Looking for some feedback on Tropica Beach Resort. We stayed at Caribbean Villas last year but would like a pool to kick back at. Besides my father is going with myself and husband this time since my mother passed away this past Feb. Thought he might like a vacation to relax. Just hope he doesn't get there and say where the hell did you bring me now?? We love it, but when you show pics to some people they are like why did you go there. You don't know until you get there how beautiful it is, and that's why we are going back. I think I might have to be sedated soon because I can't wait until November. By the way, I got tickets out of Detroit US Air for $358 total. Half of what we paid last year. Again, please feedback on Tropica. Thanks.

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My husband and I took our first trip to AC last September and stayed at Tropica Beach Resort. . .needless to say, we are now smitten with Belize and are returning again in just 4 weeks! (Sorry to rub it in!) We decided to stay at Tropica again this year, even requesting the same room! It was just our speed!
It has a great stretch of beach and very comfy padded beach lounges are provided. They have their own dive shop which will arrange sea/land excursions for you and the staff was very friendly and courteous. We ate at their restaurant, The Seagrill, 2 nights and had several great breakfasts there also. The rooms are very comfortable. Not luxurious by any means, but clean and simple (how often are you in the room anyway, right?)
We truly have only the best feelings toward Tropica. We were trapped there 3 extra nights during Sept. 11 last year and they were very kind in giving us a greatly reduced room rate.
We highly recommend Tropica to anyone looking for a place to kick back and who enjoys a more simple, island style hotel. I hope we helped you out! Enjoy your trip whatever you decide to do!

P.S. Oh, the pool and poolside bar are pretty awesome too!

Thanks for the reply. I booked rooms 9 & 10 today-upper with a beautiful view. Could you tell me if they have coffee makers in the room? If not I will be bringing a hot plate or something I have to have my coffee in the morning and at night when I'm sitting outside enjoying the view. We are thinking about going to Caye Caulker this time around. Hear alot of good things about it. We snorkled with Alphonse last year and he has a trip that stops 4 different places to snorkle and Caye Cauker is one. I don't know how much there is to do at Caye Caulker, but willing to find out.

Who did you purchase tickets from??? We'll be there Oct29-Nov 7th!!

Tickets were purchased last weekend on Travelocity US Air. Today I went into Travelocity to checks rates and they are up to $560 pp. I was on the message board last weekend and someone was talking about $305 out of Detroit, so I went into the website and booked. Prices change so quickly. I would keep checking everyday.

Deb1022---What airline are you flying?????

Room 9 was our room, too! It does have a beautiful view! The upper rooms truly are the best.
There are no coffee makers in the room, but they do come everyday to fill a water cooler in the room with fresh ice and water. Most people we noticed got their coffee from the restaurant.
Caye Caulker is VERY laid back, even more so than AC. We hired a private guide to take us to some of the better snorkeling sites and we stopped there for lunch. Really was not a whole lot going on though.

Rick&Rachel
Thanks for the reply. Did you do any snorkeling at the beach at Tropica. They told me there is a sandbar out front that is pretty neat to spend time on. I wish we were going sooner, but the wait is half the fun, I guess. Have you had breakfast at the little screened in place across the street? I think it is family owned and run. It might be called Andojitos. It was excellent, real Belizian.
How long are you staying? Maybe I don't want to know. Keep my room clean while your there. And let us know when you get back all the details. I just realized I'll still be here in Ohio waiting to go In November.

I bought 3 RT tickets on Travelocity. Out of Detroit on US Air. We stop in Charlotte then onto Belize City. I'd like to buy a dozen.

deb1022, as you're bringing your Dad, why not consider somewhere nearer in town?

I would greatly recommend the Blue Tang Inn. It has swimming pool right on the beach. Also each room comes equipt with kitchen which is complete. Tropica does not.

If you want more info you can e-mail at
djones@btl.net