Name: Hilltop Apartments Phillip Island
Address: 124-128 Red Rocks Road, Cowes, Victoria, Australia, Cowes, Victoria, AU
Price range: $141–$192 per night
Rating: 9.43

What guests think

At Hilltop Apartments Phillip Island, reviewers highlight spacious, comfortable apartments in a quiet countryside setting on the edge of Cowes, with wildlife views, convenient parking, and easy driving access to the Penguin Parade, the Nobbies, and restaurants.

Hosts are frequently praised for warm welcomes, helpful communication, and flexible, smooth check ins. Many mention well equipped kitchens, private outdoor spaces, and some units with spa baths. Trade offs include being a short drive from town and beaches and, occasionally, minor noise, small maintenance or cleanliness niggles, or patchy Wi-Fi/TV. Expect a peaceful, comfortable base for exploring Phillip Island by car.

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Facilities

Well equipped apartments with kitchens, private outdoor spaces, and convenient on site parking are widely praised; some units include spa baths. A few comments mention minor equipment issues, but these appear isolated.

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Kerryn

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We throughly enjoyed a winter escape at Hilltop. Our Apartment was so beautiful! Afternoon winter sun was streaming in when we arrived and the views were beautiful! Such a spacious unit with fully equiped kitchen. Beautiful bathroom with spa bath complete with chandelier was also very special. King size bed was so comfortable and cozy. Close to all attractions the Island offers. Can’t wait to come back!

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Kristen

Jan 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The interior felt spacious and luxurious and we had lovely views from all areas of the property. It was quiet, peaceful and great proximity to Cowes and the Penguin Parade. We found the place to be excellent value for money and we would definitely stay again! The only drawback was that the main (top) oven did not appear to be in working order which made our dinner plans a little trickier than expected. We were able to use the grill at the bottom to heat our food.

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David

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First class accommodation, everything spot on. Friendly, helpful staff, excellent parking, roomy unit, lovely ensuite. Would thoroughly recommend.

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Robert

Jan 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was just about our favorite place to stay in Australia. If you're going to Phillip Island, definitely check this out. It's close to the Nobbies and Penguin Parade, as well as the town of Cowes, filled with restaurants. The spa cottage we stayed in was huge, with a spa tub, a living room, a kitchen, and a good-sized bedroom. And the landscaping was stunning. Our only complaint was the rather noisy frog in the garden. Otherwise, this is perfect for a couple.

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Joyce

Feb 22, 2024

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This is a lovely home. We had private outdoor spaces along with a wonderful living area, fully appointed kitchen and very nice bathroom. We slept so soundly in the very comfortalbe kind size bed. We did get to see some beautiful birds and wallabies were feeding the pasture behind out unit. We were close to everything to do on Phillip island. Seeing the penquins coming in from the ocean was just wonderful and sleeping koalas was perfect. The home was clean with every detail attended to.

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Michelle

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, pleasant well equiped cottage

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Maddison

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is gorgeous! I stayed in the Garden apartment & was very spacious & had everything that was needed, parking on the property was great. Would recommend staying here & would definitely return if coming back to Phillip Island

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Chantelle

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night in the garden apartment as a spot after seeing the penguin parade and this place was great! It had every amenity you could think of, books to read, Netflix, oven, stove, microwave, was well presented and nice and clean. The surround is very tranquil as it’s surrounded by a little pond and garden which made it so relaxing and the bed and pillow were so comfy!!!

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Sandy

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Located close to the Philip Island Conservation Park. Small, quiet complex with parking just outside the door. Very welcoming and comfy. Beautifully decorated with wonderful touches such as throw blankets, movies, and books. Loved the heated mattress! Chris, the property manager was very friendly and responsive. Wished we could have stayed longer and would absolutely recommend.

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Josip

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One of our most favourite stays in Victoria! Loved it. The spa was amazing beyond expectations. Bed was super comfy. Beautiful area. Loved it. Offer us a bath bomb packages and champagne next time and we buy it instantly!

