Seahorse Motel

3.5 star property

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A modern hotel with a well-lit entrance, a parking area, and landscaped surroundings.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a bed, and a dining area.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with four chairs.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and dishwasher. There is a wooden table with four chairs and a small trash bin.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $92
$83 nightly
$92 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8

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29-31 Chapel Street, Cowes, VIC, 3922
  • Place, Phillip Island Leisure Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

One Bedroom Family Suite with Wheelchair Access

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Family Suite with Stovetop (Self Contained)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Family Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cowes

When you stay at Seahorse Motel in Cowes, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Cowes Beach. .This motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Silverleaves Beach.

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cowes Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Silverleaves Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Isola di Capri - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nat’s Fish And Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Seahorse Motel

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 microwaves and 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.

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 transportation

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-cm TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 685 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is fantastic - highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite, good location and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value clean with great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, roomy, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Akshay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained, enough space, peaceful,thoughtful amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was secure. The unit had a handy kitchen. it had all we needed. will stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, easygoing, large, clean rooms, close to town and beach
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room, great service at check in, close and handy to clubs and restaurants and not far from the penguins We will be back, 5 star Matt and Carlie
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Day

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Extremely quiet stay. Suited my needs perfectly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

trish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean room, responsive and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Skye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely facilities, terrific location, great staff Thankyou we had a great trip
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Property beautifully maintained. Well equipped room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great unit and the grounds are beautiful and well loved.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very accommodating. Room was spacious and well equipped. The bed was comfortable. Out door kitchen/bbq area was handy.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, the staff were very nice and had a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was immaculate. Great location near Cowes Main Street
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were absolutely amazing,the King suite was superb
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived an hour earlier than expected but no worries our room was ready. Location is handy to Cowes main street and of course the beach & pier etc All good and would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
It's close to town, location is good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic rooms and facilities for families along with friendly and very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, pleasant motel rooms at a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025