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Ark Royal of the Caribbean vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
8.7Some issues with furniture comfort and air conditioning; 'superior' is misleading.
Location
10.0Great location near the beach and in a peaceful environment.
Service
9.1Staff was generally unwelcoming; however, they were helpful in addressing some issues.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Our pick
Buttercup Cottage Apartments
Arnos Vale, VC
★ 3-star8.9/10161 reviews
1.0 km (0.64 mi) from original
Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Cleanliness
Buttercup Cottage Apartments9.2
Stonetrail7.2
Location
Stonetrail10.0
Buttercup Cottage Apartments8.7
Food & Breakfast
Stonetrail9.6
Buttercup Cottage Apartments8.7
Value
Stonetrail9.7
Basil At Villa8.1
Stonetrail amenity advantages
Concierge serviceLuggage storage
Basil At Villa amenity advantages
Airport shuttle
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 1.1 km.
Buttercup Cottage Apartments: 1.0 km (0.64 mi)
Basil At Villa: 2.1 km (1.3 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Ark Royal of the Caribbean
10/10Stonetrail
9/10Basil At Villa
8.7/10Buttercup Cottage Apartments
8.9/10Rooms
Ark Royal of the Caribbean
—Stonetrail
8.7Some issues with furniture comfort and air conditioning; 'superior' is misleading.
Basil At Villa
8.6Rooms were spacious, comfortable, and well-maintained.
Buttercup Cottage Apartments
8.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Cleanliness
Ark Royal of the Caribbean
—Stonetrail
7.2Rat droppings found in the cutlery drawer; overall cleanliness issues were noted.
Basil At Villa
8.6Rooms were mentioned as clean and well taken care of.
Buttercup Cottage Apartments
9.2The place was spotless, and everything was even cleaner and nicer than I expected.
Location
Ark Royal of the Caribbean
—Stonetrail
10.0Great location near the beach and in a peaceful environment.
Basil At Villa
9.1Guests enjoyed the proximity to the beach and scenic views.
Buttercup Cottage Apartments
8.7Well stocked kitchen, walkable to most places.
Service
Ark Royal of the Caribbean
—Stonetrail
9.1Staff was generally unwelcoming; however, they were helpful in addressing some issues.
Basil At Villa
9.1Staff were consistently described as friendly and attentive.
Buttercup Cottage Apartments
9.4The staff was amazing—by the end of my stay, I honestly felt like I had gained another family.
Sleep & Noise
Ark Royal of the Caribbean
—Stonetrail
—Basil At Villa
—Buttercup Cottage Apartments
—Food & Breakfast
Ark Royal of the Caribbean
—Stonetrail
9.6Quality was acceptable but some condiments and essentials were missing.
Basil At Villa
9.1Restaurant food, including breakfast, received high praise.
Buttercup Cottage Apartments
8.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities
Ark Royal of the Caribbean
—Stonetrail
8.6No room service or some essential items were missing in the kitchen.
Basil At Villa
8.6Amenities such as a mini-fridge and on-site restaurant were well received.
Buttercup Cottage Apartments
8.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value
Ark Royal of the Caribbean
—Stonetrail
9.7The pricing appears reasonable but the quality did not meet expectations in some areas.
Basil At Villa
8.1Some concerns regarding online booking prices but overall good value.
Buttercup Cottage Apartments
8.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Landmarks
Ark Royal of the Caribbean
Back Yard AdventuresStonetrail
Indian Bay PetroglyphsBasil At Villa
Boat to Fort DuvernetteButtercup Cottage Apartments
Back Yard Adventures