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the apartments as very clean and well presented. A small number noted cobwebs or that cleanliness fell short of personal expectations.

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Robert

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Didn’t find anything special about the property. The cleanliness of the unit wasn’t up to my high standards. The TV didn’t work properly. No Netflix, Wi-Fi wasn’t that great either.

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Marcus

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and lovely quality

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Joyce

Feb 22, 2024

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This is a lovely home. We had private outdoor spaces along with a wonderful living area, fully appointed kitchen and very nice bathroom. We slept so soundly in the very comfortalbe kind size bed. We did get to see some beautiful birds and wallabies were feeding the pasture behind out unit. We were close to everything to do on Phillip island. Seeing the penquins coming in from the ocean was just wonderful and sleeping koalas was perfect. The home was clean with every detail attended to.

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Esma

Jan 25, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice snd clean

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Michelle

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, pleasant well equiped cottage

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Karen

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful and clean, a lovely quiet location.

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Mousab

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place , very clean and spacious,

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Helen

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

The cottage was immaculate and very comfortable. The owners are clearly professionals operating a top class facility. The tariff was very reasonable. The property is some distance from the beach and town but they are easily accessible.

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Patrick

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hosts are very friendly and easygoing. Apartment was clean and very comfortable. Location was quiet and central from town and other tourist attractions. Highly recommended.

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Robert

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There were quite a lot of cobwebs around ceilings.mainly around bedroom ceilings that you can’t see during day time but at night they are visible

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and stylish, with comfy beds, pleasant views, and decks or balconies in some units. A few guests mentioned occasional morning traffic or wildlife noise, softer mattresses, or layout quirks.

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Hilary

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely fabulous place. Huge and modern. Gorgeous location and super fab bed.

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Jane

Jan 4, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely spacious apartment in a great location. Very quiet and peaceful with beautiful views across open countryside.

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Susan

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really lovely property, very well appointed. Spacious, light, good shower, comfortable bed. Nice balcony area to sit out with a cup of tea! Right on the edge on Cowes so peaceful. Short drive to Nobbies and the Penguin Parade. Highly recommend!

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Judith

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay at Hilltop Apartments. Our apartment was spacious, comfortable and beautifully decorated. The king size bed was very comfortable. The apartments are situated on the outskirts of Cowes but only a short drive to restaurants etc. and would love to return for another stay.

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Andreas

Mar 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had the cottage, a few more square feet. Had hoped the bedroom would be quite separate but there was no door so different sleep patterns could not be easily accommodated. Despite the hill top reference, views from the cottage were non existent. Beyond this it was hard to fault.

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XIAOGANG

Nov 27, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

首先房间非常棒，合适的布局以及非常不错的家具和装饰，住宿的位置也不错，距离镇中心开车5分钟左右。入住接待人员非常热心，介绍并推荐了当地值得去的景点，

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Carly

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The cleanest and nicest smelling apartment we’ve ever been in. The mattress on the bed was a bit too soft but the sheets were so soft and the electric blanket on the bed was a nice touch. It was peaceful and quiet given it’s the off season. Sitting on the deck having a nice cider whilst enjoying the sea breeze was a lovely way to relax.

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Harriet

Feb 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful and very comfortable apartment with gorgeous view.

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Terence

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice styling, very comfortable and spacious. Bed very comfortable, good location.

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Felix

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice apartment and close to penguin parade. Our bedroom was next to the street and did get a bit noisy in the morning.

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Service

Hosts are repeatedly praised for warm welcomes, helpful recommendations and prompt, flexible communication, including late check ins and assistance with lost items. Overall service feels personal and attentive.

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Peter

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The host greeted us on arrival to show us in. Such a lovely lady. Would not hesitate to go back.

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Crystal

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay! Easily accessible to Cowes with restaurants, groceries, etc and the Nobbies and penguin parade. Communication was fantastic as was the apartment. Phillip Island was one of our favorite stays in Australia because of the abundance of wildlife.

