Stanley
Stanley is situated in the North East of East Falkland, with 85% of the overall population of the islands living here of the total population of approximately 3,200 people (2016 census), is the most remote and smallest capital in the world. Despite its relatively small size, Stanley offers all the amenities and interests expected of a capital.
A small, tidy and colourful town, Stanley is must for all our clients, being both a place to relax for a couple of days, taking in the walks around the town, the museum, war memorials and the hospitality of the town’s people, and a destination to plan day trips in to the surrounding countryside.
Some of the day trips available from Stanley include visits to:
Volunteer Point
Largest breeding colony of over 1600 King penguins in addition to colonies of Magellanic & Gentoo penguin – travel overland in 4 x 4 vehicle passing Johnsons Harbour and onto Volunteer Beach (approx 2.5 hour drive)
Cape Dolphin
4 x 4 travel to the north coast of East Island – Gentoo and Magellanic penguins, King and Rock Cormorants and small colony of southern sea Lions. Varied waterfowl, including Black-necked Swans can be found on the many ponds. (Approx 3.5 hour drive)
Cape Bougainville
Very scenic 4 x 4 drive to north coast. Large Rockhopper rookery, King Cormorants and perhaps the chance to see Macaroni penguin with growing number of sea lions.
Kidney Cove
4 x 4 travel across to Mount Lowe area and visit the scenic cliffs home to Rockhopper penguin and travel along to the beach area to view Magellanic rookery and small numbers of King Penguins amongst the main rookery.
Goose Green, Darwin and San Carlos
Visit the British Cemetery at Blue Beach and the Argentine Cemetery at Darwin taking in various battle sites throughout the tour. Visit the small museum dedicated to the 1982 conflict based at San Carlos.
Accommodation
Malvina House
The Malvina House Hotel, Stanley’s premier hotel, would be our first recommendation for all our clients whilst staying in Stanley.
Lafone House
Lovely guest house situated overlooking Stanley Harbour.
1x Double room, 1x twin ensuite, 2x twin room, 1x single room non-ensuite
Bennetts Guesthouse
Located in the centre of Stanley this warm and inviting guesthouse has beautiful views across the harbour.
1x Double room, 1x family room ensuite, 1x triple room non-ensuite
Shorty’s Motel
Shorty’s Motel offers a number of quality rooms at affordable prices and is located five minutes from central Stanley and next door to Shorty’s Diner.
4x twin room, 2x double room
Waterfront Boutique Hotel
Situated in central Stanley, the Waterfront Boutique Hotel features individually designed bedrooms and a friendly, high quality service.
The Pale Maiden Bed & Breakfast
Situated in central Stanley, the Waterfront Boutique Hotel features individually designed bedrooms and a friendly, high quality service.