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North Pier Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Front of property – evening/night
Bay View Queen Room | Terrace/patio
Lunch and dinner served
View from room
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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5 The Esplanade, Cowes, VIC, 3922
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪2 min walk‬

Room options

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Guest Suite

Guest Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Budget Room

Budget Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Budget Family Room

Budget Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Two Bedroom Bay View Apartment

Two Bedroom Bay View Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • Bay view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Bay View Spa Room

Bay View Spa Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Bay view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Four Bedroom Pool View Townhouse | Living area

Four Bedroom Pool View Townhouse

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
4 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • 120 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Single Beds

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Four Bedroom Townhouse | Terrace/patio

Four Bedroom Townhouse

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
4 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • 120 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Bunk Beds, 5 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Bay View Suite

Bay View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Bay view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds, Bay View

Room, Multiple Beds, Bay View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Bay view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bay View Queen Room

Bay View Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bay View Family Room

Bay View Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • Bay view
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Guest Room

Guest Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bay View Room

Bay View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Cowes

North Pier Hotel puts you in the heart of Cowes, within steps of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, North Pier Hotel, is open for lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Cowes hotel include Cowes Beach and Silverleaves Beach.

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SAYANG - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Golden Fry Fish & Chips - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬3 min walk

About this property

North Pier Hotel

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
North Pier Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at North Pier Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Cowes hotel is smoke free.

  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
North Pier Hotel offers 62 accommodations with a hairdryer. Televisions come with digital channels.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self 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 lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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
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 older
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
On-site 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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over.

We should mention

  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at North Pier Hotel?

North Pier Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at North Pier Hotel?

As of 12 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Pier Hotel on 23 Feb 2026 start from NZ$197.90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at North Pier Hotel?

Yep, North Pier Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to North Pier Hotel?

Yep, North Pier Hotel is on Cowes Beach.

Does North Pier Hotel have a pool?

North Pier Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at North Pier Hotel?

No, North Pier Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at North Pier Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at North Pier Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at North Pier Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

North Pier Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Hand soap was filled with water, the noise levels from patrons staying there was out of control!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room with comfortable bed. Shared balcony and we had neighbours who smoked. There was no designated parking spot for us which meant we had to park up the hill.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Louise

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid if you want sleep. The noise at North Pier Hotel is unbearable. Loud music, pub noise and people well into the night, plus early morning disturbances. The room shared a wall with the pub and had virtually no soundproofing, making sleep impossible. Location is good, but it’s completely overshadowed by the constant noise. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars was due to cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Pool and sitting area was great to have access to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

ashlee

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were amazing, friendly and helpful. Upon checking in I noticed some things had not been cleaned properly, nothing major. But other then that, the stay was as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

sachin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
We were advised by email after we booked that there would be resurfacing works to the car park so parking would be on street parking only. Upon arrival, the street was so full, we had to carry our luggage a fair distance. The following morning at 7am, myself and my young daughter were woken by excessive vibration and the sounds of chains dragging through the brick wall. Our hearts were pounding, and my daughter was petrified. The noise continued consistantly throughout the morning to the point we could not hear eachother speak without shouting. The asphalt workers congregated outside our room window with their machinery running while they bantered amongst eachother. It was so bad i was forced to confront the group of workman to keep the noise down. Upon checkout, I conveyed our experience and was offered a forced and scripted apology with the added comment that the work had to happen and my experience would be passed onto the manager. A terrible way to remember our first famiky vaccination in over 4 years
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic. Curtains on the window would be handy😀😀
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoram

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and clean and nice view to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very basic and quite outdated. The TV was small, wall-mounted, and not a smart TV, which made entertainment options limited. Unfortunately, staff from the pub next door often gathered outside our door for their smoke breaks, which wasn’t ideal. On a positive note, the shower had great water pressure, though it was over a bath with a shower curtain — not my preference. Overall, the place is in desperate need of a revamp to bring it up to modern standards.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Not bad but rooms older than expected- well located
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony, Melbourne

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice but for the price need to step up. Nice though
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chloe

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Overall comfortable stay for a short trip. Could do with a bit of patchwork for those wear and tears..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ji-Soo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room but people in the street were noisy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony, Melbourne

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025