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Tropic Seas Resort

4616 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale by the Sea, FL 33308
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4.5 of 5 stars 80 Reviews
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  • Very clean(6)
  • Great Place(5)
  • Grocery store(3)
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travelerfamily3000
Bloomington, Indiana
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

Read the reviews on-line and decided to try it. We were looking for somewhere quiet and relaxing. Great location and peaceful. We were a little surprised as to how outdated the rooms were. The beds were very uncomfortable and the mattresses were very old and lumpy. The bedding was never changed unless I took the sheets off the bed and... More

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Tropic_Seas_Resort, Owner at Tropic Seas Resort, responded to this review
8 February 2012

Dear Traveler Family 3000, Thank you very much for your helpful suggestions! Thanks to feedback from guests such as yourself we are in the process of replacing all of our furniture in order to update our rooms. Since your stay in October we have installed brand new 37" flat screen televisions in all of the apartments, new digital room safes... More

boney1
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

My husband and I have been going to the tropic seas for over 10 years and have probably stayed in almost every room at least once. The reason why we return is the location, the outside area-pool and beach and the wonderful management of the property done by Eleanor and Linda. The negatives are the rooms , furniture, and outdated... More

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Tropic_Seas_Resort, Owner at Tropic Seas Resort, responded to this review
4 February 2012

Dear boney1, Thank you for your feedback! We have begun a renovation project which will continue on through the summer of 2012. We expect to have all of the furniture replaced and bathrooms renovated by the fall of 2012. Let us know when you are coming and what unit you will be staying in and I will be sure to... More

T C
Floyds Knobs, Indiana
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

We have been staying at this motel for our annual weekly visit for several years and the recent improved maintenance has made a noticeable difference. Perfect location and cleanliness of the rooms and grounds are delightful. Would recommend new mattresses though! More

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enzo360
Reviewer
4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

We stayed in a lovely one bedroom apartment. Tropic Seas Resort is perfect for families looking for a clean the beach front resort. We have stayed here several times and cannot wait to go back! More

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Lindanagelberg
Great Neck
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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I spent a full week at Tropic Seas this past December and was thoroughly impressed by the staff and cleanliness of the hotel. It is RIGHT on the beach, exquisite views from every room and has a very workable full clean kitchen.Perfect place for a couple or family that wants to be ON the beach, close to shopping, the center... More

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COLLEEN D
New York City, New York
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

I have stayed at this place many times over the last several years, and would be heading to it now if not for the lack of accommodation on the part of the hotel management. My family loves room 101, and we usually stay there, so I was really surprised when they refused to let us book room 101 when it... More

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Tropic_Seas_Resort, Owner at Tropic Seas Resort, responded to this review
5 January 2012

Dear Colleen, We certainly appreciate your staying with us in the past along with your kind words and hope you will stay with us in the future. While we try and accommodate our guest requests we are a small oceanfront 16 apartment hotel and as such we are not always able to accommodate room changes during your stay for many... More

mtngirl23
New hampshire
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011
1
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This year in Nov. was our second year in a row staying here.Beautiful grounds and beach.Rooms are nice but just a few upgrades would make them fabulous.Would stay here again though ,staff very friendly and helpful Eleanor at front desk and Albert in maintenance as well as Housekeeping. More

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Martin D
Roseville, Mi
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011

We have been here on two occasions and enjoyed both. The rates for the rooms are very reasonable. Only a short walk to nearby shopping area with several different locations to eat and consume a beverage. Rooms are quite comfortable and well maintained. Ours had a queen size bed, kitchenette and a 32inch HDTV, There is a area where you... More

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Katrina F
Tampa, Florida
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

Upon booking, I specifically asked for a suite with oceanfront view on the end, facing the beach and paid in advance. When I arrived, I was given a room about 3 doors down from the end, towards the street. I had booked this place back in September, knowing exactly what I was looking for and thought that I had found... More

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Tropic_Seas_Resort, Owner at Tropic Seas Resort, responded to this review
13 December 2011

Dear Katrina F, I am very sorry that you feel you were taken advantage of. We are a small oceanfront 16 apartment hotel and all of our apartments face the ocean and are thus are all oceanfront rooms. While it is true that some rooms have a better view than others the apartment you paid for is a standard oceanfront... More

AndersLjungberg
Windsor, United Kingdom
Reviewer
4 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My wife daughter and I spent yet another summer vacation at the Tropic Seas. They added some neat touches last year, as the redecoration and upgrades of some of the appliances have made a differance. For us, life does not get any better, our favourite restaurants within walking distance, yet away enough from the 'nightlife'. The staff could not be... More

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