How to find the best hotel deal in Cowes
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Save on your Cowes hotel and get the room type you actually want by booking early. You'll also have more time to weigh your options and choose the ideal place.
However, you can still get lucky with last-minute deals. Although prices typically increase closer to your stay, some places cut rates a day or two before to fill empty rooms, especially when it's quiet.
The more flexible your dates, the better your savings. Experiment with different time frames to discover what deals pop up. Prices are usually cheaper on weekdays and during less popular months.
Explore the range of accommodation options with free cancellation and have more control over your booking. You can cancel your stay without penalty if plans fall through or you spot a better offer.
Where to stay in Cowes
Central Cowes
To make the most of central Cowes, you'll want to be near the attractions you came all this way to see. Here are a few stays worth booking close to the highlights.
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island sets you up to explore with ease. Around 2 kilometres away, this 4-star stay is one of the most well-known hotels near Phillip Island Nature Park. It's a top choice for families in particular.
Hoping to stay near Cowes Beach? Tropicana Motor Inn is about 0.80 kilometres away. This hotel in Cowes gets top marks for both comfort and convenience.
Or experience the city from one of the hotels near Mussel Rocks Point. Phillip Island Park Lane Holiday Park is 5 kilometres or so from this leading sight.
When to go to Cowes
The weather often decides when it's best to go. If you prefer warmer conditions, January typically delivers with temperatures that reach a high of 26ºC (79ºF).
Expect lows of 7ºC (45ºF) during July, the coolest time of year.
To enjoy mostly clear skies, search for Cowes hotels in February. With an average of three days of rain, this is the driest month.
It's rainiest in August, which gets around nine days of wet weather.
Best hotels in Cowes
Best budget hotels
Why pay extra? Budget Cowes hotels come with the basics so you can save your cash for the real highlights: having adventures and cramming your suitcase with souvenirs. Often equipped with money-saving amenities like in-room kettles and microwaves, you'll find at least ten of these well-priced stays across the city.
Tropicana Motor Inn offers comfort that doesn't cost a fortune. Make use of a microwave, a barbeque and more at this 3-star accommodation option.
Alternatively, make a booking at Quays Motel San Remo. Equipped with conveniences such as parking and Wi-Fi, this 3-star Cowes hotel lets you save without missing out.
Another smart choice for your bank balance is San Remo Hotel Motel. This 3-star stay features a restaurant and a cash machine.
Best hotels in Cowes for families
Heading away with the kids? You need a hotel that brings more to the table. Baby-sitting services, high chairs, and connecting rooms help make family escapes easier. You'll find roughly ten family-friendly hotels in Cowes ready to welcome your crew.
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island raises the bar on the classic family escape. This 4-star stay features internet access and baby-sitting.
Pelicans Motel San Remo is another favourite. A library and parking are some of the amenities at this option.
Best hotels with a spa
Discover your zen at one of the five or so Cowes hotels with a spa. They offer anything from soaking tubs to gyms and couples treatment rooms. Toss in meditation spaces, beauty salons, and wellness programmes and you've got the recipe for relaxation.
In need of a reset? Come rest at Arthur Phillip Motor Inn. This 3-star option has room service and a garden.
Best hotels with a pool
A pool brings something extra to your stay. Book a resort and you'll usually find multiple swimming areas and maybe even a lazy river. At city hotels, indoor and rooftop pools are the norm. Choose from at least ten pool hotels in Cowes and get set to jump right in.
Find your quiet spot by the water at Phillip Island Park Lane Holiday Park. As well as an outdoor swimming pool, this Cowes hotel comes with table tennis and a laundry.
Tropicana Motor Inn also promises you a good time. Settle into this popular option and take advantage of an outdoor swimming pool, air conditioning and a ticket office.
Alternatively, make time for a little fun at Amaroo Park. An outdoor swimming pool, this hotel comes with a barbeque and a restaurant.