Name: Coachman Motel and Holiday Units
Address: 51 Chapel Street, Cowes, Victoria, Australia, Cowes, Victoria, AU
Price range: $85–$209 per night
Rating: 8.05

What guests think

At Coachman Motel and Holiday Units, guests consistently praise the walkable location near beach and shops, generally clean, basic motel-style rooms, and friendly, helpful staff, making it a straightforward base with solid value for short stays.

The pool is liked but unheated, and several guests flag broken or unsafe outdoor furniture and a sometimes dirty pool, while parking can be tight or awkward. Rooms are often spacious and equipped for simple self-catering, though some feel dated, bedding comfort varies, and a few guests note noise from neighbours, plumbing, or HVAC. Best for travellers seeking practical, unfussy accommodation.

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Facilities

The pool is appreciated but unheated, and several reviews report maintenance issues in outdoor areas, including broken furniture and an occasionally dirty pool. Onsite parking exists but can be tight or awkward due to trees and spacing.

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10

Michelle

Jul 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was basic, but good and clean. Would have been good to have some more milk, coffee and maybe some small breakfast cerals. There were no extra towels in the closet as mentioned in the room booklet. The only major issues were the person that parked so close to my car, i couldnt get into the drivers side and had to climb over the passenger seat, and the other being woken up at 5am by the person next door sitting out the front of the room having a smoke and talking while kids where running around outside. Wasnt the best for my young daughter and i who had a bid days drive ahead of us. Apart from that, it was ok.

8

Tina

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was a bit dated but very clean and spacious. It had everything I needed including a great spa and a very comfortable bed. If I’d stayed more than one night I would have made use of the fridge, microwave and small kitchen. Very convenient location and friendly, easy checkin/checkout experience. Would definitely return.

4

Lauren

Feb 1, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

To be honest the facilities were pretty horrible. Our room had cobwebs all over it, spiders in the corners. The best part was probably the shower pressure. The facilities outside were even worse. Rusting outdoor settings with sharp edges not child friendly. Pool water dirty and heaps of leaves and junk on the bottom. Lounge chairs were all dirty and covered in spiders and cobwebs. For the end of summer I expected this place to be clean and up to date but it looked unsafe, old and tired. Very unloved. Bedding was very lumpy and old too. Sorry, I wish I could give it more but shower pressure and location was the best part of this trip,

8

mark

Nov 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Older, well maintained motel style rooms with good features like sink and refrigerator. HVAC system a little too noisy. The staff were welcoming and helpful.

8

Helen

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We found the outdoor furniture around pool unsafe to sit on and broken. Unsafe including gazebo and fencing around BBQ area, Noise water and pumping systems can be heard from other rooms Location was walking distance to shops and beach.

8

Tracey

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was acceptable. The car parking situation was poor as oversized trees have made parking spaces unusable with raised surfaces of bitumen (30cm) at edge of space rendering it unusable. Other tenants cars are parked in available spots leaving the last with nowhere to park. I arrived back from working at 11pm, too late to advise reception & therefore left without accessible onsite parking.

8

Andrew

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My vehicle is a large ute and my parking spot right against a tree which made it difficult to keep far enough away from the next car. Need to address this .

10

Vicki

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovelly room, wonderful staff, very convenient to beach and retail. Very good facilities. Reasonable price. Good value

10

Katelyn

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Basic motel in excellent location with clean room. Pool is not heated which was refreshing on a hot summer weekend.

10

Kay

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great property with a lovely pool. Walking distance to the beach and shops. Lovely room with kettle, toaster and microwave. Excellent place to stay. Thank you

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Cleanliness

Rooms and bathrooms are widely described as clean, with some renovated or new bathrooms noted. A few reviews highlight maintenance or age-related issues, and one mentions cobwebs and dirty outdoor areas.

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10

Graham

Feb 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location to city centre, clean and comfortable bedding

10

Teresa

Feb 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious, clean unit, friendly staff. I had very restful stay.

10

Deborah

Feb 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful stay at the Coachman! Clean, the staff was very hospitable, and the location was perfect!

8

Kay

Mar 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location, great shower/bathroom, happy host, bed comfortable.

8

Patrick

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Motel style accom. Had all necessary equipment for a 2 night stay. Renovated bathroom was superb. Very good value for the price ($113). Easy walk to beach front & main street.

4

Lauren

Feb 1, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

To be honest the facilities were pretty horrible. Our room had cobwebs all over it, spiders in the corners. The best part was probably the shower pressure. The facilities outside were even worse. Rusting outdoor settings with sharp edges not child friendly. Pool water dirty and heaps of leaves and junk on the bottom. Lounge chairs were all dirty and covered in spiders and cobwebs. For the end of summer I expected this place to be clean and up to date but it looked unsafe, old and tired. Very unloved. Bedding was very lumpy and old too. Sorry, I wish I could give it more but shower pressure and location was the best part of this trip,

10

Heidemarie

Feb 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant staff and room was clean bed was comfortable bathroom was very good,new,clean,and spacious

10

Ione

Apr 5, 2023

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Stayed 19,347 nights

Very clean and comfortable, many amenities, and the proprietors were very helpful.

10

Katelyn

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Basic motel in excellent location with clean room. Pool is not heated which was refreshing on a hot summer weekend.

10

Sam

May 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was very clean - fresh ( no smel) Very friendly and helping stuff Quiet - we will come again - good value for money Thank you !

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Rooms

Rooms are basic to spacious with useful self-catering amenities (kettle, microwave, fridge), and many find beds comfortable. Some feel dated, bedding comfort varies, and a few guests mention noise from neighbours, plumbing, or HVAC.

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Peter

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great property, friendly managers the only down side the mattress was a little too soft for me apart from that fantatstic.

