About this property

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 500 metre 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emma
    Australia Australia
    Apartment 24 - Tranquil, spacious, fully equipped with quality white goods, modern furniture, heating, cooling, very comfortable beds with quality pillows, sunsets over the water, ample parking, walking distance to town, beach and Raymond Island...
  • Wei
    Australia Australia
    The bed is very comfortable. It is good that it has laundry facilities.
  • Danielle
    Australia Australia
    I loved the view! The beds were comfortable, shower excellent and very clean accommodation.
  • Julia
    Australia Australia
    Loved the location, loved the decor, and beds so comfy, everything that you might need is there and thought of.
  • Kathryn
    Australia Australia
    The view, the bed softness really everything about it. I’d definitely stay there again. We were tired and it was just the tonic.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location, easy to get to, fabulous facility, we were just two people and wish we'd brought the family as the accommodation was vast. Not much around but be sure to borrow the bikes and go on the free ferry to Raymond island Kangaroo and...
  • Heather
    Australia Australia
    We stayed for 3 nights. It was so very relaxing and right on the water views were wonderful. Will definitely recommend to others
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    Everything, especially sitting on the deck and enjoying the peaceful, quiet view.
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was perfect for what we wanted. Lovely vista, nice decor and very clean.
  • Jasmine
    Australia Australia
    Great little unit. Super comfortable, practical and clean

Managed by Captains Cove Waterfront Apartments

Company review score: 9.1Based on 1,849 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

House rules

Captains Cove Resort - Absolute Waterfront Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-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 will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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