulge in both comfort and natural beauty.
Relaxing Outdoor Spaces and Entertainment Options
From outdoor BBQ areas to verandas and lush gardens, guests can relax and unwind in various picturesque settings. Additionally, a vast library of DVDs, books, and board games is available for guests to enjoy during their stay.
To experience luxury, comfort, and relaxation at The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast, book your stay now!
Important Information
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 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.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Tour desk
- Soundproof rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking throughout
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Wheelchair accessible
- Allergy-free room
- Outdoor furniture
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Art gallery on site
- Wine release events
- Japanese garden
- Covered parking
- Secured parking
- Fishing nearby
- Beach club nearby (surcharge)
- Beach toys
Rooms Available
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Admiral Deluxe Queen Suite
The suite includes a separate large lounge and dining. It comes with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi access. It has 1 queen-sized beds in the bedroom and 2 sofa beds in the living area.
Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies).
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Electric blankets
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Sofa bed
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Anderson Queen Suite
The suite features air conditioning and luxurious Sheridan bathrobes. The private bathroom offers a massage-spray shower, heated towel rail and heated pebble floor. It has 1 queen-sized bed and 1 sofa bed.
Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies).
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Electric blankets
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Sofa bed
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Belvedere Queen Suite
The suite features air conditioning and luxurious Sheridan bathrobes. The private bathroom offers a large double shower with double massage-spray shower heads, heated towel rail and heated pebble floor. It has 1 queen-sized bed and 1 sofa bed.
Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies).
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Electric blankets
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Sofa bed
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Corinthian Queen Suite
The suite features air conditioning, luxurious Sheridan bathrobes and free Wi-Fi access. It has 1 queen-sized bed.
Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Electric blankets
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Weatherly Queen Suite
This suite features air conditioning and luxurious Sheridan bathrobes. The private bathroom offers a 2-person shower with a massage-spray shower head and a heated towel rail. It has 1 queen-sized bed.
Please note that there is no capacity for additional guests.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Electric blankets
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
Guest Reviews
- duncan (9/5): -
- Ruth (10/5): Lovely accommodation and hosts. Brekky delicious and perfect location. - Location perfect and room super clean with everything we needed We liked everything
- Evan (10/5): Do yourself a favour and stay here - Everything Nothing
- Lorraine (10/5): Charming - Delightful decor and the owners were charming
- John (8/5): Lovely Town - Overall the property is very good The parking was not great and quite dangerous coming in off the access road, a very bad intersection. Room was smaller than I expected but acceptable.
- Damian (10/5): -
- Gary (9/5): -
- David (9/5): Excellent accommodation well located - Stanley is quite a surprise. First and foremost it is a fishing village. Complete with working harbour and all the other things. But it is also very picturesque. The Ark is locate at one end of the village near the harbour. 200M away is Hershey Seafood restaurant. Excellent meals well priced. The Ark is well appointed, clean, modern and well run by the very friendly owners. All was good
- Zeyu (8/5): -
- molloy (10/5): -
- Diane (8/5): -
- David Wines SA (10/5): Don't miss The Ark in Stanley! - Beautifully renovated cottage in a magnificent position overlooking the bay. Christer and Rhonda are so warm and welcoming it's like staying with friends. That we only stayed one night! 😟
- Liz (10/5): - Perfect location, walking distance to everything.
- Lindi (10/5): -
- Roderick (8/5): -
- Simon (10/5): -
- Christine (10/5): -
- Chris (10/5): -
- Karen (10/5): -
- Peter (9/5): A very comfortable and classy place to stay. - The Ark was a beautiful place to stay. Rooms are appointed in a very stylish way, spotlessly clean and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was an added bonus and very tasty. Don't hesitate to book the Ark. Nothing at all.
- Louise (10/5): Very clean and comfy stay here. - Great location to walk to beach or Main Street shopping, or The Nut. Clean and modern rooms. Nothing to dislike.
- leonie (10/5): You must stay here and meet Rhonda and Chris - Everything Nothing
- Kevin (10/5): We loved Stanley, we stayed there for a couple of days. Had a few lovely little stores. The whiskey bar just behind us w - It was a gorgeous house, what I liked most was the position. Right in the heart of Stanley which was a gorgeous little place. We fell in love with the scenery surrounding the bed and breakfast. Owners were lovely, they were there to cook us breakfast every day which was delicious. It was an enjoyable stay It’s little and didn’t really affect our stay, but the tv was outdated. Couldn’t stream if we did just want to relax and watch something.
- YUNLONG (10/5): -
- Peter (10/5): A wonderful time out. - Great view, practical layout and made the most of the views. Car parking was a big tight.
- Anne (10/5): Friendly hosts, attractive decor - The location is amazing, we had penguins under our window. Apart from the usual splendid comfort, there were special extra touches: perfume, a comfy throw rug, pebble floor in the shower, molded ceilings… a true delight. And the breakfast is mainly home-produced! Nothing
- Ashish (10/5): -
- Peng (9/5): -
- JUNYONG (10/5): -
- Bismita (8/5): -
- Karen (9/5): - Lovely hosts, comfortable accommodation and absolutely delicious breakfasts.
