Name: Seahorse Motel Cowes
Address: 29-31 Chapel Street, Cowes, Victoria, Australia, Cowes, Victoria, AU
Price range: $81–$156 per night
Rating: 9.03

What guests think

Travellers consistently praise Seahorse Motel Cowes for very clean, well-kept rooms, a friendly team, and a convenient location within walking distance of Cowes’ beach, shops and restaurants, with family-friendly touches like a pool, playground and easy parking.

Rooms are generally spacious, comfortable and modern, though some are small or dated, and upstairs units are only via steep metal stairs with no elevator. A few downsides noted were occasional noise between rooms, minor housekeeping lapses (dust or supplies), limited laundry hours with a broken dryer, and sporadically slow Wi‑Fi. Overall, it’s a convenient, good‑value base for Phillip Island, especially for families.

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Facilities

Guests frequently mention well-kept facilities including a clean or heated pool, a playground and BBQ areas, plus convenient parking by the rooms. Some reported limited laundry hours and a dryer out of order.

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Marina

Feb 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed in the king deluxe suites in rooms 24 and 25, which were upstairs. The rooms carpet and bathroom and cabinetry haven't been rennovated like the other rooms. The air cons, TV, appliances and bed were relatively new. Rooms were roomy with a 3 seater sofa, but the sofa was worn. The air cons were really strong which was great because upstairs can get really hot. The housekeeping did an acceptable job. The pool has recently been rennovated and it was a good size and depth and was clean. The BBQ area had 2 gas BBQs and two huge tables and plenty of seating. We cooked dinner on the BBQ every night we were there. The kids playground had plenty of options for my toddler and she loved it. I didn't interact with the staff much so I'm I can't really review them. The rooms carpets and bathrooms just need to be rennovated. Otherwise our stay was comfortable and the motel is a block away from the beach and the shops.

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Joseph

Mar 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely clean motel with a 5 minute walk to downtown Cowes. Friendly staff. Heated pool, kids play area, park in front of your room. You would be hard pressed to find another gem like this.

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Susan

Jan 21, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great room, lovely pool and BBQ facilities. Central to everything

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Genevieve

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Child friendly. There is a play area for kids. Must be supervised as it is where cars are parked etc. Rooms are equipped with all the basics. Good working order. Comfortable room. Clean bathrooms. Close to main street. Staff was friendly and welcoming.

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Tara

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed for one night with a group of three while visiting the island. The front desk was friendly at check-in and check-out and provided excellent customer service! :) The room was great overall, and there was parking right outside the room. I would recommend it!!

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Martin

Mar 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel. Friendly staff and an updated clean room. Cold airconditioning and ceiling fan worked great and necessary as it was a very hot weekend. Pool was a bonus and was also clean and updated.

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Angela

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room and bathroom were very clean, playground on the property was a great touch too!

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Helen

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

we were pleasantly surprised at how convenient the motel was. The room was tidy and clean and the heater was on when we arrived on a wet cold day. A lovely touch and made us feel welcome. My husband is handicapped and the parking right outside made it easy. We will use the motel again.

10

James

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were very well appointed, the motel included all expected amenities, and the staff were very friendly. The location was outstanding, including ample parking, and a kid's playground.

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Carolyn

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room. Great bed and water pressure. Excellent pool with playground for kids. Convenient parking at your door.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently praise very clean, well-maintained rooms and grounds. A few guests noticed dust in hard-to-see spots or missed replenishment.

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Gordon

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and clean. Easy access to the main shops and services.

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Debra

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

One of the cleanest hotels I’ve ever stayed at! Impressive attention to detail.

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Nina

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, clean accommodation

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Bhaskar

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The unit was very clean and tidy. Bathroom was spacious and clean.

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Nazish

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceptionally clean place

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Stefan

Feb 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nettes und gut ausgestattetes Motel :Zimmer, Parkplatz wie beim Motel üblich direkt vor dem Eingang. Freundliche Rezeption, insgesamt eine ordentliche Anlage. Leider mussten wir viel Staub beseitigen, vor allem an den nicht sofort sichtbaren Stellen (Oberseite des Bilderrahmens, hinter dem TV, Oberseite des Schrank usw.) war schon lange nicht mehr gereinigt worden. Das Warmwasserventil in der Dusche jaulte, auch da sollte man mal justieren.

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Michael

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Coming in from the cold day to check in, friendly staff, heater was on in the room, spotless room. It was so nice I was looking for the log fire and hot chocolate. Great parking with wide access all around your car. Just a pleasant stay.

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Nicholas

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Renovated and very clean

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Georgia

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was immaculate. Great location near Cowes Main Street

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Jacqueline

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Motel was fine for the night. We had a small room which was suitable. Room was clean but behind the bedside tables and behind the fridge it was quite dusty. Otherwise for a nights stay it was great.

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Rooms

Many describe the rooms as spacious, comfortable and modern, with strong showers and useful kitchenettes or appliances. Some are small or dated; upstairs access is by steep metal stairs with no lift, with occasional noise transfer or slow Wi‑Fi.

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Shinji

Oct 23, 2024

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There was old and poor facilities in the furnishings of the guest room and the shared facilities. Due to the thin walls or construction type, there is noise transmission between the walls. We bothered by noise people talking at night. And we woke up in the morning with noise from the viecles departing. During our stay, there were many vacant rooms. But if there were many guests, we will have to wait to use the deckchairs in poolside, and the BBQ facilities.

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Nick

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Slow wifi. Password only works occasionally.

