North Pier Hotel

3.0 star property

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Bay View Spa Room | Water view
Front of property - evening/night
Bay View Suite | 1 bedroom, bed sheets
Interior
Four Bedroom Townhouse | Private kitchen

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
5 The Esplanade, Cowes, VIC, 3922
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cowes Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Bay View Queen Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Bay View Spa Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, Bay View

  • 431 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Guest Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Budget Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Budget Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bay View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Bay View Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Two Bedroom Bay View Apartment

  • 646 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Four Bedroom Pool View Townhouse

  • 1292 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Bay View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Four Bedroom Townhouse

  • 1292 sq ft
  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Bunk Beds, 5 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Guest Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Dorm Room - 4 Share

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Dorm Room - 6 Share

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Dorm Room - 2 Share

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About this property

North Pier Hotel

3-star Cowes hotel with restaurant
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a children's pool, express check-in, and express check-out.
North Pier Hotel offers 62 accommodations with hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.
North Pier Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This beach hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

North Pier Hotel is a smoke-free property.

North Pier Hotel - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • North Pier Hotel

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive after 6:30 PM on weekdays must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Continental Cowes
Continental Hotel Cowes
North Pier Hotel Hotel
North Pier Hotel Cowes
North Pier Hotel Hotel Cowes

North Pier Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 326 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1001 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the noise outside our window on the street and in the stairwell after 2am on Friday night was so loud we couldn't sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

peter

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

A great stay

Perfect location opposite beach and close to shops. Very good restaurant/pub attached to premises making it extremely convenient. Rooms spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations close to esplanade.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff and such an easy process for arrival and departure. Thank you for our booking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Paint peeling off walls, stained carpet. No noise barrier. Husband fell down stairs this am. Thankfully only bruised. Recommend brighter lighting and rubber mat on steel staircase.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was unsatisfactory for the price and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, close to the beach and restaurants, and kids loved the games room. Friendly staff too. Would definitely come here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to everything and a good price. Pillows are quote flat and rooms are basic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

tracey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
room was cleanish but i could not believe how outdated the bathroom was ,great view ok price but when checking under bed before we left there was rubbish under there
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Qian Fu

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly great place to stay. Excellent staff who are very helpful and friendly. Perfect location right on beach front. Walking distance to all main attractions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Fareham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After upgrading from budget room (would not recommend!) to sea.bay view on front, our stay was wonderful!! Fabulous views, location and everything you want within a few minutes walk. Spacious room & large bathroom enabled a comfortable & good night’s sleep. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
THE POS :- THE MOTEL STAFF HAVE BEEN WOUNDERFUL, VIBANT, CHEERFUL, WELCOMING & HELPFUL. LOVED THE ABILTITY TO SIT OUT ON THE BALCONY AND TAKE IN THE FANTASTIC AND RELAXING BEACH/OCEAN VIEW. THE ROOM WAS CLEAN AND TIDY. LOCATION IS VERY CONVENIENT AND WALKING DISTANCE TO EVERYTHING. THE CONVENIENCE OF AN ADJOINING RESTAURANT AND BAR. I HAVE ENJOYED MY TIME HERE SO MUCH THAT I STAYED AN EXTRA NIGHT . BEDS ARE COMFORTABLE. CONs:- CAN GET NOISY FROM FROM ADJOINING ROOMS AND BAR. BUT I WAS AWARE OF OF THAT POSSIBILITY ANYWAY. NO TOASTER AND DIDN'T CARE. BEING MINDFUL OF THE FACT THIS PLACE IS DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE SEA AND THEREFORE SOME FACADE DETERIORATION IS TO BE EXPECTED. WHILST ITS NOT A 5 STAR MOTEL, IT IS STILL WORTHY OF REASONABLE RECOMMENDATION
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Relaxed beach front. Bathroom just ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lee

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible Experience – Avoid at All Costs! I had an awful stay at North Pier Hotel. First, my room key didn’t work, so they moved me to another room—but after reception had shut, my key failed again. I tried calling the after-hours number for help, but no one answered. With no other options, I had to climb through a hallway window to the balcony just to get into my room. As if that wasn’t bad enough, the room below me partied until 4 AM, making sleep impossible. In the end, I gave up and slept in my car. Terrible service, no support when you need it, and zero consideration for guests. I won’t be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, close to Main Street. Only negative is that we paid for a spa room and our room didn’t have a spa ☹️
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miki, Chatan-cho

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this hotel because it located Ocean front.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean , neat and the towels were changed, beds made every day .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025