Well ive just got back from two wonderful weeks in tobago and am pleased to say enjoyed our stay at the tropikist. On arrival we were greeted with cocktails and the three reception staff were very helpful and obliging. Our room was alot bigger than we imagined with beautiful views and 2 very comfortable double beds. The decor was a tad dated particularly the bathroom but the shower was always powerful and hot! the air conditioning was also very effective a little noisy but we felt you actually slept better at night with it on - having nine hour sleeps all through the holiday !! Very relaxing!!!We were on room only basis and as a result I dont think you could stay in a more conveniant place. The tropikist is next door to the red crab and round the corner from ru - b -lous - 2 excellent places to eat. It is also within walking distance of another 15 or so bars and cafes which I will endeavour to review at a later date.
With regards to beaches there are good beaches 5 mins walk either side of the hotel,at sandy point and store bay. We also found that pigeon point was a mere 40 minute pleasant stroll through the villiage, along the sea path and through lovely gardens.
The pool at the tropikist is superb but we sunbathed alot in the hotel gardens under the palm trees with views of the pelicans and sea. This was lovely and breezy and much quieter than around the pool. The bird life are a joy to watch and theres always a passing fishing boat so bring your binoculars!!
We never ate at the hotel as the local food and restaurants were of such a high standard it would of been a shame to miss them . These really were the highlight of a wonderful holiday.
We did use the bar at "happy hour"
which must be a joke because ive never seen such miserable bar staff in all my life. On both occassions they tried to charge us DOUBLE THE PRICE looking at their watches when there was another 30 minutes left of the 
H0UR!!! I definately understand how the unpleasant atmosphere could ruin an all inclusive holiday, one member of staff in particular was very ignorant and this is the only area in which I could criticise the tropikist staff. The bar staff did appear alot younger than the rest of the staff , maybe they get paid alot less, i dont know, but It really was a shame and stopped us going to the bar.We reccommend the happy hour at crown point hotel 2 mins walk away , 6-7pm -the bar staff smiled, did not ignore you so the atmosphere was a million times better.As i said before staff on reception especially Kay were really friendly organising us taxis and late check out, promptly repairing our latch on the balcony doors etc. The chamber maid was also very obliging and the rooms were kept very clean with clean towels everyday.
All in all I would reccomend this hotel to anyone who is looking for a conveniant base to explore the island, who enjoys swimming in the beautiful pool or lounging in their breezy shady gardens. ROOM ONLY , the area is very safe to walk at night so PLEASE support the local restaurants and frequent the local bars and you are on the way to having a perfect tobagan holiday.