Genesta House B&B

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Cowes Beach, Genesta House B&B provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Get out on the links at this guesthouse and enjoy amenities such as golf lessons, a golf clubhouse, and a golf pro shop. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NT$6,794
NT$8,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

Room options

View all photos for Fernery Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a dresser, and a television.

Fernery Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Maple Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a chandelier, a window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.

Maple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Lilly Pilly Room

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

Lilly Pilly Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Cowes, Genesta House B&B is next to a golf course and near the beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and A Maze'N Things are worth checking out 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 game while in town? See what's going on at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, motor boating, and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cowes travel guide
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18 Steele Street, Cowes, VIC, 3922

What's nearby

  • A campsite with RVs, a wooden fence, and a hill.
    Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A beach with a pier extending into calm waters, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
    Cowes Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A kangaroo grazing in a grassy field with trees in the background.
    Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Silverleaves Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Phillip Island Leisure Centre
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Pino's Trattoria
    7 min walk
  • Bani's Restaurant & Bar
    5 min walk
  • SAYANG
    16 min walk
  • Fork N Waffle
    8 min walk
  • Wing Lock Chinese Restaurant
    7 min walk

About this property

Genesta House B&B

  • Guesthouse remodeled in 2022 and located near Cowes Beach
  • Located close to Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Wildlife Park, Genesta House B&B provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Tee up with amenities like golf lessons, a golf clubhouse, and a golf pro shop at this guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Other perks at this guesthouse include:
    • Outdoor pool access nearby
    • Free self parking
    • Access to a nearby health club, concierge services, and golf cart on site
    • Tour/ticket assistance, beach towels, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Frequently asked questions

Does Genesta House B&B have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

How much does it cost to stay at Genesta House B&B?

As of 2026/10/23, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Genesta House B&B on 2026/10/30 start from NT$6,794, 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.

Is Genesta House B&B pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Genesta House B&B?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Genesta House B&B?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Genesta House B&B located?

Situated in Cowes, this golf 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 select 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

Genesta House B&B Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect; from the charging ports to the night light, and then a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. B&B is very well located and very charming. The owner is super friendly and we had a great breakfast. Would stay again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay at Genesta House! Simonne is very welcoming and the house is close to the beach and the main street. I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, great location, close to shops and cafes. Friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Genesta House was a wonderful stay in all respects. Simone was so helpful and such a gracious host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely period home in beautiful garden setting
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Lovely old house with lots character. Enjoyed our stay. Host very helpful and friendly. Only downside was the walls are a bit thin
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Recommended

Nice place. Nice staff. We had a good time here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Just like a little cabin in an English garden
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This property has a old world charm with convenient access to the main street. The staff are very helpful and provided great hospitality. The only draw back is off street parking which is always full outside the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

Beautiful old property in lovely well kept gardens. Helpful and kind host. Tasty breakfast package and great bathroom. Good coffee and even a glass of Port was provided.
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Cozy, comfortable room, heritage character, nice to come back to after a day out and about. Suitable breakfast, tea and coffee supplies. Only issue with facilities was the shower head which fell down a few times when showering. Only issues with staff was, between nights (we stayed two), the breakfast dishes were not washed, but for some reason our belongings were collected and re-packed into our suitcases which we thought was a bit strange and unnecessary.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lohnt sich wirklich

Tolle, gemütliche Unterkunft im alten englischen Stil. Frühstück auf der eigenen Terrasse. Toller Garten mit großen Pflanzen direkt an der Veranda. Sehr freundliche Vermieter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wunderschön

Ein wunderschönes privat geführtes Bed & Breakast. Wir wurden sehr herzlichen empfangen und haben sehr gute Tipps bekommen. Das Zimmer ist mit viele Liebe und Herz eingerichtet. Die Restaurants und Geschäfte sind ca. 5-10 Min. Fussweg erreichbar. Tolle Lage!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful three night stay. Simonne looked after us so well, communicating with us prior to arrival, suggesting places and eateries to visit and providing all the niceties for breakfast complete with bubbly in the fridge and a cheese platter. The room was clean and we wanted for nothing. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was awesome!!! Provided some lovely snacks and champagne on arrival actually best ever treats! We even got extra time at no expense:) we would return for sure… gardens beautiful as well :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed my stay in a beautiful room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an absolutely lovely time in the Fernery. Gorgeous house and garden, friendly staff. Great location, 5 stars would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities, very clean, everything worked, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Our stay was fabulous very friendly owner and we stayed in the Lilly Pilly Room which was great. We would highly recommend people stay there. You can also walk to the Beach and Shops. Very convenient location and price is good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Pretty little , unique property , close to the beach and town with some nice little touches in the room .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, lovely balcony overlooking garden. Accessible to services and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just such a cute gorgeous room and place to stay Very clean and very well located being close to everything well welcoming and helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020