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Aparthotel

The Waves Apartments

4.5 star property
Beachfront aparthotel for sun and fun

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On the beach
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Beachfront Studio Apartment | View from room
Perched on the waterfront, The Waves Apartments offers a serene escape with amenities like laundry facilities and an expansive terrace. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, enjoy free self parking, and take advantage of express check-out for a seamless stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$5,362
NT$5,898 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
On the beach

On the beach

This aparthotel is located on the boardwalk/promenade and on the beach. Head outdoors and bask in the sun on the sandy beach.

Property amenity
What guests liked about the beach

The property is located right on the beach with a short walk to the shore.

Room options

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Studio (2 Person)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Studio (4 Person) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Studio (4 Person)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Beachfront Studio Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 646 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Cowes, The Waves Apartments is in a shopping district and on the beach. Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. A Maze'N Things and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit are also worth visiting.
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1 The Esplanade, Cowes, VIC, 3922

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪G’day Tiger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cowes Curry Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Waves Apartments

Beachfront aparthotel for sun and fun
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Waves Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waves Apartments?

As of 2025/8/31, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waves Apartments on 2025/9/1 start from NT$5,362, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Waves Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waves Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Waves Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Waves Apartments located?

Located in Cowes, this beachfront aparthotel is on the boardwalk/promenade, just steps from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve, Cowes Beach, and Silverleaves Beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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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

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Great location and rooms clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful place to stay really close to the beach and various dining options. The price was right. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Highly recommend

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

6/10 Okay

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was lovely and clean. Quite spacious and over all very good apart from the main bed mattress being hard and uncomfortable. Shower door opened inwards only and when in the shower you are unable to close the door so had to shower with the door open. It could have been just that 1 room and I would let it stop me from going again if only there for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vamshi

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

8/10 Good

Antoniette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good accommodation in a perfect location, very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay easy parking everything in walking distance
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The staff were great, place clean and fresh. Definitely stay there again 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to beach and walking distance to town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Milo

Liked: Cleanliness
Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a fabulous stay at this accommodation. Beautiful rooms, stunning location, great ease of contactless service. We'd happily stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Close to the town centre and beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay. Was quiet even though it was the start of Schoolies. Great location. Room and facilities were wonderful. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Would stay again

The room was clean ,operators friendly and happy to answer any queries
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eoghan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Lovely stay

Great communication about contactless checkin. Lovely apartment and perfect location - short walk into town or to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, tidy, so easy to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to all facilities, beach. views Upgraded on arrival Wonderful, should have booked 2 nights
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023