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Reviews of The Castle - Villa by the Sea 4.5 stars

7-9 Steele Street, 3922 Cowes, Australia

#10 of 15 hotels in Cowes

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 246 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    Pleasant beautiful place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath - The Erewhon
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The TV sound was really bad so we watched stuff on computer but they said they'd bought a new one the day after we left. No milk in the fridge but very expensive coffee.. go figure.

    Size, proximity to events and shops, heater worked well, beautiful gardens, quiet.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2025

    9.0
    Exceeded our expectations and would definitely stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath - The Castle
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location (close to beach and Main Street), good facilities, comfortable, clean, very relaxing, good value for money and loved the greenery on the property

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony - Broadwater
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very quaint and great location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2025

    9.0
    I’d stay there again no doubt.
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony - Yackatoon
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely guest house accommodation with a good ensuite. A gem. Everything was perfect. No sign of the owner though , and it took some time to get his number to get the entry code. You DO need that code!!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2025

    9.0
    Fabulous stay close to the beach! Almost magical feeling and scenery! Loved the gardens too!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath - The Castle
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We absolutely loved the airflow from the front of the room to the back. But would have loved to have that all night so needed a screen or two on a window. Being woken up by the upstairs neighbour or guest was surprising but was able to fall back asleep because the bed was so cumfy. Side note: the nails on the balcony need to be hammered down my son poked a hole in his foot.

    The pictures lived up to the hype for sure! It was like we had our own Romeo and Juliette moment!the shower and bath ensuite was one of the best we have ever stayed in! Fairytail room for a quick getaway!🫶

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    9.0
    Loved it. Wish we had booked for a longer stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath - The Erewhon
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the location. The villa had a great ambiance and loved the balcony spa

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2024

    9.0
    Couple
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony - Broadwater
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    So far, nothing.

    Nice stay, very comfortable room with nice environment.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2024

    8.0
    A unique and quaint experience close to all amenities on magical floral grounds.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath-The Garden
    • Stayed 2 nights

    More comfy couch.

    I liked the possum family above the indoor/outdoor shower. The spa was lovely as well. The garden's were beautiful.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay and visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony - Yackatoon
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing as we can think off

    Everything what we expected. Nice cosy room beautiful balcony and easy to access

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2024

    9.0
    Relaxed and comfortable in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony - Broadwater
    • Stayed 1 night

    Walls a a little thin. Could hear TV from next room.

    Location is fantastic, very close to facilities. Ambiance is lovely with comfortable rooms and a spacious balcony. Would have been a fantastic space to spend some time in the sun if the weather hadn't been so inclement.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    8.0
    I highly recommend staying at this gorgeous place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony - Broadwater
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls are very thin and the floor creaks in places so it felt like we had to whisper a lot

    It is very well set up, nice and quiet, very cozy, cute and comfortable. The owner is lovely

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2024

    9.0
    Garden suite is lovely! Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath-The Garden
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Weird bathroom situation. Fridge and microwave on room next to the toilet, which didn’t have a proper door.

    The bath and shower were great. Towels and linen were comfy and plentiful. Also liked the compendium tips and homemade movie selection.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2024

    9.0
    It was the best serene birthday trip for myself
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony - Yackatoon
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was clean and the staff were friendly

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony - Yackatoon
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tv of the neihbour sound loud

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony - Broadwater
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shared kitchen, no fridge in room, Bar Fridge shared for 3 rooms

    Comfortable but outdated

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony - Yackatoon
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Brilliant location in a cool quirky little hotel. Will definitely come back

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and Happy!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony - Broadwater
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a little refurbishing!

    It’s a very pretty boutique property with a great location and a beautiful garden. The rooms are homely and comfortable with access to balconies and a common area. It’s a walking distance to The Esplanade and the beach.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony - Broadwater
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shared kitchen, living room area

    Within walking distance of town, nice quaint building

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony - Broadwater
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very small room, website photos showed a large sitting area, but this was separate to the bedroom and shared with two other rooms. small parking bays. Noisy from other rooms and downstairs area.

    Clean and good location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath - The Erewhon
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower with volda water at the end

    Confy and cozy

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony - Broadwater
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath - The Erewhon
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great layout, very comfortable and great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location and cosy accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony - Broadwater
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tv down stairs was so loud that it kept us awake. Our tv wasn't working so used our iPad but we couldn't hear it over the tv. We messaged the property to ask if it was possible to please ask whoever had their tv up very loud to turn it down as it echoed through the whole place (we didn't call as it was a landline number and didn't want to wake anyone) however was told no one was saying below us. When we replied advising where the noise was coming from (in the private area) did not get a response. We did go downstairs and call out to ask if the tv could please be turned down but they didn't hear us. We don't usually complain but it was so loud and the lack of response from the property once we explained where it was coming from was very disappointing. We saw the tv turned on through the window from the outside but was told no one was staying down there? Just an apology or acknowledgement would have been nice instead of no reply. The curtains were very sheer so didn't keep any light out but suited the decor of the room during the day. The guide of where to eat was handy but I'm not sure if it's ok to tell people the places to avoid or only go here if chef has changed. This is handy for guests but could be damaging for small businesses as we had previously been told to go to some of the places that were in the book that the property advised to avoid

    Great location and lovely room. Balcony was a great size and lovely view. Cute and cosy place.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony - Yackatoon
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quant features!

    Stayed in April 2024

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