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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
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Two Bedroom Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

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

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Standard Queen Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King Spa | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio with Spa Bath | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Studio with Spa Bath

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Silverleaves Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cheeky Goose - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Tropicana Motor Inn

Property highlights
Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a conference center 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 assistance
  • A banquet hall, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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 elevator (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 percent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10 per stay

Property 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 percent

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 Dec 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tropicana Motor Inn on Dec 17, 2025 start from $84.65, excluding 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?

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– 11:00 AM for a fee of AUD 50.

What time is check-out at Tropicana Motor Inn?

Check-out 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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Tropicana Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 312 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

Meng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is really clean. It looks much better than the photo online showing. Room space is big than the normal hotel. The location is easy to assess everything. Good experience in the island.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Disliked: Amenities
Yes room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

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

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

Christine

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

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

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

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

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

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff , easy parking , clean room , and quiet. Would tell family and friends to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely updated, comfortable and centrally located. Reasonable rates. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

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

8/10 Good

Catherin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lyn

Liked: Amenities
In a quiet location. Room very comfortable and spacious. Bed very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was good very close to Main Street, room was very clean. Owner was nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was close to town very clean had all we needed. Ash very accommodating. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

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