Tropi Rock Resort

I didn’t mind that it was an older building and the owners are very nice. It’s only a 2 block walk to the beach, the location is a little isolated from the main party part of Ft. Lauderdale beach bars but there is a Pittsburgh bar near by and stores if needed.
The room was ok, clean enough until the fridge leaked overnight. (It was on an extension cord and we think the breaker tripped) but it left a wet area right in front of the bathroom and it looks liked that happened before cause the tile was squishy. The worst part was coming back after the second day and finding a roach in this same wet area. We had no kitchen or microwave like the rooms near us, just a leaky fridge.
I don’t plan on staying there next time, will spend a bit more for someplace else.

I don’t know what’s up with all the great reviews of this place; low standards, perhaps?
The good: You are a 1 minute walk to the ocean.
The appliances in the kitchen are updated.
The price is reasonable.
The bad: Poor customer service — no one greeted us as we were checking in. I felt like we were inconveniencing the guy by wanting to get into our prepaid room.
Bugs! A roach in the kitchen, little fast –moving bugs all in the bathroom. Yes, I know this place is in Florida and crazy close to the beach, but I have lived on the beach before and there is no excuse.
There was a $ 200 hold placed on my debit/​credit card, that was not released even 5 days after our departure. I called the office and the lady said, «oh, we never released the hold. I can do that now, if you like?» Um, yes, I would like that very much. What the hell?
There was an $ 18 charge for parking our extra car. There was plenty of parking and they could’ve totally comped that, but they didn’t. I know it is a business, but nowhere was it posted or mentioned that we would be charged because we had two cars.
For what we paid, we could’ve gotten a much nicer room and a better experience. This place is better suited to beach bums who want to be close to the surf and can just crash pretty much anywhere.

Ok so staying here because we’re here a day early before our cruise and I gotta say it ok for the money, I mean what can you expect from a small mom and pop owned hotel. But some of the honest downfalls are tall stairs, paper thin walls, no elevator, dirty floors in rooms and the air conditioner was unplugged so our room was hot and kinda stale smelling and they put my handicapped aunt on the second floor and my handicapped father on the third floor… So that was a little harder. Pretty cute place though… Don’t know if we’d stay here again but ok for one night…
P. S. Do not expect to be checked in quickly… It’s a process and there always seems to be a line of people… Hope this helps…

We found this during a last minute search for a one night stay before heading up the beach. It was such a surprise as to how cool and hip it was! It looks like what a Ft Lauderdale hotel should look like. Very retro colors and crisp white linens.
We decided to cancel our last night at our other hotel and go back and stay on our last night before heading back home!
A nice change from the ordinary!

Older and not the ritz, but an authentic gem from old Florida. If you can appreciate old Florida style, check it out. If you want something super new or really upscale there are several luxury hotels within blocks. Walk to the beach easily from here too.

My 3 best friends and I came down for a relaxing spring break, we chose the tropirock, because it would be a nice alternative to the hotels which have the majority of college students planning to party. Upon arrival we were treated like delinquents, not as the paying guests that we should be. We are a nice quiet group of respectful young women who were looking to relax for the the week and the entire staff was incredibly sour to us. The hotel room was of adequate living, however our shower had no shower head and essentially spewed water and was unmanageable to use. When politely asked for a repair, the staff was unresponsive and rude.
I would recommend the tropirock hotel to the customer who wants to be treated poorly and with extreme disrespect and doesn’t plan on showering for a week.

No no no. I don’t know HOW this place has good reviews. Tropi Rock is awful! We found a cockroach in our room, told the staff, and they said «it’s Florida get use to it.» The floors were SO disgustingly filthy that our feet would be black from
All the dirt. The outlet in the bathroom didn’t work so we had to do our hair by the kitchen sink. The location is ok. It is near the beach but the shops and bars are about a mile away. Very dirty very rude staff and very disappointing.

I think it’s time to add a fresh review to this aging list. I’m currently in this hotel right now. It’s Jan 2014…3 years since the last review?
Given the other glowing reviews, allow me to cast a less rosey and more realistic light on this establishment.
Firstly, I arrived around 5pm and there were 2 other groups of folks checking in. The solo girl at the front desk was pleasant enough, but it took a long time to check 2 other couples and myself in.
The hotel is indeed funky. It has a nice little pool and yes there are palm trees and yes it’s only a short walk to the beach. But location isn’t everything…
The Room.
At first glance it seems okay. There are 2 beds and a kitchenette and a small bathroom. The A/​C works, as does the ceiling fan. However…
–The furniture is shabby. The hangers are rusty. The floor is tile and although appears somewhat clean, I have been barefoot for about 3 hrs in here and the bottom of my feet are actually BLACK. I wouldn’t reccomend letting an infant crawl around in here. Pet friendly indeed… pets only on this bare floor… yuck! I can’t believe I have to wash my feet and wear flip-​flops inside to avoid blackened sheets.
The dishes are okay and the appliances work. The cleanest area seems to be the bathroom.
The price:
Times have changed since the last review in 2011. I booked 3 nights through Expedia and am paying $ 120.56 for thu and $ 153.75 for fri and sat night each. Plus taxes and fees of $ 47.09 for the 3 nights totaling $ 475.15 CAD. Not exactly a budget inn though it is appointed like a budget in.
Also. It seems all the rooms are adjoining… on both sides if you have the misfortune as I do to not have an end room and the said doors are Wa-​FER thin! But for the white noise of my A/​C unit I can hear every cough fart sneeze and moan from the rooms next to my own. I can also smell cigarette smoke, though this is a non-​smoking hotel. I will try to move to an end room tomorrow to minimize the sound pollution coming from both sides.
The free wifi is sketchy at best. Don’t plan on streaming any Netflix or YouTube. I just tried posting this review and it told me I wasn’t connected to the internet… again…having given up streaming video… so much for porn later…
Be advised: I don’t have a car and though having a kitchen is great there are NO STORES anywhere on this strip within walking distance to buy groceries. There is only a 7 – 11 and even that is about a 20min walk or a cab ride. If you want real provisions you will need to travel aprox 3 miles and cross a bridge to get them.
It should be said that there are about 100 small cool little hotels within walking distance of this place that look nicer. If not for the hassle of trying to get a refund out of expedia and not having time to check out other places (I am here for work) I would move tomorrow. Thankfully my conference starts on Sunday and I will be happily housed in the civilized and very well appointed Westin Hotel which happens to be just up the street. I simply can only afford to stay there when someone else is paying for my time.
Tropirock doesn’t rock. More like Tropi-​meh. Keep looking. You could either get the same for less or pay the same for better I’m positive if you do some research. However, the standard might be at the same level for these little hotels. Read NEW reviews on any property! Sadly I didn’t have the time.
Drat, I forgot my earplugs…

