Tropicana Beach Hotel

Well what can I say about the Tropicana Beach there is no word great enough to describe it!! It was absolutely amazing and really I’m not just saying that!
I went with two of my best friends (we are all in are 20s) and it was our first trip to Turkey. When we arrived our luggage was taken from the coach straight to our room checking in was a breeze, which was very refreshing.
Our room was very clean and of course stayed that way throughout the two weeks we were there. It was lovely walking under the arches of gorgeous flowers to and from our hotel room and the grounds are just as lovely around the hotel to.
It was lovely relaxing around the pool by day which I must add was exceptionally clean, and the staff are an entertainment unto themselves they were so, so funny and really made are holiday, thanks for all those freebies guys!
Thanks to the chief for lovely breakfasts in the morning and to all the barman and the waiters for being are friends you were all thoughtful, caring, and always looking out for us you were all great guys!
The hotel is just a short walk along the beach to all the nightlife in the center of Gumbet and the amazing silver jewelry shops which are a must!
The food in Turkey is fantastic there are a few restaurants that we visited often these were Cafe de Columbia, Pane Vino, Paradice, and another one I cant remember the name of it but Dolphin recommended it to us he is a waiter at the hotel. The food and drink is really cheap I can’t get over how reasonable it was!
Bodrum is ok but I didn’t like it as much as Gumbet. There are more bars and restaurants and most of the clubs are there but if you want a really good time go to Gumbet. All the barmen and the guys that worked in the shops and the restaurants are great they are really friendly and will do what ever they can for you even make sure you get back to your hotel safely!
The Turkish bath is a must and so are the boat trips. The only Bad experiences that we had was the Aqua park which left us very shaken up and the Golden Dragon restaurant where they served horrible food and the service was terrible!
I’m actually going back to Turkey for a week this August with my Best friend so I hope I can show her all those Turkish delights.
We love you Turkey!
Jen Fran & Keren

We had the most amazing time ever. In fact we hope to return for a week in September, to this exact hotel.
It was lovely, the staff are excellent - friendly, caring, funny, and gorgeous! The room was perfect, lovely balcony, with lovely view. The rooms were spot on, kept clean, and the shower was amazing, particularly after a hot day!
The food at the hotel restaurant was lush, and such a wide choice, and eating beside the pool on a lovely evening topped it off. The hotel is picturesque, particularly walking to the rooms under arches of flowers - really nicely thought out.
I have done a fair bit of traveling and this place has to be at the top.
Nice one guys, keep it up.
Xxx

Excellent accommodation, pool and beach. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was basic continental style, the evening meal however was a different story.
The hotel caters mainly for self catering so the evening meal was a set meal, which consisted of either fried chicken in breadcrumbs or grilled lamb rissoles, these choices alternated nightly though with different side veg. Turkish night was on the Tuesday with chicken or lamb with an array of pickled side salads.
Watch out for the lottery later in the evening, winners are taken to diamond/gold shop next day to receive winnings, also you will be shown jewellery which they will try to sell, which is extremely expensive, so beware. The med hotels rep never turned up, certainly never made us aware they were at the hotel.
The final grumble is the hotel is sandwiched between two others which play music quite loud and can be annoying..

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Very nice apartments in a quiet part of the resort but only a few minutes walk to the action. Staff are very friendly. Do not use the on site shop for anything. It is a rip-off. About 3 times the price. Take a taxi from rank across road to Gima supermarket and stock up. You will easily save the fare. Do not buy trips from hotel or rep. far cheaper in money change shops. A full day boat trip including lunch for about £8. Eating out in the resort is excellent. Average cost of a meal even large steak is only £6 each and this usually includes a bottle of wine or a drink. Make sure this is promised when you go in. Too many good restaurants to mention. Every one you go into is better than the last. Used to be that you got a lot of hassle from staff trying to get you into their restaurant but new laws stop them annoying you. Plenty good bars for all ages. Best is Smile’s and Roxys for families. Don’t miss them. Drinks reasonable in small bars but in entertainment bars and discos it is as expensive as UK-sometimes more.
Gumbet is a great resort for all ages. Not too big or small. The people are the most friendly you will ever meet. If you have not tried Turkey before I can guarantee that after going you will not want to go to Spain again.