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Tropicana Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Motel in Cowes with free parking

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Free self-parking
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Exterior
BBQ/picnic Area
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is S$94
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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 Single Bed

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Living area

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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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Jetty Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬10 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 tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall and bike parking
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

Languages

English, Hindi

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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 at the property

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 27 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tropicana Motor Inn on 29 Jun, 2025 start from S$94.10, 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 10-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Silverleaves Beach and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Tropicana Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 306 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Throughly recommend this place. Clean and close to shops
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Holly

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

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

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

8/10 Good

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Pleasant surrounds, not far from central Cowes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to town centre , quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Chinmaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was excellent. Location, rooms everything was good. We enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

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

8/10 Good

JORINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet place to spend some time with family.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

Very pleased

Great quiet spot, Big rooms, comfortable beds Certainly will return
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalliope Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The couple managing the property were so friendly and kind and we were able to chat with them on several occasions. The pool area and bbq area are lovely and relaxing. Would certainly stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very comfy and warm. Very comfy bed. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Ava

I think it is a average Motor in, and good side of this motor in is walking distance to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024