Name: The Waves Apartments
Address: 2 The Esplanade, Cowes, Victoria, Australia, Cowes, Victoria, AU
Price range: US$172–US$245 per night
Rating: 8.67

What guests think

Travellers describe The Waves Apartments as clean, spacious and well located across from the beach with easy walking access to shops and restaurants, while a handful note dated fittings, occasional noise between rooms, mixed Wi-Fi, and uneven service communication.

Guests frequently praise balconies or water views, and many found the contactless check-in simple and timely. Some report firm or uncomfortable mattresses and minor maintenance issues like shower screens or small TVs. Expect self-contained apartments suited to independent stays.

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Facilities

Facilities are practical, with on-site or secure parking and a lift; several apartments include spa baths and kitchenettes. A few mention small gaps like no flyscreen door or a desire for a full-size ironing board.

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10

Narelle

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was ready nice and early which was great ! Email sent prior to checking in made everything seamless as far as parking codes etc . Highly recommend

10

Alan

17 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay easy parking everything in walking distance

6

Margaret

17 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,374 nights

No outdoor flyscreen door to the outdoor area, so couldn’t keep door open for fresh air. Carpets old & need updating. Excellent location.

10

Marina

7 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

A perfect place to stay. Within walking distance to the nicest restaurants and so close to the markets and nightlife. The room was so nice and spacious with lots of storage. The only thing I would like is a full size ironing board. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

10

Margaret

23 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed 4 nights in a 4th floor water view apartment on Phillip Island and found it very convenient and comfortable. The bedroom opened on to the balcony with lovely views and sunshine. We had a Queen size bed, large TV, free Internet, reverse cycle aircon and plenty of drawer and cupboard space as well as a large bench/desk area. The bathroom is in the middle of the apartment and was good with a large spa bath and complimentary toiletries. The kitchen/lounge/dining area can be closed off with a sliding door and has its own small oil heater, a good-sized fridge/freezer, a microwave, 2 hotplates and rangehood. Access is via the ground level carpark with security, reserved parking spaces and a quick lift. There is a reception area but we didn’t actually need to go there for anything. We liked the location a lot, it’s tucked away at the end of town and very quiet but close to restaurants and shops and across the road from the water.

8

KA WAI JOSPEH

16 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfort room provided. Parking just infornt of your room ans there are numbers of restaurant just few minutes walking distance for your room.

10

Francis

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious, quiet and loved the spa

8

Stephen

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was on 3rd floor had a lift tho which was great. Room was huge , nearly a full kitchen so you could easily stay a week if u wanted. Bed was pretty comfy , bathroom was massive with a spa bath . Good size fridge . Only real downside was the tv was the size of a computer monitor. For over 300 per night an upgrade to the tv wouldn’t hurt . Overall great location and clean .

10

Mason

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very easy to check in and check out. Apartment was clean, bed comfy, amenities great.

10

Kathryn

27 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely view directly opposite the water, very clean , comfortable beds. Heater was turned on so our room was lovely cosy & warm on a cold winter day.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness earns consistent praise, with many reviews noting tidy, well-kept apartments. A few comments flag ageing elements such as carpets or linens, but hygiene standards are generally strong.

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Abbey

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was quite nice and clean. The loud noise of the machines that were resurfacing the walkway out side the front rooms at 8am in the morning until we left at 10 was unbearable and ruined the whole experience of being away for a night at the island for me.

10

Jade

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and rooms clean and spacious

10

Shon

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location, clean, relatively larger than most rooms.

10

Nicole

25 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great property right on the beach. The room was a lot bigger than we were expecting and very clean and comfortable. The only down side (and it was a minor thing), was that the shower wasn’t great. Otherwise, we had a great stay and would highly recommend 😊

10

chris

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Across the road from the beach,walkable to shops,cafes and restaurants. Clean and modern apartment would highly recommend a stay here

6

Marcus

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was lovely and clean. Quite spacious and over all very good apart from the main bed mattress being hard and uncomfortable. Shower door opened inwards only and when in the shower you are unable to close the door so had to shower with the door open. It could have been just that 1 room and I would let it stop me from going again if only there for 1 night.

10

Bronwyn

26 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were great, place clean and fresh. Definitely stay there again 10/10

10

Mason

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very easy to check in and check out. Apartment was clean, bed comfy, amenities great.

10

Kathryn

27 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely view directly opposite the water, very clean , comfortable beds. Heater was turned on so our room was lovely cosy & warm on a cold winter day.

10

Mrs Inez

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, lovely and spacious, clean and comfortable. Highly recommend

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Rooms

Apartments are generally large with balconies or water views, and many guests find beds comfortable; several mention in-room spa baths. Some report firm mattresses, noise from adjacent floors, mixed Wi-Fi, or minor issues like small TVs and awkward shower screens.

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Jade

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and rooms clean and spacious

10

Alisha

17 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great access to the beach and restaurants. However, suggest trying to fet top level as ypu can hear people walkinb above, shower screen had no bottom seal so often leaked on floor.

6

Natalie

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was very noisy in the mid night and morning. You can hear jumping noise from upstairs or next door.

