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Tropic Seas Resort – reviews, photos

4616 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale by the Sea, FL 33308
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Tropic Seas Resort
4.5 of 5 stars 88 Reviews
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  • Very clean(6)
  • Grocery store(6)
  • Great Place(5)
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Bloomington, Indiana
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Peaceful”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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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 We were a little surprised as to how outdated the rooms were.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 left them for the cleaning person. I never did see a sign that said you had to request clean sheets every day. The beach towels are a great idea along with the tote bag to take down to the beach. There were food crumbs on the floor in the kitchen area when we checked in and it stayed there the entire time of our trip, even when I saw the cleaning person walk in our room with a mop. The cleaning service could definitely be improved and the rooms definitely need to be updated from the windows to the bathrooms, etc. The kitchen area is definitely a plus since the grocery store is within walking distance to buy groceries. The pool area was clean and the short walk to the beach was awesome. The grounds were clean. Supposed to have rolls for breakfast in the morning during the week but a few mornings there was nothing. Would definitely stay again if they do some updates to the rooms.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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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 and all of the furniture and window treatments are in the process of being replaced!

As a rule we provide daily maid service. In an effort to be environmentally responsible we provide fresh sheets upon check in and then the sheets are changed every three days unless our guest request the sheets be changed more frequently.

We apologize for your experience with our cleaning staff. Tropic Seas Resort is the proud recipient of the Superior Small Lodging "White Gloves" award for cleanliness for 3 years running and we take cleaning very seriously!

Thanks again for staying at Tropic Seas Resort, we look forward to welcoming you back in the future! As always your comments and suggestions are always appreciated!

Sincerely,

John Secco
Owner
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“Great on-site management//outdated units”
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 units. Most screens have holes in them, and dont stay up on their own, the furniture is very old and we have been hearing for a few years now that new furniture is on order!!! The bedspreads have not been changed for the 10 years we have been going. The bathrooms, although clean, are so old and the fixtures are all rusty. The prices charged are not indicitive of the outdated units (higher than they should be).
We do plan on returning again this year, but are staying for a much shorter period of time.

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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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 make you happy!

Thanks again for your comments!

Sincerely,

John Secco
Owner
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Floyds Knobs, Indiana
1 review
“Much improved”
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!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Tropic_Seas_Resort, General Manager at Tropic Seas Resort, responded to this review
23 April 2012
Dear T C,

Thank you for taking the time to review Tropic Seas Resort and to provide us with your comments. Based on your suggestion we have ordered brand new Stearns & Foster Mattresses and expect them to be installed by the end of May.

Thanks again for your suggestions!

Sincerely,

John Secco
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“Perfect beach hotel, can't wait to go back to Tropic Seas!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012 via mobile

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!

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Great Neck
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Clean, Beautiful and Scenic!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
2
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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 of LBTS and a quiet place to come back to swim, sun and relax. I would recommend this hotel and hope to visit again very soon.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 4616 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale by the Sea, FL 33308
Price range (per night):* INR7,001 - 18,203

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