Tropicana Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Cowes motel

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Deluxe King Spa | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free self parking
Exterior
Family Studio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
22-26 Osbourne Avenue, Cowes, VIC, 3922
  • Popular LocationCowes Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPhillip Island Ferry Dock9 min walk
  • Popular LocationPhillip Island Wildlife Park3 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)118 min drive

Room options

Deluxe King Spa

10/10 Exceptional
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio with Spa Bath

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Queen Room

9.4/10 Wonderful
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior King Room

8.3/10 Very Good
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Studio

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Bedroom Suite

10/10 Exceptional
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cowes

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Cowes motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Silverleaves Beach and Phillip Island Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 3 min walk
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 9 min walk
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive
  • A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • La Porchetta Phillip Island - 6 min walk
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 8 min walk
  • Ocean Reach Brewing - 7 min walk
  • The Jetty Restaurant - 9 min walk
  • Isola Di Capri - 8 min walk

About this property

Tropicana Motor Inn

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Cowes motel
As a guest of Tropicana Motor Inn, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Tropicana Motor Inn also features a garden and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cowes motel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Tropicana Motor Inn offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: AUD 50 for check-in between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.68 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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

How close is Tropicana Motor Inn to the airport?

Tropicana Motor Inn is 120.5 mi (142-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tropicana Motor Inn on Jun 2, 2024 start from $72.91, 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.

Does Tropicana Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tropicana Motor Inn.

How close is Tropicana Motor Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 3-minute walk from Cowes Beach and 14-minute walk from Silverleaves Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tropicana Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Tropicana Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tropicana Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Tropicana Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tropicana Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Tropicana Motor Inn have a pool?

Tropicana Motor Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Tropicana Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Tropicana Motor Inn to downtown Cowes?

Tropicana Motor Inn is 0.3 mi away from Cowes.

Tropicana Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 280 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 280 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 280 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 280 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 280 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alfred

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room. Nice to have a walk to the shops
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Ava

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hand Basin pop-up plug didnt seal.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Sayem

Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Traveled with family
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

Songjie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing is good and kindly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great to have a sink in the room to wash up crockery. It was only a short walk to the sea front.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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