10

Margaret

23 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed 4 nights in a 4th floor water view apartment on Phillip Island and found it very convenient and comfortable. The bedroom opened on to the balcony with lovely views and sunshine. We had a Queen size bed, large TV, free Internet, reverse cycle aircon and plenty of drawer and cupboard space as well as a large bench/desk area. The bathroom is in the middle of the apartment and was good with a large spa bath and complimentary toiletries. The kitchen/lounge/dining area can be closed off with a sliding door and has its own small oil heater, a good-sized fridge/freezer, a microwave, 2 hotplates and rangehood. Access is via the ground level carpark with security, reserved parking spaces and a quick lift. There is a reception area but we didn’t actually need to go there for anything. We liked the location a lot, it’s tucked away at the end of town and very quiet but close to restaurants and shops and across the road from the water.

8

Lance

30 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Liked everything except the wifi reception which was terrible

10

Francis

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious, quiet and loved the spa

8

Stephen

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was on 3rd floor had a lift tho which was great. Room was huge , nearly a full kitchen so you could easily stay a week if u wanted. Bed was pretty comfy , bathroom was massive with a spa bath . Good size fridge . Only real downside was the tv was the size of a computer monitor. For over 300 per night an upgrade to the tv wouldn’t hurt . Overall great location and clean .

6

Marcus

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was lovely and clean. Quite spacious and over all very good apart from the main bed mattress being hard and uncomfortable. Shower door opened inwards only and when in the shower you are unable to close the door so had to shower with the door open. It could have been just that 1 room and I would let it stop me from going again if only there for 1 night.

10

Kathryn

27 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely view directly opposite the water, very clean , comfortable beds. Heater was turned on so our room was lovely cosy & warm on a cold winter day.

8

Samantha

29 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Booked no view room, wouldn’t do that again looking straight at another apartment complex and lacked privacy. Other than that would return.

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Service

Communication and contactless check-in are often smooth, and staff are frequently described as friendly. However, reviews also cite poor instructions, slow or no responses, and one notably rude interaction.

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10

Narelle

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was ready nice and early which was great ! Email sent prior to checking in made everything seamless as far as parking codes etc . Highly recommend

10

Michael

26 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great communication re access and parking, comfortable room and bed. Nicely presented and well located.

10

Paul

28 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean ,operators friendly and happy to answer any queries

10

Eoghan

9 Jul 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Great communication about contactless checkin. Lovely apartment and perfect location - short walk into town or to the beach.

8

Nirupa

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Ok . Instructions to check in very poor.

10

Bronwyn

26 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were great, place clean and fresh. Definitely stay there again 10/10

10

Mason

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very easy to check in and check out. Apartment was clean, bed comfy, amenities great.

4

Anthony

18 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Still non-contact venue due to COVID which makes experience very impersonal. I did not see one staff member the entire trip and requested a later check out via email, however never heard back from them

10

Megan

14 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a fabulous stay at this accommodation. Beautiful rooms, stunning location, great ease of contactless service. We'd happily stay there again.

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Kelly

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Upon check in Andrea was rude and unwelcoming. Make sure you read your emails thoroughly as you check yourself in... no need for a receptionist. The room was not like the photos, we were given bunk beds and a double. We booked twin beds, as this was an option. There were no photos of bunk beds when i booked. I called reception to ask if there were any rooms with two double beds as this was the assumption on booking. and was told that was the only configuration. I said the photo's were misleading... i was cut off a number of times and then Andrea proceeded to tell me... the customer being right hasn't been a thing since the 1980's. At that point i realized there was no point asking questions as Andrea did not seem to give two hoots. Please note if you book this online it is non refundable and the beds are beyond uncomfortable... I'd say they'd been picked up on hard rubbish day as the springs dig into your back. Probably the only positive feedback i can give is that the location was great.

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Location

Across the road from the beach and an easy walk to shops, cafes and restaurants, the location receives steady praise. Several also describe it as central yet quiet.

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10

Jade

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and rooms clean and spacious

10

Warren

16 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great view and central to everything

10

Alan

17 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay easy parking everything in walking distance

10

rui

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice place, family friendly. Near the beach and the market street.

10

Margaret

23 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed 4 nights in a 4th floor water view apartment on Phillip Island and found it very convenient and comfortable. The bedroom opened on to the balcony with lovely views and sunshine. We had a Queen size bed, large TV, free Internet, reverse cycle aircon and plenty of drawer and cupboard space as well as a large bench/desk area. The bathroom is in the middle of the apartment and was good with a large spa bath and complimentary toiletries. The kitchen/lounge/dining area can be closed off with a sliding door and has its own small oil heater, a good-sized fridge/freezer, a microwave, 2 hotplates and rangehood. Access is via the ground level carpark with security, reserved parking spaces and a quick lift. There is a reception area but we didn’t actually need to go there for anything. We liked the location a lot, it’s tucked away at the end of town and very quiet but close to restaurants and shops and across the road from the water.

10

chris

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Across the road from the beach,walkable to shops,cafes and restaurants. Clean and modern apartment would highly recommend a stay here

8

Adrian

12 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to beach and walking distance to town

10

Paul

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here a few times now great location,beautiful rooms an walking distance to main street shops and restaurants Beautiful veiw from beachside apartment.

8

Helen

23 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to the town centre and beach

10

Michael

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful place to stay really close to the beach and various dining options. The price was right. Would definitely stay again!

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Month	Average price
January	US$215
February	US$180
March	US$183
April	US$176
May	US$182
June	US$184
July	US$179
August	US$174
September	US$167
October	US$182
November	US$175
December	US$187

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $226	2 $226	3
4 $223	5 $172	6 $172	7 $189	8 $186	9 $189	10
11 $245	12 $227	13 $226	14 $226	15 $226	16 $224	17 $227
18 $226	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28 $189	29 $196	30	31

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27 $184	28 $176	29 $189	30 $189