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Holmwood Guesthouse

4.5 star property
Luxury guesthouse in Cowes with free parking

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Sports facility
Private kitchen
Guesthouse Room - Verandah
Garden
Guesthouse Room - Garden

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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37 Chapel Street, Cowes, VIC, 3922
  • Cowes Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Spa Cottage - Driftwood

Luxury Spa Cottage - Driftwood

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Cottage, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Guesthouse Room - Garden

Guesthouse Room - Garden

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Guesthouse Room - Verandah

Guesthouse Room - Verandah

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Guesthouse Room - East

Guesthouse Room - East

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Family Studio, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Courtyard Area | Living area

Family Studio, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Cowes

A luxury stay in Cowes awaits you at Holmwood Guesthouse. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Cowes guest house include Phillip Island Wildlife Park and A Maze'N Things.
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What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phillip Island Football Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Jetty Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪G’day Tiger - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holmwood Guesthouse

Luxury guesthouse in Cowes with free parking
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Holmwood Guesthouse. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Cowes guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Holmwood Guesthouse offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Digital televisions are provided. This Cowes guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 9 AM for a fee: AUD 20 for adults and AUD 10 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 4 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 4 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately AUD 20.00 for adults and from AUD 10.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Holmwood Guesthouse House Cowes
Holmwood Guesthouse House
Holmwood Guesthouse Cowes
Holmwood Guesthouse
Holmwood Guesthouse Phillip Island/Cowes
Holmwood Cowes
Holmwood Guesthouse Cowes
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Holmwood Guesthouse Guesthouse Cowes

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holmwood Guesthouse?

Holmwood Guesthouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Holmwood Guesthouse?

Yep, Holmwood Guesthouse has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Holmwood Guesthouse?

Yep, Holmwood Guesthouse is a short 4-minute walk from Cowes Beach.

Is Holmwood Guesthouse family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holmwood Guesthouse is a hit with families.

Does Holmwood Guesthouse serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is served daily from 8 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holmwood Guesthouse?

No, Holmwood Guesthouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holmwood Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Holmwood Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage was very quaint and cosy. Staff left you alone to enjoy your holiday which was nice. Check in and check out was a tad confusing and needed attention. Gas fire place instead of actual fire place which is deceptive but safer option I guess for the hotel given the lack of human interaction. All round a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property close to restaurants and shops in Cowes. Very clean and quiet but close to the beach and facilities. Simple and straightforward check in and contact with the manager was there if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint cottage with quality toiletries and fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean. Would definitely recommend this to people.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely little get away with my partner, perfect location and the spa was very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Happy

Great location, spacious, kitchen facilities, very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great thanks very much ......................
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Property was Nice, Clean & Very Friendly and welcoming people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Private but handy to everything. Comfortable bed and great kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked promptness if staff to questions or concerns. Didn’t like The size of the main bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good accommodation and equally comfortable. Great location - a place to relax and enjoy life away from it all. would recommend to anyone wanting a touch of luxury and peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Seaside cottage

Great stay over the weekend in Seaside cottage could have accommodated 2 more people, we were only 3. Everything had been thought of
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautifully presented and very comfortable guest house. Jill the owner is a charming and helpful hostess and does a lovely cooked breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jill was a wonderful host - the room was very comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. A lovely experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Cozy Cottage with Parking

Its a nice cozy place for 4 of us on a friends trip to Phillip Island. We got back late from dinner, the staff has left but left us a note as to where the key was. It would have been nice to give us a call since I left a local number with my booking. Internet is almost non existence. Close to the main stretch of Cowes. If you stay there check out the Italian Pizza place! Has heater / aircon. Only qualm is that for 4 of us, they gave really miniature size molton brown toiletries which were barely enough.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful accommodation and lovely host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

We booked a three bedroom facility Turned out we were allocated to a small cottage It was really small with hardly much room to move around or put our luggages The facility is quite aged, so different from that was shown on photos
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy self contained unit with every amenity you’ll need to make your own meals and enjoy a warm night by the gas fireplace. Jetted tub made it luxurious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottages were very comfortable, set in a quiet spot but close enough to town. We had a really relaxing night away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

George

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly host, beautiful room and shared guest area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient, comfortable & friendly

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for having us. It was a pleasant stay. Would come back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place on Philip Isand

What a great place. We stayed in ‘Driftwood’. Deal with the minor criticism first: there wasn’t enough crockery or knives and forks etc in the kitchen area. However everything else was spot on. It was clean comfortable and in a great position
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019