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Arthur Phillip Motor Inn

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Queen Room With Spa Bath | Jetted tub
Queen Room With Spa Bath
Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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2-12 Redwood Drive, Cowes, VIC, 3922
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Cowes Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Queen Room With Spa Bath | Living area

Queen Room With Spa Bath

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Living area

Family Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | Living area

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cowes

When you stay at Arthur Phillip Motor Inn in Cowes, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. .This motel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Cowes Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from A Maze'N Things.
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What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cowes Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Somerville Station - 72 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phillip Island Football Club - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Phillip Island RSL Sub Branch - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Arthur Phillip Motor Inn

Motel with free parking, near Phillip Island Wildlife Park
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private patios. 33-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Arthur Phillip Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 356 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the RSL
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Perfect for a 1 night stay and the penguin parade

Had everything I needed for a 1 night stay on Philip Island. Quintessential motel stay. Friendly service, and clean. What more could you need?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Georgia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I slept really well after a very long and tiring day and woke up totally refreshed. Good place to stay if you're on a budget, too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not now
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Everything from booking in and exiting was handled extremely well
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2nd time staying here. Rooms are nice and big, and the spa is nice too. No washing liquid for the dishes though. Handily close to the GP circuit so if you are planning a track day it's a handy spot, and right on the outskirts of Cowes so not far to go for shopping or meals.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely motel, clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was well positioned for a stay on the island
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Faye

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

Comfortable

Only a quick one night stay, very clean room, good check in, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ozen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was walkable to just about everywhere. Clean and tidy and very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It had good facilities if we wanted t 0have a snack in the room rather than go out for meal. I'd recommend this to others visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Lovely place to stay at

Rooms are a decent size and the complimentary water and chocolate are a nice touch. Walking distance to the RSL which is great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The Motel is suitable for a short stay however a neighbours dog will keep you awake at night & early mornings The manager of motel didnt seem to care too much when approached
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lea Jade

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motor longe in the heart of Phillip island. Pauline at reception was super friendly and helpful. Totally recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly service great little touch of the biscuits
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

WARREN

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