Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
Getting around
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 119 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 124 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 142 min drive
Melbourne Baxter Station - 73 min drive
Melbourne Somerville Station - 74 min drive
Melbourne Tyabb Station - 75 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
Enjoy your visit to Cowes with a stay at Tropicana Motor Inn. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
18 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Room service
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference centre
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
An outdoor pool
Bike parking
Accessibility
Closed-captioned TV
No lift (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Area rugs in room
Smooth flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Patio
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair
Food and drink
Microwave
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-in between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of AUD 50
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 0.68 per cent
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
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.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tropicana Motor Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Tropicana Motor Inn?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Tropicana Motor Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Tropicana Motor Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tropicana Motor Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Tropicana Motor Inn and nearby?
Tropicana Motor Inn has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Does Tropicana Motor Inn have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio.
What's the area around Tropicana Motor Inn like?
Tropicana Motor Inn is a short 3-minute walk from Cowes Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Phillip Island Ferry Dock.
Tropicana Motor Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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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
8/10 Very good
30 November 2024
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
Michael
Michael, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 September 2024
Nice
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 August 2024
Pleasant surrounds, not far from central Cowes.
Ed
Ed, 4-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
19 August 2024
Noisy neighbours who kept us awake all night and we where frightened
Kellie
Kellie, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
16 June 2024
Proximity to town centre , quiet
Shane
Shane, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
30 May 2024
The microwave did not work in my room. I called the lady from reception to investigate. However, she was no help.
Nikilesh
Nikilesh, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 May 2024
Convenient to restaurants and esplanade.
Barry
Barry, 3-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 April 2024
A
Peter
Peter, 2-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
8/10 Very good
17 April 2024
Nicely updated, comfortable and centrally located. Reasonable rates.
Would stay again.
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 April 2024
Very pleased. Nice location.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 April 2024
Was close to town very clean had all we needed. Ash very accommodating. Would stay again
Jillian
Jillian, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 April 2024
Highly tell friends and family to stay there, quite friendly staff , clean a good week end away Thanks.
Terry
Terry, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 April 2024
Friendly staff , easy parking , clean room , and quiet.
Would tell family and friends to stay there.
Sue
Sue, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
17 March 2024
Phil
Phil, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
23 January 2024
Good room. Nice to have a walk to the shops
Alfred
Alfred, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 January 2024
julie
julie, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
8 January 2024
I think it is a average Motor in, and good side of this motor in is walking distance to beach.
Ava
Ava, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
27 December 2023
Hand Basin pop-up plug didnt seal.
stuart
stuart, 6-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
25 December 2023
Sayem
Sayem, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 December 2023
Our stay was good very close to Main Street, room was very clean. Owner was nice and friendly.
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2023
Very pleased
Great quiet spot,
Big rooms, comfortable beds
Certainly will return
Gillian
Gillian, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 November 2023
Every thing is good and kindly
Songjie
Songjie, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 November 2023
It was great to have a sink in the room to wash up crockery. It was only a short walk to the sea front.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 November 2023
We loved this place. Arrived after hours and host made checkin easy.