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Castle Villa by the Sea

4.5 star property
Elegant beach hotel and 3 hot tubs

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Front of property
The Garden Spa Suite | Private spa tub
Property entrance
Erehwon Spa Suite | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
View from room
Castle Villa by the Sea offers a quiet retreat with ocean views. Guests can unwind on the terrace, stroll through the garden, or let children play at the playground. WiFi is available in all rooms, and staff can help arrange local tours - features guests love.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Broadwater Balcony Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Castle Spa Suite | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Castle Spa Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Erehwon Spa Suite | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Erehwon Spa Suite

Highlights

Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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The Garden Spa Suite | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Garden Spa Suite

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Yackatoon Balcony Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds
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About the area

Map
7-9 Steele Street, Cowes, VIC, 3922

Getting around

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

About this property

Castle Villa by the Sea

Luxury hotel near Cowes Beach
Located close to Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Wildlife Park, Castle Villa by the Sea provides a terrace, a garden and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 3 hot tubs. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, barbecues and a nature reserve
Room features
All guest rooms at Castle Villa by the Sea feature comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

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Interior detail

Phillip Island Townhouses

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 38 reviews
The price is ฿4,653
฿5,533 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Phillip Island Townhouses

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

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 3 hot tubs

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Alternative arrangements can be made for very late arrivals however non notification will incur a USD 25/hour penalty after 9 PM.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 1000 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Castle Villa Sea Hotel Cowes
Castle Villa Sea Hotel
Castle Villa Sea Cowes
Castle Villa Sea
Castle Hotel Cowes
The Castle Villa By The Sea Phillip Island/Cowes
Castle Villa by the Sea Hotel
Castle Villa by the Sea Cowes
Castle Villa by the Sea Hotel Cowes

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Villa by the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Castle Villa by the Sea?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Castle Villa by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Castle Villa by the Sea?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Castle Villa by the Sea located?

Situated near the beach, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Castle Villa by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 84 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay thank you 🙏
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, comfortable, really clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Candice

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beachside location

The bedroom we booked was really clean and fresh - the balcony could have been cleaned up a bit better but was rather tired - we saw the lady on arrival but not again during or stay or on leaving at 10am - the lounge part was rather dusty and looked like it was never used - overall it was a great location and super close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts Harley and Jenni, were friendly and helpful. Our room 'Erehwon Spa Suite', was upstairs and was decorated beautifully with an eclectic style. The building its self is quite old but plenty of updates have been made Unfortunately the sea view has been diminished by next door buildings, which is a shame, but it doesn't take away any of its old fashion charm. The bed was super comfy too. We had a really relaxing stay here, and would definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing garden and facilities. But being a room under another guests room the banging of footsteps from people walking around kept me and my wife awake most of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

phillip

Very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at this beautiful and quiet place. Always clean and private, a perfect place to rebalance and relax. This was my second stay here ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Stuart

Relaxing stay in Cowes

Very relaxing and pleasant. The room has good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

subrata

i liked the location and outside garden, proximity to shops. didnt know sharing the itchen but didnt matter. the place was old and need upgrades. also carpet needs cleaning and airing. there was a smell when entering upstairs. was looking for a bottle opener, simple thing to provide. cold water taps needs tightening.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva-Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect stay for us. Extremely friendly service. A wonderful suite with private spa. Easy check-in and check-out. We will now always stay there when we come to Philip Island (and - of course - when it is available).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We were not greeted well at all. Made to wait outside while our payment was taken. We also were not told about the property features or what we could use. There was an open fireplace in the picture, but that was not working.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for travellers going to penguin parade
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute little boutique accommodation and friendly staff. Very close to all the action.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach and shops
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Gil

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No private kitchen Car parking insufficient Over priced
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very pretty and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mr Davor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay>
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Colin

Plenty of space. Pleasant outlook over the garden. Close to the beach and main street of Cowes. Large, quaint, well appointed rooms, though some of the furniture is quite old. Main problem for us was there was a faint musty smell in the room. This became increasingly noticeable during the night, especially as we could not ventilate the room because there are no fly screens (the air con works, but is located above the bed and is noisy). We woke at 3am and couldn't get back to sleep because of the smell. By morning we both had mild respiratory issues. Fortunately these cleared with a walk along the beach. Though we were booked in for two nights, we left after one and wrote off the cost of the second rather than endure another night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
It feels like in your own home... the staff is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gonasagaren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great location, within walking distance of the main amenities in Cowes. The ‘hotel’ was very clean and tidy as was the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

melinda

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

Gorgeous and unique.

i was looking for a place wirh some added luxury close to the main street of cowes. The Castle Suite was gorgeous and well presented. Hosts were extremely accommodating and nice. Very comfortable bed and super cosy. Pretty gardens, quite a unique stay compared to a standard hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a concern

Like the overall decoration. Nice and classic. Cleanliness needs to be better. Did have to clean the spa myself as there were dusts and insects in it. The toilet window with no blinds. Wasn't expecting that. Shower room window cannot be closed and the flynet was full of dusts. However, I did like the spacious shower room with two shower heads to allow more than one person in there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is clean and is in a good location, easy walking distance to beach and town. The room is okay but is expensive for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020