Beachfront hotels in Phillip Island

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Phillip Island. I hope you will like it!

• 1 The Castle - Villa by the Sea Cowes, Australia

  

  Hotel. Situated in the heart of Cowes on Phillip Island, The Castle - Villa by the Sea offers luxurious Mediterranean-style accommodation with free on-site parking. It is a 2-minute walk from the Phillip Island Beach, and a 5-minute walk from many restaurants, breakfast cafes and shops in Cowes township. Each suite has it's own private balcony overlooking the gardens. 1 suite has its own private court yard and open air shower. Each room includes a private en suite bathroom, a queen-sized bed and a separate day lounge. A TV, CD, book and DVD library is also available. The Honesty Bar offers a variety of spirits, wines and beers. Free WiFi access is available some guest rooms. The Castle Villa is within a 10-minute drive of the Koala Conservation Centre, A'Maze'N Things, and the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. It is a 15-minute drive to the world famous Penguin Parade held nightly on Summerland Beach. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 245 AUD.

  See available rooms

• 2 North Pier Hotel Cowes, Australia

  

  Hotel. North Pier Hotel is located on Philip Island opposite Cowes Beach. Guests can relax by the on-site swimming pool and restaurant. Free WiFi and free parking is available. Guests staying at North Pier Hotel can enjoy an evening drive to see the penguins at Penguin Parade. Located 40 minutes' drive away is Maru Koala and Animal Park, while the Nobbies is 20 minutes' drive away. The hotel offers rooms with both heating and air-conditioning. Each room is equipped with a TV and has a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Some suites have an ocean view and spa bath. Guests can wind down at North Pier Hotel's restaurant and bar. The closest airport, Melbourne Airport is located just over 2 hours' drive from the property. Show full description Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around 131 AUD.

  See available rooms

• 3 NRMA Phillip Island Beachfront Holiday Park Cowes, Australia

  

  Holiday park. Located 3 minutes’ walk from Cowes Beach, Cowes Foreshore Tourist Park features accommodation with a kitchenette, flat-screen TV and DVD player. Guests enjoy 2 hours of free WiFi access in the reception area. The caravan park boasts undercover BBQ facilities, a children’s playground and a communal kitchen. Free parking is available on site. Cowes Foreshore Tourist Park is less than 10 minutes’ drive from Phillip Island Wildlife Park, F Oswin Robert Koala Reserve and Amaze n' Things Amusement Park. The popular Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and the Penguin Parade are both a 15-minute drive away. Each bungalow includes a stove, microwave and toaster. There is a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Some feature a small verandah with lovely views of Cowes Beach. Each bungalow includes 1 quilt and 2 pillows for the main bed only. Bedding packs are available on request, prior to arrival and are subject to availability. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 117 AUD.

  See available rooms

• 4 Genesta House Cowes, Australia

  

  Guest house. Featuring a secluded garden setting, Genesta House offers boutique accommodation in a restored 100-year-old home and includes free WiFi. It is a 5-minute walk from Cowes Beach and various local dining options. All guest rooms are fitted with individual heating and cooling systems, plush carpets, a flat-screen TV, kitchenette and en suite bathroom. Genesta House is a 20-minute drive from Penguin Parade & The Nobbies Centre. Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and the Koala Conservation Centre are both within a 10-minute drive. It is a 2-hour drive from central Melbourne. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 246 AUD.

  See available rooms

• 5 The Waves Apartments Cowes, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Located opposite Cowes Beach, The Waves Apartments offers studio accommodation with a balcony and a relaxing spa bath. Guests enjoy BBQ facilities and can rent a bicycle to explore the surrounding area. Wi-Fi is also available. The Waves Apartments is a 6-minute drive from Philip Island Wildlife Park and a 14-minute drive from Philip Island Grand Prix Circuit. The Penguin Parade is a 15-minute drive away. The air-conditioned studio features a kitchenette with a stovetop, microwave and fridge. It has a dining and lounge area with a TV and a DVD player. Also on offer are ironing facilities, a desk and a bathroom. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 345 AUD.

