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Arthur Phillip Motor Inn

Cnr. Thompson Avenue Redwood Drive, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922, Australia
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Arthur Phillip Motor Inn
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melbourne
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35 reviews 35 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Spacious rooms, clean, good heating(!). Easy access to Cowes shops for eating, papers, etc. close to all attractions ( Fairy Penguins, Koala Park, National Vietnam War museum, as well as numerous natural wonders) via car. Only would have liked bigger TV screens to watch the footy more comfortably!

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

What a great find. Words & pictures do not do this place justice. Mark & Janine are lovely genuine people who are justifiably proud of their lovely Motel which they built 14 years ago, & have sinse run. Everything is immaculate, spacious parking & grounds. We will now not stay anywhere else on the Island. We suggest you check for... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Stayed here for one night. Found the rooms clean, seemed relatively recently reno'd, spacious. Heard not a peep from the room next door, so we got a good night's sleep. The hotel reception was very helpful with recommending where to eat, how to get to the penguins, what else to see etc. etc. Couldn't have asked for more. Also a... More

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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013 via mobile

Well ive done the rounds of phillip island...seen some beautiful sights...and some horrid ones too.. The Arthur Phillip really triessss to be everything and more..but it just feels so wrong. Maybe its just me. .but it was not a welcoming place... For proximity to town it was great...but really its just a plain ole motor inn. A bit lifeless. .and... More

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Western Australia
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16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

We stayed for one night when visiting Phillip Island to see the penguins.The motel was really easy to find, right near the RSL which is an easy walk for dinner. The room was great, very clean and spacious & we appreciated the heater since it was a very cold night even though it was January! Very friendly owners and a... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012

We travel to Phillip Island at least once a year and would not stay anywhere else. Mark and Janine always make us feel so welcome and nothing is too much trouble for them to make our stay memorable. Highly recommend this motel to everyone. Easy drive to to anywhere on the Island. Can't wait for our next stay.

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New York City, New York
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8 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2012

the manager here was lovely and went out of her way to make us feel at home. we arrived late at night during winter but when we arrived the light was already on and the heater was on full blast. thats what i call service. also loved the penguin show. its a must if you are in the area.....tip -... More

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Guildford, UK
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70 hotel reviews
Reviews in 76 cities Reviews in 76 cities
142 helpful votes 142 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

Very happy with our stay on the Arthur Phillip. Janine was extremely welcoming and made sure that we were warm and comfortable - it had been very cold on the beach watching the penguin parade in the middle of winter! The rooms are spotlessly clean and well-maintained and the motel is ideally situated to explore the whole of Phillip Island.... More

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Sydney
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14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Stayed 2 nights in standard room. Very clean and owners very helpful. Meals at RSL nearby good but overpriced but normal for this region. Motel on outskirts of town so a good walk to water. 1st night woken at 6am by inconsiderate car racing fraternity also staying in motel. Next night had a great sleep, very quiet. Tip - if... More

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Maclean, Australia
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012 via mobile

This was a gem of a Motel recommended once again by Trip Advisor reviews. Large clean rooms with extremely pleasant owners. The bed was very comfortable & there was a microwave oven & facilities for providing your own breakfast. There was a laundry free of charge and a dryer if needed. Parking was directly in front of your room with... More

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Also Known As:
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Arthur Phillip Motor Hotel
Arthur Phillip Motor Inn Phillip Island/Cowes, Australia
Address: Cnr. Thompson Avenue Redwood Drive, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922, Australia
Region: Australia > Victoria > Phillip Island > Cowes
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