Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free parking is available on-site.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Breakfast in the room is available, but specific details regarding type and cost are not provided.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request during front desk hours from 09:00 to 16:00.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the city center of Paynesville, on the waterfront, with nearby attractions including Bairnsdale Golf Course, Lightfoot Wines, and the Koala Trail.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

Mariners Cove Waterfront Motel in Paynesville

Average nightly price at Mariners Cove Waterfront Motel and Apartments by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$180
February	US$145
March	US$148
April	US$145
May	US$143
June	US$133
July	US$120
August	US$119
September	US$145
October	US$138
November	US$145
December	US$151

What guests think

At Mariners Cove Waterfront Motel and Apartments, travellers consistently praise the waterfront setting by the marina and easy walk to the Raymond Island ferry, along with spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and relaxing views that make for an easy, tranquil stay.

Cleanliness is widely appreciated and many units feel newly updated. Service is generally friendly and helpful. Common drawbacks include occasional Wi‑Fi problems, intermittent construction or maintenance disturbances, thin walls or creaky upstairs floors, and a few design quirks in lofts such as no upstairs toilet or slippery, compact showers. Overall, expect a comfortable, scenic base that’s ideal for visiting Raymond Island.

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Facilities

Waterfront access with patios/balconies is a highlight; some rooms feature spa baths. Guests also mention convenient parking and optional in-room breakfast; beyond that, specific on-site facilities are rarely noted.

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Susan

15 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived to a warm welcome, made even better by an upgraded room to a spa bath, though unfortunately unable to use it due to limited mobility due to a bad back! The shower however was excellent, bed comfy. Also each unit has its own parking spot, so no issues there.What more could you need for a one night stop. You can order breakfast, which is delivered to your room. We visited to see the Koalas on Raymond Island, that was certainly a success. The food options were limited on our visit due to it being a Tuesday night, but we certainly didn’t starve! Would certainly stay again if ever in this area.

10

Melissa

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful clean and well appointed room.. The water front rooms and view are amazing

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Graeme

27 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great friendly service, great location to the ferry, dining options and supermarket, Bairnsdale only 15min. Every room has a water view from your balcony Thanks Graeme

10

barbara

13 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great welcome from the front desk , spotless recently renovated , fresh roomy well appointed unit . Patio overlooking water , boats and waterfronts . Excellent shower . Would return . Top class motel in great location walking distance to shops and Raymond Island

10

Inge

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Mariners Cove has been our favourite holiday destination on every one of our anniversaries for 31 years. Hopefully there will be more stays. The rooms are so well appointed and the view from the private terrace thrills us every time. Such a wonderful place!

10

William

4 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

location is brilliant close to shop but not too close. The back door is on the waterway. Nicely appointed with spa bath. WE parked the car and walked everywhere, a very nice stay.

10

Anne

13 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This spotless apartment was fabulous and great value. Warm welcome by staff, we parked right at the door of our unit. Well equipped and comfortable with super outdoor area overlooking the water. The room was spacious and well equipped. Very comfortable bedding and linen was clean and smelled so fresh. Kitchen well equipped with all our needs and more. Huge ensuite, with super hot shower with great water pressure. Ideally located, we strolled to the ferry and local pub. Highly recommended.

10

Rinaldo Ronnebro

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastisk trevligt rum och location. Mysigt med ”spa badkar”! Rummet var smakfullt inrett. Tyvärr kom vi den natten wifi inte fungerade.

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Samantha

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful family room with access to jetty. Great food within walking distance. So close to the ferry to Raymond Island which is a must to walk around.

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Warren

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was very comfortable and we had a beautiful view. Breakfast was nice. Crockery and cutlery was only for two but maybe a coffee cup instead of a mug would work for a cup of tea if needed. Apart from that the place has been newly refurbished and was very comfortable.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe the rooms as very clean or spotless, with several noting recent renovations. A few report lapses such as dirty surfaces, a stained pillowcase, mould in a small shower, or an area that felt a little dirty.

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Stan

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent value for money and welcoming staff. Our room was a great size and opened onto the canal. The standard of cleaning and comfort were excellent. Tbank you for a great stay!

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Daniel

14 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Such good value. Clean and tidy. Carpet smelled brand new. Beds were really comfortable. A/C worked well. Will return!