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Anne

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Large room, comfortable bed, spotlessly clean. The only entry to upstairs rooms are uncovered metal stairs that became slippery during rain.

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Pik Kwan

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walking distance to the Main Street of the town. Equipped with smart TV which was highly recommended. Better to add USB / Type C port for charging.

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Michele

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Small room but very clean and functional

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Hannah

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The best thing about this property is that the king bed was super comfortable! Even struck up a conversation with our neighbouring guests how comfortable all our beds were! Cosy blankets. Plush pillows. The room itself was very spacious, with 2 very comfy lean-back armchairs, a small dining table, and a window that let the sun in to warm up the room for us. Aircon/heater warmed up the room quickly when required. Bathroom looks a little dated but works a treat, with lots of bench space, tissues, hair-dryer and toiletries provided. Small kitchenette but had main necessities, like microwave, sizable fridge, kettle and complimentary tea/coffee/sugar. Parking easy and short walk or 3 min deive to the main street for shops/food. Only note, the deluxe king suite is up a flight of stairs, so beware if luggage is heavy or cumbersome. No issue to us though. Would stay again!

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Lisa

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Seahorse Motel is in a fantastic location to everything you need for a wonderful stay in Cowes. The rooms are very specious, well appointed and maintained. Staff were friendly checkin was very efficient and quick and the facilities terrific. Great for a couple or a family we will definitely stay here again. A great experience

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charles

Dec 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

this property has good clean rooms most on gound floor about 4 up these terrilbe dangerous steel stairs we were in our 70 s and after two nights i had had enough steep and not safe when raining,like to know how they got them passed

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Carolyn

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a nice room for a one night stay. Modern and everything you need for a short stay.

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Janet

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location for our weekend in Cowes. Very large king sized bed, but firmer than we would have liked. Door to the bathroom did not shut - sliding door did not have a latch and kept falling half open. Good heating in the unit and also good water pressure in shower.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming and efficient, with smooth check-in/out and helpful with early check-ins or special needs. Isolated issues included no reception at times and minor lapses in replenishment or handling guest items.

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Robert

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Huge motel rooms and super friendly managers that go above and beyond to make sure you have everything that you need to make your stay a pleasant experience. Will definitely be back!

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Mario

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute and convenient. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Quiet and affordable. The owner accommodated early check in.

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Patrycia

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a fabulous time. Staff were understanding and responsive. We will definitely book the Seahorse again!

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Tara

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed for one night with a group of three while visiting the island. The front desk was friendly at check-in and check-out and provided excellent customer service! :) The room was great overall, and there was parking right outside the room. I would recommend it!!

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Anthony

Dec 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always super friendly and helpful

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Deborah

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Everything was neat and tidy with everything we could have needed. The room even had an extra touch, a heated blanket for the cold weather. We would be happy to stay again.

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Colin

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was no reception on the premises.

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ShiLei

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Checking in and out was a breeze. Friendly service at reception. Free parking right in front of the door made moving our luggages very easy. A very comfortable stay during our time on Phillip Island. Recommended!

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Joanne

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We were very fortunate to secure our booking at short notice when we were attending a conference nearby. The Sea Horse Inn staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful and rang me after we returned to Melbourne to advise us that my husband had left his medications behind. Our stay was enhanced by the proximity to Cowes shopping centre and wonderful eateries on the waterfront. Cowes has a unique heritage of wildlife and protected parklands which we enjoyed during our down-time, and is an easy drive from Melbourne for those getaways.

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Alan

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

The room was in good condition, but very old , the setee was worn and not as comfortable as it once was. The staff were very good. We had a good supply of tea and coffee until the last day, and then it was not renewed.

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Location

Walking distance to Cowes’ main street, beach, shops and restaurants, and a handy base for the Penguin Parade. Many note the area is quiet despite the central convenience.

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Mark

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had an excellent two-day stay in a large, comfortable, and well appointed king suite. Staff were very friendly and helpful, and the location was very close to the beach, shops, and restaurants in Cowes as well as a great base for exploring Phillip Island.

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Mark

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great for a family stay. Close to beach, shops and restaurants and only 15 min drive to Penguin Parade.

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Kerry

Feb 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Fabulous place to stay right in the middle of the main area of Cowes. Walkable to everywhere. Definitely stay here again.

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Oya

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

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CHERYL

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First time on Phillip Island - hotel well located to Cowes shops/restaurants and pier -

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Jennifer

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Seahorse Motel was an ideal location to stay on Phillip Island!

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Peter

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great quiet location

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Sandy

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay at Seahorse Motel, it was walking distance to main street and beach.

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Jane

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Seahorse Motel was easy to get to, close to main street but quiet. It was well maintained with clean, modern facilities, one outstanding features from my perspective, was the water pressure was amazing with PLENTY of hot water! The staff were very friendly and accommodating.

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Georgia

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was immaculate. Great location near Cowes Main Street

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Month	Average price
January	$134
February	$108
March	$97
April	$107
May	$83
June	$81
July	$76
August	$81
September	$89
October	$106
November	$97
December	$110

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $105	2	3
4 $98	5 $99	6 $99	7 $99	8 $105	9 $114	10 $113
11 $98	12 $105	13 $100	14 $105	15	16	17
18	19	20	21 $156	22	23	24
25	26 $135	27 $105	28 $105	29	30 $121	31 $105

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One Bedroom Family Suite with Stovetop (Self Contained)

Two Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Family Suite with Wheelchair Access

Standard Queen Room

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