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North Pier Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Bay View Spa Room | Water view
Bay View Suite | Bed sheets
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Four Bedroom Townhouse | Private kitchen
Interior
North Pier Hotel sits right by the ocean, creating a welcoming retreat complete with a garden and bar. The on-site restaurant serves lunch and dinner, while rooms offer WiFi connectivity. After a meal, travelers can head to the outdoor pool to relax and unwind.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Guest Suite | Bed sheets

Guest Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Budget Room | Bed sheets

Budget Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Budget Family Room | Bed sheets

Budget Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Two Bedroom Bay View Apartment | Bed sheets

Two Bedroom Bay View Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 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 | Bed sheets

Dorm Room - 2 Share

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets

Dorm Room - 4 Share

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Dorm Room - 6 Share | Bed sheets

Dorm Room - 6 Share

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bay View Spa Room | Bed sheets

Bay View Spa Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 40 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Four Bedroom Pool View Townhouse | Living area | TV

Four Bedroom Pool View Townhouse

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 120 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Four Bedroom Townhouse | Terrace/patio

Four Bedroom Townhouse

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 120 sq m
  • 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 | Bed sheets

Bay View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 50 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds, Bay View | Bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds, Bay View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Digital channels
  • 40 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bay View Queen Room | Bed sheets

Bay View Queen Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bay View Family Room | Bed sheets

Bay View Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 44 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Guest Room | Bed sheets

Guest Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bay View Room | Bed sheets

Bay View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
5 The Esplanade, Cowes, VIC, 3922

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cowes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Silverleaves Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪G’day Tiger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk

About this property

North Pier Hotel

Hotel by the ocean
A terrace, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at North Pier Hotel. The on-site restaurant, North Pier Hotel, offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby
  • A billiards/pool table, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
More amenities include:
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • TVs with digital channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • North Pier Hotel

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

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
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

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Does North Pier Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is North Pier Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at North Pier Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at North Pier Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at North Pier Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is North Pier Hotel located?

Located in Cowes, this beachfront hotel is in the city center, just steps from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Cowes Beach and Silverleaves Beach are also within 5 minutes.

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