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The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast
18 Wharf Rd, Stanley, Tasmania 7331 Australia
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The Guest House The Ark Stanley is situated in Stanley Tasmania, a restored period residence, positioned directly opposite Tatlow’s Beach and at the base of the plug of an extinct volcano standing approximately 150 metres high, known as The Nut. Our location takes in sweeping views across Sawyers Bay, and of course upward to the impressive and towering Nut. The Circular Head area, and the township of Stanley in particular, is a much-loved tourist destination and has something for all, be they adventurer, explorer, naturalist, historian, fisherman, romantic or holidaymaker. The residence has recently been tastefully restored, renovated and enhanced. With an eclectic decor, paying homage to yesteryear and planning for the future, an outstanding home has been created which is proudly offered for guest accommodation. We look forward to making your stay enjoyable.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Complimentary tea
Beach
Board games / puzzles
Books, DVDs, music for children
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Street parking
Wifi
Special diet menus
Private check-in / check-out
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Air conditioning
Private balcony
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Iron
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Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
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Hair dryer
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Ocean view
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Location
18 Wharf Rd, Stanley, Tasmania 7331 Australia
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Somewhat walkable
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To say we received a lovely warm welcome and were accommodated in a beautiful room, simply isn't enough for this magnificent property. Perfectly located in Stanley and walking distance to pretty much everywhere, and overlooking the gorgeous bay. We were lucky enough to get one of the rooms at the front, with views from our window across the water.
The room itself was absolutely beautiful and so much thought to detail. The bed was probably the most comfortable bed we had on our entire two week motorcycle tour. The gorgeously appointed bathroom with under floor heating and an enormous rainfall shower was just divine.
There was parking right there and we enjoyed a lovely contintental breakfast the next morning - I believe you could pay a little extra to have a cooked breakfast - in the lovely little dining room - just head on into the kitchen and there was plenty of mueseli/bread etc and friendly owners to chat with.
I absolutely loved this place! Highly recommended
The room itself was absolutely beautiful and so much thought to detail. The bed was probably the most comfortable bed we had on our entire two week motorcycle tour. The gorgeously appointed bathroom with under floor heating and an enormous rainfall shower was just divine.
There was parking right there and we enjoyed a lovely contintental breakfast the next morning - I believe you could pay a little extra to have a cooked breakfast - in the lovely little dining room - just head on into the kitchen and there was plenty of mueseli/bread etc and friendly owners to chat with.
I absolutely loved this place! Highly recommended
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Response from TheArkStanley, Owner at The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast
Responded 4 Feb 2020
Thank you MelisaL256 for your lovely review; Christer and I were so very happy to know you enjoyed your stay in Stanley and of course with us at The Ark. We are pleased to be able to share our magnificent location with travellers, our views are really stunning and do change daily. It's important for us to know too that you had a comfortable night's sleep and a great follow up healthy and homemade continental breakfast. When guests book direct with us (phone, email or our own website) we include a complimentary cooked breakfast also. Happy travels, hopefully we will see you again. All the best, Rhonda
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We stayed one night at The Ark in a family group of three. This is a beautiful house situated in the town of Stanley, which is a fantastic heritage village of nineteenth-century houses on the north-west coast of Tasmania. The main natural feature of Stanley is The Nut, an ancient volcanic plug that towers above the township. You can walk to the top of it or go by chairlift, then explore the extensive level top, which has views out to sea. Spectacular. The three of us, my husband, myself and our adult daughter, stayed in the Belvedere Room at The Ark, which has views across the beach. The room was large and comfortable, with a great bathroom and two showers. Our very reasonable room charge included a comprehensive continental breakfast of cereal, toast, homemade jams, yogurt, tea and freshly-made coffee. This was served in the kitchen as we sat at the bench and exchanged travel tales with our hosts, Rhonda and Christer, and other guests. The only downside to Stanley is the dearth of dining options. It was a weeknight, and if you don’t want to pay big prices for dinner at the local pub, then you’re reduced to basic pizza from the Stanley Supermarket. We had this. Basic to the max. But eating it on the verandah at The Ark as the sun went down made up for its shortcomings. There’s a very good bottle shop at the pub with an extensive range of Tasmanian wines. Go there. The town and The Ark are great, unique places which are both highly recommended for visitors. Thank you to our hosts for a beautiful stay.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Rhonda R, Owner at The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast
