The Resort
A waterfront resort, woven into the Gippsland Lakes.
Captains Cove is a private collection of five luxury accommodation styles, set on the tranquil shores of Australia’s largest inland lake system.
We are a true resort — heated indoor pool, tennis and basketball courts, private jetties, kayak hire and gardens that reach down to the water. Guests come for a weekend and stay for a week.
Cared for by the local Gippsland Holidays team, and built around the rhythms of the Gippsland Lakes. Every booking is the start of a story we love being part of.
Choose Your Stay
Discover Captains Cove Resort Accommodation
From luxury spa apartments and family-friendly waterfront stays to private holiday homes and resort-style experiences, Captains Cove Resort invites you to experience the very best of the Gippsland Lakes lifestyle.
The View Waterfront Apartment
Captains Cove Resort
- 3 Bedrooms
- 6 Guests
- 139m²
Water Views
Private Jetty
Pool
Electric BBQ
Netflix
Self Check-In
The resort’s most sought-after address. Elevated waterfront views across the McMillan Strait, three bedrooms (queen master, twin second, queen third), generous open-plan living, and direct access to the private jetty below, with sunsets you will not forget.
Captains Cove Waterfront Apartments
Captains Cove Resort
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 6 Guests
- 139m²
Waterfront
Private Jetty
Pool
Electric BBQ
Netflix
Self Check-In
A collection of standout waterfront apartments with direct canal access and private jetties. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms across generous living space. Second and third bedroom configurations vary, so contact our team with your preference and we’ll match you to the right apartment.
The Spa Collection
Captains Cove Resort
- 2 Bedrooms
- 4 Guests
- 90m²
Spa
Pool
Balcony
Espresso
Netflix
Self Check-In
Wake to canal views from your private first-floor balcony. This spa apartment combines a king master suite, a flexible second bedroom (queen or two singles your preference), a private spa bath, and open-plan living, perfectly suited for couples or small families wanting a genuine resort experience on the Gippsland Lakes.
The Garden Apartments
Captains Cove Resort
- 2 Bedrooms
- 4 Guests
- 90m²
Ground Floor
Pool
Garden
Espresso
NBN WiFi
Self Check-In
Step straight out from your ground-floor apartment into the resort gardens and walk to the jetty in minutes. A king master, a flexible second bedroom (queen or two singles), and light-filled open-plan living, ideal for families and guests who value ease of movement and relaxed lakeside living.
The Accessible Suite
Captains Cove Resort
- 2 Bedrooms
- 4 Guests
- 90m²
Step Free
Pool
Garden
Espresso
Netflix
Self Check-In
Designed for comfort and ease without compromise. Fully step-free entry, wide doorways, a queen master and twin second bedroom, and a spacious resort apartment with all the features guests love. Beautiful, practical, and right in the heart of Captains Cove.
Our Resort
About Captains Cove
A private waterfront collection on the Gippsland Lakes, cared for today by the local Gippsland Holidays team who look after every guest personally.
The Pool
Year-Round Swimming in Our Heated Indoor Pool.
Whether you arrive in summer or in the soft chill of a Gippsland winter, the pool is heated year-round. Skylights, gardens, and the sound of water. It’s the centrepiece of the resort.
The Jetty
Step Off Your Deck Onto Private Water Access.
Our private jetty is yours to use. Bring the boat, hire one of our kayaks, or just sit at the end of the planks and watch the pelicans glide in. The lake starts where the lawn ends.
The Courts
Tennis at Sunrise. Basketball Until Dusk.
On-site courts framed by gardens and lake views. Racquets and balls at reception, no booking needed. A quiet game before breakfast is a Captains Cove tradition.
Discover
The Lakes Are Calling.
400 square kilometres of inland waterways, koalas on Raymond Island, fishing the Mitchell silt jetties, sunrise paddles and sunset sails. Paynesville is the doorway to the Gippsland Lakes — and you're staying in it.
- Kayaking & pedal boating
- Fishing & boating charters
- Raymond Island koala walk
- Wineries & local produce
Direct Booking
Book Direct and Save.
Skip the third-party fees. Booking direct with Captains Cove unlocks our best rates
and a real human at the other end of the line.
Best Rate Guarantee
Book online direct with Captains Cove and you're always getting the best available rate. No third-party markups, no OTA fees'
15% Off All Hire Gear
Direct-booking guests save 15% on every kayak, bike, pedal boat and e-scooter hire
The Gippsland Holidays Team
Book direct and you're looked after by the people who live and breathe the Gippsland Lakes. Real local knowledge, real care, we live it, you'll love it
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