This place is awesome!!! It is an hidden gem great garden and pool area hidden enough to feel like an old school resort in the keys. Close to the beach and all the bars and restaurants on the main drag but out of the way to be quite and peaceful the couple running the place very nice and helpful. A little bistro opened up right next door and it is great! This place is not the Hilton and thank god for that. I had the larger room with the little kitchen in it and it was very nice. You can’t go wrong here I only wish I knew when I was going to be back.

Would recommend this place anytime. The hosts, Nick and his wife, Patty, are very friendly and accommodating. The rooms are clean, big, comfortable, and beautifully furnished. Each room has its own charm. The beach is only a few minutes away. After having stayed there for a few days, we actually changed a booking with had with a different hotel a few weeks later so we could stay here again.

I’m so happy I came across this gem of a boutique hotel! It is fun and funky and a bit reminiscent at times of scenes from the movie The Bird-​Cage with the slightly gaudy decorations and brightly colored pink flamingos.
Why it’s an Awesome Steal:
* Very reasonably priced: $ 90 – 110 a night for a queen/​king with a mini fridge, tv, terrace, and again, originally and brightly decorated for some Florida charm.
* They have a nice pool surrounded by palm trees. Very relaxing and convenient.
* It is pet friendly, even the owner has his Golden Retriever sitting in his office, ready to welcome guests
* It’s a mom ‘n pop run motel, and they are super friendly and accommodating. I had a late check-​in at 9:30, and the owner was there to set me up and let me in. I arrived alone in FL from CA until my hubby could meet up with me the next night, and I felt very safe having such a kind and warm couple running the grounds.
* Location! It’s just two blocks from the gorgeous, palm tree lined beach. Also close to tons of restaurants, bars, clubs and other more upscale hotels like «The W» if you want to go hang out in their lounge and have a cocktail, or swim on their rooftop pool. Hey, you don’t have to stay somewhere posh to have the experience!
* It is also not far from the airport (15 minutes tops).
There really are no downsides to this hotel that I can think of. It is a great price for what you get: a cheap, but nice and original motel, and close to everything. Couldn’t ask for more!

Awesome place to stay, especially for the location and the value… you are close to the beach a short block or two and in walking distance to food and fun. The owner is extremely nice and accommodating. He exudes some of the best hospitality I have ever encountered. The rooms are basic, but unique and cozy. We had a two bed queen room and it was just right for two. They allowed us to use the internet and he was always there for suggestions of places to eat and see.
I would by pass any hotel for this one!

I Really like this place. Had a great stay and the people are very nice.

I stayed at the Tropi Rock on my own and booked into a general standard hotel room. The hotel is a 4 storey building about 100 metres to the beach. It has a nice sized pool at the centre of the hotel and some tennis courts to the side. It is a family run independent type of place and also has a small fitness room, numerous DVDs to borrow, and a small laundry room. They also sell the odd bottled beer or two at the front desk and serve fresh coffee in the morning by the pool. I had a room on the ground floor which was sufficient. It had a small kitchenette, double bed and a clean and tidy bathroom. Some of the décor is eclectic and rather randomstuffed faux parrots?! And the artwork is all original I believe. The room also had a small wrought iron table and two chairs. Parking is also free right outside the front gates. The hotel is pretty secure. Its surrounded by a large wall and key gate so no random strangers can come wandering in! I was reasonably happy with my stay. The room only cost $ 69 a night plus tax and the walk to the beach just down the road was easy. The owner also gave me some good info on local restaurants and places to visit. I took a pub water taxi crawl one night on his recommendation and had a really good time. Would stay again without hesitation if I was in the area.

Every time we visit Grandma Susie we stay here. I really do not enjoy Florida on the whole, but I LOVE the TropiRock.
It is family owned, and the owners Mick and Patty could not be any nicer.
The hotel is across from the beach yet it stands out from all of the other cheesy high rises around it.
They recently renovated the rooms which only makes this place better.
Free internet, morning coffee, great pool, and they give what I covet-​a AAA discount!