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North Pier Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with outdoor pool

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Interior
Four Bedroom Townhouse | Private kitchen
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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5 The Esplanade, Cowes, VIC, 3922
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪2 min walk‬

Room options

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Guest Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Budget Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Budget Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Two Bedroom Bay View Apartment

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Dorm Room - 2 Share

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Dorm Room - 4 Share

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Dorm Room - 6 Share

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bay View Spa Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Four Bedroom Pool View Townhouse | Living area | TV

Four Bedroom Pool View Townhouse

  • 1292 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Four Bedroom Townhouse | Terrace/patio

Four Bedroom Townhouse

  • 1292 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Bunk Beds, 5 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Bay View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds, Bay View

  • 431 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bay View Queen Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bay View Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Guest Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bay View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Cowes

On the beach.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Phillip Island Ferry Dock and a 5-minute walk from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Cowes Beach and Silverleaves Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Silverleaves Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪G’day Tiger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk

About this property

North Pier Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel with outdoor pool
North Pier Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at North Pier Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Cowes hotel is smoke free.

  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
North Pier Hotel offers 62 accommodations with hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive after 6:30 PM on weekdays must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Continental Cowes
Continental Hotel Cowes
North Pier Hotel Hotel
North Pier Hotel Cowes
North Pier Hotel Hotel Cowes

Frequently asked questions

How close is North Pier Hotel to the airport?

North Pier Hotel is 120.6 mi (143-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does North Pier Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at North Pier Hotel.

How close is North Pier Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does North Pier Hotel offer free breakfast?

North Pier Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at North Pier Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at North Pier Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at North Pier Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does North Pier Hotel have a pool?

North Pier Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does North Pier Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does North Pier Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is North Pier Hotel to downtown Cowes?

North Pier Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Cowes.

Reviews

North Pier Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very spacious, seems to be newly renovated, fully functional, good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinhyo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Raenelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space for large family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cinzia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely stay. The room was simple and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thanh, Fairfax

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view - spacious room and friendly staffs - love to come back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marilou

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Easy accesss to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Need rails in the bath.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

chiara

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Z
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Traveled with family
The bay room views are wonderful. The rooms were spacious, although the bathrooms are curious with an added changing area without seating or a place to hang clothes/robes. The walls are thin, however, and noise carried between rooms easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Adele

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. TV didn’t work properly had to retune it ourselves, barely any channels and no access or way to watch Netflix or any other streaming services. Room was above the smoking area which was loud and smelt disgusting not great for asthmatics to walk past and have the smell wafting not the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely and Comfortable

Lovely comfortable stay. Location is fabulous. Walk to the beach and dhops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUSSELL

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emiliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beautiful views, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a budget room 404 with a shower over a bath. You had to step over the bath to shower without a rail to hang onto. Then you showered on a rather slippery floor. Lastly, getting out means lifting one leg high to step over the side. All your weight is on the other foot, with nothing to hang onto and there is only a slippery wet surface supporting all your weight.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Clarence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
close to the beach , quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Not bad for a budget stay- a bit noisy as - pub is part of the complex and the walls are paper thin- but the location and pricing are great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value, comfortable stay.

Convenient, comfortable place for overnight stay when working in area. Good price. Shower over bath is only negative.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and the centre of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with beautiful views of the water, able to walk through to the Hotel for drinks and meals, excellent position with an easy walk into the town. We have stayed there before and again we were very happy to have stayed there again - highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

PRASANT

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st hotel where I have lived with no phone in room or any services if you need to get in touch with the hotel staff or reception. Room with only blinds , no day light curtains ... So technically either U have blinds on in day time or no privacy at all .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had two queen beds. Everything was clean and the heater was on as we arrived. Although the room was simple it had everything we needed for our stay. The only downside is how loud the music and people are from the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wai Keet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was ok nice hotel with a stunning sea view. Location was good easy parking within the hotel area. The hotel got no lift, if you have big luggages and being arrange to stay in the upper floor congrats you just won yourself some free basic shaolin kung fu training. Pray hard you got no rude hotets room neighbors, the soundproof was bad and we have 2 nights with some rude user next to our room keep banging their doors every 10 or 15mins when they are in the room. ** please take note that the hotel to Penguin Parade is between 15 to 20 mins drive. However, beside the above we enjoyed our stay there and if we are going back again we will consider staying there again..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Disliked: Amenities
Position good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025