Responded 17 Apr 2021
Hello JulieW945. It was lovely meeting the three of you and we certainly enjoyed our breakfast chat. Thank you for staying with us and for your lovely words. Al lthe best, Rhonda and Christer
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Stayed two nights at The Ark in the Admiral Room, which is actually a small apartment occupying the top floor of the property. The views from every window were amazing and we also had a lovely little balcony which we wished we could have better utilised, but the weather was not favourable enough to sit outdoors for long during our stay. The property is very comfortable and beautifully appointed. The interior finishes are superior and the little extra touches made our stay special. As others have stated, Rhonda and Chris are wonderful hosts and genuinely care for their guests. We loved the friendly and welcoming atmosphere in their kitchen and breakfast room and thorough enjoyed the breakfast they served. We appreciated the email they forwarded prior to our stay suggesting we make dinner reservations in advance, as there are only a handful of restaurants open in Stanley in the evening. Their recommendations were excellent and we enjoyed our meals. In addition, The Ark is within close proximity to the waterfront, The Nut and the centre of town which can be easily reached on foot. I only hope that it is not too long before we return to Stanley and would not hesitate to stay at The Ark again.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Rhonda R, Owner at The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast
Responded 4 May 2021
it was wonderful to meet you Daisy_from_Oz and we were so glad to read you enjoyed your stay with us. We very much look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best in the meantime. Chris and Rhonda
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We stayed two nights in the Admiral suite and it was terrific. Whilst all the rooms are lovely, if you're like us and just want to chill out, discover the village and relax then we recommend the Admiral suite as it is the whole top floor, with plenty of room to spread out, furnished with one off pieces that somehow all just fit so well and with cracking views of the bay. Everything about The Ark is spot on. Rhonda and Chris were wonderful hosts and Rhonda rustles up the best cooked breakfast along with excellent jams, yoghurts, fruit - it just goes on. Chris is in charge of coffee and tea whilst all the while relaying banter which makes for a great start to the day. Highly recommend a stay here and remember to book direct to score a complimentary cooked breakfast. Very memorable, many thanks Rhonda and Chris.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip: The Admiral Suite is superb.
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Response from TheArkStanley, Owner at The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast
Responded 10 Mar 2020
Thank you, Taffy T, for your lovely review. We appreciate the time you took to leave your comments. Christer and I were so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and most particularly that you had a great time staying in Stanley as it is such a lovely town to stay for a few days. Thanks so much for booking direct with us - our way to say thank you is to serve up a great and hearty cooked breakfast, which we have found is great for travellers who have little time for lunch! Happy travels and all the best, Rhonda.
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We stayed at The Ark Stanley for four very comfortable nights. The room was beautifully decorated with lots of special touches such as a coffee machine, dressing gowns, very large shower alcove and even lovely perfume! From our large bed we could look out on wonderful views over Stanley’s bay and then also sit on our deck relaxing with the same view. The Ark Stanley is very centrally located with lots of scenic walks as well as being surrounded by the many heritage buildings Stanley has to offer. The icing on the cake was the breakfasts, served by the very friendly and accommodating owners who were happy to adjust the menu to our requirements.
We would be very happy to stay there again if we return to historic Stanley.
We would be very happy to stay there again if we return to historic Stanley.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Rhonda R, Owner at The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast
Responded 19 May 2021
Hello John and thank you for your kind review of The Ark. It was lovely meeting you and certainly we enjoyed our converations over breakfast - I'm sure we solved a few world problems, as usual! Great to know you would return and stay with us, hopefully we do see you again in the future and we wish you happy travels in the meantime. All the best, Christer and Rhonda
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We booked the Ark on the strength of the reviews, and are just so pleased we made that choice. We stayed in the Anderson suite which has superb views over the water and which is beautifully presented throughout. The en-suite is exceptionally attractive. Sheer class.
Cooked breakfasts were very enjoyable indeed and nothing was too much trouble.
We were also grateful for the dinner recommendations where, as suggested,it was beneficial to book, ahead of our arrival.
Cooked breakfasts were very enjoyable indeed and nothing was too much trouble.
