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    The Waves Apartments

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    #4 of 10 Hotels in Cowes
    No. 1 The Esplanade | P.O. Box 108, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922, Australia
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    Overview
    4.5
    228 reviews
    • Excellent46%
    • Very good42%
    • Average9%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible1%
    Travellers talk about
    “great location” (38 reviews)
    “overlooking the beach” (8 reviews)
    “the kitchen” (24 reviews)
    Wifi
    Free Parking
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    Beachfront
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    Private Balcony
    Breakfast included
    4.5 Star Hotel
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    1 - 5 of 224 reviews

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great Place to stay on the island

    Really nice apartments close to the main road spacious all the what you need for a couple of days IGA within minutes very close to churchill island you are about 15 minutes from cowes which is the main town of phillip island

    Thank petergreen555
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Nice place to stay

    First impression is the place is clean and well maintained / professionally run with friendly and helpful staff. We had a family executive suite which had a corner Jacuzzi in it, nice balcony with native shrubs and trees in the gardens, which attracted the colourful...More

    Thank Peter S
    Reviewed 9 June 2017 via mobile
    Good

    We stayed here recently for a couple of nights in an Ocean View room. We enjoyed the accommodation. It was clean and the bed was comfortable and is within easy walking distance of the main street with shops , restaurants etc. It just needs to...More

    1  Thank Foodandwin
    Reviewed 30 April 2017
    Great location, good sized rooms......but confusing......

    Generally it is an okay hotel- but there are just things that come across quite odd. As you enter there are 2x single beds in the kitchen/dining area.Another thing for the size of the hotel there was no bar or restaurant onsite and the min-bar...More

    Thank Dee06182844
    Reviewed 29 April 2017 via mobile
    Lovely apartment

    Friendly reception staff upgraded us to a panoramic view room on 4th floor. Lovely, clean, comfortable apartment with sea vies and corner spa pool. Covered, secure parking. Walking distance to shops, beach and bars/restaurants. 15-20 mins drive to Penguin Parade. Only negative is wifi not...More

    Thank K8brooks
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    Amenities
    • Top amenities
    • Free Parking
    • Beachfront
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    • Air Conditioning
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator in room
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    • USD 110 - USD 201 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    • Hotel class
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    • #1 Luxury Hotel in Cowes
    • #2 On the Beach Hotel in Cowes
    • Room types
    • Kitchenette ,
    • Suites ,
    • Non-Smoking Rooms
    • Number of rooms
    • 64
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    Kas D
    16 June 2017|
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    Response from Janis H | Reviewed this property |
    I don't know, it would be best to call to ask.
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    Glenda L
    9 October 2016|
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    Response from banks212015 | Reviewed this property |
    Hi, there is no pool or room service or restaurant. However it is only a 5 minute walk to the endless street of Restaurants. Hope that helps and sorry for the late reply..
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    Dream2day
    30 June 2016|
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    Response from 03Victoria | Reviewed this property |
    Hi. I'm just a reviewer not the owner of the property. The room we were in had a king size bed near the balcony and two single bunk beds at the back in the kitchen/dining. space. Not sure the bunks would be that great... More
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    "Any are okay, the whole set up is pretty good, if your first time to the island, the Sea views would be a..."
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    "Check beds are not squeaky and make sure your ok with having kids bunks in the kitchen"
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    "Get a room facing the ocean."
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    "Get a beach view if possible, higher room helps."
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