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31 Chapel Street, Cowes, Phillip Island 3922, Australia
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5 of 5 stars
Sydney
11 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

For about the last 6 years I have been travelling to Cowes for Melbourne Cup weekend. We usually stay 5 or so nights and because we book so far ahead we could stay anywhere but we always stay at the Seahorse. The Seahorse is really nicely in context with the lovely town that Cowes is. The comfortable rooms are serviced... more

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2 of 5 stars
Melbourne
8 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Dont bother staying here. It lacked character and comfort and the hotel owners were not friendly and approachable and almost made you feel awkward for staying. Very, Very basic room for the amount of money. Anything additional such as internet use was very expensive and you had to pay for the hire of a DVD player ($10)..we didnt bother. Choose... more

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Seahorse61, owner

We are always friendly and approachable to all our guests, even the unfriendly & unapproachable ones. The internet use is $3.00 & is there for guest convenience and is certainly not compulsory. DVD hire is $10, however we have 3 extra movie channels via Austar which are available 24 hours a day and are free.

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4 of 5 stars
Finland
18 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples

worth of your money to stay here. Came all the way from Finland to stay at Phillip Island and stayed at Seahorse Motel. Clean and confortable rooms at good price. more

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3 of 5 stars
Bermagui, Australia
15 May 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
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Stayed with my boyfriend for one night on the 9th of May, when we arrived the male owner was very friendly and helpful with attractions etc, check-in however was L-O-N-G and he kept telling his kid to get off the computer. Anyway, we got to our room and it was FREEZING inside, so we turned on the heat and closed... more

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Seahorse61, Owner

A touch disappointing. On one hand I was helpful at check in with attractions etc but this process was too L-O-N-G.......should I be less helpful?? I was telling my children to get off the computer because we allowed the guest to check in very early...around 11am which is about the only time my children get to use the computer. As...

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5 of 5 stars
seattle
11 May 2009 | Trip type: Couples

There were three of of traveling together and found the Seahorse Motel to be a great value. It was spotlessly clean with comfortable beds and plenty of room to spread out. We booked on Wotif.com for one night, but once we arrived we fell in love with Phillip Island decided to stay an extra night. The discount rate was extended... more

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4 of 5 stars
Brighton, United Kingdom
24 Feb 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We stayed in this motel for one night. We were the last guests to arrive for the night and found the reception closed. Visitors to Victoria should be aware of the fact that everything (including hotel receptions and restaurants) closes extremely rarely, with 9 pm being the norm. Once we have checked it, we enjoyed the motel. Our room was... more

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3 of 5 stars
Melbourne, Australia
25 Jan 2009 | Trip type: Family
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person found this review helpful

We stayed for one night in Jan 09, to visit friends with holiday houses in Phillip Island. I was travelling with my two children, so was recommended Room 4, which turned out to have a strange configuration. There was a single bed in the lounge room, and in another room there was a double bed and a single. So of... more

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Seahorse61, Owner

Whilst we enjoy good reviews on this site we are also naturally sensitive to criticisms. This review does accurately describe the room mentioned and the price that would have been charged for a single night in the peak season. Sorry about that but we are familiar with local tariffs and this is what a family of four could expect to...

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5 of 5 stars
Queensland
18 Jul 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at the Seahorse during winter this year and really enjoyed our visit. Overall the small apartment we stayed in was very clean, cosy and comfortable, with great service from the owners and staff. We found the Seahorse by searching on the internet and contacted the owners via their website (who were quick and pleasant in reply). There were... more

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4 of 5 stars
Melbourne
10 Feb 2008 | Trip type: Couples
2
people found this review helpful

Stayed here in February 2008. We arrived on Phillip Island without any accommodation booked. After driving around looking at motels we choice this one due to the location (easy walk to the main street). Check in was very quick and easy. We booked into a "luxury" room which was roomy, with a king bed and lounge suite. Great sized bathroom... more

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5 of 5 stars
uk
31 Mar 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed here on 15th March 2007 and chose the motel because it looks like it has just been painted and in the process of being re-vamped.. Rooms were comfortable and v.clean. You can walk easily into town for a meal etc. Owners are very helpful and cheerful and gave us a beer on arrival. One of the best motels... more

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Address: 31 Chapel Street, Cowes, Phillip Island 3922, Australia