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Arthur Phillip Motor Inn

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

Room options

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Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Room With Spa Bath

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

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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 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Arthur Phillip Motor Inn

Along with tour/ticket assistance, this motel has a garden and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Arthur Phillip Motor Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Phillip Island Wildlife Park and a few minutes from Phillip Island Ferry Dock
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

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 (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)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 33-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Arthur Phillip Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 412 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 412 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 412 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 412 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 412 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice amenities easy parking and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

fergus

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great value, clean & very friendly team.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

craig

Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

The room was well located, clean. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean room, good parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Asanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous affordable property. Very convenient. Great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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