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Tropicana Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Motel in Cowes with free parking

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Tropicana Motor Inn provides a quiet setting with its garden and outdoor pool. Guests appreciate the practical in-room WiFi and express check-in service, while barbecue grills are available for those who enjoy cooking outdoors during their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

Room options

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Two Bedroom Suite

Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King Spa

Deluxe King Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Studio

Family Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio with Spa Bath

Studio with Spa Bath

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
22-26 Osbourne Avenue, Cowes, VIC, 3922

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪G’day Tiger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mighty Kebab Cowes - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Tropicana Motor Inn

Property highlights
Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a conference centre at Tropicana Motor Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms and barbecues
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, patios and microwaves

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includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in fee: AUD 50 for check-in between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 0.68 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: AUD 50 for check-in between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.68 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Tropicana Motor Inn Cowes
Tropicana Motor Inn
Tropicana Motor Cowes
Tropicana Motor
Tropicana Motor Inn Phillip Island/Cowes
Tropicana Motor Inn Motel
Tropicana Motor Inn Cowes
Tropicana Motor Inn Motel Cowes

Frequently asked questions

Does Tropicana Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Tropicana Motor Inn?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tropicana Motor Inn on 6 Nov 2025 start from NZ$160.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Tropicana Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Tropicana Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropicana Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of AUD 50.

What time is check-out at Tropicana Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tropicana Motor Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Silverleaves Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Tropicana Motor Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 309 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and quiet hotel will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly tell friends and family to stay there, quite friendly staff , clean a good week end away Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel close to the town but still far enough away for it to be quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to restaurants and esplanade.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cozy with a view of the sea from the road by the inn, which is also a short distance away
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherin

Liked: Amenities
Had a lovely couple of nights at Tropicana. Very helpful host and clean and tidy facility. The kids loved the swimming pool and we loved being able to walk to the beach and the shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Amenities
We loved this place. Arrived after hours and host made checkin easy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unit was clean and tidy. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Practical Stay.

Good bed & shower. Bit late checking in (6:15pm) & missed a call so waited a bit to check in. Older motel but big room, clean and tidy. Easy walk to Cowes. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean as usual
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean neat and up to date
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Units newly renovated. Clean units, comfortable beds. Heating was good too. Easy check in process and even easier checking out using the key dropbox. I would recommend Tropicana and it is very price effective too. Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good budget motel close to the main shopping area of Cowes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had everything we needed and close to all amenities - very enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find very quiet, all you wanted for a night were there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very disappointing to have to leave this review. Photos on the website are not true to life. Even though we were given an uppgrade to King room from a Queen, the bed was so uncomfortable (too soft) and kept rolling away from the head board. The bathroom was disappointing and though appeared clean was in desperate need of repair or modernised. The door to the room had a small gap between the jamb and the wall so you could see daylight coming in (and possibly bugs?) They were a bit conservative with the towels. The pool was tiny and water was cloudy so we did not use it. Other guest decided to sit outside and there conversations were a bit loud. The accommodation was definitely not worth th $280 for a Monday and Tuesday night. It has a potential to be a beautiful property if some money was invested to improve its presentation. Also, the menus to local restaurants made available in the office were quite outdated as the prices were not current and and ended up being more expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Well maintained rooms. Excellent bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As we checked in later, we didn't have any face to face contact at check in. It would have been nice to have a friendly face welcoming us, rather than just over the phone
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and easy

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Had a lovely time staying here, the rooms were lovely, bed comfortable and everything clean and tidy. The pool was also well maintained and very nice! The member of staff we spoke with was very nice and accommodating, if we are in the area will definately stay again or at one if the others in the chain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALUTH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a really nice country hotel. Clean and comfortable, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little motor inn, super clean

Basic motor inn, but sparkling clean and quite comfy. If heading to phillip island for penguins or something else then definitely a place u can stay a couple of nites
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very quiet and peaceful yet close to all local amenities. Rather dated but very clean and well equipped units. Kids loved the pool. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024