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Thomas

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautifully laid out property. Great location. Quiet. Very friendly manager.

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Olivia

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Vanessa (host) was lovely! She welcomed us when we arrived and called us as soon as she found we had left something behind! She was great and the property itself was lovely! Well appointed rooms with great amenities and beautiful surroundings, highly recommend.

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Monica

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Loved our stay at Hilltop Apartments. Vanessa was great, meeting us on arrival. Property is lovely and room is spacious and clean. I walked to Cowes and it took me approx 45 mins - about 4.5kms away.

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Neil

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stay in hotel /motels about 60 days a year and I think this was one of the best. Amazing apartment Wonderful staff. I can’t say enough good things about our stay

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Jemma

Jan 14, 2025

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Absolutely beautiful, Vanessa is so kind and helpful. Bed and lounge very comfortable. Stunning high ceilings and lots of natural light. We loved our short stay and will be back again. Thank you

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Daniel

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice apartment. Fantastic communications. We will stay again.

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Sandy

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Located close to the Philip Island Conservation Park. Small, quiet complex with parking just outside the door. Very welcoming and comfy. Beautifully decorated with wonderful touches such as throw blankets, movies, and books. Loved the heated mattress! Chris, the property manager was very friendly and responsive. Wished we could have stayed longer and would absolutely recommend.

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Joseph

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a very nice property and the owner was very kind and flexible!

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Location

Peaceful countryside setting on the outskirts of Cowes, with wildlife and easy driving access to the Penguin Parade, the Nobbies and town services; a car is recommended. Some note it is a drive from beaches or town and occasional traffic noise in certain units.

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Jane

Jan 4, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely spacious apartment in a great location. Very quiet and peaceful with beautiful views across open countryside.

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Susan

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really lovely property, very well appointed. Spacious, light, good shower, comfortable bed. Nice balcony area to sit out with a cup of tea! Right on the edge on Cowes so peaceful. Short drive to Nobbies and the Penguin Parade. Highly recommend!

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Jerome

Dec 28, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The property is situated about 5 minutes drive away from the town centre. The environment is quite serene and we were able to see birds in the garden and wild wallabies in the nearby field. The downside is there is no laundry facility (although it is mentioned in Expedia), and the sound of traffic can be quite loud.

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Spero

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We loved staying here. The apartment was was just outside Cowes to be away from any traffic noise but close enough that getting to the town took a few minutes by car. The position felt idyllic with wallabies, geese and purple hens moving through the adjoining paddock. Easy access to everything, including wineries, penguin parade and other nature reserves. We loved it.

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Ching

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and clean apartment, perfect location for us to see the penguins and tour the island.

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Monica

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Loved our stay at Hilltop Apartments. Vanessa was great, meeting us on arrival. Property is lovely and room is spacious and clean. I walked to Cowes and it took me approx 45 mins - about 4.5kms away.

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Ewen

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Niceapartment but notihng much in the area. Make sure you have a car.

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Sandy

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Located close to the Philip Island Conservation Park. Small, quiet complex with parking just outside the door. Very welcoming and comfy. Beautifully decorated with wonderful touches such as throw blankets, movies, and books. Loved the heated mattress! Chris, the property manager was very friendly and responsive. Wished we could have stayed longer and would absolutely recommend.

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Cerah

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely 1 bedroom apartment close to The Nobbies and within short driving distance from main shops. Cozy and quiet, would definitely recommend to others travelling to Phillip Island. I would stay here again. Thank you.

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Felix

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice apartment and close to penguin parade. Our bedroom was next to the street and did get a bit noisy in the morning.

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Month	Average price
January	$140
February	$145
March	$145
April	$140
May	$136
June	$131
July	$131
August	$135
September	$125
October	$128
November	$120
December	$121

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4 $151	5 $184	6 $165	7 $141	8 $142	9 $181	10
11 $169	12 $166	13 $168	14 $172	15 $175	16 $181	17 $185
18 $168	19 $141	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28 $174	29 $174	30	31

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