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The Waves Apartments

4.5 star property

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Beachfront Studio Apartment | View from room
On the beach

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
$193
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Studio (2 Person)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Studio (4 Person) | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Studio (4 Person)

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Beachfront Studio Apartment | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachfront Studio Apartment

  • 646 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Waves Apartments

4.5-star Cowes apartments with kitchenettes
This smoke-free aparthotel features laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Each apartment boasts a jetted tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchenette. Guests will appreciate conveniences like a refrigerator and a microwave, while a plasma TV with digital channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment. Limited housekeeping is available.
The Waves Apartments offers 28 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 52-inch plasma televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cowes aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The Waves Apartments features a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury aparthotel also offers laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Complimentary covered self parking is available on site.

The Waves Apartments is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a sandy beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free covered self parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Phone
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a shopping district
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 28 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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 property charges 2.23 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.23 percent

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Waves Apartments Apartment Cowes
Waves Apartments Apartment
Waves Apartments Cowes
Waves Apartments
The Waves Apartments Hotel Cowes
Waves Apartments Hotel Cowes
The Waves Apartments Phillip Island/Cowes
The Waves Apartments Cowes
The Waves Apartments Aparthotel
The Waves Apartments Aparthotel Cowes

The Waves Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 698 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 698 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 698 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 698 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 698 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice apartment - great location

We stayed 4 nights in a 4th floor water view apartment on Phillip Island and found it very convenient and comfortable. The bedroom opened on to the balcony with lovely views and sunshine. We had a Queen size bed, large TV, free Internet, reverse cycle aircon and plenty of drawer and cupboard space as well as a large bench/desk area. The bathroom is in the middle of the apartment and was good with a large spa bath and complimentary toiletries. The kitchen/lounge/dining area can be closed off with a sliding door and has its own small oil heater, a good-sized fridge/freezer, a microwave, 2 hotplates and rangehood. Access is via the ground level carpark with security, reserved parking spaces and a quick lift. There is a reception area but we didn’t actually need to go there for anything. We liked the location a lot, it’s tucked away at the end of town and very quiet but close to restaurants and shops and across the road from the water.
View from our balcony
Visitor on our balcony
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great view and central to everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a few times now great location,beautiful rooms an walking distance to main street shops and restaurants Beautiful veiw from beachside apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert T

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Highly recommend

Highly recommend The Waves for your staywe will definitely be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vamshi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet place to have some personal time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Milo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was ready nice and early which was great ! Email sent prior to checking in made everything seamless as far as parking codes etc . Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Upon check in Andrea was rude and unwelcoming. Make sure you read your emails thoroughly as you check yourself in... no need for a receptionist. The room was not like the photos, we were given bunk beds and a double. We booked twin beds, as this was an option. There were no photos of bunk beds when i booked. I called reception to ask if there were any rooms with two double beds as this was the assumption on booking. and was told that was the only configuration. I said the photo's were misleading... i was cut off a number of times and then Andrea proceeded to tell me... the customer being right hasn't been a thing since the 1980's. At that point i realized there was no point asking questions as Andrea did not seem to give two hoots. Please note if you book this online it is non refundable and the beds are beyond uncomfortable... I'd say they'd been picked up on hard rubbish day as the springs dig into your back. Probably the only positive feedback i can give is that the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just GREAT
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rohan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay so close to the water and shops. We’ll be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nirupa

Traveled with family
Ok . Instructions to check in very poor.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to town centre
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Angelo

Needs a renovation. Apartments are looking tired. Mattress was not comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication re access and parking, comfortable room and bed. Nicely presented and well located.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

L

LT SHOES

I found the room and property very outdated and bed linen very average.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was on 3rd floor had a lift tho which was great. Room was huge , nearly a full kitchen so you could easily stay a week if u wanted. Bed was pretty comfy , bathroom was massive with a spa bath . Good size fridge . Only real downside was the tv was the size of a computer monitor. For over 300 per night an upgrade to the tv wouldn’t hurt . Overall great location and clean .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024