me and my boyfriend stayed at Sands for a week, from the time you enter the resort you a greeted by wonderful staff. The Bellman, Front desk staff and Cocierge was wonderful overall the hotel was beutiful we enjoyed the stay and will definitly go back.
Manta Lodge has clearly seen far better days. when we stayed in June we found the accommodation less than basic, and the bathrooms filthy, mouldy and not fit for purpose. The showers barely worked and we were without water in the hotel for two days. The owners didnt seem to care about the paying guests, but had lots of friends and family staying who would hang around and make a nuisance of themselves. Staff - apart from 2 - were rude, lazy and behaved as if they couldnt be bothered. Food was pricier and less varied than other local restaurants. We moved hotels because we couldnt stand the dirty state we were staying in, - and the next door hotel was great - spotless and newish bathrooms with decent water supply. If we couldnt have moved, we'd have gone home. Realise that until this place undergoes some major repairs and renovation its less than basic, and the bathrooms need ripping out and redoing. I wouldnt recommend this place to anyone.
We had a great time here at the Tropikist Hotel dont believe all the bad reviews. Yes the hotel is a bit run down and needs updating but value for money is good. A new Manager called Sam has now taken over the running of the hotel and change cannot happen overnight. But any complaints he is willing to sort for you. The bar staff were great especially Alison and Ali they serve with a smile and will interact with you. The hotel has 2 swimming pools but nothing else. The food is full english breakfast, snacks at lunch. Evening meal has quite a lot of spices which we love, but if you don't eat spices you may struggle a bit. The hotel has very little entertainment at night and the bar closes at 10.30pm. So don't expect a night life. The area is dead at night. Larry is the chef there and he is a great guy and always smiling. Unfortunately although the hotel has a beach front you cannot go in the sea there due to the coral reef, but store bay is only round the corner and Pigeon Point a 15 minute walk. The hotel is very close to the airport, but as there are only a few planes landing and taking off all day it does not cause a problem. Thanks to all at Tropikist our holiday was great and we met some wonderful holidaymakers there too.
