2 Best Hotels in Phillip Island, Victoria

Three design-led cabins sit on this 5-acre block of land in Ventnor, 10 minutes from Cowes on the northeastern edge of Phillip Island. Every detail has been thought out, from the baby goats and Highland cows, free-range chickens, and well-tended organic orchard that create the setting for the cabins, named Barley, Clover, and Rye. Sustainably built, with solar energy and water-saving devices, each cabin has a different color palette—such as the soft earthy tones of Barley—and each sleeps two adults. Book a two-night stay for better rates.

A beautiful, safe swimming beach is right at the doorstep of this luxurious B&B, which contains six individually themed rooms. The property has extensive terraces, lush gardens, a delightful summerhouse, and a generous, European-style buffet, included in the tariff, is served in the beautiful communal lounge, with its deep sofas and chinoiserie decor. Otherwise, the tiny Boat Ramp café next door is a good choice for coffee by the sea. Note: the historic residence next door was transported from the United States in the late 1800s and served as one of the island's original homesteads.