About this property

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Set on the Paynesville canals on the Gippsland Lakes, Captains Cove Resort - Absolute Waterfront Apartments offers an indoor heated pool, a tennis court, basketball ring, private jetties and water activities. It is just 5 minutes’ walk from to the Raymond Island ferry and the Esplanade, where you will find waterfront restaurants, wine bar, cafes and walking tracks. While all of our apartments are 3 bedrooms our rates are based on how many people are staying making it more affordable for couples and smaller groups. Each apartment has a fully-equipped kitchen, BBQ, laundry, split system heating/cooling and a TV in the lounge area and master bedroom. All include a covered car parking space and access to a private boat jetty. Guests can stroll along the boardwalk and the peaceful gardens. Paynesville is known as the heart of the Gippsland Lakes. The canals offer a non-tida & protected boating haven. Gippsland Lakes activities include boating, sailing, fishing, visiting 90 mile beach, bike riding and water skiing. Guests can hire kayaks, bikes & tennis equipment. Paynesville's Captains Cove Resort - Absolute Waterfront Apartments is just a 1640 foot walk to the Esplanade & the Raymond Island Ferry. Raymond Island offers a natural paradise to explore where you will see koalas & kangaroos in their natural habitat & beautiful wildlife. Bairnsdale Golf and Bowls Club is 6 minutes’ drive away as is the Mitchell River Silt Jetties.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sharon
    Australia Australia
    Great place very comfortable such a beautiful accommodation and Staff are wonderful thank you
  • Sharpley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location on the water, great inside comfy and well equipped
  • Patti
    United States United States
    We were a little surprised that the noone was in the reception office upon our arrival. We were a little confused about how to go about getting keys to our unit. But, we finally figured it out.
  • Maree
    Australia Australia
    The location was lovely very peaceful apartment had everything upu needed
  • Allen
    Australia Australia
    We stayed 2 nights on Thu 29 and Fri 30 August 2024, in an Apartment. This is a fabulous location and is a great stop-over while cruising Gippsland area. The Apartment was huge 140m2, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, double storey, large...
  • Maureen
    Australia Australia
    It was a beautiful place right on the water with the comfort of everything we needed. I wish the weather was nicer as it was pouring down rain.
  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    Such a stunning view from the apartment, right on the water! The rooms were very spacious, the whole apartment was very clean and comfortable, and had everything we needed for our stay. Loved the deck with the table and little BBQ. Staff were very...
  • Ian
    Australia Australia
    We have stayed at Captains Cove several times over the years and have always enjoyed our stay. It is peaceful and quiet with stunning views. We will return
  • James
    As the above picture shows the property was beautiful.
  • Vishwaganesh
    Oman Oman
    The location was on the water with a pier attached. It was a stunning view morning and evening watching the sunrise and the sunset! The place was perfect for a holiday home to rest and relax! Loved it!

Managed by Captains Cove Waterfront Apartments

Company review score: 9.1Based on 1,843 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company info

With a passion for the beautiful East Gippsland region, Tamara & Chris Cook moved to Paynesville in 2009 to manage Captains Cove. We listen to our guests and creating an amazing stay for you is our passion. We are proud of the property & love the fact that our guests keep returning.

Property info

Captains Cove Waterfront Apartments have been managed by Tamara Cook for the past 16 years. Tamara, Tania and the team are passionate about what we do and proud of the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame & our high guest star rating. Renowned for our friendly & personalised service, our clean apartments, our views, our peace & quiet & as a place to relax and unwind. We are available 7 days by phone or you can visit us at our Mariners Cove Reception 9am - 6pm. Our website offers lots of helpful travel information. We offer a tennis court, basketball ring, kayak & bike hire, private jetties, BBQ on your front deck & your apartment is full of the little things to make your stay a home away from home. Everyone that stays at Captains Cove Waterfront Apartments falls in love with the place & we hope that you do too.

Neighborhood info

Paynesville is the heart of the Gippsland Lakes. A short walk to the Raymond Island ferry to visit the koalas, take a boat cruise to the 90 mile beach or Metung, drive through the coutnry side of Buchan & Bruthen. East Gippsland offers a diverse landscape for boating, watersports, adventure, walking, cafes & restaurants.Captains Cove is set in quiet surrounds with just a short walk to the Paynesville Esplanade.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Accepted payment methods
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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 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 3.3% charge when you pay with an American Express or Diners Club credit card.

Please note when booking for 2 guests, you will have access to one bedroom only. When booking for 3-4 guests, you will have access to the second bedroom, when booking for 5-6 guests you will have access to the third bedroom. If booking for 2 guests and requiring access to the second bedroom, please book for 3 or 4 guests. When booking 3-4 guests and requiring access to the third bedroom, please book for 5-6 guests.

Bedding configurations must be requested after booking. They are not guaranteed and are subject to availability.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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