Guest Report
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:38 pm
I recently stayed 10 days at th Tropikist and I found it good value for money. It's location is central to the airport (although you hardly hear any noise), Store Bay, shops, internet cafes, The Golden Star, Pigeon Point & many restaurants.
Our room was comfortable and clean. Towels were changed every day and you could collect beach towels from the reception. It was very easy to rent a car/jeep or take a conducted tour of the island. The new manager was polite and courteous and seemd to be on duty every day from early to late.
It has a very pleasant pool and jacuzzi, good floral setting, is right on the beach (there are loungers placed there for sunbathers, but due to the pebbles/rocks it was unsuitable for bathing). There were two restaurants and at breakfast you could choose cereals, fresh fruit, pancakes, toast/jams, or a traditional fry up. Omelettes were made in front of you from a choice of 4.
The lunchtime menu got a bit boring as it never changed - burgers, club sandwiches or salad, but the same applies to more expenses all inclusives - I went on a cruise last year & we got bored with the food there after a while. The evening meal was fine, soup, salad, chicken, lamb, beef, pork, a mixture of different vegetables, rice or potatoes. Most nights it was buffet style but very slow on the nights when it was a la carte due to the slow service of the staff.
The things that could have improved would be more evening entertainment - it all closed down at 9.30/10pm. There were singers, steel pans & music played whilst you ate (from 7pm to 9pm) - after that nothing. Maybe they should re-open the disco, have a quiz night, karaoke, etc.
The attitude of the staff was in the most OK but some of them definately need a course in customer care! It also needs something to do for children - they have extensive grounds to the side of the hotel where facilities could be installed.
I would go back there again & the report about the hotel does need upgrading.
Our room was comfortable and clean. Towels were changed every day and you could collect beach towels from the reception. It was very easy to rent a car/jeep or take a conducted tour of the island. The new manager was polite and courteous and seemd to be on duty every day from early to late.
It has a very pleasant pool and jacuzzi, good floral setting, is right on the beach (there are loungers placed there for sunbathers, but due to the pebbles/rocks it was unsuitable for bathing). There were two restaurants and at breakfast you could choose cereals, fresh fruit, pancakes, toast/jams, or a traditional fry up. Omelettes were made in front of you from a choice of 4.
The lunchtime menu got a bit boring as it never changed - burgers, club sandwiches or salad, but the same applies to more expenses all inclusives - I went on a cruise last year & we got bored with the food there after a while. The evening meal was fine, soup, salad, chicken, lamb, beef, pork, a mixture of different vegetables, rice or potatoes. Most nights it was buffet style but very slow on the nights when it was a la carte due to the slow service of the staff.
The things that could have improved would be more evening entertainment - it all closed down at 9.30/10pm. There were singers, steel pans & music played whilst you ate (from 7pm to 9pm) - after that nothing. Maybe they should re-open the disco, have a quiz night, karaoke, etc.
The attitude of the staff was in the most OK but some of them definately need a course in customer care! It also needs something to do for children - they have extensive grounds to the side of the hotel where facilities could be installed.
I would go back there again & the report about the hotel does need upgrading.