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The 10 Best Guest Houses in Cowes, Australia

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Nestled amongst heritage gardens, Glen Isla House boasts direct beach access and free Wi-Fi. All accommodation features elegant and unique interiors, a flat-screen TV and lovely garden views. A suite with a spa bath and fireplace is available.

Exceptionally welcoming. Richard went out of his way to give an overview of the local area. Bed was comfy, breakfast was great!

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9.6
Exceptional
437 reviews
Price from
£129
per night

Featuring a secluded garden setting, Genesta House offers boutique accommodation in a restored 100-year-old home and includes free WiFi. It is a 5-minute walk from Cowes Beach and various local dining options.

We stayed at Genesta in Philip Island, where we went to celebrate Father's Day. We loved the facility for the cleanliness of its rooms, attentive staff, and proximity to Cowe Beach. They made us very happy with the little surprise they made for Father's Day. It was a place that I definitely recommend and we can't wait to go again.

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9.5
Exceptional
148 reviews
Price from
£136
per night

Just 3 minutes’ walk from the beach, Phillip Island Cottages offer a private patio with garden views. Guests have access to a BBQ area surrounded by lovely gardens. Free parking is available outside each cottage.

Easy walking distance to main street/shops, waterfront, etc. Comfortable accomodation with excellent facilities.

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8.8
Fabulous
453 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

The spacious guest house comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views.

Phillip Island Wildlife Park is 4.1 km from the guest house, while A Maze’N Things is 7.3 km away. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 151 km from By the Beach Coastal Cabin with Hot Tub.

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8
Very good
4 reviews
Price from
£136
per night

Boasting a patio with mountain views, a garden and a bar, OMARU FARM STAY can be found in Ventnor, close to Flynns Beach and 7.1 km from Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

Beautiful staff, so kind and welcoming and an excellent location— incredible view ! So easy to find all the main attractions and added bonus having the cafe and farm store on site. Loved the farm fresh eggs for breakfast :)

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8.6
Fabulous
18 reviews
Price from
£327
per night

Offering free Wi-Fi and free breakfast, Swan Lake Guest House is located across the road from Flynn's Reef Beach. All rooms offer a 2-person spa bath. You can view the world famous penguin parade just 3 minutes' drive or 10 minutes’ walk away.

We arrived late afternoon and received a warm welcome from Bernadette, the hostess, who answered all our questions about the accommodation and the island. Our room was very comfortable, clean, and spacious with an updated bathroom and a very relaxing deck. The guest house was at a perfect location as it was less than one kilometer to our evening Penguin Parade booking. We enjoyed the continental breakfast which included freshly perked coffee, bread, warm croissants, sliced cheese and meat, and fresh fruit. We highly recommend Swan Lake Guest House for anyone seeking lodging on the island.

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9.3
Superb
90 reviews
Price from
£153
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews
    The luxury, tranquillity and cleanliness of this property is second to none. My family and I have been visiting the Island for 10+years and I cannot put any other accommodation in the same bracket. The homely feel you get from the moment you walk-in is fantastic- The hosts respond prompt and kind. Location is in a quiet part of Cowes, walking distance to shops.
    Lyndsey
    Solo traveller
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 7 reviews
    Great location, very close to the beach. Quiet roads safe for children. Massive back and front garden. Big entertainment area with open kitchen (that has everything a cook might need) and connected to big balcony with bbq facility - perfect for family.
    Linh
    Family with young children
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 12 reviews
    The Philly was very clean, and the beds and pillows were very comfortable. It was a lovely home away from home, in a quiet location. Janet was a fantastic host and nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely stay there again
    Karen456
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £192.29
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 97 reviews
    Location was great, easy access to town but far enough away out of the main street. Nice quiet building. Love the keyless entry, means you don't have to take keys with you and you can't lose them. Left a pair of earrings and hosts made every effort to have them posted back.
    Elaine
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £62.16
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,051 reviews
    Great location, quiet
    Geraldine
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £129.07
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 437 reviews
    Lovely town, quiet, off the street, not in a big building, access to a common room 24/7, full size bath towels, comfy bed, walk in robe with door, Windows can open, air conditioning, beautifully decorated, yummy breakfast, great hosts
    Bronwyn
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £129.07
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 437 reviews
    beautiful old guest house. fab breakfast. welcoming hostess and host. helped with orientation. lovely bedroom. complimentary drinks and chocolates. tea and coffee making facilities. close to the beach. quiet location.
    Tracy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £135.71
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 148 reviews
    Very pleased with the location and ease of access to Cowes CBD. Surprisingly (and pleasantly) quiet leading to a great night's rest. Simonne was a great host and happy to help with anything we needed at all.
    Terry Woodward
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £201.53
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 290 reviews
    Great location, clean, comfortable, kids friendly, convenient and a great host. Highly recommended.
    EA
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4 reviews
    Adored the location! David was a great host and we had a lovely time. Was really pleased we were able to find such a great location reasonably priced last minute for Easter weekend. Happy we had the deck outside which faced the pool area. There was also a little bit of a view to the bay. Liked the pool area and the spa.
    Karen
    Solo traveller
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