Seahorse Motel

3.5 star property

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Property grounds
Motel Room | Living area
Family 1 bedroom with stovetop | In-room dining
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Electric kettle

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
29-31 Chapel Street, Cowes, VIC, 3922
  • Cowes Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Silverleaves Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

Twin Room, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen 2 queen 1 single

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family 1 bedroom with wheelchair access

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family 1 bedroom with stovetop

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family 1 bedroom suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

King deluxe suites

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cowes

With a stay at Seahorse Motel in Cowes, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Penguin Parade and Cowes Beach. .This motel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Silverleaves Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Phillip Island Ferry Dock.

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 5 min walk
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 9 min walk
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive
  • A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phillip Island Football Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Jetty Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Seahorse Motel

Motel in Cowes with free parking
Seahorse Motel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-cm TV
  • Digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Seahorse Motel Cowes
Seahorse Motel
Seahorse Cowes
Seahorse Hotel Cowes
Seahorse Motel Phillip Island/Cowes
Seahorse Motel Motel
Seahorse Motel Cowes
Seahorse Motel Motel Cowes

Seahorse Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 860 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 860 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 860 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 860 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 860 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
From the genuinely warm welcome at reception to the extremely high standard of the room and facilities-the Seahorse was an absolute winner! I will definitely be back as soon as possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a peaceful, excellent holiday handy to all tourist events, with walking distance to great restaurants and shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nitin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great, just too many flies in the evening around the lights and some inside the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property, but very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and in a good location . I fell over the suit case stand during the night . I folded it up and moved my case over to the corner so I would not fall over it . Next day we went out sight seeing and when we came back my suit case had been moved back onto the suit case stand. I have never had my things moved around at any hotel I have stayed in before. There is also no sign to leave on the door saying do not disturb.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location
Friendly check in. Comfortable bed and convenient to town and not far to the penguin parade attraction.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

GILLIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean motel for a one night stopover for the great coast road
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the town it was in and the people I interacted with on the property - very friendly and professional. If I return to the area I would want to stay with them again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel is clean and the efficiency unit has everything you would need. You have to drive a few blocks to eat but its an island that you need to have a car to get around anyway. Staff were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge motel rooms and super friendly managers that go above and beyond to make sure you have everything that you need to make your stay a pleasant experience. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to centre of town but still quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Ideal location clean, comfortable, and reasonable price. If I come back I can’t go past the seahorse accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A terrific location and great amenities for young families. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

saabreen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and friendly staff! Would definitely come back and stay here! My gorls enjoyed themselves
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend this motel, very clean, short distance into town, quiet area, free parking, comfortable bed and very good shower with lots of water pressure. Our kids loved the pool and playground onsite too. Rooms are very spacious too. We loved our stay at Phillip Island and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minzy, Mont Albert North

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This family room was a pleasant surprise. The room was clean, modern, and well-maintained. It was a short walk to the local shops, making it convenient for grabbing essentials or a quick bite to eat. The location was great, just a street away from the beach front esplanade, offering easy access to the ocean and beautiful coastal views. Overall, it was a comfortable and affordable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHAYEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well-appointed and comfortable room. Great shower and bathroom. Convenient location, quiet but still very close to central Cowes. Friendly staff. Very enjoyable few days at Seahorse Motel, highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient. We can park the car just outside of our room. Staff was so-so. Room was tidy and clean. A shame that they don’t provide shower gel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Attila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good basic accommodation in good location It was clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, room and staff!
The rooms were very well appointed, the motel included all expected amenities, and the staff were very friendly. The location was outstanding, including ample parking, and a kid's playground.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024