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Tropicana Motel & Backpackers

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A balcony with a dark wooden table and white cushioned chairs, a glass door, and a view of a garden and buildings in the distance.
A house with a wooden porch, a sign reading "TROPICA & BxCKPCKER", and a tiled entrance.
A bed with a neatly folded white towel and red flowers, a grey mattress, and a window with blinds.
A staircase with white balustrades and blue steps, leading to a landing with a potted plant.
A group of people sitting at a wooden table in a room with a ceiling fan, a window, and a 'No Smoking' sign.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Tropicana Lagoon Luganville, Luganville
  • Place, Luganville Market
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Unity Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Matevulu Blue Hole
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Luganville (SON-Santo-Pekoa Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room

A small, clean room with a single bed, a bedside table with a fan, a small sink, and a window.

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a small refrigerator, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A single bed with a wooden frame, a bunk bed above, and a bathroom with a shower and a window.

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Garden View

A small, neatly made bed with a white sheet and pillows, a striped blanket, and a small red flower. There is a window with blinds partially open, and a wooden table with a magazine on it.

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 11
  • 1 Twin Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden bunk bed, a ceiling fan, a door, and a tiled floor.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with bunk beds, a wooden chair, and a ceiling fan.

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bunk bed, a desk, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Luganville

Tropicana Motel & Backpackers places you next to Luganville Market and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Unity Park. This 36-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and concierge services.
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What's nearby

  • Luganville Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Unity Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • SS President Coolidge - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Santo Golf Course - 16 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Matevulu Blue Hole - 31 min drive - 17.5 miles

Getting around

  • Luganville (SON-Santo-Pekoa Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tú Cafe & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Natangora Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Attar Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Smuggler’s Seafood Restaurant & Bar - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Tropicana Motel & Backpackers

At Tropicana Motel & Backpackers, guests have access to a terrace, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services and dry cleaning/laundry. This hostel also has a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Refrigerators, ceiling fans, and desks are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: VUV 1,500 for adults and VUV 1,000 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for VUV 2500 per night

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately VUV 1500 for adults and VUV 1000 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: VUV 2500 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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 cash
  • Check-in: noon—-4:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Tropicana Motel Backpackers
Tropicana Motel & Backpackers Luganville
Tropicana Motel & Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Tropicana Motel & Backpackers?

Tropicana Motel & Backpackers offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Tropicana Motel & Backpackers?

As of Aug 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tropicana Motel & Backpackers on Sep 14, 2026 start from $42, 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.

What is there to do around Tropicana Motel & Backpackers?

This hostel is located in Luganville and just steps from Luganville Market and Unity Park. SS President Coolidge is also within a driving distance of 4.5 mi.

Is there parking available at Tropicana Motel & Backpackers?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does Tropicana Motel & Backpackers have a casino on the premises?

No, Tropicana Motel & Backpackers doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Tropicana Motel & Backpackers?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about Tropicana Motel & Backpackers?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like concierge services plus some rooms include a garden view and a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at Tropicana Motel & Backpackers?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Tropicana Motel & Backpackers feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Tropicana Motel & Backpackers offers a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Tropicana Motel & Backpackers allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, cats and dogs can stay for free at Tropicana Motel & Backpackers.

Are there connecting rooms at Tropicana Motel & Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Tropicana Motel & Backpackers?

The closest major airport to Tropicana Motel & Backpackers is Luganville (SON-Santo-Pekoa Intl.), which is 3.9 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Tropicana Motel & Backpackers?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Tropicana Motel & Backpackers.

