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Captains Cove Waterfront Resort

Property class: 4

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A waterfront property with multiple houses, each featuring balconies and large windows.
A couple walking on a wooden boardwalk with a blue building in the background.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a long stretch of beach, clear blue waters, and a row of buildings along the shore.
A wooden deck with a view of a calm river and dock, surrounded by greenery and a white building.
A ferry docked at a marina during sunset.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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19 Mitchell Street, Paynesville, VIC, 3880
  • Place, Lake Victoria
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Paynesville Maritime Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Gilsenan Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a bed with a grey upholstered headboard, and a painting on the wall.

1 Bedroom Waterfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Waterfront

A modern living room with two blue sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

2 Bedroom Waterfront

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the water, and a dining area with outdoor seating.

3 Bedroom Waterfront

  • Lake view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Paynesville

Located 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Koala Trail, Captains Cove Waterfront Resort is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve. This 4-star apartment building welcomes guests with 14 rooms and conveniences like a marina, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Victoria - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Paynesville Maritime Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • beach near Gilsenan Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Point Fullarton Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 10 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Pub Payensville - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Three Double8 Zero Pizza Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Paynesville Wine Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Paynesville Fish and Chips - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Paynesville Bakery - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Captains Cove Waterfront Resort

Guests staying at Captains Cove Waterfront Resort enjoy access to a marina, an indoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. A stay here includes free parking. Staff members are on hand to provide tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage. Additional amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Each apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with a dining area and a sitting area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and the bathroom offers a hair dryer and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, an espresso maker, and an ironing board. Weekly housekeeping is available.
An outdoor tennis court and a marina are featured at the apartment. Other recreational amenities include an indoor pool.

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

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib: AUD 10 per day

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 20 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Fish cleaning table
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 14 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Built in 2000
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.1 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.1 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Captains Cove Waterfront Resort?

Captains Cove Waterfront Resort provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Captains Cove Waterfront Resort?

As of Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Captains Cove Waterfront Resort on Aug 17, 2026 start from $236, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of Captains Cove Waterfront Resort?

This apartment is located in Paynesville, a short 12-minute walk from Paynesville Maritime Museum and also 17 minutes on foot from Koala Trail. You'll also find Lake Victoria and Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Captains Cove Waterfront Resort?

Yes, covered self parking is offered for free at the apartment. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Captains Cove Waterfront Resort include a casino at the property?

No, Captains Cove Waterfront Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Captains Cove Waterfront Resort?

Yes, this apartment has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Captains Cove Waterfront Resort?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside apartment include premium bedding and an espresso maker in each apartment, and some feature lake view.

Does Captains Cove Waterfront Resort have a hot tub?

No, but some apartments at this apartment feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Captains Cove Waterfront Resort have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Captains Cove Waterfront Resort doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Captains Cove Waterfront Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Captains Cove Waterfront Resort though service animals are welcome.

Does Captains Cove Waterfront Resort have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this apartment.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Captains Cove Waterfront Resort?

Yes, every apartment at Captains Cove Waterfront Resort comes with a balcony/patio and some offer lake views.

Captains Cove Waterfront Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 227 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excellent facilities and beautiful location. Walking distance to cafes and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wish we stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Relaxing and quiet. Very nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoying

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean room with amazing lake view !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Spacious, well equipped waterfront apartment. Indoor pool was an added bonus on cooler days. Short walk to restaurants and shops. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was relaxing, scenic & quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean tidy ...although skirting boards showing signs of cracks,the floor mat terribly stained definatley needs replacing as does some of the frypans and utensils there sort of past there used by date,and new fridge would go amiss either, however views and peacefullness was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We very liked the picturesque location on the canal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was well kept and clean with the pelicans swimming past in the water
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Room was clean Could of had more toilet rolls beside that im happy with my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely beautiful accommodation and stunning waterfront views. Love, love, love this gorgeous place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay... the 2-storey cottage was exquisite and fun... lovely balconies overlooking the water... swans, ducks and pelicans gliding around... so fun
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was just great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
So peaceful and such a picturesque setting
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Found the property quiet, easy accessible and a very chilled environment
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent all round
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location was unexpectedly scenic for Victoria and pleasant grassy terrace dining area cute watching the action on the waterways.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The stay was nice with the house having all of the essentials and though the place had been cleaned and well prepared for our stay, this house is now a little dated and well used. House 25 could be amazing if referb’ed and brought more up to date.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to Raymond Island with its koalas and Kangaroos. Superb bird life.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Canal Stay

Beautiful peaceful and restful overlooking the canals of Paynesville. Very spacious apartments with everything you could need. Only a short walk to the ferry and town. Very warm and cosy in May.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent two night stay with 5 adults accommodated. Best night’s sleep in a very comfortable bed. I’ll bring the boat next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cristine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Water frontage was so relaxing! Immaculately kept apartment and gardens. Was a peaceful and quiet get away. Will choose Captain Coves again for our next visit
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful 3 bedroom place on the cove. The back deck looks right onto the cove and the view is beautiful and so peaceful. The place was quite large and very nice and clean. We loved that there was a washer and dryer and all the ammenities we could possibly need. We would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Waterside stunner!

We absolutely loved our stay here. The unit was spacious, clean and very comfortable. We were able to choose between relaxing on the upper or lower deck overlooking the water - blissful. Would highly recommend a stay here. Ideal for a family or friends. Eateries just a few minutes walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely spot. Two couples easily shared this 2 storey unit. Excellent location, we had our own electric BBQ, carport 2 outdoor sitting areas. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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