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Captains Cove Waterfront Resort

4.0 star property

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A waterfront property with multiple houses, each featuring balconies and large windows.
A wooden deck with a view of a calm river and dock, surrounded by greenery and a white building.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a long stretch of beach, clear blue waters, and a row of buildings along the shore.
A ferry docked at a marina during sunset.
A couple walking on a wooden boardwalk with a blue building in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $235
$198 nightly
$235 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13

Explore the area

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19 Mitchell Street, Paynesville, VIC, 3880
  • Place, Lake Victoria
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Paynesville Maritime Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Gilsenan Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a bed with a grey upholstered headboard, and a painting on the wall.

1 Bedroom Waterfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern living room with two blue sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

2 Bedroom Waterfront

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the water, and a dining area with outdoor seating.

3 Bedroom Waterfront

  • Lake view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Paynesville

Located in Paynesville, Captains Cove Waterfront Resort is on the boardwalk/promenade, a 4-minute drive from Koala Trail and 8 minutes from Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve. .This apartment is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from East Gippsland Rail Trail and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from St Mary's Catholic Church.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Victoria - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Paynesville Maritime Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • beach near Gilsenan Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Koala Trail - 3 min drive - 0.4 miles
  • Point Fullarton Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishermans Wharf Pavillion - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Old Pub Payensville - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Paynesville Fish and Chips - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Three Double8 Zero Pizza Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Paynesville Wine Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Captains Cove Waterfront Resort

Captains Cove Waterfront Resort offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Paynesville apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

An outdoor tennis court and a marina are featured at the apartment. Other recreational amenities include an indoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 55-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this apartment include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib: AUD 10 per day

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 20 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Fish cleaning table
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 14 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Built in 2000
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.1 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.1 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

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Captains Cove Waterfront Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 227 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excellent facilities and beautiful location. Walking distance to cafes and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wish we stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Relaxing and quiet. Very nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoying

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean room with amazing lake view !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Spacious, well equipped waterfront apartment. Indoor pool was an added bonus on cooler days. Short walk to restaurants and shops. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was relaxing, scenic & quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean tidy ...although skirting boards showing signs of cracks,the floor mat terribly stained definatley needs replacing as does some of the frypans and utensils there sort of past there used by date,and new fridge would go amiss either, however views and peacefullness was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We very liked the picturesque location on the canal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was well kept and clean with the pelicans swimming past in the water
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Room was clean Could of had more toilet rolls beside that im happy with my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely beautiful accommodation and stunning waterfront views. Love, love, love this gorgeous place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay... the 2-storey cottage was exquisite and fun... lovely balconies overlooking the water... swans, ducks and pelicans gliding around... so fun
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was just great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
So peaceful and such a picturesque setting
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent all round
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Found the property quiet, easy accessible and a very chilled environment
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location was unexpectedly scenic for Victoria and pleasant grassy terrace dining area cute watching the action on the waterways.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The stay was nice with the house having all of the essentials and though the place had been cleaned and well prepared for our stay, this house is now a little dated and well used. House 25 could be amazing if referb’ed and brought more up to date.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to Raymond Island with its koalas and Kangaroos. Superb bird life.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Canal Stay

Beautiful peaceful and restful overlooking the canals of Paynesville. Very spacious apartments with everything you could need. Only a short walk to the ferry and town. Very warm and cosy in May.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent two night stay with 5 adults accommodated. Best night’s sleep in a very comfortable bed. I’ll bring the boat next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cristine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Water frontage was so relaxing! Immaculately kept apartment and gardens. Was a peaceful and quiet get away. Will choose Captain Coves again for our next visit
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful 3 bedroom place on the cove. The back deck looks right onto the cove and the view is beautiful and so peaceful. The place was quite large and very nice and clean. We loved that there was a washer and dryer and all the ammenities we could possibly need. We would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Waterside stunner!

We absolutely loved our stay here. The unit was spacious, clean and very comfortable. We were able to choose between relaxing on the upper or lower deck overlooking the water - blissful. Would highly recommend a stay here. Ideal for a family or friends. Eateries just a few minutes walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely spot. Two couples easily shared this 2 storey unit. Excellent location, we had our own electric BBQ, carport 2 outdoor sitting areas. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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