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TVs, and patios, and some have spas. Outside there are barbecue areas, a tennis court and
a playground.
Waves Apartments
( 03-5952 1351;
www.thewaves.com.au
; 1 Esplanade, Cowes; d/tr/q from $180/195/210; )
These slick
apartments overlook Cowes Main Beach so you can't beat the balcony views if you go for
a beachfront unit. The modern, self-contained apartments come with spa, and balcony or
patio.
APARTMENT
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Clifftop
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( 03-5952 1033;
www.clifftop.com.au
; 1 Marlin St, Smiths Beach; d $235-290; )
It's hard to imagine a
better location for your island stay than perched above Smiths Beach. Of the seven luxuri-
ous suites here, the top four have ocean views and private balconies, while the downstairs
rooms open onto gardens - all have fluffy beds and slick contemporary decor.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$$
Glen Isla House
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$$
( 03-5952 1882;
www.glenisla.com
; 230 Church St, Cowes; d incl breakfast $299-439, self-contained cottage
$325-395; )
This brilliant boutique hotel is one of the best addresses on the island.
Ensconced in a renovated 1870 homestead and outbuildings, Glen Isla is all about under-
stated, old-world luxury with modern touches such as huge plasma TVs.
Eating & Drinking
Regional Victoria's gastronomic revolution has yet to sweep Phillip Island and the places
to eat here are surprisingly unexciting. Most of the eateries are in Cowes - the Esplanade
and Thompson Ave are crowded with fish-and-chip shops, cafes and take-aways - but
there are a few gems scattered around the island.
Cowes
Café Lugano
CAFE
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