Boasting a garden and views of sea, By The Seaside is a recently renovated guest house set in Mornington, 600 metres from Fishermans Beach. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation features a balcony. The guest house offers garden views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. All units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a microwave, a kettle, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. The units include a private bathroom with free toiletries, while selected rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchenette with a toaster. At the guest house, each unit has bed linen and towels. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Mornington, like cycling and hiking. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Royal Beach is 1.3 km from By The Seaside, while Mills Beach is 2.4 km from the property. Essendon Fields Airport is 76 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
6.0
Low score for Mornington
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hamish
    Australia Australia
    Very quiet location. Well equipped room and kitchen
  • C
    Clare
    Australia Australia
    Well thought out/making most of small space; private, quiet, wonderful location. Delightful garden setting, lots of birds.
  • Chengxi
    Australia Australia
    The location is good, close to the beach which has a quite nice view.
  • Mishhkel
    Australia Australia
    This accommodation was very clean, good location. Quiet place. Good firm Queen Mattress. Shower is excellent. Decent sized fridge not a minibar. Ceiling fans, airconditioning, comfy couch. Plenty of street parking available. A 2 burner stove, with...
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely apartment, ideal place for relaxing. Sea view was fab. Pictures are true. The beach at the end of the road is beautiful. I loved this place.
  • Valentina
    Italy Italy
    The house was amazing and everything that you need is there
  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    Excellent location, 15-20minutes walk to Mornington. Super comfortable bed. Great views over the bay. Quiet street.
  • Neil
    Australia Australia
    The bed and pillows were extremely comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped.
  • Elisha
    Australia Australia
    The room was very cosy and had a cute little garden outside. It was very clean and very close to the Main Street and shops.
  • Nimo
    Australia Australia
    By The Seaside ( truely an apartment-like propertie) had lovely amenities, and the decor was absolutely fabulous! 💯 The host gave excellent and easy to understand instructions. 💯 I was able to order in and cook there . 💯 And the Privacy...

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Katrina Devery

8.5
8.5
Host review score
Host review score
Katrina Devery
Fishermans Beach, Main St, Restaurants, Shopping and Cafes in Walking Distance
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of By The Seaside
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Good free WiFi 19 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
By The Seaside takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroEftposCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

For an additional charge guests can arrange a daily room service, or an arrival pack which includes flowers, chocolates, and sparkling wine. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Fees are charged for late checkout and early check-in.

Credit card bookings are charged a 3.5% fee, per transaction.

No stove top in Treetop Studio.

Please inform By The Seaside in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about By The Seaside

  • The prices at By The Seaside may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • By The Seaside offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Foot massage
    • Bike tours
    • Back massage
    • Beach
    • Full body massage
    • Pub crawls
    • Horse riding
    • Bingo
    • Head massage
    • Walking tours
    • Neck massage
    • Couples massage
    • Hand massage

  • Room options at By The Seaside include:

    • Apartment
    • Villa

  • By The Seaside is 0.6 miles from the centre of Mornington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from By The Seaside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at By The Seaside is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.