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Genesta House B&B

3.5 star property
3.5-star Edwardian guest house near Cowes Beach

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Property grounds
Point of interest
Fernery Room | In-room dining
Property entrance
Winery

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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18 Steele Street, Cowes, VIC, 3922
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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Fernery Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Fernery Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Maple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Maple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Lilly Pilly Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Lilly Pilly Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Cowes

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Cowes guesthouse places you within a 10-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Also, Phillip Island Wildlife Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and A Maze'N Things is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cowes Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Silverleaves Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cheeky Goose - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Genesta House B&B

3.5-star Edwardian guest house near Cowes Beach
Genesta House B&B offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Genesta House B&B also features a picnic area, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the outdoor pool and health club at a partner property. A complete renovation of Genesta House B&B was completed in May 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cowes guesthouse.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1914
  • Towels for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Genesta House B&B offers 3 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in May 2022.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 0-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 10 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Genesta House Accommodation Guesthouse Cowes
Genesta House Accommodation Guesthouse
Genesta House Accommodation Cowes
Genesta House Accommodation C
Genesta House B&B Cowes
Genesta House Bed Breakfast
Genesta House Accommodation
Genesta House B&B Guesthouse
Genesta House B&B Guesthouse Cowes

Frequently asked questions

How close is Genesta House B&B to the airport?

Genesta House B&B is 120.6 mi (143-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Genesta House B&B have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Genesta House B&B.

How close is Genesta House B&B to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 3-minute walk from Cowes Beach and 3-minute walk from Silverleaves Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Genesta House B&B offer free breakfast?

Genesta House B&B does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Genesta House B&B?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Genesta House B&B?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Genesta House B&B?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Genesta House B&B have a pool?

Genesta House B&B features outdoor pool access.

Does Genesta House B&B have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Genesta House B&B to downtown Cowes?

Genesta House B&B is 0.2 mi away from Cowes.