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The Castle Villa by the Sea

7-9 Steele Street | Phillip Island, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922, Australia
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Ranked #6 of 9 hotels in Cowes
4.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
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Lillymum
Melbourne
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011
3
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This is our 3rd time to stay at The Castle's La Mer, which is an off-site fully contained apartment. The place itself is along Genesta St., almost at the corner of Esplanade, therefore very handy if you'd like a short stroll to the beach, restaurants and the playground. We certainly love this place as our 4 year-old son considers it... More

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loving-life-71
Melbourne, Victoria
Contributor
14 reviews
45 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2011
13
people found this review helpful

My partner and I stayed here some time ago. I wasn't going to write a review for this property but after reading some of the recent comments made by the owner when they have recieved negative comments, I think I'd better put my 2 cents in. Firstly, just because you have booked online 'last minute' does not mean you are... More

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nenikknim
Melbourne, Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I stay at the Castle on Phillip Island for a short getaway. It is perfect, I love the guest sitting room, comfy sofas and pillows. For me the main attraction on the island are the beaches, after a day at the beach it is lovely to come back to the Castle, it has a lovely warm, welcoming atmosphere and the... More

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LittleMissPink43
Adelaide, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2011

Have just returned from a very relaxing stay at The Castle and couldn't be happier. Booked as a surprise for our anniversary, planned to only stay 2 nights but enjoyed ourselves so much we stayed 4! Host Jenni, went out her way with my special requests and was extremely helpful. We loved the room and the gorgeous gardens and of... More

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sydneydavid56
sydney
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19 reviews
6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2011
3
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not good......5 stars?????? no way!!!!!!!!! unlit paths to get to our room..dangerous and just not acceptable.....had confirmation we had The Terrace...and arrival told we had The Gallery...very sub standard...dingy...dark...damp...definately got taken for a ride.......don't pay till u have seen the room...3 stars tops........very ordinary breakfast.....do NOT pay up front ..make sure you are getting what you have paid for....I tell... More

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willywagtail, Owner at The Castle Villa by the Sea, responded to this review
4 April 2011

To TripAdvisor Regardless to your stated guide lines you have assisted in defaming and tarnishing our hard worked business - we do not agree with your response as the review, according to our lawyers is defamatory and offered without substance of proof and we find it totally immoral. We are forwarding all relevant details on this matter to KwikChex My... More

weekendwarrior14
melbourne
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2011

peace and quiet no children around, close to beach and restaurants. i did expect more in need of a reno More

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Drwhoon
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9 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Room was quirky and charming and bed comfortable. Location is central, but for this price I would expect more. Venue claims on site parking, but guests need to compete for the 2-3 poorly laid out car spaces, or park on the street. Only cheap sachet coffee is provided and uhf milk. A coffee plunger,real milk and a box of tissues... More

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MrandMrsB1954
Melbourne
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2010

I just got back from another stay at the Castle and had to put pen to paper. This was the third time we had been there and we will keep going back. The hosts, Jenni and Harley, remembered us and had a bottle of champagne waiting in the room which was a lovely way to be welcomed. Jenni also prepared... More

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Charlie70Melbourne
Melbourne
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2010

My partner and I stayed at Castle last month and we couldn’t be happier with the choice we made. We arrived late on Friday but we were greeted warmly by our hostess, Jenni . The log fire was burning in the lounge so we decided to have a nightcap before bed which was a lovely way to relax. The room... More

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Jadew82
Melbourne, Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2010
2
people found this review helpful

My mum paid for the "Terrace Suite" for my husband and I as a Christmas present to us. The B & B advertises "a no children policy " and it also advertises a spa and a kitchenette. We were looking forward to having a relaxing retreat for 2 nights without our children. The service was quite disappointing. We received a... More

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willywagtail, Owner at The Castle Villa by the Sea, responded to this review
28 June 2010

The Castle is unique in that all the suites are very different, clients that make their booking direct through our own website are given first preference in selecting the suite of their choice, those that book lastminute unfortunately do not have the same option, In some instances, as was the case here some do call and ask for a particular... More

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