myTobago – your questions, review and comment about Tobago

Post Recreated: Originally posted - 20 March 2003

I'm planning to visit Tobago, and the Caribbean, for the first time end May/early June with wife & kids (boys 14&11). I'm torn between Tropikist and Grand Courlan hotels. The setting, facilities and comments about Grand Courlan on this website make it a very tempting proposition, but I can take advantage of a promotional offer at the Tropikist which will cost me £1000 less. The comments about the Tropkist seem to be very mixed with some fairly derogatory reports. Should I take the risk at the Tropikist? Is Grand Courlan worth the difference? Which of the two hotels, if any, is most suitable for families whose parents want chill-out and kids love rainforests, snorkelling and activities?

Post Recreated: Originally posted - 20 March 2003

Hi Huw

The two hotels you mention are as difficult to compare as chalk and cheese! The Tropikist is a 2* hotel of increasingly poor reputation and the Grand Courlan is a 4* hotel with a very good reputation. I would say that the Tropikist is NOT worth the risk and the Grand Courlan IS worth the difference!