With a stay at Tropicana Motel in Gold Coast (Mermaid Beach), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and 10 minutes by foot from The Star Gold Coast. .This motel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Surfers Paradise Beach and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Cavill Avenue.
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Dracula's Cabaret - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
The Oasis - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
The Star Gold Coast - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Broadbeach South Light Rail Station - 6 min walk
Varsity Lakes Station - 16 min drive
Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Motto Motto - 7 min walk
Outback Steakhouse - 9 min walk
McDonald's - 6 min walk
BiN 232 - 7 min walk
T2 - 9 min walk
About this property
Tropicana Motel
Tropicana Motel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers 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.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch LED televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Tropicana Motel.
Featured amenities include express check-out and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.
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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: AUD 150 per accommodation, per stay
We have included 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
A late check-out fee will be charged
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Onsite 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
Property Registration Number 98 612 823 515
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Alcohol is not served at this property
Property is also known as
Tropicana Motel Mermaid Beach
Tropicana Mermaid Beach
Tropicana Motel Motel
Tropicana Motel Mermaid Beach
Tropicana Motel Motel Mermaid Beach
Tropicana Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 345 out of 823 reviews
10 - Excellent
345
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 823 reviews
8 - Good
295
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 823 reviews
6 - Okay
98
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 823 reviews
4 - Poor
35
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 823 reviews
2 - Terrible
50
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Lorraine
26 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The condition was great, except for the cockroaches.
Room A needs a complete overhaul. The ceiling in the room has water stains and paint peeling, the walls looked like they needed cleaning or repainting and the window sills had bugs and dust on them.
The bathroom ceiling was worse. It looked like it was going to collapse. The exhaust fan is in desperate need of a clean - full of dust. The mirror was masking taped to the wall. With no shower screen the floor got very wet and there was inadequate hanging space to dry out the floor mat. The pull out clothes line can't hold a drenched floor mat.
The location of the motel is awesome though. Pacific Fair, the casino, the beach and the light rail all are within walking distance.
Joanne
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Diana
Travelled with family
24 Jan 2026
Liked: Amenities
It is a convenient hotel near Broardbeach. The staff are courteous and the sheets, towels and everything is clean. The rooms could do with a makeover butt they are cheap so I'm satisfied.
Diana
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
2/10 Terrible
Donald
22 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not a 24hr receptoon. The reception person should know eating places near to their motel
Donald
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Marcelo
19 Jan 2026
Marcelo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Melissa
Travelled with partner
12 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms are very basic but clean and tidy. Beds are not comfortable at all though. Parking was horrific! We had to park on the otherside of the highway and walk to and from the property. Location is easy walking to Pac Fair and Tram station. Very busy location and rooms aren't sound proofed. Pool is a nice touch but wasn't inviting at all. Staff checking in was nice. Staff checking out couldnt be bothered to look up. We stayed 2 nights. They charge extra for additional towels blankets etc. Not bad for budget accommodation on a one night stay but i have stayed at motels that charge less that had so much more value, atmosphere and amenities.
Melissa
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
4/10 Poor
Tony
Travelled with family
11 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean but seriously spend some money on new proper mattress and pillows as the ones you have are disgusting.
Good value at peak season. Small room, average bed. Great air-conditioning.
Staff were very understanding when I slept in and checked out one hour late. A small $20 fee I believe was quite reasonable. Reception stayed open an extra hour to accommodate us.
A five star, 3 star hotel
Matthew
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Patrick
Travelled with group
31 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy enough of a place. It had all the modern cons, but it was over priced for what it is.
Very stuffed rooms, a lot of rules, they dont even give you complimentory cold water. Good thing- welcoming receptinist, central location and availibility of parking.