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Arthur Phillip Motor Inn

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Phillip Island Wildlife Park

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Reception
Queen Room With Spa Bath
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2-12 Redwood Drive, Cowes, VIC, 3922
  • Place, Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Twin Room | Living area

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room With Spa Bath | Living area

Queen Room With Spa Bath

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Living area

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Cowes

Beach, shopping nearby .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Cowes motel, you'll find Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Cowes Beach and A Maze'N Things are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cowes Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Somerville Station - 72 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Isola di Capri - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Golden Fry Fish & Chips - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Arthur Phillip Motor Inn

3-star motel near Phillip Island Wildlife Park
Arthur Phillip Motor Inn offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cowes motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1998
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Arthur Phillip Motor Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations are furnished with desks and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 33-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

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 (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 33-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Arthur Phillip Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 409 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff , rooms were very clean and comfortable and shops and beach esplanade was close to the Motor Inn , highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Krishna

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent except there was no house keeping done during our 2nights 3days stay. May be because it was public holidays, not sure
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I were greeted warmly by reception, the room was clean and overall we are very satisfied and will definitely be back! Highly recommended for those looking for an affordable stay in Cowes. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

X
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anurag

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice and clean place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff lovely, rooms very comfortable and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and very comfortble.Pauline the manager/owner was very welcoming and friendly.Defintaly will be back again soon and will highly recomend it to my friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just one night for a track ride day, but the room was huge and easy to check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharla

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
On the tired side but did enjoy the spa bath.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly staff at check in, advertised here as being a 15 min walk to the penguin parade- this is incorrect. It is more like a 15 min drive. No hotels are walking distance to the penguins.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great location, easy parking, comfortable and spacious room. Could do with a little modernisation but it was a great price, so can be forgiven!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was safe and easy. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Accommodations were clean and comfortable. No complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ammar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall stay was pretty good. Room was super clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Yes it was all very accessible
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anderson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spartan but clean and adequate. Would have liked to have a washcloth. No breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

May

Travelled with partner
More than mediocre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Driveway a bit of an issue close to turnoff from adorning street
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy one night stay . Quick check in & out . Spotless . Pkt biscuits to have with a coffee lovely treat thanks . Leaflets from Pizza place out of date price gone up !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025