The best location in town! Mariners Cove offers waterfront motel and apartment style accommodation on the Esplanade across from the Raymond Island ferry.

Renovated and restyled in 2024, their 15 waterfront motel rooms overlook the Paynesville canal comprising of four x Queen, three x King, one x King Spa, two x Twin and four x Family rooms. Overlooking the McMillan Straits waterway are eight fully self contained apartments that offer one x one bedroom and seven two-bedroom apartments accommodating up to five guests. Spacious, stylish and affordable accommodation in the heart of the Gippsland Lakes.

Catering to the Leisure, International and Corporate markets, Mariners Cove is a wonderful stop over or long term stay for visitors travelling the Sydney to Melbourne Touring Route. 3.5 hours east of Melbourne and 5 hours south of Canberra.

Mariners Cove offers its guests free Wi-Fi, jetties, barbeque area on the water’s edge, seven-day travel information.

Relax and enjoy the peaceful location or take advantage of the central position to explore East Gippsland. Just a stone throw from the ferry taking you to Raymond Island to see koalas in their natural habitat. Visit the Mitchell River Silt Jetties, Buchan Caves, East Gippsland Rail Trail, wineries, fabulous eateries including Sardine Dining, hire a boat, fish from your jetty, take part in watersports, walking or bike trails.