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Tropicana Motor Inn

22-26 Osbourne Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922, Australia
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Ranked #3 of 9 hotels in Cowes
4.0 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
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Barbara R
Danville, California, United States
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

This is a very pleasant motel, in a good location, nice rooms and reasonablly priced considering its proximity to one of Australia's biggest tourist attractions - the Penguin Parade. The most outstanding feature of this establishment was their warm hospitality. Like so many others, we came to Phillip Island to see the Penguins and they were fabulous. We arrived at... More

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AussieW0rldExpl0rers
Wollongong, Australia
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28 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012

we went and saw the penguin parade and afterwards we had no accomodation booked and no where to stay so we went around phillip island looking for somewhere to bunk for the night. we found tropicana driving around and we had tried many other places but all the receptions were closed and no one answering the door since it was... More

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Jeepie
Russia
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23 reviews
12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

Stayed at Tropicana for 3 nights (SPA room). To be honest it is a regular motor inn and I am a bit surprised why it gets so much thumbs up from other reviewers. The place is quite close to the center (walking distance to Coles and other shops and eateries). The room was of a standard size. We had to... More

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kperkins05012012
Perth, Australia
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7 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

Enjoyed our stay in a comfortable and large room. Very close to shops and the beach and nice and quiet in the evenings. More

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gerardregan
Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

Comfortable, large rooms close to beach and shops but in a reasonably quiet area. Nice, but small, pool area. Courtyard area a bit drab. Hot water a bit sporadic. Staff very friendly. Overpriced for what it is although we were staying over NYE so everywhere is probably like that. More

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SandeepatSingapore
Singapore, Singapore
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10 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2011
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We stayed at the Tropicana Motor Inn at Cowes, Philip Island in early December. Crewed by the affable husband and wife team of Jim and Suzaane, we were absolutely delighted with every aspect of our stay. Jim and Suzaane are great hosts, very friendly ,helpful and knowledgeable. This being our first visit to Philip Island, they guided us on the... More

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Jim Hickman, Owner at Tropicana Motor Inn, responded to this review
November 23, 2011

Glad you enjoyed your stay ,hope to see you again More

Robot87
Melbourne, Australia
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3 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2011

We stayed in a spa apartment which had the spa in the room, It was great to watch tv while relaxing the kingsized bed was comfortable, The grounds of the hotel and swimming pool area are fantasitc, The motel is close to the beach and shops, Very quiet during the night which was great, parking outside the door was wonderful... More

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adutta
Singapore, Singapore
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11 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 13, 2011

This hotel is located near The Esplanade with easy access to super market and eating places. There are individual parking lot in front of each room. Quite convenient and nicely planned. Stayed there for 2 nights with my family and the kids enjoyed the stay very much. Highly recommended!! More

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LouPovey
Plymouth, United Kingdom
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14 reviews
11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2011

Stayed at the Tropicana Motor Inn whilst attending the Moto GP on Phillip Island. When arriving, we were welcomed and showed to our motel room. Rooms are very large and have everything you would need for your visit, even down to a little table and chair outside the front door. Walls are not overly thick so you can hear the... More

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fairey_queen
New Plymouth, New Zealand
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11 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2011

Drove down to Philip Island like everyone for the penguin parade, after explore of cowes went for the Tropicana Motor Inn. Short walk to the town and easy to get to the main road. Location was on a quiet side road. Room was clean and spacious, pleantly of parking and a small pool, though not heated. Overall excellent find. More

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