Tropicana Motel & Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 32 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Albert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to leave cause it was unclean and the humidity was too much. Room with lots of bugs. You have what you pay for.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location, good value for price. Noisier at night but not surprising given location, it doesnt inpact the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michaël

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpfull and nice staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pierre-yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place , daily cleaning, friendly staff, wifi, kitchen, good value for money. I end UP staying more than a week , near market and butcher
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price was right. It's quite and got good rest. The community kitchen has everything you need. Bathroom could be cleaner. But it's not the Hilton. Very convenient area you can find much of what you need.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yohan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Do not stay here if you wish to spend quiet night since you will be woke up by people speaking at 5:30 in the morning and same late in the evening. Overall it was a good value
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Lesley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wish I had have seen it before I booked

Don’t expect the hotel to be like the pictures. It’s grotty
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

pierre-yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good. You have what you pay for ;)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ghislain

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Broken facilities Dirty and smelly room and bed Very dark place Cockroaches
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The price reflects that this is a very basic property. In the communal kitchen, the toaster didn’t work and the grill was very hard to operate. The large fridge wasn’t clean. The mattress was uncomfortable because the springs could be clearly felt. The shower with hot water was good. Lovely, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No reason to stay here

Small, grimy room. Dirty, stained mattress with a threadbare sheet that kept falling off. No hot water. Wifi only near office. Common kitchen that was monopolized by and not cleaned by other guests. Lots of mold in the bathroom and shower.. No reason to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Janet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pillows were moldy, pillow cases dirty. The towels were thread- bareThe website photos were beautiful BUT nothing like whatTropicana was in real life. The shower & toilet were unhygienic. We were a group of 8 people & we all refused to lay on the beds; neither did we stay the night - we were concerned for our health.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly affordable place and employees try to maintain general cleanliness alright. A fellow guest in another room was unlucky enough to get bed bugs. She was allergic to the bites and had to go to the clinic. Mosquitos were causing a few bites every day, and I figured they probably got into my room during the room service hours when staff opened doors to dry the mobbed floor. Being in a tropical climate, maybe the management should consider regular pest control measures.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NOT RECOMMENDED TO STAY - BEDBUGS!! I arrived here later in the evening & the security was already unfriendly. He gave me the key to my room & I relaxed 30 min after the long day till I saw a bedbug on my bed. I got up and asked to change the room, which was done right away. No apologies whatsoever. I moved into the new room and checked all mattresses & pillows and found the most disgusting infested pillow in my life. When I asked to get a new one he was annoyed by it, but gave me one in the end. That one smelled like it has been used before & not washed. I looked right away for new accomodations, but it was too late at night already! DO NOT STAY HERE!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lagneau

L’hébergement est vieillot La cuisine très sale avec des bêtes Le frigo puait Les murs à rafraîchir Les draps et le sol de la chambre propres Heureusement que nous étions de passage pour une nuit
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très sympathique

Hotel très bien placé avec un personnel très accueillant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Yoshiteru

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
清潔感に乏しい
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

pierre-yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place , daily cleaning, friendly staff, wifi, kitchen, good value for money. I end UP staying more than a week , near market and butcher
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pierre-yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place , daily cleaning, friendly staff, wifi, kitchen, good value for money. I end UP staying more than a week , near market and butcher
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pierre-yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place , daily cleaning, friendly staff, wifi, kitchen, good value for money. I end UP staying more than a week , near market and butcher
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pierre-yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place , daily cleaning, friendly staff, wifi, kitchen, good value for money. I end UP staying more than a week , near market and butcher
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Denise

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Décevant

(1) Les lieux sont malpropres, surtout les cuisines. Il n'y a pas de bac pour les déchets organiques. Ils pourrissent dans les poubelles et attirent les coquerelles. De plus, ce n'est pas écologique. (2) Le signal wi-fi n'atteignait pas ma chambre. J'ai dû m'asseoir devant la réception afin d'utiliser l'internet. (3) Mon chauffe-eau était brisé et n'a pas pu être réparé. (4) Contrairement à la description, la réception était fermée le samedi et dimanche. (5) Il y a des gens qui fument sur le terrain. (6) J'ai envoyé des messages à l'établissement par Facebook Messenger comme indiqué sur la fenêtre de la réception mais je n'ai pas reçu de réponse.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pawel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location in town neat the shopping centre and fruit market. Very friendly staff. Highy recommended!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rekera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

amy

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025