Tropical Islands was a really fun time, and both Roslyn and I are super glad we went. It was exciting at times, relaxing at times, and romantic when we spent time with just the two of us later in the evening. There's one thing that we would do differently if we went again, and some pointers we'd like to give others.
What We Would Do Differently - Get an Adventure Lodge instead of a Tent
The tent was an experience. It was a thick, heavy canvas tent, with no breathability if you wanted it closed for privacy. There were two single mattresses in it with heave linen sheets. The entire area around the tent was 6 inch deep sand. And it was about 30 degrees celsius and very humid. All in all, the tent was a pretty uncomfortable sleeping experience.
The alternatives to the tent are the Adventure Lodge and the Comfort Rooms. The Adventure Lodges had full double beds, air conditioning, tables and chairs. The Adventure Lodges did not have a bathroom or shower though, they were essentially just a full bedroom. This would still have been preferable as the air conditioning would have made sleeping possible. The Adventure Lodge costs 20 euro more a night which would have definitely been worth it.
The other alternative, the Comfort Room, was basically a full hotel suite. These came in different levels (Comfort, Premium, and Designer) which are basically just upgrades of each other. These came with a a bedroom and full bathroom. The downside is that they are 45 euro more per night than the tents were.
If we were to go again, we would get an Adventure Lodge
Pointer #1- Overnight Stays Get 2 Full Day Access Passes
We did not take advantage of this on our second day because we had to get going, but if you stay overnight you get access from 6 am the day you check in until midnight the day after. This is a massive window, so take advantage of it by staying until after supper on day 2.
Pointer #2 - The Change Rooms and Sauna/Spa are Coed
The public change rooms are coed. The locker areas are for everyone and there are private stalls to actually change in, but there's people of both sexes there. Also, Candace went to the sauna/spa and the saunas are also coed, which means you need to be comfortable around nude people of the opposite sex. This is probably just a problem for North Americans.
Pointer #3 - There's a Large Outdoor Area Too!
While the main theme of the area is a giant indoor rainforest and swimming pool, there is a large outdoor area, with a pool, loungers, volley ball, and picnic tables. If its a nice day out, its probably easier to find a lounging chair outside than inside.
I hope that helps if you plan on going!
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