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Hotel Tropical

Bairro Gomes | Bidau, Dili, East Timor
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Hotel Tropical
Ranked #12 of 19 hotels in Dili
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012 via mobile

$45 is obscene but similar hotels in Dili cost the same. Imagine a well-run $15 hotel in Vietnam. It has tiny, sterile rooms with something of a window in the bedroom or bathroom, functional bathrooms and good service by English-speaking Chinese staff. It has a reasonable bar/restaurant and is around the corner from the waterfront and pretty much in the... More

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59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2012

I'm not picky when I travel, but I do like things to be clean and a good value for the money, which I don't think this hotel was. I didn't feel safe as the lock on my door was not very good and there was no lock on the main door of the hotel, so it was the only lock... More

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Dili, East Timor
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

Tropical Hotel has been around for a long time now. The rooms are basic with what you would expect from a budget hotel. TV, small bathroom, hot water, bed, fridge. Not too bad for the price and also located in Bidau which is close to a lot of restaurants, banks, government office and many supermarkets. Personally for USD $50 per... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011

Room: single and double bed, the bed was old and not too comfortable, AC, the room was very small, fridge, 14 inch-TV with a few of international channels, no windows Bathroom: very basic, with hot water, only free soap. Internet: available with an additional cost of USD 5 Breakfast: included Pluses: located in the center, within walking distance to the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2011

I wouldn't say it is an awesome place to stay. But for what it is and given the situation of the country this is actually a good place to stay. Good breakkie, good food and friendly staff.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2007

EAST TIMOR, DILI.....mmmmmmppph.... Hi and thanks to everyone who is reading this. I guess this could be the least read column and least popular. I'm K from Malaysia. I'd been there 6 times this year for work. it was a good experience for me and one of the lucky ones to be able to visits this beautiful country apart from... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012
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Address: Bairro Gomes | Bidau, Dili, East Timor
Region: East Timor > Dili District > Dili
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Ranked #12 of 19 hotels in Dili

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