  See available rooms

• 6 Kaloha Holiday Resort Phillip Island Cowes, Australia

  

  Motel. Kaloha Holiday Resort Phillip Island is a tropical, beachfront park, just 5 minutes' walk to the town centre. It offers a large hot tub, saltwater solar heated swimming pool, children's playground and BBQ facilities. All rooms and apartments feature reverse cycle air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, ironing facilities and tea/coffee making supplies. Each includes a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Some accommodation offers a spa bath, kitchenettes and all motel rooms include free WiFi. The on-site, à la carte restaurant "The Palms" is open on limited hours for relaxed, evening dining, please contact hotel for availability Kaloha Holiday Resort Phillip Island is less than a 15-minute drive from Phillip Islands' major attractions including the world famous Penguin Parade, Grand Prix Circuit, Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Heritage Island and Amaze ‘N' Things Adventure Park. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 185 AUD.

  See available rooms

• 7 San Remo Hotel Motel San Remo, Australia

  

  Motel. San Remo Hotel Motel is located in San Remo, just 300 metres from local beaches and the San Remo Coastal Reserve. Local shops and supermarkets are within a 5-inute walk. WiFi is available in the bar and bistro area. Each room at this motel is air conditioned and has a TV and a kettle. You will find a cash machine at the property. Rosebud is 45 km from San Remo Hotel Motel, while Dromana is 41 km from the property. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 100 AUD.

  See available rooms

• 8 8 Broadwater Court, Cowes Cowes, Australia

  

  Holiday home. Located in Cowes, within 600 metres of Erehwon Point Beach and 700 metres of Cowes Beach, 8 Broadwater Court, Cowes offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace. Featuring free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as windsurfing and fishing. The holiday home features 5 bedrooms, a living room with a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hairdryer. The holiday home provides a barbecue. Red Rock Beach is 1.2 km from 8 Broadwater Court, Cowes, while Phillip Island Wildlife Park is 3.7 km away. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 149 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

  See available rooms

• 9 130 At The Waves Cowes, Australia

  

  Apartment. Offering barbecue facilities and sea view, 130 At The Waves is set in Cowes, 400 metres from Erehwon Point Beach and 400 metres from Cowes Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The wellness area at the apartment is comprised of a hot tub and a spa centre. 130 At The Waves offers a sun terrace. Red Rock Beach is 500 metres from the accommodation, while Phillip Island Wildlife Park is 3.1 km away. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 150 km from 130 At The Waves. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

  See available rooms

• 10 Phillip Island Holiday Apartments Cowes, Australia

  

  Apartment. Featuring sea views, Phillip Island Holiday Apartments offers accommodation with a terrace and a balcony, around 200 metres from Erehwon Point Beach. Boasting free private parking, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, diving and fishing. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The apartment has a spa and wellness centre, including a hot tub. A children's playground is available on site and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of Phillip Island Holiday Apartments. Cowes Beach is 300 metres from the accommodation, while Red Rock Beach is 500 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 150 km from Phillip Island Holiday Apartments. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

  See available rooms

• 11 Sur la Plage - FREE WIFI & NETFLIX Cowes, Australia

  

  Apartment. Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Sur la Plage - FREE WIFI & NETFLIX is located in Cowes. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. This apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The apartment offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub and barbecue. Popular points of interest near Sur la Plage - FREE WIFI & NETFLIX include Erehwon Point Beach, Cowes Beach and Red Rock Beach. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 150 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

  See available rooms

• 12 4/4 The Esplanade, Cowes - Cscape Cowes, Australia

  

  Apartment. 4/4 The Esplanade, Cowes - Cscape is set in Cowes, 300 metres from Erehwon Point Beach, 300 metres from Cowes Beach, and 500 metres from Red Rock Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free WiFi. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hairdryer. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. Phillip Island Wildlife Park is 3.2 km from the apartment, while A Maze’N Things is 6.4 km away. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 150 km from 4/4 The Esplanade, Cowes - Cscape. Show full description Guest review score 8.7

