Reviews of Arthur Phillip Motor Inn 3.5 stars
2-12 Redwood Drive, 3922 Cowes, Australia
#16 of 201 hotels in Cowes
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 502 hotel reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.2
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Comfort
9.1
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
8.9
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Free WiFi
8.1
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Robyn
Australia55 reviews9.0“Good value for money stay on Phillip Is.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing.
A very spacious room, clean, with good kitchenette facilities. Hostess was very helpful with providing local information. Motel is 1.5 km easy walk to shops and pier or very short drive. Island attractions all accessible via short drive. Would highly recommend the helicopter ride over the island.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
A
Australia10 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Overall, Good stay for one night.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The bathroom Shower heads. They were like needles piercing skin.
Only stayed 1 night to see the Penguins but it was worth the stay. Free water bottles and chocolates. My daughter loved it.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Gino
Argentina3 reviews10“Beautiful place.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Thank you so much for everything guys!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Tony
Hong Kong17 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great accommodation in Phillip island for travellers”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
😉 Honestly nothing much to criticise, but it would be nice if the TV could upgrade to Smart TV
✅ On-site parking, just park the car in front of the room ✅ Great location, close to city town and not far away from Penguin Parade ✅ The room is clean and tidy, with sufficient lighting ✅ The living room is big ✅ Bottles of water and chocolate bar was prepared for us during check-in
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Peter
Australia43 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Value for money.. large room. Good location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Ferenc
Australia5 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
non
staff was friendly we got what we wanting !
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Margaret
Australia15 reviews4 helpful votes10“Great accommodation with great hosts”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was nothing we disliked.
Close to town centre and Cowes jetty so it was convenient to walk to supermarkets and local restaurants, rather than taking the car and having to find parking. The hosts and property managers, Pauline and Matthew, were kind and welcoming, There were two bottles of water, and a small bar of chocolate on the dressing table on arrival, under the welcome pack which listed establishment rules, local amenities and good tourist activities and places to visit. On site parking. Saying hello to Pauline and Matthew every day on our four day stay was a pleasure. If we needed extra tea bags, tissues, toilet paper or towels, or recommendations for day trips on Phillip Island, Pauline and Matthew were always easy to find. It was a joy to see rainbow lorikeets flock around Pauline in the late afternoon and jump on her feet and shoulders, as she fed them seeds. Just proves even the local wildlife knows they are great people! 😉 Our room with spa bath was spotlessly clean on arrival, with lovely white linen, a comfortable couch, microwave, kettle, toaster, electric blanket, crockery and dining table for two, good sized wardrobe and extra pillows...even fly spray! It was like home away from home. The cost of the accommodation was excellent value. While it is not 5 star or ultra modern, clean and well maintained premises like this one are superb! It was our second visit, and felt as great staying there again as it did the first time. We look forward to another future stay.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Bernie
Australia13 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Nice place neat and tidy good access to penguins and other Phillip island attractions”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Good position
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Frances
Ireland20 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bed not that comfortable . Kitchen facilities deceptive
Convenient . Location . Clean
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Fiona
United Kingdom19 reviews9.0“Great overnight stop”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Easy to find, not too far from Penguin Parade. Large room, good facilities, lovely open grass area in front
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Nicolle
Australia3 reviews1 helpful vote10“Wish we could of stayed longer hence planning a return trip.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Only good things to say, nothing negative.
Clean room, comfy bed, perfect for our overnight stopover, centrally located, easy access to shops or for heading out to explore attractions. Hosts were really lovely and had good local knowledge. We would definitely stay there again, both for stop over and extended stay.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Lauren
Australia19 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Lovely motel, friendly staff, great location. Would recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The surrounding grounds a bit bare and Barron
Clean rooms, good location, fully equipped
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Asta
Lithuania19 reviews4 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Location, surrounded by nature.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Paul
Indonesia41 reviews7 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The WiFi signal was very weak.
Clean and comfortable and convenient location. Room facilities were excellent.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Arthur
Netherlands14 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything was good.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Xiaojun
China4 reviews10“More than appreciation”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great host at a special night with storm and power outage. The host opened the door for us late at night. We were almost desperate earlier. There was no signal, no power, no connection.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Stuart
Australia2 reviews9.0“Very comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Only criticism would be lights too dim. Especially bathroom for shaving, makeup etc.
Everything
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Deb
Australia14 reviews8.0“Clean & comfortable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Short notice availability
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Ayman
Australia4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 2 nights
When I first arrived, they gave me a room that doesn't match my booking, but after I complained about it they fixed the issue immediately.
The room was tidy & clean, and well equipped with main appliances.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Fatin
United Kingdom16 reviews3 helpful votes10“Great place”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great stay, lovely room and very kind and helpful staff. The place is very close to a great beach in Cowes! Loved every minute at staying in Phillip Island
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Allison
Australia8 reviews9.0“Great”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Queen Room with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 2 nights
nothing
Everything spa was just the best at the end of the day
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Kee
Australia33 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Okay for staying a night.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The motel is a bit from the town centre and no shop or restaurant around, so have to drive, luckily just few minutes away, for meals and staples. The toilet is smelly!
The room is spacious, clean and tidy. You just parked your car in front of your room.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Dean
United States50 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Room was very large and comfortable for 2 people. Close to restaurants and shops.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Jessica
Australia2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great stay
Stayed in January 2024
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