3 Star Hotel

North Pier Hotel

5 The Esplanade, Cowes, Australia View Map

$103 nightly

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North Pier Hotel is located on Philip Island opposite Cowes Beach. Guests can relax by the on-site swimming pool and restaurant. Free WiFi and free parking is available. Guests staying at North Pier Hotel can enjoy an evening drive to see the penguins at Penguin Parade. Located 40 minutes' drive away is Maru Koala and Animal Park, while the Nobbies is 20 minutes' drive away. The hotel offers rooms with both heating and air-conditioning. Each room is equipped with a TV and has a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Some suites have an ocean view and spa bath. Guests can wind down at North Pier Hotel's restaurant and bar. The closest airport, Melbourne Airport is located just over 2 hours' drive from the property.

1,995 Reviews

7.6Good
Cleanliness
8.0
Staff
8.6
Location
9.3

What Guests Say

  • “View across the waterRestaurant with kids facilities”
  • “Location in Cowes is great. Close to the water and a lot of restaurants. The room was clean and comfortable. We never ate at the…”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Standard

410 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
Economy1/4

Economy

140 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
Bay View Room1/4

Bay View Room

431 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Bay View Family Room1/4

Bay View Family Room

539 sqft • 1 Bunk, 1 Queen, 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
Bay View Queen Room1/4

Bay View Queen Room

431 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Bay View Bunk Room1/4

Bay View Bunk Room

431 sqft • 2 Bunk, 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    7.6
    Good

    Based on 1,995 reviews

    Location

    9.3

    Cleanliness

    8

    Staff

    8.6

    Overall Quality

    7.6

    Pros +

    • View across the waterRestaurant with kids facilities
    • Location in Cowes is great. Close to the water and a lot of restaurants. The room was clean and comfortable. We never ate at the restaurants, but it must be good considering the large crowd that was there. Very friendly reception.
    • Awesome location, Comfy beds. Stayed here quite a few times. Our go to place to stay when we come to visit family. Some rooms are better than others.

    Cons -

    • Would be nice to have microwaveBreakfast facilities would have been a bonusEven bowls for cereal
    • Having a room with the shower in the bath is horrid to get in and out of, some of the rooms need to be updated. And the outdoor setting needs to find a bonfire to be thrown on. They are old and disgusting and a danger to sit on, time to upgrade them.
    • Location on the waterfront was fabulous great walking the waterfront
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    8judyPosted on: 1-19-2026

    View across the waterRestaurant with kids facilities

    Would be nice to have microwaveBreakfast facilities would have been a bonusEven bowls for cereal

    7DerwinPosted on: 12-31-2025

    Location in Cowes is great. Close to the water and a lot of restaurants. The room was clean and comfortable. We never ate at the restaurants, but it must be good considering the large crowd that was there. Very friendly reception.

    7McBurniePosted on: 10-27-2025

    Awesome location, Comfy beds. Stayed here quite a few times. Our go to place to stay when we come to visit family. Some rooms are better than others.

    Having a room with the shower in the bath is horrid to get in and out of, some of the rooms need to be updated. And the outdoor setting needs to find a bonfire to be thrown on. They are old and disgusting and a danger to sit on, time to upgrade them.

    10MaureenPosted on: 10-21-2025

    Fantastic location and staff

    Location on the waterfront was fabulous great walking the waterfront

    10KimPosted on: 9-20-2025

    The excellent customer service as I had trouble with my booking on booking.vom and they sorted it easily when I rang them. Love the view and great dinner at the pub. Easy walk to everything. Better view that than other hotels on the front that are more expensive.

    Having to go home :) a toaster would have been great

    10i_GwaNGPosted on: 9-5-2025

    We stayed one night at North Pier Hotel and were pleasantly surprised by the warm hospitality and thoughtful service. Check-in was smooth and quick, and the staff went above and beyond-helping us with our bags and offering helpful advice about the room.Our accommodation featured two spacious king beds and a bath tub, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. The coffee provided was excellent, a small touch that made a big difference to our morning. The location is ideal, just steps from the beach and close to local cafes and shops.Highly recommend for a comfortable and welcoming stay!

