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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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Motel & apartments
Fully refurbished Motel rooms ALL overlooking the Paynesville canals with Family, Spa, Queen, King, Twin & Accessible to choose from. Apartments overlooking the McMillan Straits are fully self contained home away from home
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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 & it’s waterways.

Wander the Paynesville Esplanade, dine at 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. 

03 5156 7444

Great Deals

Special Offers

Whether you’re seeking a romantic couple’s escape, a memorable family holiday or a fun getaway with friends, Mariners Cove provides unbeatable comfort and value, complete with fantastic deals* to enhance your stay.

*Exclusions apply. Deals not available during January or over long weekends. 

Stay 3, 50% off 3rd Night

STAY 4 PAY FOR 3 - ALL WINTER

Stay a 2nd night in our motel rooms & save

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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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Free Wifi

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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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Reservations

Book Direct and Save

When you BOOK DIRECT with Mariners Cove we will guarantee the best rate.  

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 the lakeside town of Paynesville, a 3.5 hour drive on the M1 from Melbourne, via Bairnsdale. Trains take you to Bairnsdale, with a bus connection to Mariners Cove doorstep.

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

Mariners Cove Motel rooms were renovated in 2024 making our waterfront rooms stylish & comfortable. Our 1 & 2 bedroom apartments overlook the McMillian Straits to Raymond Island with all bedrooms upstairs & bathrooms & living downstairs.

Mariners Cove are proud to offer the little touches with quality Biology bathroom products & Fairtrade tea & coffee for you to enjoy.

Queen or King Room

Twin Room

King Spa Room

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Family Room

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Testimonials

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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