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North Pier Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with outdoor pool

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Bay View Suite
Two Bedroom Bay View Apartment | Living area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Bar

Explore the area

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5 The Esplanade, Cowes, VIC, 3922
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Silverleaves Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

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Guest Suite

Guest Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Budget Room

Budget Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Budget Family Room

Budget Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two Bedroom Bay View Apartment

Two Bedroom Bay View Apartment

  • Bay view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bay View Spa Room

Bay View Spa Room

  • Bay view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Four Bedroom Pool View Townhouse | Living area

Four Bedroom Pool View Townhouse

  • 120 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Four Bedroom Townhouse | Terrace/patio

Four Bedroom Townhouse

  • 120 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Bunk Beds, 5 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Bay View Suite

Bay View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, Multiple Beds, Bay View

Room, Multiple Beds, Bay View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bay View Queen Room

Bay View Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bay View Family Room

Bay View Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Guest Room

Guest Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bay View Room

Bay View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Cowes

On the beach.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Phillip Island Ferry Dock and a 5-minute walk from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Cowes Beach and Silverleaves Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cowes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 74 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Isola di Capri - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nat’s Fish And Chips - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬4 min walk

About this property

North Pier Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel with outdoor pool
North Pier Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at North Pier Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Cowes hotel is smoke free.

  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
North Pier Hotel offers 62 accommodations with hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up
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
Guests planning to arrive after 6:30 PM on weekdays must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Continental Cowes
Continental Hotel Cowes
North Pier Hotel Hotel
North Pier Hotel Cowes
North Pier Hotel Hotel Cowes

Frequently asked questions

How close is North Pier Hotel to the airport?

North Pier Hotel is 120.6 mi (145-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at North Pier Hotel?

As of May 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Pier Hotel on May 25, 2026 start from CA $143, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does North Pier Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at North Pier Hotel.

How close is North Pier Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does North Pier Hotel offer free breakfast?

North Pier Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at North Pier Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at North Pier Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at North Pier Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does North Pier Hotel have a pool?

North Pier Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does North Pier Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does North Pier Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is North Pier Hotel to downtown Cowes?

North Pier Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Cowes.

North Pier Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 334 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1001 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location close to main street full of restaurants cafes etc. Room was very clean and spacious, super comfy bed. Given the size of the hotel, the rooms were also soundproofed so very quiet. Check in was quick with convenient pre checkin registration. The only downside was the WiFi unstable but that won't stop us from staying here again. It's fab
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Hand soap was filled with water, the noise levels from patrons staying there was out of control!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, lady at the front desk was absolutely lovely and helpful when our key card wasn’t working. Will definitely be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Shumei

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

gabriella

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is nice, clean and view is good but a smaller window than expecting. Good location and helpful front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Travelled with family
👍👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room with comfortable bed. Shared balcony and we had neighbours who smoked. There was no designated parking spot for us which meant we had to park up the hill.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Merlin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Check in was easy. Unfortunately our room wasn't clean yet and had to wait a while but reception lady was lovely and gave me vouchers for the restaurant/bar. Great views and great pool area. Restaurant good and playroom good 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pavlo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and affordable price. Good beaches for kids
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Toni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff , nice ocean views .
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Johnathon

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Louise

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid if you want sleep. The noise at North Pier Hotel is unbearable. Loud music, pub noise and people well into the night, plus early morning disturbances. The room shared a wall with the pub and had virtually no soundproofing, making sleep impossible. Location is good, but it’s completely overshadowed by the constant noise. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars was due to cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Pool and sitting area was great to have access to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Girish

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

ashlee

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were amazing, friendly and helpful. Upon checking in I noticed some things had not been cleaned properly, nothing major. But other then that, the stay was as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fedor

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025