- Kate (10/5): It was perfect and close to everything. - The location was central to everything we wished to visit. We had a great view. The hosts were great and the breakfast in the dining area worked well. It was an easy walk into the beautiful town of Stanley.
- Cristian (3/5): Absent host that lacks a sense of service - Nice location and comfortable enough No one to greet us on arrival, for a holiday destination you expect some service. All you get is a flyer telling you you must preorder breakfast and it’s only served between 8-9am
It’s a holiday …even an extra hour would not be unreasonable. So no breakfast for us - but from my kids they didn’t think much of what was offered.
Then we were told you must exit at 10am sharp because the cleaner arrives at 10am. Again no sign of host and no understanding. I wasn’t well but we were told 10am sharp.
We left in a hurry and left some items in the fridge and messaged to ask if we could collect them. We were the told no one would be there until 1pm - so much for the cleaner arriving at 10am?!
All told the worst B&B we have experienced. For me this can only be as a result of someone who really doesn’t care or understands the concept of service or has been doing this too long and is jaded.
Sure you can run a B&B like the gestapo but seriously if you’re not enjoying it then get out. I would not recommend this place as a result. Sadly because it’s a nice spot.
- Steven (10/5): - Great hosts
Home made breakfast
Location to amenities
Views
Cleanliness
- Diane (8/5): Comfortable, nice breakfast - Location Parking
- Leo (10/5): High end apartments centrally located to everything in Stanley. - Chris and Rhonda were very hospitable and looked after us well. Their apartments were beautifully decorated and well positioned to everything in Stanley.
- Kim (10/5): Excellent one night stay with good breakfast - Lovely apartment and loved the privacy Nothing
- Lumley (9/5): Excellent location to visit Stanley and its Penguins - Clean room,
Lovely view. Veranda to eat on.
Hosts very welcoming and offered excellent home cooked breakfast
- Mark (10/5): Perfect WHAT a Breakfast a lot of lovely homemade products - Just Perfect. Location, Facilities,Room comfort and amazing Hosts.
- Russell (10/5): Fantastic - Super property. One of the best.
- Darrin (10/5): 5 star all the way! - So clean and comfortable! Excellent location and beautiful hosts. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will stay again.
- Haodong (10/5): Worth stay over a week! - Very lovely owner Rhonda and Chris, excellent cooking, super convenient location and beautiful facing sea view. Can’t wait to visit again!
- Renae (10/5): Gorgeous and comfy - Gorgeous property in a fabulous spot with great views and walking distance to shops and restaurants. The home made produce for breakfast was amazing and the hosts lovely and very accommodating
- Lindsay (10/5): Exceptional -
- Andy (9/5): Super Stanley Stay - The comfort, the view, the breakfast - all fabulous. Highly recommended and better over a couple of nights as we did.
- Michelle (9/5): Beautifully close to the water to view wonderful sunsets from the balcony. - Lovely location and facilities, stayed only 1 night and should’ve stayed 2.
- Anna (10/5): Exceptional - Great experience from start to finish. Room was beautiful and the hosts were very friendly and helpful.
- Bates (8/5): Very good -
- Andrew (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sally (9/5): Historic Spot - Lovely building with a good location
- Barry (9/5): Relaxing and very enjoyable - Excellent location - walking distance to everything. Magnificent view. Nothing
- Bruce (10/5): Exceptional - Excellent
- Andrea (10/5): Enjoyed the decor, camaraderie and location - great quiet spot in a pretty seaside village. - Breakfast was delicious with great hosts. A great variety and choice.
The room was spacious; it had extra attention to detail both in design and what was provided - as well, it had some elegant and 'fun' pieces to make it feel special.
Comfortable bed and great, spacious shower.
The location meant easy walking around the pretty and historically interesting village.
A memorable place to stay.
- William (8/5): Very good -
- Andrew (10/5): Brilliant Bed and Breakfast in Stanley - Fantastic bed and breakfast in a great location and easy walking distance to everywhere including the beach where the penguins come in at night - we saw more more for free here than we did on a paid trip in Bicheno!
The bed was comfortable, the room was nicely furnished including quality products in the bathroom and there was a mini bar in the fridge. It was great to wake up and see such a lovely view of the bay in the morning.
Breakfast was very enjoyable with a full cooked option available for no extra cost.
Rhonda and Christer were friendly and helpful and we have no hesitation in highly recommending the Ark. Nothing. It was perfect
- Judy (9/5): Would love to come back again. - Breakfast was good, Rhonda and Chris were great hosts - very friendly and accommodating. Room was comfy and clean, amazing views.
- Gerard (10/5): - 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
- Kathleen (9/5): Superb -
- Dartlan (9/5): A lovely accommodation in a beautiful part of the world. - Beautiful location with a water view. Hosts were very nice. Lovely breakfast. You can walk into the town from the accommodation. It was lovely!
