Romantic Hotels in Cowes

We stayed for 3 nights in July to visit the penguin parade. Overall it was fairly good value, but it really is a motel. On check in I was advised the restaurant and bar isn’t open at all today….on a Sunday, in school holidays! This was very disappointing. The location is great - the beach is just down the end of the road, and the main streets of town about 5 mins drive away. There’s a small kids playground on site - better suited for younger kids I’d say 3 and under, and another bigger one at the end of the street overlooking the beach….for all ages. Their website advertises a jumping pillow, which my kids were excited about - but it’s been dismantled - so heads up to any who also see that on the website…it’s no longer operating. We went for a walk to the beach - though never found it! We walked about 5 mins to the end of the property and came to a door that led to a promenade, that was not even beach front - but we couldn’t get back through it if we walked out (luckily I checked as would have been stranded a long walk around otherwise!!). The best part about the “resort” was the hot spa. It’s 35-38 degrees….and absolute heaven. It’s also under cover, so we had no idea it was raining when we were in there! BUT - something they didn’t tell me on check in, nor is it in the guest information folder - you have to request they turn it on so it’s hot when you want it. We were lucky in day 1 and 2, but on our last day it wasn’t hot when we went in. It took about an hour to heat up, not too bad - but very important information they do not make known. We all had a shower in the evening and our bathroom literally flooded. I had to use multiple towels to mop up the water and make it safe, so my small children didn’t slip over. I couldn’t call for more towels or assistance as reception had closed. This was a problem every day, there was clearly a drainage issue in our unit - I called the Manager in on the last day and he took videos and acknowledged there was a problem. They were great to offer plenty of towels, and brought some protein balls as treats for the kids. We had a 2 bedroom motel room, which was a good size with a kitchenette. Though another flaw is that there’s no instructions for how to use the convection cooktop. They provide a guest folder with instructions for WiFi and AC and lots of other info - but nothing on the cooktop (or the spa bookings!). I tried for 10 mins, reception was closed, but then googled it and got it working. It was a real frustration at that time of the evening after a long day.

We drove out to Phillip Island for see the penguins and chose the Ramada to overnight instead of driving back to Melbourne. When we drove through the entrance and down the road to the office we were surprised how large the resort was. The staff at checkin were very friendly and helpful. The same applied at checkout. We had a three bedroom unit and it reminded us of a mobile home in the US. Inside was a full size kitchen, living room and two bathrooms. Overall the condition was average but served its purpose for our one night. If we had more time then the resort offered a lot of activities such as walking trails, hot spring pool, tennis courts, gyms, BBQ area and more. A restaurant was also onsite and located next to the office.

Clean and spacious room right in the heart of food and shopping area. I like it that the room is equipped with a microwave oven, fridge, kettle and stove with pots, pans, crockery and utensils for cooking. Parking lot is just outside the unit that allows for ease of loading and unloading luggage. We had a comfortable stay. If checking in late (6pm and after) do call them so that they can leave the keys behind for you. There is heater in case it gets too cold.

This is a really lovely apartment. So close to the shops, all of Cowes attractions and the beautiful beach. Very spacious and a great balcony, pool and spa. Unfortunately we had a leak in the toilet but I am going to email management. One flight of stairs to the second level where our apartment was. Very impressed and would stay again. A few more toilet rolls would have been nice and a few packets of washing powered rather than the one but the supermarkets are five minutes away.

Perfect location, but the place is a little old and getting tired and run down. Also there is no onsite BBQ for families to gather round, even though they have a big grass area which is not used for anything. It needs modernising desperately. Pillows were like concrete and the beds stiff. And with everyone smoking outside their rooms all night and early morning, you are going to smell of smoke all day. On a positive note. The staff were great, doing a good job with a 70’s era accomodation, and at the time we visited. One of the big buildings and reception had burned down. I wish we was told to us before we booked

Our first time to do self check in, the instructions given were clear and easy to follow. We arrived late and didn't see a single staff during our stay. Yet, the staff replying our queries through emails were exceptionally helpful and friendly. The room is spacious and clean, not fancy but comfortable. Hot water was running a bit slow for the last person to take a shower. Otherwise, it was perfect. The location is great, within walking distance to the restaurants and shops, or a 2 min. drive. There is a children's park outside the hotel and the kids enjoyed it very much. The beach view is also spectacular.

The location is good, the room size is OK, and the facilities are a little older than the other apartments in this trip. The shortcoming is that the apartment front desk is outside the two intersections. You need to drive in the past to pick up the keys and come back. There is also a room on the third floor, and it is a little difficult to carry heavy luggage.

Beautiful accommodation in quiet area of Cowes. Great location for seeing different places on Phillip Island. The accommodation was clean and very comfortable. The only negative was the tap in the kitchen sink is far too long and makes it awkward to fill the kettle. The gardens were beautiful with a lovely water feature. Seating options inside and outside the apartment on private decking. Just wish we had been able to stay longer.