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Your Waterfront Stay
You'll love our central location right in the heart of the Gippsland Lakes. Our motel rooms overlook the Paynesville canals, while our apartments overlook McMillan Straits.
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Paynesville Awaits
The Gippsland Lakes are Australia’s largest and most beautiful inland waterway, and the beautiful village of Paynesville is located in its heart.
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A renovated queen bed room at Mariners Cove in Paynesville

Accommodation in Paynesville

Welcome to Mariners Cove

You will love our central location right in the heart of the Gippsland Lakes. Our motel rooms overlook the Paynesville canals, while our apartments overlook McMillan Straits.

You won’t get anywhere more central to explore the natural beauty of East Gippsland’s National Parks and waterways.

For those looking to enjoy sights closer to Paynesville, Mariners Cove is a short wander down the Esplanade to the award-winning Sardine Eatery and Bar. Or for the nature-lovers, the Raymond Island ferry, located just across the road from Mariners Cove, will take you to one of the best places to experience koalas in their natural habitat.

Mariners Cove provide access to private jetties to moor your boat or cast a line, BBQ facilities, free wi-fi and a breakfast room service.

Our Reception is open seven days a week and the Mariners Cove team can’t wait to welcome you to our recently refurbished rooms and apartments.

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Our accommodation

Choose your holiday accommodation from King, Queen, Twin, King Spa, Accessible and Family motel rooms and 1 or 2 bedroom fully self-contained 2 storey apartments.

Our motel rooms have absolute water frontage and private balconies. All rooms have water views and private jetties are available for you to moor your boat. Choose from King, Queen, Twin, King Spa, Accessible & family motel rooms.

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Why choose Mariners Cove?

What's not to love?! Mariners Cove is affordably priced, centrally located, offers water at your doorstep and quiet surroundings.

Why choose Paynesville?

Paynesville is the ideal location for anyone seeking a break from 'busy'. Soak up nature, enjoy great food and connect with the water.

Why choose East Gippsland?

Stunning beaches? Check! Breathtaking bush? Check! Endless water? Check! Some of the best dining in Gippsland? Check! We know you'll love your visit to East Gippsland.

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Situated on the shores of McMillan Strait across from the koala haven of Raymond Island & the Paynesville canals, Mariners Cove is the ideal base for your boating or touring holiday. The Resort offers stylish & comfortable accommodation within walking distance of all local facilities and restaurants. Guests can enjoy watching dolphins or the passing parade of boats from the privacy of their own balcony, or walk along the stunning marina to the village.

All rooms have water views and access to private jetties (on request). In-room breakfast service is available daily, and our friendly guest services are happy to help you with advice to make the most of your time in Paynesville.

Jetty access from Mariners Cove Motel and Apartments in Paynesville

Welcome to Paynesville

Getting Here

Mariners Cove is located in Paynesville, an easy 3.5 hour drive from Melbourne via the major township of Bairnsdale. Trains take you to Bairnsdale, with a bus connection to Paynesville.

The town is just a 20 minute drive to the main commercial centre of Bairnsdale and only a short drive to the townships of Lakes Entrance, Metung and Bruthen or the Great Alpine Road.

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Rooms and Apartments

The perfect place to stay

At Mariners Cove, our recently refurbished motel rooms and apartments overlook the waters of Paynesville. We are a fabulous base for your next couple escape, family holiday, getaway with friends or corporate retreat.

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Check out our latest packages and deals, and start planning your next escape to the breathtaking Gippsland Lakes

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What they say

The team at Mariners Cove are committed to making every stay a memorable one. Take a look at reviews from our previous guests.

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