  See available rooms

• 13 444 The Waves Cowes, Australia

  

  Apartment. 444 The Waves is set in Cowes. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a kitchenette with dining area, and 1 bathroom with shower. A flat-screen TV is featured. The apartment has it's own spa. A terrace is available for guests at 444 The Waves to use. Cowes Beach is 80 metres from the accommodation, while Phillip Island Wildlife Park is 3.2 km away. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 100 km from 444 The Waves. Show full description Guest review score 7.4

  See available rooms

• 14 Superb waterfront apartment San Remo, Australia

  

  Apartment. Boasting city views, Superb waterfront apartment features accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 700 metres from Children's Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The apartment features 4 bedrooms, a kitchen with fridge and oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower, a hairdryer and a washing machine. A flat-screen TV is available. Newhaven Yacht Squadron Marina is 1.8 km from the apartment, while Pinnacles Lookout is 6.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 133 km from Superb waterfront apartment. Show full description Guest review score 7.0, rooms from around 1260 AUD.

  See available rooms

• 15 Waterfront@Waves Cowes, Australia

  

  Apartment. Located in Cowes, Waterfront at Waves offers self-contained accommodation with a spa bath and a balcony. The property features BBQ facilities and free parking. This air-conditioned apartment features a TV and a sofa. Activities in the surrounding area include golfing, tennis, cycling and fishing. The property offers free parking. Avalon Airport is located 82 km away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 280 AUD.

  See available rooms

• 16 Beachfront Penthouse Cowes Cowes, Australia

  

  Apartment. Set in Cowes, 100 metres from Red Rock Beach and 200 metres from Cowes Beach, Beachfront Penthouse Cowes offers free WiFi, barbecue facilities and air conditioning. The property features sea views and is 200 metres from Erehwon Point Beach and 3.1 km from Phillip Island Wildlife Park. The apartment is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with fridge and oven, and 3 bathrooms with a bath, a hairdryer and a washing machine. A flat-screen TV and DVD player, as well as a CD player are featured. A Maze’N Things is 6.3 km from the apartment, while Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is 7 km away. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 150 km from Beachfront Penthouse Cowes. Show full description Guest review score 8.6

  See available rooms

• 17 C-Scape Esplanade Cowes Cowes, Australia

  

  Apartment. Featuring sea views, C-Scape Esplanade Cowes provides accommodation with a balcony and a kettle, around 400 metres from Erehwon Point Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. There is a children's playground and a barbecue at this property and guests can go windsurfing and fishing nearby. Cowes Beach is 400 metres from the apartment, while Red Rock Beach is 500 metres away. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 150 km from C-Scape Esplanade Cowes. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

  See available rooms

• 18 Bayside Views Cowes, Australia

  

  Holiday home. Bayside Views is a beachfront property set in Cowes, 70 metres from Red Rock Beach and 600 metres from Cowes Beach. It has a garden, barbecue facilities, sea views and free WiFi throughout the property. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 4 bathrooms with a bath and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV is offered. Erehwon Point Beach is 600 metres from the holiday home, while Phillip Island Wildlife Park is 3.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 150 km from Bayside Views. Show full description Guest review score 8.0

  See available rooms

• 19 Stunning resort apartment in San Remo San Remo, Australia

  

  Apartment. Boasting sea views, Stunning resort apartment in San Remo features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace, around 1.6 km from Bore Beach. This apartment provides free private parking and room service. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and Full English/Irish options. The apartment offers a range of wellness facilities including an indoor pool, a sauna and a hot tub. A children's playground is available on site and fishing can be enjoyed within close proximity of Stunning resort apartment in San Remo. Children's Beach is 2.7 km from the accommodation, while Newhaven Yacht Squadron Marina is 3.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 131 km from Stunning resort apartment in San Remo. Show full description Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around 315 AUD.

  See available rooms

I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!