Book Mariners Cove Waterfront Motel And Apartments in Paynesville

All rooms open onto private balconies with lake views. Accommodation ranges from motel rooms with kitchenette (fridge, microwave, kettle) to two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens (dishwasher, oven, stovetop). Each room includes air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Some bathrooms feature grab rails and raised toilets for accessibility. Guests praise the comfortable beds, modern decor, and cleanliness.

There is no onsite restaurant. Each room has a fridge, microwave, kettle, and crockery for simple meals. Outdoor BBQ facilities are available for guests. Within a 50-meter walk, you'll find Pier 70 (seafood and cocktails), the local pub, and cafes. For groceries, the IGA supermarket is a short walk. Note that many restaurants are closed Monday-Wednesday.

Guests have direct access to a private jetty for fishing or tying up a boat. The resort provides outdoor furniture, picnic area, and sun terrace overlooking the canal. Nearby attractions include the free ferry to Raymond Island (5-min walk) where koalas and kangaroos are commonly seen. Metung Hot Springs and a golf course are a short drive. Biking and walking trails are available in East Gippsland.

Mariners Cove sits right on the Paynesville canal with views of the marina. It is a 1-minute walk to the Raymond Island ferry, 400 meters from Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club, and 1.6 km from Slip Bight Marina. The main street with shops, cafes, and restaurants is 50 meters away. Bairnsdale is 17 km west, with shopping and dining options.

Free parking and WiFi are included. The front desk operates until 4 pm on weekends but offers express check-in/out and luggage storage. Concierge staff (notably Tanya) provide local knowledge and can arrange tours. The property is wheelchair accessible with specific rooms. Other amenities: 24-hour security, key card access, smoke alarms, and outdoor BBQ. Family rooms can accommodate up to 5 people.