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Tropic Inn @De Vos Avenue Reviews

19 De Vos Avenue, Colombo 4, Colombo, Sri Lanka

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76%Overall Rating

From 11 ratings
  • 69%Character
  • 82%Security
  • 71%Location
  • 82%Staff
  • 71%Atmosphere
  • 80%Cleanliness

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87%

Our double room had been given away due to late arrival but room was found. The nightclub next door was a bit noisy but did\'t keep us awake. The shower in the tiny toilet was a bit of a squeeze. But VFM and convenient location outweighed these small irritations.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


73%

Everything was perfect, great breakfast spread, friendly staff, but stayed in room on top floor with windows without glass on three walls meaning noise from traffic at night was incredibly loud and slept pretty badly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
We have a dorm bed on the third floor which is very much open. Yes we understand there is noise coming to this room. First this was a dorm bedroom for male and female and then we made it a male only dorm room. Now because of guest complains we have decided not to offer this room to guests from 8th April 2012. We have taken booking until the 8th April. Thank you for your review. We will not be giving this room for anyone in the future.

87%

very good place with a amazing breakfast!!!


57%

They gave us a room without door. As a rapesurvivor I would have liked to know in advance as to find somewhere else to live. Also there is no bath! And no glass in windows, impossible to sleep with all the noise!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Denmark
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
This is a dorm room meant to be like a real dorm room feeling. No door because it is a dorm room. Yes there is some noise coming to this room. This room only cost $ 12 per person with a nice breakfast. We have decided to take this room out from 8th April 2012. No guests will be given this room anymore. Sorry for the inconvenience.

87%

A great place to stay and the staff were really friendly and helpful. The rooms were very clean and a reasonable size. The hostel is a little way from the centre of town but it is easy to get a tuk tuk there and back. I would definitely stay again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 41+
  • (2 reviews)


63%

A great location but a slightly odd set up. The hostel could afford to be a bit cleaner and this is certainly somewhere to just base yourself as the rooms are pretty basic and stark. Hot water was a rarity. Breakfast was ok but after the fifth morning of the same thing we were craving variety, having said that it was included so can't complain really. The night porter was by turns helpful and a little over friendly. However, he didn't seem to mind being woken up in the early hours.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your review. We try to keep our guest home 100% clean. Your review shows us that we have to do more to keep our guests happy. We will work on it. Thank you.



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