Coastal Cove Suite - with heated pool near Hot Springs & Golf

Coastal Cove Suite is a small resort-style stay in Fingal, designed around one self-contained suite rather than a long list of room categories. You get a private entrance, a garden setting, a terrace and a heated outdoor pool, with enough space to settle in properly rather than merely drop a bag and leave again.

The adults-only policy gives the place a clear shape. Children are not allowed, and the minimum age for check-in is 18, so the atmosphere suits a couple travelling together, particularly if golf, beaches and a quiet evening by the pool matter more than organised entertainment. A balcony, outdoor furniture and a garden view keep the setting connected to the outdoors, while air conditioning and heating cover the less cooperative Australian weather.

You are in Fingal, Australia, on the Mornington Peninsula rather than in Rye itself. Moonah Links Golf Club is a three-minute walk away, which is about as convenient as golf gets without sleeping in the clubhouse. Rosebud Country Club is around 4 miles away, and Arthurs Seat Eagle around 9 miles.

The coast is close enough for a drive, not a stroll in flip-flops. Rye Ocean Beach is around 1.8 miles away as the crow flies and about 4.7 miles by road; Rosebud Beach and Gunnamatta Beach are both around 2.6 miles away on the map. Number 16 Beach is around 3.5 miles away, while Rye Beach is around 3.2 miles away. For a change of scenery on land, Panorama Garden Estate is around 2.7 miles away and Greens Bush-Mornington Peninsula National Park around 7 miles by road.

The accommodation is a single Suite with Balcony for two people, so the choice is refreshingly simple: this is a couple's base, not a property where you need a spreadsheet to compare six room types. The private entrance and ground-floor layout make arrivals and departures straightforward, while the balcony and outdoor furniture give you somewhere to sit when the room feels too close after a full day out.

Inside, the suite has air conditioning for warm days and heating for cooler ones. There is a refrigerator, electric kettle, toaster and dining table, useful for keeping drinks cold and putting together something simple without turning the evening into a restaurant expedition. A private bathroom includes a shower, towels and a hairdryer; a wardrobe keeps the room from becoming an obstacle course.

The practical comforts continue with free WiFi, a desk, a flat-screen television and streaming services such as Netflix. That covers the familiar post-outing routine: shower, cold drink, feet up, and something easy on screen. The garden view adds a little daylight and greenery, while the non-smoking setting and private entrance keep the suite feeling self-contained.

You can eat on site, which matters when the day has already involved a drive, a round of golf or a long stretch outdoors. The modern restaurant serves Australian cuisine at lunch and dinner, with vegetarian options, so the useful part is clear: there is a proper meal available without having to get back in the car.

A bar sits alongside the restaurant for the less ambitious part of the evening. There is also a tea and coffee maker in the suite, plus a refrigerator and toaster when you want to keep things simple. The dining table gives you a place to eat privately rather than balancing food on the edge of the bed.

No breakfast formula is specified, so plan your mornings around the facilities that are actually there: tea or coffee, the toaster and the nearby golf setting. The restaurant covers lunch and dinner; the rest is down to how much effort you feel like making after a day outside.

The heated outdoor pool is the obvious place to slow the day down. It is a private pool, with pool or beach towels and sun loungers available, so you can move from the suite to the water without organising an excursion or finding a beach parking space. A terrace, garden and balcony provide the quieter alternatives when swimming has done its job.

Golf is unusually convenient here: Moonah Links Golf Club is a three-minute walk from the property. Rosebud Country Club is around 4 miles away if you want another course in the mix. That makes the stay easy to pair with a morning round, an afternoon in the pool and dinner on site, without pretending every spare hour needs an itinerary.

For a proper outing, Arthurs Seat Eagle is around 9 miles away, while Panorama Garden Estate and Greens Bush-Mornington Peninsula National Park offer nearby green space. The beaches require a short drive, but you have several to choose from, including Rye Ocean Beach, Gunnamatta Beach and Rosebud Beach.

Avalon Airport is around 52 miles from the property by road, with a driving time of roughly two hours and three minutes. Free on-site public parking is available without a reservation, and an electric vehicle charging station is also provided. That makes arriving by car the sensible way to handle the golf courses, beaches and wider peninsula.

Check-in starts from 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00. The private entrance and ground-floor position keep the physical side of arrival uncomplicated, while free WiFi is available throughout the property. Air conditioning, heating and ironing facilities are also in place, which is the sort of unglamorous detail that earns its keep when you are travelling with more than one outfit.

The property does not accommodate children, and cots or extra beds are not available. Pets are not allowed, and parties or similar events are not permitted. Cancellation and prepayment conditions vary by accommodation type, so the terms attached to your chosen dates deserve a proper look before booking.