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North Pier Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with outdoor pool

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Two Bedroom Bay View Apartment | Living area | TV
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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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

  • 431 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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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

  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bay View Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 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
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬3 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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

North Pier Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1001 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room but people in the street were noisy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony, Melbourne

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Suzie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property inside was clean and tidy. It was a little bit on the older side and the carpets were a little bit unkempt. The old spiders webs on the outside of the building were an indication of its age. But it was a central and convenient place to stay after watching the penguins.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a good value , clean and reliable property in good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean and comfortable bed.

Comfortable bed in compact room. Ground floor 'patio' a concrete path with no furniture. Expensive for room facility.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great locstion
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sister and I stayed one night in a twin bed room. We ordered a balcony room overlooking the bay, it was lovely to sit out with a relaxing drink. Although we were on the 2nd floor and no lift only stairs, so dragging luggage up was a challenge as was getting it down the stairs. Rooms were spacious and beds comfortable bathroom was huge and we could both fit in front of the mirror with loads of space, would recommend staying here again
Twin bed room
Balcony veiw
Balcony view
Balcony view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Very convenient place for travel and catch up with friends. Having the bistro on the same site was great, with very nice meals and comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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