With a stay at North Pier Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Cowes, within a 15-minute drive of Penguin Parade and Cowes Beach. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Phillip Island Ferry Dock and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Silverleaves Beach.
What's nearby
Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Cowes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Silverleaves Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Getting around
Melbourne Baxter Station - 73 min drive
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 143 min drive
Restaurants
Phillip Island Football Club - 10 min walk
Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - 4 min walk
The Jetty Restaurant - 6 min walk
Fig & Olive at Cowes - 9 min walk
G'Day Tiger - 5 min walk
About this property
North Pier Hotel
Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
North Pier Hotel offers 62 accommodations with hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 62 guestrooms. Digital television is provided for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at North Pier Hotel serving guests of North Pier Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
North Pier Hotel - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
North Pier Hotel
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Children's pool
Fenced pool
Outdoor pool
Pool gate
Conveniences
ATM
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
On the bay
On the beach
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
More
3 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with digital channels
More
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available
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 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
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), key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
North Pier Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
329
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1001 reviews
8 - Good
360
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
165
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
90
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1001 reviews
2 - Terrible
57
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Lucy
Travelled with family
22 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Not bad for a budget stay- a bit noisy as - pub is part of the complex and the walls are paper thin- but the location and pricing are great
The location was the best thing. The faculties were very poor quality, and couldn’t change temperature on the sink as handle was starting to break. Not really worth the price we paid.
Katie
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Peter
11 Apr 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
People servicing the room changed air condition settings from warm
We really enjoyed our stay - We had read a range of mixed reviews but we need not have worried !
We stayed in a Queen Bay View Room and were pleasantly surprised. The rooms were clean and tidy, very comfortable beds and plenty of room to move around with 2 adults and a teenager ! The views were amazing day and night from the 3rd floor!
It was well located to walk across to the beach, jetty or down the Main Street for eateries. The hotel has a range of delicious meals as well.
All staff from reception to house keeping were friendly and welcoming. Check in was easy and a pleasant surprise to receive a text message to say our room was ready before check in time.
Things to note
* there is no lift - if you want the views be prepared to walk up stairs (not a massive amount but handy to know)
* off street parking is limited especially if you don’t get back until late afternoon and in the evening - but we had no trouble finding off street parking but could be challenging in peak times
* shower water pressure was AMAZING- but the drain couldn’t keep up and our shower base over flowed every night and it was VERY slippery on the tiles.
Overall we were very happy with our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to return, and we were already talking around returning in September.
Ali
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
10 Apr 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Amy
9 Apr 2025
It’s very nice to enjoy calm and Bay view with a cup of morning coffee
Paint peeling off walls, stained carpet. No noise barrier. Husband fell down stairs this am. Thankfully only bruised. Recommend brighter lighting and rubber mat on steel staircase.
Great location, close to everything and a good price. Pillows are quote flat and rooms are basic.
Emily
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
tracey
Travelled with partner
13 Mar 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
room was cleanish but i could not believe how outdated the bathroom was ,great view ok price but when checking under bed before we left there was rubbish under there
Truly great place to stay. Excellent staff who are very helpful and friendly. Perfect location right on beach front. Walking distance to all main attractions. Highly recommend!