    7JohnPosted on: 5-12-2025

    Loved the location and the balcony with the water view

    The supplies in the room were a little sparse.Had a coffee in the restaurant which was very weak.

    3GhulamPosted on: 5-1-2025

    Only location

    ShawerHandwashing basin No hanger to hang your clothes

    8SashaPosted on: 4-30-2025

    Locations, price suited our needs

    Being a lower level apartment the noise from apartment upstairs was audible

    8EmilyPosted on: 4-28-2025

    Room was great for the size of our family, quieter than expected which was a nice surprise. Could do with a few more cups/bowls maybe a microwave for sorting baby bottles. But a great spot for a few days away

    In the actual hotel the ordering system is ridiculous. If youre a single parent you have to leave your kids alone to order food or drinks. COst per night was a little high IMO

    1PapainPosted on: 4-28-2025

    The staff were nice and would've been a good stay if we didn't have to call the police three times due to people next door banging on our windows. The location is why we wanted to stay there as it's near main street and across from beach.

    The fact I had to call police 3 times as the people next door were drunk and yelling. Slamming on our doors. Throwing bottles and cans. Then one of the police said to me that's what you get staying near a pub which I thought was quite unfair as the website states this accommodation is family friendly hense why we thought it would be okay. Will never feel safe to stay here again, especially with my family. My 19 month old woke up screaming because of all the nonsense too. On another note the tap was leaking non stop in bathroom as well.

    5TraceyPosted on: 4-26-2025

    Passable

    Very old . It’s a budget accommodation. Only good for its location

    6BrajeshPosted on: 4-25-2025

    I like the location and view from the hotel.

    Room of the was uneven and there was a small stem between carpet and tiles. My son fall and hurt. Unsafe and building has various safety issue.

    5KarlPosted on: 4-25-2025

    good bed and location

    old bathroom, no sink outside bathroom, no table. Cockroach spotted -- wife got scared :(

    10ThishankaPosted on: 4-23-2025

    Nice place. Nice view. Well maintained

    Bathroom windows ?

    7WijethilakaPosted on: 4-21-2025

    The location

    The male receptionist who was there on the afternoon shift is irresponsible of his work and provided the wrong low grade room keys of somebody else's even after providing our identity documentation. We only found that it was the wrong room after we checked in.Therefore please make sure you get the right room that you have booked in this property. Also there's no enough dedicated parking at the property.

    10MarcPosted on: 4-21-2025

    Clean room, good shower and great wifi. Pub food was great also!

    6AvaPosted on: 4-20-2025

    Beautiful view

    Room 307. Somethings need to be upgraded, the shower head kept falling and squirts water everywhere, door of toilet is completely shredded at bottom and bath very scratched, toilet seat also not tightened enough.

    6MeganPosted on: 4-19-2025

    Pretty good. It was a good central location for all our activities, and thus served its purpose

    Bathrooms felt a bit grimy and out dated (clean, just not the best vibes)

    10LeannePosted on: 4-17-2025

    No I didn’t have breakfast, BUT I did have dinner last night and my compliments to the chef, my lamb shank was awesome, my son Had steak and 100% perfect. Situation of my room absolutely perfect, I highly recommend your establishment.

    There was nothing I didn’t like, from arriving, reception gentleman was so helpful, polite and a happy soul, staff and meals at dinner awesome, the room very welcoming. Communication from the hotel 110%.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront
    • Swimming Pool
    • Fence around pool
    • Kids' pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Payment will be taken at the time of booking. Please note that there is a 1.05% surcharge when paying with a Visa or Mastercard credit card. Please note that the property does not accept pre-paid debit cards. Valid photo identification and the same credit card used at the time of booking must be presented on arrival. The property has the right to refuse any booking when the guest cannot provide a valid photo ID or valid credit card that matches the name on the booking. Cash is not an acceptable form of deposit at this property. This property enforces a strict 'Non-Smoking Policy'. Guests may experience some noise or light disturbances from the nearby bar.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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    5 The Esplanade, Cowes

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