10

Terry

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay here , The room was spacious, very clean , lovely views, everything you need , eg microwave, jug, toaster , lovely bathroom , nice towels and linen, We will be back

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barbara

13 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great welcome from the front desk , spotless recently renovated , fresh roomy well appointed unit . Patio overlooking water , boats and waterfronts . Excellent shower . Would return . Top class motel in great location walking distance to shops and Raymond Island

10

Terry

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The apartment was clean & spacious. Comfortable beds & great location

10

Jill

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean room. Central to everything, even the water taxi to Raymond Island. Very informative, helpful staff. Fully recommend to anyone.

8

Lisa

3 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, hygienic, spacious, comfy mattress. Very good place to stay for a night.

10

Krystine

23 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Freshly renovated and sparkling clean. Lots of space. Lovely view. Would absolutely recommend

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Anne

30 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is brilliant. Spacious apartments. However, the cleanliness was not up to standard. Linen & bedrooms clean. Floors & surfaces were not acceptable. Sticky & dirty. Odour in room. Staff was helpful once made aware of situation. Yet, not a nice experience upon arrival.

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Jürgen

6 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfekte Unterkunft in Paynesville und für einen Besuch von Raymond Island, Fähre zu Fuß erreichbar. Unser Zimmer war sehr sauber und hatte eine tolle Aussicht auf den Hafen.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable with modern touches and strong water views; many note good beds. Some lofts have creaky floors and no upstairs toilet, and guests occasionally report small or slippery showers, thin walls, or patchy Wi‑Fi.

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Troy

25 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were right on the Canal. Fantastic views and close to town. Only downside was the ground floor balcony which also became a walkway between the other balconies

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Terry

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay here , The room was spacious, very clean , lovely views, everything you need , eg microwave, jug, toaster , lovely bathroom , nice towels and linen, We will be back

10

Terry

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The apartment was clean & spacious. Comfortable beds & great location

8

Kavitha

11 Apr 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great stay but poor internet was disappointing

10

Francine

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beds and couches comfy, location amazing view incredible, walking distance to everything.clean .only complaint no toilets upstairs and floor above creaking alot when someone is walking upstairs.showee very slippery

8

Sally

21 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location, walls between rooms somewhat thin. Staff very friendly, very comfortable room.

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Felicity

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location within walking distance of great restaurants and cracking views. Clearly been modernised and looks great with the water on your doorstep. Only change I’d make could be to put a mirror in the upstairs bedroom but other than that it was perfect!

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Rinaldo Ronnebro

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastisk trevligt rum och location. Mysigt med ”spa badkar”! Rummet var smakfullt inrett. Tyvärr kom vi den natten wifi inte fungerade.

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Suzanne

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Unable to connect tv to Wi-Fi and staff couldn't help either. Apartment has very noisy flooring. Some improvements attempted with tiling, but lipstick on a pig. Shower very small and mouldy. Location good but couldn't recommend.

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Rebecca

9 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely big room. Comfortable bed. Lovely outlook

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming and helpful, offering useful local tips. Minor issues include limited after-hours availability and isolated experiences of curt service or poor communication during an external power outage.

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Stan

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent value for money and welcoming staff. Our room was a great size and opened onto the canal. The standard of cleaning and comfort were excellent. Tbank you for a great stay!

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Lesley

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent choice all round! Tanya checked us into our accessibility room which was perfect. She was a delightful person full of knowledge where to eat nearby. Our room was spotless with every amenity needed to care for my 85 yo mother on her holiday away from the nursing home. It's next door to the ferry to the island and on the waterfront. Absolutely beautiful place. We will be back for a longer stay next year. Thanks Tanya for your joyful hospitality and care!

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Sandra

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were friendly and helpful. Great location with an excellent view.

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Graeme

27 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great friendly service, great location to the ferry, dining options and supermarket, Bairnsdale only 15min. Every room has a water view from your balcony Thanks Graeme

10

Eamon

29 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location right on the waterfront. Very friendly and helpful staff when we needed help

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Geoff

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a ground floor unit that still had a great view of the canal and the marina. The unit was spacious and clean and we had a good nights sleep. The receptionist gave us a great welcome and her suggestion to catch the ferry (free for pedestrians) to Raymond Island to see the Koala’s meant we saw at least 6 Koala’s during our 1 hour walk there. Enjoyed our stay at Mariners Cove.

