The Continental Hotel
Wake to the gentle sound of the waves, completely refreshed and ready to explore the island. Dine by the sea in one of two restaurants, or enjoy room service served on your balcony overlooking the broad sweep of the bay - your own private restaurant for two. Linger over a drink in the bar or watch the world go by while sipping a latté on the terrace.
After lunch, wander down to the jetty in front of the hotel and catch the luxury catamaran to Seal Rocks or discover the best of the Phillip Island Nature Park, with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to see penguins, seals, koalas, and sea birds in a magnificent natural environment - all within ten minutes drive.
Dining
- Harry's Restaurant by the Bay: Enjoy fresh, innovative food inspired by cuisines from South East Asia to the Mediterranean while looking out over Western Port Bay. Harry's is fully licensed and open for lunch and dinner every day.
- The Terrace: The perfect place to enjoy a foccacia and espresso while taking in the sun and the parade of boats on the bay.
- Sails Restaurant: Quality dining in a casual atmosphere. Perfect for dinner before or after the Penguin Parade. Open for dinner every evening.
- Conti Bar: Relax with a drink before or after dinner in the Conti Bar. Swap stories with fellow guests in front of the fire or just relax while taking in the magnificent views.
- Standard Rooms: Standard rooms feature a private ensuite with a full-length bath, balconies with partial views of Western Port Bay, air-conditioning, heating, colour television, hair drier, international shaver point, iron and ironing board, refrigerator, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, clock radio, and IDD/STD telephone with message facility.
- Ocean View Standard Rooms: Ocean View Standard rooms have two double beds in separate sleeping areas divided by the ensuite, giving more privacy for couples staying with a young child or for conference delegates sharing.
- Spa & Executive Spa Rooms: Spa and Executive Spa rooms all feature a large spa bath for two and separate shower, wide screen television, queen or king size bed (or two single beds) and a double fold-out sofa bed or chaise lounge, and of course, beautiful views of the bay.
Hotel Facilities
Guest facilities include a solar heated swimming pool, squash court, complimentary poolside guest barbecue, and guest laundry.
About Phillip Island
The Phillip Island Nature Park is recognised as the most diverse and stimulating nature based destination in Australia, providing the best opportunities for viewing penguins, seals, koalas and sea birds in their natural environments.
The island is also full of rewards for those willing to take the time to look a little closer. The magnificent granite cliffs of Cape Woolamai, or the spectacle of thousands of Short-tailed Shearwaters flying just past the surf line as the sun sets on a windswept beach. The knowledgeable team at the Continental is there to guide you in making your island experience a memorable one.
1. Penguin
Reserve
Every night of the year, just after sunset, the world-famous Little
Penguins come ashore at the same beach to make their way to their burrows
in the dunes at Summerland Beach. Each year over 500,000 visitors are
treated to the magical experience of sharing the sunset with these wild
birds.
2. Seal
Rocks Sea Life Centre
Visit the "Zoo of the future" - A unique opportunity to view
Australia's largest colony of fur seals at close range using the latest
technology. An interactive, all-weather display of fascinating marine
life.
3. Koala
Conservation Centre
Stroll amongst Koalas on a treetop boardwalk.
4. Churchill Island. Step across the water and back in time.
5. Wildlife Wonderland. Visit the giant Earthworm Museum, wombat world, koala heaven, kangaroo centre, emu land, farm yard, sheep shearing and the Great White Shark exhibition. (North of Bass - see How to Get There (/island/getthere))
6. Warrook
Cattle Farm
Working Farm. Open daily. Dine in historic homestead; hayride to
working sheep dogs, shearing, stud cattle, whip cracking, kangaroos,
wombats and hand-milking. (South of Tooradin - see - see How to Get There
(/island/getthere))
7.
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
Home of the Australian 500cc Motorcycle Grand Prix and World Superbike
Championships.
8. Swan Lake Board Walk. View native birds in their wetland habitat from specially constructed bird hides. Free of charge
9. Conservation Hill. See world recognised bird habitat from boardwalks above the mangroves. Free of charge.
10. Phillip
Island Vineyard & Winery
Wine tasting and sales. Light food platters available. Open daily 11.00am
to 5.00pm (until 7.00pm Nov-Mar)
11. Cape Woolamai. Highest point on the island. Thousands of Short-tailed Shearwaters darken the summer sky as they return from their epic flight from the Bering Strait in the Arctic Circle (December to March only).
12. Bay
Connections
Catch the luxury catamaran from in front of the hotel for a 2-hour return
journey to Seal Rocks. Be enchanted as thousands of Australian Fur Seals
play just meters away from you.
13. Pelican Feeding. Daily at 11.30am at the San Remo Jetty. Free of charge.
14. The
Big Flower Farm
Take in the ambience of 60,000 flowering plants in a terrarium-type
atmosphere. Tours depart daily, every half hour from 10.00am to 4.30pm.
The numbers are revering to the pointers on the Area Map of Phillip Island (see below "Getting there !").
Getting there !
Once on the island, local tours can pick you up from the hotel. There is also a local taxi service and as well as Mountain Bike hire.
Area Map (from Melbourne to Phillip Island)
Area Map (Phillip Island)
Hotel Location