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Seahorse Motel

31 Chapel Street, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922, Australia
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Ranked #4 of 9 hotels in Cowes
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Melbourne, Australia
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We booked this at last minute on the net to stay for just one night. To be honest we weren't expecting much. Staff were genuinely friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and spacious, containing everything we needed, great for families, good functional kitchen, supermarket is close by. Walking distance to the beach and shops. I would definitely stay... More

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York, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Having stayed in a fairly poor motel in another part of Australia we were slightly sceptical about this and as we drove up were thinking "what on earth have we done?" But on entering the room we were much relieved to see the large clean and well presented accommodation. We had our 3 and 6 year old kids with us... More

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Southport, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Stayed here for one night in one of the apartment rooms, Our room was extremely clean and spacious with a comfy king size bed. The lady at reception was really friendly and provided us with plenty of useful information about the island. Would recommend this hotel/motel to family's and couples alike.

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Cooma, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Stayed at the Seahorse for two nights. Had booked a motel room, but we're upgraded on arrival to a one bedroom apartment. Unfortunately we had very noisy neighbors who banged doors and spoke very loudly until 1.30am the first night, then 3.30am the second night, along with the sound of vomiting. I understand that the owners can't be held responsible... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The hosts could not do enough, it's refreshing to experience service. Location, location, everything is within a short walking distance; Beach; Shops, Restaurants. The rooms are spaces, everything worked, even had WiFi. All up the SeaHorse is do in my books as the place to go back to when visiting Phillip Is. Thanks guys Moto GP / V8 nutter

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Sydney
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We stayed in Room 8 and found out at 8.30 in the morning that just behind it is the motor that runs the ducted vacuum cleaner system. I initially thought the hairdryer had turned itself on (then off then on then off). Don't take room 8 or 9! The room was quite clean but really heavily scented to the point... More

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Seahorse61, Manager at Seahorse Motel, responded to this review
9 April 2013

Hello Longworths. Thank you for your review. As discussed on the morning of your departure I will look at further sound proofing the vacuum unit. But in the mean time I have instructed our cleaners not to use the vacuum until 10.00am. Due to other reviews we do not use any air freshners in our rooms. The scent in our... More

Geelong, Australia
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

My fiancé and I stayed at the Seahorse Motel in September 2012 and it was fantastic. The Managers were so welcoming and helpful, answering all our questions about local attractions. For example when I mentioned that we were heading to see the penguins that night they gave us garbage bags to sit on as the seats would be wet. The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

Visited for two nights in September with some friends. Quiet location within walking distance to shops and restaurants. Very friendly hosts who were happy to assist with dinner arrangements. Rooms need a bit of an update and did smell strongly of air freshener. Nice outdoor sitting area where we enjoyed happy hour.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2012

staff friendly and helpful ..location was adjacent to beach and al;l services..all appliances worked and the tv had a number of cable channells....

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Melborne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

The First Impression: We had booked a deluxe suite on a last minute decision to go to Phillip Island for Easter. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a very friendly and helpful lady named Olga (the owner) who went out of her way to ensure our push bikes were securely stored. The Suite: We entered the room and were pleasantly... More

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Also Known As:
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Seahorse Motel Phillip Island/Cowes
Address: 31 Chapel Street, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922, Australia
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Region: Australia > Victoria > Phillip Island > Cowes
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#2 Family Hotels in Cowes
Price range (per night): RM298 - 401
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