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Arthur Phillip Motor Inn

3.0 star property

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Reception
Exterior
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Queen Room With Spa Bath | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Twin Room | Living area | 33-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room With Spa Bath | Living area | 33-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Queen Room With Spa Bath

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Living area | 33-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Cowes

Arthur Phillip Motor Inn places you within a mile (2 km) of popular attractions like Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Each of the 12 rooms at this 3-star motel includes a patio, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cowes Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Silverleaves Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪SAYANG - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Golden Fry Fish & Chips - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Arthur Phillip Motor Inn

Arthur Phillip Motor Inn features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 33-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Patios, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 elevator (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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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, 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-8:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses solar energy.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Arthur Phillip Motor Inn Cowes
Arthur Phillip Motor Cowes
Arthur Phillip Motor
Arthur Phillip Motor Inn Motel
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Arthur Phillip Motor Inn Motel Cowes

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Arthur Phillip Motor Inn?

Arthur Phillip Motor Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Arthur Phillip Motor Inn?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arthur Phillip Motor Inn on Mar 30, 2026 start from $90, 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's there to do near Arthur Phillip Motor Inn?

Guests enjoy the motel's location in Cowes based on their ratings, and it's a short 16-minute walk from Phillip Island Wildlife Park and also 18 minutes on foot from Phillip Island Ferry Dock. You'll also find Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Phillip Island Leisure Centre less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Arthur Phillip Motor Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Arthur Phillip Motor Inn have a casino?

No, Arthur Phillip Motor Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Arthur Phillip Motor Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Arthur Phillip Motor Inn?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as proposal/romance packages and a nature reserve.

Are there hot tubs at Arthur Phillip Motor Inn?

Yes, this motel offers private indoor spa tubs in some guestrooms.

Does Arthur Phillip Motor Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Arthur Phillip Motor Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Arthur Phillip Motor Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Arthur Phillip Motor Inn.

Does Arthur Phillip Motor Inn have connecting rooms?

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

Are there rooms with balconies at Arthur Phillip Motor Inn?

Yes, every guestroom at Arthur Phillip Motor Inn comes with a patio.

Arthur Phillip Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 407 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Traveled 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 traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice and clean place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

May

Traveled with partner
More than mediocre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Driveway a bit of an issue close to turnoff from adorning street
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy one night stay . Quick check in & out . Spotless . Pkt biscuits to have with a coffee lovely treat thanks . Leaflets from Pizza place out of date price gone up !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

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

10/10 Excellent

Joery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Quick and easy check-in. Clean and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we had a good stay we would recomend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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