We were also grateful for the dinner recommendations where, as suggested,it was beneficial to book, ahead of our arrival.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Room Tip: We stayed in the Anderson but are confident no rooms would disappoint.
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Response from Rhonda R, Owner at The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast
Responded 15 Mar 2021
Hello Tonywilsonmanly, thanks for your lovely review. We are pleased to know you enjoyed those wonderful views from your room and of course the cooked breakfasts and great chats with everyone. We hope to see you again soon. Bet wishes, Christer and Rhonda
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When staying at a B&B, you want pleasant hosts, a comfortable bed, a clean room and a good breakfast. At The Ark you get all of this and then some! Our hosts, Rhonda and Chris, were delightful as well as being very professional and you felt that nothing you asked would be too much trouble. The accommodation was spotless, the bed very comfortable and the spacious, modern bathroom a lovely bonus. Everything you might need is there, from a dressing gown to cheese knives and cheese board to a coffee machine. If you wanted a quieter breakfast you could eat in the dining room; we chose to sit in the kitchen enjoying the view over the bay, while Rhonda cooked a delicious and substantial breakfast and Chris kept the coffee flowing. They are both good sources of local info, good tourist advice and lots of funny stories. Our stay was delightful - we’ll be back and would highly recommend The Ark to anyone visiting Stanley.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Room Tip: Ring the hosts - they’ll give you the best advice and the info is also on their website
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Response from Rhonda R, Owner at The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast
Responded 4 Jan 2021
Lovely to know TassieBrits you enjoyed your stay with us - it was such a pleasure meeting you and we certainly enjoyed our breakfast chats! We very much look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best, Christer and Rhonda
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Beautifully presented building where a lot of work and love has gone into it.
The room was everything you could want; included breakfast was most welcome and it is within walking distance of all attractions.
Rhonda and Christer are perfect hosts
The room was everything you could want; included breakfast was most welcome and it is within walking distance of all attractions.
Rhonda and Christer are perfect hosts
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from TheArkStanley, Owner at The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast
Responded 27 Jan 2020
We really appreciate the time you took to leave a review for us langtonb. Christer and I are happy to know you had a lovely stay with us and we certainly did enjoy our breakfast chats. Thanks so much for choosing to stay with us! Happy travels.
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Rhonda and Chris built and operate this small B&B overlooking the peninsula and bay at Stanley. The room and facilities were immaculate; the bed was super comfortable; the bathroom and shower were excellent. A cooked breakfast was provided for people who directly book accommodation at The Ark.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Rhonda R, Owner at The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast
Responded 29 Apr 2021
It was a pleasure meeting you both Alex S and we were happy to know you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again in the future. All the best, Christer and Rhonda
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My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of staying in the Anderson Suite at the Ark in late March. It was our first foray out from Victoria following a challenging 2020 and this beautifully restored home with attention to detail and comfort was perfect in every way. Our room looked out across the bay and the views and sunsets were amazing and enjoyed over a glass of local wine and cheese! Rhonda and Chris are the most delightful hosts making us feel very welcome, their home cooked breakfasts (with home grown produce) were sensational and advice for exploring the surrounding area very helpful. The Ark is a short walk to everything you need in this delightful town. A gem of a place and we will return!
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Rhonda R, Owner at The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast
Responded 4 May 2021
Hello JM570 and thank you so much for your lovely review of The Ark. It's great you had a lovely time away; we all need to forget about 2020! We hope to see you again soon. Happy travels to you both. Chris and Rhonda
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast
Which popular attractions are close to The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast?
Nearby attractions include The Nut State Reserve (0.6 km), Stanley Heritage Walk (1.0 km), and Joe Lyons Cottage (0.06 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and books, DVDs and music available for children.
Which room amenities are available at The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast?
Guests can enjoy complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast?
Conveniently located restaurants include Touchwood Cafe, Stanley Hotel Bistro, and The Brown Dog.
Is The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.9 km away from the centre of Stanley.
Are there any historical sites close to The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Highfield Historic Site (2.0 km), Stanley Cemetery (0.5 km), and Highfield Historic Site Stanley (2.0 km).
Does The Ark Stanley Luxury Bed and Breakfast have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbour view available here.