Bimbadeen Phillip Island — Hotel in Phillip Island

I could not recommend bimbadeen enough! From the location, the communication and the accommodation! It was a win win! ||Nestled in what felt like the middle of no where but was so central to the big attractions of Phillip island such as the penguin parade and Phillip island race track it felt like everything was at our doorstep, it was also a rough 5-10 minute drive to the main city of Phillip island to get all the necessary goods as well as all the restaurants and cafes Phillip island had to offer. ||||The feeling of looking out over a field in the morning as the sun came up and watching the sun go down while having some dinner oh the front deck, was beautiful! ||My partner and I stayed in the one bedroom retreat which was the last one in the line of retreats, it was beautifully set up and ready when we got to the island at midday! Beautifully cleaned and set up with essential amenities such as eggs, milk, coffee and a stove, fridge and cupboard where all clean and ready to use! Amenities in the bathroom such as hair dryer, soap and hair care where provided as well as many towels to use! ||||The smart TV and WIFI was also a huge hit allowing us to watch Netflix as well as local TV during our stay! ||||Jenny was great to talk to and helped plan out surprises to make the stay even more memorable, she was always readily contactable and it never felt like asking questions was any hassle! ||||And don’t forget about the cutest animals set right behind the retreat which we said hello to morning and night! ||||All in all I couldn’t recommend this beautifully set out farm stay enough and will definitely be returning should we return to Phillip island...

We stayed 5 days at Bimbadeen. The accommodation is three portacabins situated in a farmers field in the center of Phillip island about 10 mins from Cowes. The keys were left in the door when we arrived so entry is easy. The place is clean and spacious and reasonably well furnished. The kitchen is small and basic but you can cook in it. Unless you stay in the second cabin there is no Wifi as it’s shared from that cabin and cannot reach the other two. Also the cellular service is spotty, great for a digital detox. Probably would have been better if Wifi was dropped from the amenities. Same with the BBQ which is a central one on the deck next to the permanent closed cafe. The BBQ was dirty rusty and didn’t work.||On the 3rd day the kitchen bin became full. We messaged the manager via whatsapp about that situation they didn’t suggest anywhere we could take it. Only that they would come and collect it. Finally on our last day someone came to collect it. Communication with the manager isn’t great, slow to respond and not resolving issues in a timely manner. Not what you would expect from a 4 star accommodation.||The sheep were great and friendly the llamas not so much. Overall this stay was overpriced and underwhelming. I would not recommend this...

We had a wonderful stay at Bimbadeen Phillip Island. The villa was spacious and comfortably accommodated our family of five adults. It was clean, well-equipped, and provided a lovely, peaceful farm experience.

Jenny, our host, was exceptionally friendly and thoughtful. I had mentioned that we might arrive slightly earlier than the check-in time, and she went out of her way to get the villa ready for us in time. When we arrived, the place was already spotless and welcoming.

We also encountered an unexpected issue during our stay - our vehicle got stuck on a slope with no traction, right near a cliff, and we couldn’t get a signal to call for roadside assistance. The only Australian contact I had was Jenny’s WhatsApp number, and she was incredible. Despite it not being her responsibility, she took the initiative to contact the relevant people on our behalf and acted as a middle person throughout the situation, ensuring we got help as quickly as possible.

Her kindness and quick response made all the difference, and we’re so grateful. This stay wasn’t just about the accommodation - it was the genuine care and warmth that made it truly memorable. Highly recommended, especially for families looking for a peaceful farm retreat with exceptional...