Name: Tropicana Motor Inn
Address: 22-26 Osbourne Ave, Cowes, Victoria, Australia, Cowes, Victoria, AU
Price range: US$98–US$214 per night
Rating: 8.5

What guests think

At Tropicana Motor Inn, guests consistently praise very clean, spacious rooms and a quiet yet convenient location within walking distance of Cowes’ shops, beach and amenities, with many also appreciating the well maintained, warm pool and comfortable beds.

Some rooms are older or dated, though others appear recently updated and overall maintenance is good. Service is generally friendly with easy check-in, including after-hours, but a few guests reported difficulty reaching staff or unhelpful interactions. Minor maintenance issues, such as a faulty microwave or sink plug and limited heating in one room, were noted. A straightforward base for exploring Cowes on foot.

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Facilities

Guests highlight a clean, well maintained warm pool that families enjoy, and on-site parking is convenient with spaces allocated for rooms.

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10

Catherin

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Sue

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff , easy parking , clean room , and quiet. Would tell family and friends to stay there.

10

Eduardo

12 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, friendly staff and parking . Good location. All good!!!

8

Marta

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Susan

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room is very very clean though old. Bed was perfectly made, linen is super clean& crisp. Room is of good size for 2. Crockery/ cutlery/ microwave/kettle all there if u need. Dish soap/ hand soap/ bath soap/ shampoo all there too. We made use of the room for just a very short time. We spent the night to avoid driving back to Melbourne after the penguin parade. Dedicated parking lot for each room.

10

Rob

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

A great option for a Phillip Island stay. Close to the Main Street but quiet & peaceful . I stayed in a King room which was spacious, had all the facilities & was up to date decor wise. I will have no hesitation in staying here the next time I visit.

10

Stuart

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Helen

13 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was huge and accommodated two beds and a sofa. Swimming pool was warm and clean.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently praise very clean, tidy rooms and crisp linens across the property, with only an isolated oversight noted.

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10

Geoff

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spotlessly clean, spacious and comfortable. The bathroom was 5 Star quality. The property is conveniently located only walking distance from the town centre. Highly recommended.

10

Meng

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Karin

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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 😊

10

Sara

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room, great location

10

Eduardo

12 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, friendly staff and parking . Good location. All good!!!

8

Marta

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Susan

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room is very very clean though old. Bed was perfectly made, linen is super clean& crisp. Room is of good size for 2. Crockery/ cutlery/ microwave/kettle all there if u need. Dish soap/ hand soap/ bath soap/ shampoo all there too. We made use of the room for just a very short time. We spent the night to avoid driving back to Melbourne after the penguin parade. Dedicated parking lot for each room.

10

Linda

2 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, everything you needed was there.

10

Stuart

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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HANG NENG

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

當晚7點前入住，服務台也沒有人了心想怎麼辦，當經過一輪等待，終於門鈴有人回應說我們房間在那裡，感覺很難找和有安全感。再一大問題是，房間某位置有蜘蛛網和暖氣一直不足夠，幸好現在還是秋天

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable with good beds; some are older or dated, while others have been recently updated and remain well maintained.

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10

Geoff

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spotlessly clean, spacious and comfortable. The bathroom was 5 Star quality. The property is conveniently located only walking distance from the town centre. Highly recommended.

10

Meng

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Karin

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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 😊

10

ALUTH

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and spacious place to stay.

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Gillian

3 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great quiet spot, Big rooms, comfortable beds Certainly will return

8

Marta

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Susan

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room is very very clean though old. Bed was perfectly made, linen is super clean& crisp. Room is of good size for 2. Crockery/ cutlery/ microwave/kettle all there if u need. Dish soap/ hand soap/ bath soap/ shampoo all there too. We made use of the room for just a very short time. We spent the night to avoid driving back to Melbourne after the penguin parade. Dedicated parking lot for each room.

8

Lyn

27 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

In a quiet location. Room very comfortable and spacious. Bed very comfortable.

10

Christine

26 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable. Well maintained rooms. Excellent bed.

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Helen

13 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was huge and accommodated two beds and a sofa. Swimming pool was warm and clean.

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Service

Staff are generally friendly and accommodating, and check-in is straightforward, including after-hours. A few guests reported difficulty reaching reception or unhelpful interactions.

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10

Karin

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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 😊

10

Catherin

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Nikilesh

30 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The microwave did not work in my room. I called the lady from reception to investigate. However, she was no help.

10

Sue

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff , easy parking , clean room , and quiet. Would tell family and friends to stay there.

10

Eduardo

12 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, friendly staff and parking . Good location. All good!!!

10

Stuart

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

6

HANG NENG

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

當晚7點前入住，服務台也沒有人了心想怎麼辦，當經過一輪等待，終於門鈴有人回應說我們房間在那裡，感覺很難找和有安全感。再一大問題是，房間某位置有蜘蛛網和暖氣一直不足夠，幸好現在還是秋天

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Keith

2 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We loved this place. Arrived after hours and host made checkin easy.

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Jillian

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was close to town very clean had all we needed. Ash very accommodating. Would stay again

8

Murray

9 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,328 nights

Nice lady checked us in. The only other contact was with a guy who I assume was the husband of the lady that greeted us at check in. I went to the office to ask if he had a TV channel guide. He said no and asked me why I was asking. I told him that I was looking for a channel that might have the local golf tournament on. He then asked me where I was from and how long I had been in Australia. I wondered what relevance that had to my question. I told him and he suggested that, basically my question was stupid, as in Australia there was no golf on TV....and there were only three channels that they had on their tv subscription. I left, thinking that he seemed rude and condescending and I was going to be unable to watch the golf. When I returned to my room, I scrolled through multiple channels that were available and found golf on channel 92. I have no idea what the guys problem was but he obviously did not like my inquiry and had no clue as to his TV programming. I would never stay with them again, despite the nice room and great location in Cowes.

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Location

Quiet, walkable location close to Cowes’ main street, shops, and the beach; convenient for exploring Phillip Island.

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10

Meng

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Shane

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Proximity to town centre , quiet

10

Catherin

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Eduardo

12 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, friendly staff and parking . Good location. All good!!!

8

Marta

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Rob

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

A great option for a Phillip Island stay. Close to the Main Street but quiet & peaceful . I stayed in a King room which was spacious, had all the facilities & was up to date decor wise. I will have no hesitation in staying here the next time I visit.

10

Andrew

4 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was great to have a sink in the room to wash up crockery. It was only a short walk to the sea front.

8

Peter

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A good budget motel close to the main shopping area of Cowes.

8

Graham

17 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nicely updated, comfortable and centrally located. Reasonable rates. Would stay again.

10

Jillian

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was close to town very clean had all we needed. Ash very accommodating. Would stay again

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Month	Average price
January	US$161
February	US$114
March	US$116
April	US$107
May	US$89
June	US$85
July	US$81
August	US$80
September	US$90
October	US$90
November	US$94
December	US$112

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $108	2	3
4 $100	5 $100	6 $100	7 $100	8 $100	9 $108	10
11 $100	12 $100	13 $100	14 $100	15 $100	16	17
18 $100	19 $128	20 $136	21 $160	22	23	24
25	26 $124	27 $98	28 $100	29 $128	30	31

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Studio with Spa Bath

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27 $108	28 $108	29 $108	30 $107