I was so happy that I found this little hotel. The owner, Mick, made me feel like an old friend, and took time to tell me all I needed to know about the area to make my short stay as wonderful as possible. My room was great, right next to the lovely pool and lush gardens. Free parking just outside the hotel entrance. Excellent peaceful location one block from gorgeous beach. A gem, and very reasonably priced. Much friendlier and cozier than a chain hotel; would go back in a heartbeat. Thanks for a great stay, TropiRock.

Sep 20 2006
My wife and I spent 3 days at the Tropi Rock in mid August
of 2006. We enjoyed our stay there more than the 5 star hotel
in Key West the previous part of our trip. The family that owns
and manages the Tropi Rock are very warm and freindly.
We stayed in a room with a full spacious kitchen fully equiped
with cooking amenities. We loved the overall ambience of the
hotel artfully designed ,it reminded me of being back in the
Mexican Riviera.
By the way it sits just a half blosk from the beach making it
much quieter than being on the ocean drag.

This place was highly rated on this website. The hotel wore on me quickly. Most of the facilities appear to be from the 1960's or 1950's. It had some very unique decor, unusual lamps, paint schemes. Old paint peeling everywhere, the ragged on paint was chipped and or peeling, where it had been fixed it just looked worse so I think they gave up. The kitchen in our room had chips all around the handles, natty looking. I was outside the room, and came back to hearing my wife yell she couldn't get out of the shower - door was stuck off the track - when I showered I just didn't close the door. The pool is maintained about 8 or 10 inches below expected water levels, I guess to stop the tiles from falling off, this had already begun. The tennis courts looked like the nets were falling down. The office window has a giant crack that has been painted like a vine so its not visible. The best for last, the "gym" consists of some weights, a bench, a broken stationary bicycle and Chuck Norris' total gym and a glide rider thing. Mostly it looked like old stuff from TV shows found on the curb. The fan in there has a broken cover (dangerous) and most things are painted in an odd blue / white mix of paint, broken mirrors.
On the upside this place is 2 blocks from the beach (watch for broken bottles and old tires) and neighbors obviously much more expensive true resorts. The pizza place w/in walking distance is fantastic.

Mostly it was ok, just tiresome feeling and seeing everything was broken. The tables by the pool were the best example - nice little table and chairs about but they have this "rock" looking applique underneath - that is made of foam that is all falling/flaking off, so what was or should be nice and an addition turns out just to put you off. It was ok, but don't expect "modern".

I chose this hotel based on Trip Advisor reviews. I wasn't disappointed. The hotel is exactly as described.The owner treats his guests as friends. Check in and out was a breeze. I loved our king bed room efficiency with kitchen and dining table with four chairs. The room is a nice size. Bathroom was a little outdated. Bed a little hard. Decor on the hotel and the room was very tropical. The hotel is very close to the beach. One block!

My boyfriend and I had dinner reservations at the Mai Kai Polynesian Dinner and Show. We had a wonderful time at dinner. Drinks and meals are a little pricey. Our bill with two drinks, two appetizers and two Lobster Cantonese entrees was $172, 20% tip included. We enjoyed our stay in Ft. Lauderdale and will stay at this hotel again with no probelm!