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Tropicana Motel

3.5 star property
Motel with an outdoor pool, 4-minute walk to Pacific Fair Shopping Centre

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Shopping centre
Shopping centre
Loft | Living area
Beach nearby
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

Explore the area

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2595 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, QLD, 4218
  • Place, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Star Gold Coast
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Motel Suite

Queen Motel Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2016
Hairdryer
Microwave
Toaster
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Double

Family Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Toaster
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 7

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Bedroom

Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Queen Room

  • Sleeps 6

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House | Living area

House

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • 160 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Loft | Living area

Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washer/dryer
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

House

  • Sleeps 6

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 8

One-Bedroom Room

  • Sleeps 6

Loft

  • Sleeps 8

About the area

Gold Coast

At Tropicana Motel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and within 15 minutes of The Star Gold Coast. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, express check-out and luggage storage. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .This 3.5-property class Mermaid Beach motel is 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Surfers Paradise Beach and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Cavill Avenue.
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What's nearby

  • Pacific Fair Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kurrawa Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Oasis - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Star Gold Coast - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Broadbeach South Light Rail Station - 6 min walk
  • Varsity Lakes Station - 16 min drive
  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BiN 232 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Motto Motto - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪No Name Lane Espresso - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Tropicana Motel

Motel with an outdoor pool, 4-minute walk to Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Tropicana Motel also features an outdoor pool and express check-out.

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

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
Tropicana Motel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Gold Coast motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

This property's breakage deposit is refundable via credit card within 7 days after check-out, pending room inspection.

Optional extras

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

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 98 612 823 515

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Tropicana Motel.

Property is also known as

Tropicana Motel Mermaid Beach
Tropicana Mermaid Beach
Tropicana Motel Motel
Tropicana Motel Mermaid Beach
Tropicana Motel Motel Mermaid Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tropicana Motel?

Tropicana Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Tropicana Motel?

As of 30 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tropicana Motel on 2 Feb 2026 start from AU$112.27, including 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.

Is parking available at Tropicana Motel?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Tropicana Motel?

Yep, Tropicana Motel is a short 17-minute walk from Broadbeach Beach.

Does Tropicana Motel have a pool?

Tropicana Motel has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Does Tropicana Motel serve breakfast?

You bet, brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tropicana Motel?

No, Tropicana Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tropicana Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tropicana Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Tropicana Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 803 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 803 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 803 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 803 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 803 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Samjhana

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good. Very convenient location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

JORGE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was good ,
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy enough of a place. It had all the modern cons, but it was over priced for what it is.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

robert wain

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean enough good spot nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, amenities were provided. Overall excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s ok for short stays
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manu

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Cheap Gold Coast accommodation with very comfortable bed, clean sheets and towels and clean bathroom. Very good for 1 or 2 nights.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Elissa

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Miraluna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great customer service. Service room if stay for a week. Jun was so friendly and accommodating. Maybe noisy for some due to construction of road in the area but it is very close to everything a short walk or quick drive to Pacific Fair, Star etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Martin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were too hard and uncomfortable we were asked to wash the dishes but there wasn’t a sink available no enough car parking we had to leave our car on the street
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sally

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was fine ! But the tv was old ! And I couldn’t watch Netflix or YouTube . Hot water in shower kept going cold so the shower wasn’t very good either. At one point there was no hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an old style motel but well renovated, staff friendly and efficient. I'd recommend it it for budget conscious travellers. There was construction noise but the motel warned of that
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jo, Hillsburgh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was road construction very close by. We were warned ahead of time and it’s the only thing we didn’t like.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were very friendly and room basic but clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Zane

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Hotel was close to everything, room was beat and tidy, only issue is timber blinds and no blackout curtins, light outside our room was a little bright trying to get to sleep, but other then that a great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Clayton

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The place definitely does not have any street appeal. But staff were great and room was very clean and tidy . Bed also very comfortable. Was an over night work trip so was perfect but definitely not a family holiday destination.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Itamar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wes

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to depart thr property at 11am due to road construction noises. No refund provided after requesting. Total rip off - be warned
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025