We decided on the Tropicana Hotel because of its location in the old town right on Los Muertos Beach. We booked the package through Sunwing Vacations. The flight down was the best we've been on in sometime. We had a free glass of champagne, two choices of entree, wine with our meal and free headset and movie.

Upon arrival at the Tropicana we were met by the bellman who whisked us and our luggage down to the front desk. Our check-in was so fast. We got the room key and we were in our room in probably less than 5 minutes. The bellman gave us a chance to inspect the room, filled up our pitcher with water from down the hall and that was it!

Our room was on the second floor with a beautiful view of the ocean. The hotel area was very quiet. The room was simply furnished but comfortable. The room did have a few issues. The bathroom had a toilet which required multiple pulls of the handle to properly flush. There was a dropped ceiling in the entrance area of our room which seemed out of place, possibly to cover up some old reno. The ceiling fan was rusted and a Sears floor model stood beside the bed with no receptacle nearby to plug into. There was only one lamp in the room.

Our package included breakfast which was nothing to write home about and we went to our favorite Fredy's Tucan restaurant a couple of times to break the monotony.

Unfortunately the wait staff at the hotel were not overly enthusiastic even with generous tipping, although one day our maid did leave us extra fluffy towels and the super soft toilet paper!

We liked the friendly place right across the street called Lola's Nook where we exchanged money as needed. There is a great little convenience store beside it for cold beer, chips, sandwiches etc.

We would also highly recommend taking the International Friendship Club Home and Garden tour. On Thursdays the tour takes you to three southside homes and the Botanical Gardens. The homes were fabulous and the tour guides were very informative. The money goes to local charities. The Botanical Gardens really deserve a longer visit and they have the best pizza in town!

Great Location, Great Pool, Clean Rooms and a Great Price
Gotta try that Oasis Restaurant across the street. Best meal I have ever eaten.

The pool was filthy. Our room was filthy. And if you think they change the spreads between customers. Think again. I won't tell you what we found in our bed. Disgusting!
When they did clean the rooms it wasn't done well. They would take our old towells and not replace them with new ones. We would have to go to the front desk and ask for new ones.
Oh yeah the front desk. Do you think they could smile? Really nasty dispositions.
The pool was disgusting. It was not clorinated once while we were there. It has a dolphin at the bottom of it that you could hardly make out most days. The water was always murky. Yuck!
And the poor turtle pond. Most people used it as an ashtray. It was never cleaned. The place is falling apart. Everything is cracked or in need of paint.
If you're gay, they don't want your business. They put you on the old side of the building. We were told that on the beach by the locals. Kids run up and down the halls at all times of the night. It was a nightmare. Would never go back there again!!!

We had a superior room which was clean, big and had a wonderful view, although it was already a little faded.
Nice pool too.
The staff at the reception was somewhat uninterested and for the TV remote they wanted a deposite.
Don´t book it with breakfast, we did and the breakfast was not worth it.
Better go into town and find yourself a nice restaurant there are plenty.