Tropicana Inn

Tropicana Inn Review

It's not directly on the beach, but this hotel in a quiet enclave along one of San José's main boulevards is a delightful find. The hotel restaurant faces the street, with the guest quarters tucked away at the back of the property. The warm yellow buildings frame a pool and palapa bar in a quiet, verdant enclave. The rooms were all renovated in mid-2007 and outfitted with fine Mexican artwork and textiles. Two suites, El Troje and El Jacaranda, are situated poolside. In its previous life, El Troje was a hand-carved, dark wood, Tarascan Indian bungalow that the Tropicana transplanted here from Michoacán. Compared to the rates typical of Los Cabos properties, the rates for El Troje make for a very special and very romantic find. The hotel is steps from great shopping, across the street from several top restaurants (including Don Emiliano's), and a stone's throw from the zócalo. The Tropicana is clearly a favorite among locals, and it is common to see businesspeople having breakfast and lunch meetings in the restaurant.