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Seahorse Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Cowes with free parking

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One Bedroom Family Suite with Stovetop (Self Contained) | In-room dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
The Seahorse Motel offers a perfect seaside escape. Guests cool off in the outdoor pool, relax on sun loungers, and gather around barbecue grills for family meals. The helpful staff provides dry cleaning services, making this beachside getaway ideal for a truly relaxing stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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One Bedroom Family Suite with Wheelchair Access | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Family Suite with Wheelchair Access

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Family Suite with Stovetop (Self Contained) | In-room dining

One Bedroom Family Suite with Stovetop (Self Contained)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Family Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Queen Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Mini-fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Studio Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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King Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
29-31 Chapel Street, Cowes, VIC, 3922

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Silverleaves Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 7 min walk - 0.4 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
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪G’day Tiger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Seahorse Motel

Motel by the sea
At Seahorse Motel, you can look forward to a garden, a playground, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Seahorse Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 42-cm TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-cm TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Seahorse Motel Cowes
Seahorse Motel
Seahorse Cowes
Seahorse Hotel Cowes
Seahorse Motel Phillip Island/Cowes
Seahorse Motel Motel
Seahorse Motel Cowes
Seahorse Motel Motel Cowes

Frequently asked questions

Does Seahorse Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Seahorse Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Seahorse Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Seahorse Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Seahorse Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Seahorse Motel located?

Situated by the sea, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Cowes Beach, Silverleaves Beach, and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Seahorse Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 655 out of 964 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 964 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 964 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 964 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 964 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic rooms and facilities for families along with friendly and very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was clean and maintained. staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at an affordable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bee Leng

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed for 1 day didn’t check out on the pool
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coming in from the cold day to check in, friendly staff, heater was on in the room, spotless room. It was so nice I was looking for the log fire and hot chocolate. Great parking with wide access all around your car. Just a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, quiet and very conveniently located from beach, shops and tourist attractions
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value and will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, nice room, easy walk to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for one night with a group of three while visiting the island. The front desk was friendly at check-in and check-out and provided excellent customer service! :) The room was great overall, and there was parking right outside the room. I would recommend it!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Youness

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good motel and the bedding was very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. Excellent, cosy modern room. Easy walk to the beach and grocery store. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

HOANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice hotel. They upgraded me for free and were very kind. I would like to stay here again someday.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good sized room walking distance to restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely & comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

vinaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the cleanliness, closeness to the beach and the shops, very comfortable bed, lots of channels on TV, all free of charge, lovely receptionist, clean bathroom and great water pressure in the shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Motel with fantastic staff, Clean spacious rooms and is an excellent maintain property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seahorse Motel was easy to get to, close to main street but quiet. It was well maintained with clean, modern facilities, one outstanding features from my perspective, was the water pressure was amazing with PLENTY of hot water! The staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice warm large roomy room with staff waiting to register us in Great TV with Netflix Great location to enjoy the natural wonder of our bushland, animals and ocean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very much enjoyed our stay. Clean and quiet and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pik Kwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to the Main Street of the town. Equipped with smart TV which was highly recommended. Better to add USB / Type C port for charging.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and accommodating..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely property and tremendous room for this price range! Amazing shower and bathroom with ample sink and lots of hot water. Very comfortable bed. Truly a place that gave value for our money during a night stop over in the area after seeing the Penguin Parade.
Room for two as we departed.
Front entrance with outdoor cooking.
Has a nice playground and ample parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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