We stayed at the Tropicana in August 2025 for two nights, after having a positive experience in 2024. This time, however, there were a few noticeable differences.
Last year, a continental breakfast was included, which our kids especially enjoyed. This year, the only options in the lounge were pre-packaged muffins and bagels, which was disappointing.
Our room was as expected and consistent with our previous stay, though the bathroom felt more run down. The toilet had stains and an ill-fitting seat cover, and there was black grout along the sink and shower.
We stayed Thursday through Saturday and didn’t experience any issues with noise, which we appreciated. However, the stairwell area was not well maintained. Each morning we noticed trash around the stairs and underneath them, though it did get swept later in the day.
The pool is a good size and the kids enjoyed it, but it wasn’t cleaned before opening. We had to skim out debris ourselves in the morning. While the pool staff came around mid-morning to vacuum sand, this ideally should have taken place before guests start swimming.
Overall, while we still enjoyed parts of our stay, the upkeep and amenities did not meet the standard we experienced in 2024.