8

Patrick

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Motel style accom. Had all necessary equipment for a 2 night stay. Renovated bathroom was superb. Very good value for the price ($113). Easy walk to beach front & main street.

10

Michelle

Jul 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was basic, but good and clean. Would have been good to have some more milk, coffee and maybe some small breakfast cerals. There were no extra towels in the closet as mentioned in the room booklet. The only major issues were the person that parked so close to my car, i couldnt get into the drivers side and had to climb over the passenger seat, and the other being woken up at 5am by the person next door sitting out the front of the room having a smoke and talking while kids where running around outside. Wasnt the best for my young daughter and i who had a bid days drive ahead of us. Apart from that, it was ok.

8

Tina

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was a bit dated but very clean and spacious. It had everything I needed including a great spa and a very comfortable bed. If I’d stayed more than one night I would have made use of the fridge, microwave and small kitchen. Very convenient location and friendly, easy checkin/checkout experience. Would definitely return.

8

mark

Nov 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Older, well maintained motel style rooms with good features like sink and refrigerator. HVAC system a little too noisy. The staff were welcoming and helpful.

8

Helen

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We found the outdoor furniture around pool unsafe to sit on and broken. Unsafe including gazebo and fencing around BBQ area, Noise water and pumping systems can be heard from other rooms Location was walking distance to shops and beach.

10

Katelyn

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Basic motel in excellent location with clean room. Pool is not heated which was refreshing on a hot summer weekend.

10

Mark

Feb 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quiet spot. In serene residential neighborhood. Yet close to downtown and beach. Great room Only issue is all pillows not normal fluffy kind but hard like a rice bag

10

Kay

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great property with a lovely pool. Walking distance to the beach and shops. Lovely room with kettle, toaster and microwave. Excellent place to stay. Thank you

4

Michael

Apr 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Poor value for money. Mattress and pillows were poor. Only one face wager in bathroom. Paint here and there very ordinary.

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Service

Staff are consistently friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth check-in and checkout mentioned. No common service issues are reported.

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10

Wendy

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find, comfortable, clean with everything that is needed for an extended stay. Owner was so kind and very happy to help us with a couple of requests that we had.

10

Teresa

Feb 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious, clean unit, friendly staff. I had very restful stay.

10

Deborah

Feb 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful stay at the Coachman! Clean, the staff was very hospitable, and the location was perfect!

8

Peter

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great property, friendly managers the only down side the mattress was a little too soft for me apart from that fantatstic.

8

Tina

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was a bit dated but very clean and spacious. It had everything I needed including a great spa and a very comfortable bed. If I’d stayed more than one night I would have made use of the fridge, microwave and small kitchen. Very convenient location and friendly, easy checkin/checkout experience. Would definitely return.

8

mark

Nov 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Older, well maintained motel style rooms with good features like sink and refrigerator. HVAC system a little too noisy. The staff were welcoming and helpful.

10

Heidemarie

Feb 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant staff and room was clean bed was comfortable bathroom was very good,new,clean,and spacious

10

Vicki

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovelly room, wonderful staff, very convenient to beach and retail. Very good facilities. Reasonable price. Good value

10

Sam

May 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was very clean - fresh ( no smel) Very friendly and helping stuff Quiet - we will come again - good value for money Thank you !

8

Lesley

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was good, staff member was super helpful

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Location

Location is a strong point: walkable to the beach, main street, shops, and city centre. One review notes a quiet residential setting still close to town.

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10

Michelle

Apr 24, 2023

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Nice an close to shopping center Easy to walk lovly township

8

Patrick

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Motel style accom. Had all necessary equipment for a 2 night stay. Renovated bathroom was superb. Very good value for the price ($113). Easy walk to beach front & main street.

8

Tina

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was a bit dated but very clean and spacious. It had everything I needed including a great spa and a very comfortable bed. If I’d stayed more than one night I would have made use of the fridge, microwave and small kitchen. Very convenient location and friendly, easy checkin/checkout experience. Would definitely return.

8

Michael

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

10

Donald

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location an easy stroll to the beach shopping hotel and restaurants.

10

Katelyn

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Basic motel in excellent location with clean room. Pool is not heated which was refreshing on a hot summer weekend.

10

Gina

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect cannot complain. Walking distance to everything my kiddo was impressed and the days were nice weather too.

10

Mark

Feb 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quiet spot. In serene residential neighborhood. Yet close to downtown and beach. Great room Only issue is all pillows not normal fluffy kind but hard like a rice bag

10

Kay

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great property with a lovely pool. Walking distance to the beach and shops. Lovely room with kettle, toaster and microwave. Excellent place to stay. Thank you

10

stella

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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10

Michelle

Jul 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was basic, but good and clean. Would have been good to have some more milk, coffee and maybe some small breakfast cerals. There were no extra towels in the closet as mentioned in the room booklet. The only major issues were the person that parked so close to my car, i couldnt get into the drivers side and had to climb over the passenger seat, and the other being woken up at 5am by the person next door sitting out the front of the room having a smoke and talking while kids where running around outside. Wasnt the best for my young daughter and i who had a bid days drive ahead of us. Apart from that, it was ok.

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Month	Average price
January	$160
February	$109
March	$105
April	$105
May	$81
June	$81
July	$81
August	$75
September	$84
October	$90
November	$97
December	$136

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $85	2	3
4 $94	5 $85	6 $85	7 $86	8 $86	9 $106	10 $111
11 $85	12 $85	13 $86	14 $86	15 $107	16 $98	17 $98
18 $86	19 $86	20 $105	21 $117	22	23	24
25	26 $103	27 $107	28 $105	29	30 $122	31 $159

Coachman Motel and Holiday Units

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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20	21 $99	22 $85	23 $85	24 $98	25 $163	26 $209
27 $104	28 $86	29 $86	30 $86