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Holmwood Guesthouse

4.5 star property
Travelers find serenity at this luxury guesthouse, with mornings of delicious on-site cafe coffee and afternoons of sun-soaking relaxation.

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The Holmwood Guesthouse offers a perfect blend of modern comfort and natural beauty near Cowes Beach. Guests enjoy a full breakfast each morning, connect with free in-room WiFi, and make use of barbecue grills in the beautiful garden setting.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room

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About the area

Located in Cowes, Holmwood Guesthouse is in a shopping district and near the beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and A Maze'N Things are worth exploring if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Penguin Parade. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Visit our Cowes travel guide
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37 Chapel Street, Cowes, VIC, 3922

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach featuring general coastal views
    Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cowes Beach showing general coastal views and a beach
    Cowes Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Silverleaves Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station
    73 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    122 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pino's Trattoria
    6 min walk
  • SAYANG
    14 min walk
  • Golden Fry Fish & Chips
    9 min walk
  • Chapel Lane
    6 min walk
  • Hotel Phillip Island
    8 min walk

About this property

Holmwood Guesthouse

Luxury guest house near Cowes Beach
Located close to Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Wildlife Park, Holmwood Guesthouse provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and free newspapers
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and barbecues
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Private gardens and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 9 AM for a fee: AUD 20 for adults and AUD 10 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 4 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 4 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately AUD 20.00 for adults and from AUD 10.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Holmwood Guesthouse House Cowes
Holmwood Guesthouse House
Holmwood Guesthouse Cowes
Holmwood Guesthouse
Holmwood Guesthouse Phillip Island/Cowes
Holmwood Cowes
Holmwood Guesthouse Cowes
Holmwood Guesthouse Guesthouse
Holmwood Guesthouse Guesthouse Cowes

Frequently asked questions

Is Holmwood Guesthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holmwood Guesthouse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holmwood Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 4 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holmwood Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Holmwood Guesthouse located?

Situated by the sea, this luxury guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and A Maze'N Things are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holmwood Guesthouse Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage was very quaint and cosy. Staff left you alone to enjoy your holiday which was nice. Check in and check out was a tad confusing and needed attention. Gas fire place instead of actual fire place which is deceptive but safer option I guess for the hotel given the lack of human interaction. All round a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property close to restaurants and shops in Cowes. Very clean and quiet but close to the beach and facilities. Simple and straightforward check in and contact with the manager was there if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint cottage with quality toiletries and fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean. Would definitely recommend this to people.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely little get away with my partner, perfect location and the spa was very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

Very Happy

Great location, spacious, kitchen facilities, very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
게스트 하우스 느낌이며, 각 방에 화장실(샤워실 포함)이 있음. 작지만 깔끔하고 주인이 직접 신경 쓴 집이라는 느낌을 받았음. 도착했을 때 리셉션을 만나진 못했지만, 손편지가 알림판에 있어서 집에 들어오는데는 전혀 문제가 없었음. 아침 식사가 제공되며, 요청에 따라 계란 요리나 베이컨등을 만들어 주심. 정성스러운 요리에 기분 좋은 하루를 시작할 수 있었음.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great thanks very much ......................
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Property was Nice, Clean & Very Friendly and welcoming people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Private but handy to everything. Comfortable bed and great kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked promptness if staff to questions or concerns. Didn’t like The size of the main bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good accommodation and equally comfortable. Great location - a place to relax and enjoy life away from it all. would recommend to anyone wanting a touch of luxury and peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Seaside cottage

Great stay over the weekend in Seaside cottage could have accommodated 2 more people, we were only 3. Everything had been thought of
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautifully presented and very comfortable guest house. Jill the owner is a charming and helpful hostess and does a lovely cooked breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jill was a wonderful host - the room was very comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. A lovely experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

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

Nice Cozy Cottage with Parking

Its a nice cozy place for 4 of us on a friends trip to Phillip Island. We got back late from dinner, the staff has left but left us a note as to where the key was. It would have been nice to give us a call since I left a local number with my booking. Internet is almost non existence. Close to the main stretch of Cowes. If you stay there check out the Italian Pizza place! Has heater / aircon. Only qualm is that for 4 of us, they gave really miniature size molton brown toiletries which were barely enough.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful accommodation and lovely host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

We booked a three bedroom facility Turned out we were allocated to a small cottage It was really small with hardly much room to move around or put our luggages The facility is quite aged, so different from that was shown on photos
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy self contained unit with every amenity you’ll need to make your own meals and enjoy a warm night by the gas fireplace. Jetted tub made it luxurious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottages were very comfortable, set in a quiet spot but close enough to town. We had a really relaxing night away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly host, beautiful room and shared guest area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for having us. It was a pleasant stay. Would come back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Best place on Philip Isand

What a great place. We stayed in ‘Driftwood’. Deal with the minor criticism first: there wasn’t enough crockery or knives and forks etc in the kitchen area. However everything else was spot on. It was clean comfortable and in a great position
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sweet little place. Clean and up to date. It was small but that’s the only one downside.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Rebecca, Melbourne

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

Cosy hotel in centre of Cowes

Nice hotel, great to get a 3 bedroom cottage in this location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018