About this property

The Tropicana Motor Inn is located on Phillip Island, just 984 feet from Cowes Beach and the Esplanade, where you can enjoy a variety of excellent restaurants, cafes and shops. Facilities include a lush tropical gardens and an alfresco dining area. There is a professional conference room available for small group events. Cowes Golf Club is a 5-minute drive, or take a 10-minute sunset drive to see the parade of the Little Penguins.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Cowes, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
3 twin beds
1 king bed
2 full beds
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Danielle
    Australia Australia
    Room was very clean and warm, bed was comfy and staff were really lovely too! Great location and easy walk to Cowes main street What more could you ask for!
  • Khoon
    Canada Canada
    Short drive after watching Penguin Parade. Parking right in front of the unit. Nice clean linen and towels.
  • Stewart
    United States United States
    Within easy walking to food, shopping, and the beach
  • Darren
    Australia Australia
    Upgraded me to a King room on check-in, bed comfort was sensational. I've not been to Cowes or stayed at Tropicana for a while, it was always favourite due to proximity to the main street, the upgrade to the shower was unexpected, magnificent. ...
  • Mcfarlane
    Australia Australia
    How quick check in was, How clean the bathrooms and sheets were.
  • Theresa
    Australia Australia
    Clean, spacious and comfy room. A quiet spot to stay.
  • Bernadette
    Australia Australia
    Cleanliness. Nice linen and towels. Position near Cowes but not on main road. Pool
  • Naga
    Australia Australia
    everything, room was not similar to the photos but still clean
  • Jeanice
    United States United States
    the beds were comfortable. the room was clean. the staff on arrival were very helpful and friendly. And the location was very quiet.
  • Rosemary
    Canada Canada
    Fantastic smaller Motel, super friendly helpful young man at checkin. Older but super clean with kitchenette, immaculate rooms and grounds here…Definitely pride in ownership taken!!!!

Area info

House rules

Tropicana Motor Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 250 is required on arrival. That's about $166. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
AUD 20 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 0.68% charge when you pay with any credit card.

Please note that this property does not have any policies, procedures or resources in place to accommodate the unique needs of school graduates during the annual "Schoolies Week" period. It does not have adequate resources to engage qualified security personnel to guarantee the safety, comfort and convenience of school graduate guests during this period.

Please note that this property has a 'No Party Policy'.

Please note that the rooms will not be serviced on Public Holidays. For more information, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Tropicana Motor Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of AUD 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.