- Robyn (10/5): Very comfortable - Clean and very nice and comfortable Nothing
- Affef (9/5): Superb -
- Hilary (8/5): Stanley is a beautiful location - Breakfast was exceptional Room could have been more comfortable
- Joe (10/5): A pleasure from start to finish. - Breakfast was just right. Great start to the day.
- Jill (10/5): - Great location hosts were lovely and breakfast was amazing. Highly recommend as a great place to stay.
- Awmhunn (8/5): Very comfortable and enjoyable - Position, breakfasts, cleanliness and general amenity Nil
- Cinea (10/5): Exceptional -
- Elizabeth (9/5): Superb -
- Sandra (5/5): the hosts were very nice and helpful - it was good but not fabulous it was overpriced for what we had
- Janelle (8/5): Pleasent evening, excellent breakfast, welcoming hosts. Just sad we missed on water views. - Wonderful cooked breakfast. Lovely accommodating staff. We were hoping for a front room to enjoy the view, but we were in the back with no view.
- Melita (10/5): Exceptional -
- Dorothy (10/5): Location & parking were great. we visited Hurseys both nights. Best fresh seafood - Rhonda & Chris were great hosts. Made sure we were comfortable & cooked amazing breakfast.
We will definitely be going back there. It was all good
- Murray (8/5): Very good -
- Nick (8/5): Very good -
- Marie (9/5): Enjoy a stay at quaint town in North West Tassie. Walk the Nut! - Excellent location, walking distance into town and penguin viewing platform. Enjoyed hosts homemade yogurt and fruit composts for breakfast. Hot breakfast also availablre if advised night before. Great hosts with tips of areas to visit. Parking area could be a bit of a squeeze at times depending on how many guests staying.
- Mskimmy (9/5): Superb -
- Carl (8/5): Very good -
- Tracy (10/5): Exceptional -
- Shiwen (10/5): Lovely - Great location. Great ocean view~ Room is lovely and clean. Rhonda is great and super friendly. They also provide a delicious breakfast. None.
- Ross (10/5): Exceptional - The lovely people and first class accommodation and breakfasts
- Ross (9/5): Superb -
- Sally (10/5): Exceptional -
- Lee (10/5): Exceptional -
- Julianne (8/5): Great - Location was great, room is spacious and comfortable The upstairs is very loud and hear everything. Owners don’t check for breakfast order so make sure you text them as they weren’t there to get it and you get no hot breakfast.
- Maroro (10/5): Exceptional - We had a King Breakfast in that morning. Thanks! NA
- Kamellia (10/5): Peace at the Ark - The room was well equipped and very comfy. The heated floors in the bathroom were the best! And the breakfast was to die for, so tasty and homemade. It was all lovely. No complaints!
- Louise (10/5): We enjoyed our stay. Our hosts were very friendly and cooked up a lovely breakfast to start our days. - Hosts were lovely. Good position and quiet. Within walking distance to town. Very comfortable room and bed.
- James (9/5): Superb -
- Christa (10/5): - Great place but overpriced
- Kyle (10/5): So glad we stayed at The Ark in Stanley as it really exceeded expectations - Sarah and I just loved the location and fell in love with The Ark, the people and just the overall setting of the town of Stanley was magic. Chris and Rhonda make you feel at home and nothing was too much trouble. Perfect in every way!!
- Eric (10/5): Exceptional -
- Eleonora (9/5): Superb - All was really well organized and attention to the details.
Quality of amenities and level of cleanness. Probably I'd suggest to improve a little bit the breakfast. The cooked one is amazing, but I would have preferred to find fresh fruits and something sweet to eat.
I didn't understand there wasn't a daily cleanness, probably I didn't read appropriately the information by the host (so my fault).
- Ann (8/5): Very good - Breakfast with the hosts was fabulous and chatting with the other guests.
- Kathleen (10/5): A lovely last day in Tassie - So close to the town centre. Our room was comfy and quiet. Our cooked breakfast was delicious. The hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable about the area.
- Suzette (9/5): Lovely place to stay - nice and central to everything. Added bonus was a lovely cooked breakfast. - Very clean room - great bathroom. Fantastic breakfast. N/A
- Hazel (10/5): We enjoyed a 2 night stay immensely & would highly recommend. - Location & ocean views are fab, breakfast lovely, comfortable bed in a nicely decorated room. Ensuite very tasteful with heated pebbled shower floor. Owners very amenable. Nothing
- Samantha (10/5): - Beautiful outlook. Little touches inside the room to make you feel pampered.
- Garnett (10/5): Never seen such attention to detail and comfort - there was even a beautiful Clavin Klein perfume - Excellent all made with home grown ingredients including the pickle! Nothing could have made the experience better - it was really first class
- Robert (10/5): Exceptional -
- Xinrui (10/5): Would love to come back. - 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. Nothing.
- Anne (10/5): Exceptional - Really comfortable. Great views and fabulous location
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