North Pier Hotel
5 The Esplanade Reception is located off Bass Street, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
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The North Pier Hotel sits proudly above Western Port Bay and is ideally located in the central township of Cowes, Phillip Island. Only 1.5 hours drive from Melbourne. Just a stone's throw across from the main beach on one of Victoria's only North facing coastlines, Cowes, The North Pier Hotel is the ideal spot to base yourself for your next visit to Phillip Island. The accommodation is wrapped around the bistro and bar which has been fitted out industrial style with a massive north facing new deck and serves good pub fair. A short stroll will find you on the doorstep to the many cafes, restaurants and boutique shops to explore and indulge in. Once known as 'The Continental Hotel', the North Pier Hotel leaves nothing of its prior namesake to be remembered. With every room having recently been fitted with new furnishings to ensure your stay is comfortable, and major bar and restaurant renovations were undertaken earlier in 2017, The North Pier Hotel is ready to host your next stay.
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Free parking
Free internet
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Beach
Billiards
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Conference facilities
Street parking
Internet
Restaurant
Kids' meals
Non-smoking hotel
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Ocean view
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Grade: 96 out of 100
46Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
9Attractionswithin 0.5 km
5 The Esplanade Reception is located off Bass Street, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
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Great food with diverse menu. Good vibe. Water views. Perfect to meet up with a mixed crowd. The atmosphere makes you feel like you are on holidays. Would make a point of going back for a second visit.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Can be noisy once the music gets going on Friday night so order meals early.
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Very loud, if you want a quiet night this isn’t the place for you. Parking very poor. Advertised photos of rooms are very photoshopped compared to what you get. Very dated and misleading. Will not be returning.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Very loud and dated compared to the advertised photos
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We came to have lunch in bistro. Lovely atmosphere - large indoor bistro and outdoor tables. Great selection on tap. Upstairs has kids area for kids - including 2 large inflatables and a cinema. Also lovely views from the top. Beach is just across the road.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Tried to check in early, which was agreed, but still had to wait three hours to get our key. Paid a bit of money for a bay view room, instead got ground floor front car park, some stress and a tiny view of the sea. Couldn’t get up dressed as the public could see in our room. Tried to change room, but they were ‘fully booked’ staff weren’t helpful.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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There should be a hygiene/noise warning. What a disappointing stay. We checked in and moved the single bed slightly and found a large amount of someone’s toenail clippings.. it was disgusting. After approaching reception was just told house keeping was gone (2:30pm) and no one would clean till evening. That was appalling, my partner had to go look for a vacuum to clean his own room. The receptionist later on suggested she could move our room to above the outdoor pub/bar. We said no due to noise. We were already around the corner from the restaurant but the noise did not stop till 1am with people shouting. The blinds were terrible too with the whole room lit up with lights and once they went off the sun lit up the room at 5:15am. Upon speaking to reception the next day no one cared about the hygiene issues. Really disappointed in the stay, if I could have left 9pm that night with anywhere else to go I would. Please don’t stay here if you have children, or don’t mind loud noise and you can sleep through anything. …
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: don’t bother.
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Worst hotel I stayed at. There was hair on towels and and in the bath room. No heating available in the middle of winter and this was a particularly cold and windy night. I had to use jackets and towels to cover around the doorway as the gaps were quite large for wind to seep in. The bathroom was 1950s old and dirty. The carpet did not look very clean. We tried to get the room changed but there was no reception staff after 8pm (we checked in at 7:30pm and rushed to dinner). The walls were paper thin. At night, we can hear yelling and shouting on the street and this terrified my young child who was trying to go to sleep. I relayed my experience to staff at check out to which she responded that's what I get for choosing a budget room. I paid the same price for another room in the heart of Melbourne (4 star hotel) so not sure what she was insinuating. Would never stay here again. …
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: I've read some reviews to request for a newer room at the time of booking. Can try that. But...
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We paid the same rate as friends staying there, their room was so much nicer than ours - request the newer rooms. Ours was old, thin walls & desperately needed up grading. We are in the bar & the food was awful with cheap processed chicken, cold fluffy rice & zero flavor.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Rooms are very old, torn carpet, very old aluminum windows which doesn’t allow any insulation for cold or noice. We could see spiderwebs behind the TV. Even the TV remote was broken. no barrier between our terrace and the next room. I wouldn’t book an accommodation there again.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Room Tip: Good as a dining restaurant- dont book rooms on budget.
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Checked in late for an overnight stay, and it was brilliant. Lovely rooms, well appointed and clean, excellent location, with views of the bay. Friendly check in staff. Dinner and drinks at the hotel was great, good range, excellent venue and fantastic food. Plenty of off street parking for the Harley, but not a fan of gravel carparks. Great place to stay.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Ate dinner there before taking friends to Penguin Parade ( dissapointing). We shared burgers and steak sandwiches. all we good as were the fries that came with them. Huge big dining area so imagine loud and busy with a couple of hundred people in there in busy times.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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PRICE RANGE
USD 54 - USD 171 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
continental hotel cowes
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
The Continental Hotel Phillip Island
LOCATION
AustraliaVictoriaPhillip IslandCowes
NUMBER OF ROOMS
77
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Frequently Asked Questions about North Pier Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to North Pier Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Cowes Beach (0.1 km), The Palms Phillip Island (0.3 km), and Cowes Night Market (0.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at North Pier Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at North Pier Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at North Pier Hotel?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to North Pier Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cheeky Goose Cafe, MadCowes Cafe, and Pino's Trattoria.
Are there opportunities to exercise at North Pier Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to an outdoor pool during their stay.
Does North Pier Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbour view available here.