About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: El Penguini in Cowes offers a holiday home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living room features a TV and comfortable seating areas. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy a private garden and outdoor seating area. The property includes a heated pool and a balcony with outdoor furniture. Modern Amenities: The home provides free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave. Additional amenities include a washing machine and barbecue. Local Attractions: Red Rock Beach is a 3-minute walk away. Phillip Island Wildlife Park is 1.9 mi nearby, while A Maze’N Things is 3.7 mi from the property. Essendon Fields Airport is 94 mi distant. Highly rated by guests.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Cowes, this property has an excellent location score of 10.0!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Graham
Australia Australia
Heating was good as it was winter. Great facilities comfortable light and airy Fantastic location Electric blankets on the beds
Carolyn
Australia Australia
Everything the family needed. Our 7yo says thanks for having the UNO cards.
Prashantkaushik
Australia Australia
Great host, good communication and close to all amenities.
Narelle
Australia Australia
We stayed during the Australia Day long weekend and really enjoyed our stay. The solar heated pool was great! The temp was in the low to mid 20’s during our stay but still warm enough for us to swim every day. BBQ is situated right beside the...

Managed by Phillip Island Holiday Homes

Company review score: 8.5Based on 2,007 reviews from 294 properties
294 managed properties

Company info

For over 25 years, Phillip Island Holiday Homes has been helping visitors discover their perfect coastal retreat. As a locally-owned family business, we offer genuine expertise and a carefully curated portfolio of over 300 properties—from budget-friendly to luxury—making it simple to find and book accommodation that suits your needs, whether you're planning a long stay, gathering a large family group, or enjoying a quick weekend away.

Property info

Family & pet friendly home just 200m from Cowes beach and close to Central Cowes, with communal solar heated swimming pool, table tennis and with free Wi-Fi

Neighborhood info

Cowes is where Phillip Island comes alive. As the island’s vibrant heart and main township, it’s got everything you need for the perfect coastal holiday—beaches within walking distance, buzzing cafés and restaurants, boutique shops, and that relaxed seaside energy that makes you want to linger over breakfast. It’s no wonder Cowes is the most popular base for holidaymakers. You’re minutes from family-friendly attractions, stunning coastal walks, and some of the island’s best swimming beaches. Choose below for accommodation options to suit every group and budget. Whether you’re after a cozy beachfront property where you can hear the waves or a modern family home with room for everyone to spread out, Cowes puts you right in the middle of the action—without sacrificing that laid-back island vibe.

Area info

Amenities of El Penguini

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

House rules

El Penguini takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
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Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Linen

It is common in the region for some linen to be provided for bookings, and some linen to be available as an optional extra. By default, a booking at this home does not include optional linen (top & bottom sheets, bath towels and pillowcases). What is included are doonas (quilts) with covers, pillows without covers, tea towels, hand towels and bathmats. If you would like the optional linen included in your booking, please let us know, including which beds you would like it provided for. The additional cost would be a one-off charge of $30 per bed (some sites add a service fee to these costs) - and we prefer 7 days' notice prior to your arrival to get that arranged.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

Peak Periods

Please note that during the peak summer period and other peak times, check in times are set as 3pm (unless by prior arrangement). Please also note that if you avail of the optional linen hire over these times, it may involve linen being left out but beds not being made up.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

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