Hotel in Cowes (Phillip Island)
Best Western Banfields Hotel

The Best Western Banfields offers a country club atmosphere that is set on 4 acres of beautiful property. Join us at "Banfields" restaurant and bistro for regular live entertainment and we also offer a movie theatre. All units are on the ground level. Take a swim in the heated pool. You won't want to miss the penguin parade, seal rocks and see the blowhole.

Accommodation

All 34 units are spacious and well appointed. The rooms are fitted with 

Room Facilities
  • Hairdryers
  • Phone
  • air conditioning; 
  • electric blankets; 
  • toasters; 
  • color television; 
  • non-smoking rooms; 
  • queen size beds;
Hotel Facilities
The hotel is set on four acres of spectacular land. Facilities include a licensed bistro, regular live entertainment, cinema, heated pool and BBQ area. Other facilities include room service, non smoking rooms, disabled rooms, brand new conference facilities and a guest laundry.

Also available are an adventure playground and a gas heated swimming pool with adjacent BBQ. Our theatre shows the latest release movies plus regular live entertainment. we have a stunning new conference centre.

  • 24hr Rm Servc
  • Business Servcs
  • Cocktail Bar
  • Disabled Facilities
  • Guest Laundry
  • Non Smokg Rooms
  • Pool/Spa
  • golf; 
  • tennis
  • conference and meeting rooms; 
  • licensed restaurant and bar

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 "Location").

Location
Located in the towncentre of Cowes on Philip Island. Close to Island Attractions, like the Penguin Parade, Seal Rocks, Nobbies, Blowhole, fishing, golf and tennis. Also close to the local clubs, shopping centre and wild life park.

wpe50.jpg (95749 bytes) Town Map (Cowes)

wpe4E.jpg (25857 bytes) Area Map (from Melbourne to Phillip Island)

wpe50.jpg (56315 bytes) Area Map (Phillip Island with attraction pointers)

wpe4E.jpg (95637 bytes) Area Map  (Phillip Island, geographical map)

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