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Zirui

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A pillow case is dirty，receiption lady not kind to me

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Chris

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and spacious. Unfortunately the fan in the loft bedroom was not working but staff replaced it with a floor fan. It was the hottest time to be in Victoria, 40c. So the unit was very hot. Power outage for 3 hours due to fires in Victoria. This was not the properties problem but no communication

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Paul

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All good at the property. No staff available after hours unless urgent. Clean, great set up on the canal. Needs another blanket even two for these winter nights.

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Kathryn

8 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Was the greatest little motel Just loved staying here Staff were great, location was central and room was very clean

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Location

Superb waterfront location within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and the Raymond Island ferry. Many enjoy quiet, scenic outlooks over the marina.

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Richard

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location, on the water, close to the ferry to Raymond Island, walkable to restaurants and groceries. Very relaxing, perfect spot for a getaway.

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Igor

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very conveniently located to catch the ferry to Raymond island. We got the room that had the waterview, it was great to have dinner / morning coffee and watching birds and swans 5 meters away from you.

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Xiaomin

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Room is clean. Fantastic lake view. We enjoyed our stay!

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Stephen

23 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet area. Relaxing waterway. Close to ferry.

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Felicity

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location within walking distance of great restaurants and cracking views. Clearly been modernised and looks great with the water on your doorstep. Only change I’d make could be to put a mirror in the upstairs bedroom but other than that it was perfect!

10

Hoi Kiu

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful view of the water and walking distance to the shops/restaurants and ferry across Raymond island. High ceiling family room was perfect for the weekend away with the family!

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Laura

7 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great location next to the Raymond island ferry service and easy walking distance to some restaurants and bars

10

Susanna

2 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location, ferry to Raymond island easy to reach within 2 min walk

10

Garry

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

close to the main street and cafes and shops

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Samantha

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful family room with access to jetty. Great food within walking distance. So close to the ferry to Raymond Island which is a must to walk around.

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Dining

On-site dining is not a focus, though breakfast can be ordered to rooms and was enjoyed by some. Most guests rely on the easy walk to nearby restaurants, pubs and cafes.

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Susan

15 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived to a warm welcome, made even better by an upgraded room to a spa bath, though unfortunately unable to use it due to limited mobility due to a bad back! The shower however was excellent, bed comfy. Also each unit has its own parking spot, so no issues there.What more could you need for a one night stop. You can order breakfast, which is delivered to your room. We visited to see the Koalas on Raymond Island, that was certainly a success. The food options were limited on our visit due to it being a Tuesday night, but we certainly didn’t starve! Would certainly stay again if ever in this area.

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Graeme

27 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great friendly service, great location to the ferry, dining options and supermarket, Bairnsdale only 15min. Every room has a water view from your balcony Thanks Graeme

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Catherine

20 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Walking distance to restaurants and shops. The only down side was the bathroom needed an update but otherwise the property was nice.

10

Barb

11 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot to sit and relax. It is just over the road from the ferry to Raymond Island. Walking distance to the pub for dinner. Comfy bed and lots of room in the unit.

10

Hoi Kiu

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful view of the water and walking distance to the shops/restaurants and ferry across Raymond island. High ceiling family room was perfect for the weekend away with the family!

10

Laura

7 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great location next to the Raymond island ferry service and easy walking distance to some restaurants and bars

10

Samantha

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful family room with access to jetty. Great food within walking distance. So close to the ferry to Raymond Island which is a must to walk around.

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Angela

25 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really convenient and comfortable. Great location right on the water with good eating within walking distance. The koala trails and free ferry access to Raymond Island was a real bonus. Lovely village atmosphere with laid back locals.

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Warren

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was very comfortable and we had a beautiful view. Breakfast was nice. Crockery and cutlery was only for two but maybe a coffee cup instead of a mug would work for a cup of tea if needed. Apart from that the place has been newly refurbished and was very comfortable.

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Marsha J

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect for a family stay. Good value for what you get. Lovely spot on the water and easy walking distance to shops and pub etc.

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Mariners Cove Waterfront Motel and Apartments

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Lake View Apartment Sleeps 6

Lake View Apartment Sleeps 4

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