Seahorse Motel

3.5 star property

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Property grounds
King Suite
Exterior
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Mini-fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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29-31 Chapel Street, Cowes, VIC, 3922
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

One Bedroom Family Suite with Wheelchair Access

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Family Suite with Stovetop (Self Contained)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Family Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

King Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cowes

With a stay at Seahorse Motel in Cowes, you'll be by the sea, just a 5-minute walk from Cowes Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Silverleaves Beach. .This motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Phillip Island Ferry Dock.

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cowes Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cheeky Goose - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Seahorse Motel

Motel in Cowes with free parking
Seahorse Motel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and DVD players. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-cm TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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, 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
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Seahorse Motel Cowes
Seahorse Motel
Seahorse Cowes
Seahorse Hotel Cowes
Seahorse Motel Phillip Island/Cowes
Seahorse Motel Motel
Seahorse Motel Cowes
Seahorse Motel Motel Cowes

Seahorse Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 668 out of 982 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 982 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 982 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 982 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 982 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcomed on arrival with a good chat, then another good chat on the way out. Room was way above what I thought it may be. I have a new favourite place to book a room now when I stay at the Island. I'd give them more than 5 stars if I could.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lizetta

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and they had the heater on for us which was nice cause it was freezing and raining when we arrived. Rooms are cleaned daily and restocked with essential items like- milk, coffee, shampoo soap and fresh towels. Play ground kept the kids entertained and could see the kids from the whole motel- pool wasn’t open but could see it looking nice and clean. Staff where very friendly on arrival and when out in the motel walking around, cleaners were lovely greeting us during our stay. Would definitely stay again, reasonable priced, very close to everything which was good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

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

10/10 Excellent

ShiLei

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in and out was a breeze. Friendly service at reception. Free parking right in front of the door made moving our luggages very easy. A very comfortable stay during our time on Phillip Island. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generous room, everything you need and super accomodating host, Ross.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

HOANG

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice hotel. They upgraded me for free and were very kind. I would like to stay here again someday.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Renovated and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very understanding when I explained that my elderly husband needed a bit more time to vacate the room. (We didn't abuse their good will.) Clean, pleasant room, tidy grounds, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

vinaya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. Excellent, cosy modern room. Easy walk to the beach and grocery store. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time on Phillip Island - hotel well located to Cowes shops/restaurants and pier -
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing value and highly recommend

Amazing value and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vera, Endeavour Hills

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely & comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 2 nights. As soon as i walked in to reception, i was greeted with the best customer service and at check out. By far the best stay my partner and i both had,as its not often there is an electric blanket for those cold nights which was awesome. We Stayed in the studio room with a stovetop and a good size fridge and kitchen which we were really happy about and a car park right outside the room. Would definately stay at Seahorse motel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

WARREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seahorse Motel was easy to get to, close to main street but quiet. It was well maintained with clean, modern facilities, one outstanding features from my perspective, was the water pressure was amazing with PLENTY of hot water! The staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good sized room walking distance to restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Sea horse is an excellent Motel for the 1st time traveler Close to the main shops and the room walls are thick"- so quiet!. Manager was great, even tho there was a power cut" to the area managed to take guests in. With humour" . Good work Karen!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikram

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, quiet and very conveniently located from beach, shops and tourist attractions
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely property and tremendous room for this price range! Amazing shower and bathroom with ample sink and lots of hot water. Very comfortable bed. Truly a place that gave value for our money during a night stop over in the area after seeing the Penguin Parade.
Room for two as we departed.
Front entrance with outdoor cooking.
Has a nice playground and ample parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice warm large roomy room with staff waiting to register us in Great TV with Netflix Great location to enjoy the natural wonder of our bushland, animals and ocean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025