hi i have booked flights for lanzarote next year july 2010.im thinking of booking sun island as its very cheap .im getting confused as sun tropical is the same complex so now im not sure which one to book? can anyone clarify this please? if i stay at sun island can i use sun tropicals facilities and visa versa?

My friend has stayed at the Sun Tropical every November for 3 years.Its much better than Sun Island as its 18th on TA and the Island is 30.The reviews are not that good for the Sun Island.Maybe that is why its cheaper.
They are next door to each other but I dont think you are allowed to use both hotels facilities.

Hi

We are going to Sun Island on Saturday so will post and let you know what we think.

Louise

They are next door to each other and Sun Island has access to the Sun Tropical facilities. The Sun Island is actually ranked 17th on Trip Advisor and the Sun Tropical is 19th.

Just a quick post to say we had a fantastic two weeks in Sun Tropical Holiday Village. I will post a proper review once I recover. It was great to meet mwvicars and j.l. when we were there.

J.L. our family have made friends for life .

I can honestly say that this has been the best family holiday we have ever had and hope all of you who are going soon have as good a time as we did , always keep in mind that a holiday is mostly down to what you make of it.
hx

yes sleepyrella we certainly made our own holiday what a fab time we all had. As anything negative you have to read between the line. The entertainment team were the best ever double m is the best and should have her own tv show. need I say any more .. xxxx

We have just returned from Sun Island. Very interesting holiday!!

Sun Island and Sun Tropical are identical complexes separated by a wall/gate. You can go into either hotel but can only get drinks/food at the hotel you are staying at.

Sun Tropical is a First Choice Holiday village so full of English/families and lots of children. Lots going on and the facilities (food centre, supermarket, laundry, pub etc) are all open.

Sun Island for the week of half term was full of Spanish OAP's. My partner and I laughed all week and kept saying we were on a SAGA holiday way before our time (we're only in our 40's). I would say about 90% of the people staying there were over 70 with only a handful of British and some other nationalities.

Sun Island itself is in a lovely setting. The pool was very peaceful compared to the busy Sun Tropical next door (infact some Sun Tropical guests chose to spend the day by OUR pool because of this). The food was good, typical buffet food, nothing fantastic but there was always something to eat, salad, fish, meat etc.

The rooms (many set around their own pool) are spacious and clean.

Entertainment at Sun Island was non-existant.

If you have children I would book Sun Tropical, there is just not enough going on at Sun island.

If you want to know any more feel free to message me!

Louise

Hi all, not long now until me and my family go on 29 November 2009 , is anyone else going at the same time? 29 nov -10 dec

thank for your comment/review

hi i have found out now, yes, you can use all facilities on both complexes for whatever one you book.sun island is now taken over by thomas cook and so is sun tropical from december.
the hotel have told me sun tropical will be closed from end december till july for refurb.
so i booked with sun island as we are gong the end july and didnt want to risk the hotel not being finished. and sun island is cheaper !!!

wish I was sarah, seems like ages since we were there hope you have a great time xxx

Hi, great to see more posts on Sun tropical, we as a family of 5 are heading out there on December 10th! Very excited as its a complete suprise holiday for our 3 children after a really bad 2009!

we will just miss you then as we are leaving sun tropical on 10 dec, what time do you arrive

Oh are you? Well out TA have changed the flight time 3 times since we booked, so as of now not till early evening! 5 weeks tomorow!

hi,ive just read that sun tropical is closing for refurb from dec 09.im going in january but not heard anything about this.i will contact the travel agents tom but id be grateful if any of u have any more info on this. thanx

Hi does any one know for definate if the sun tropical is closing for refurbishment? we are due to go in Feb 10, I have asked first Choice about it and they deny any knowledge that it is due to be closed. Can anyone tell me any thing please before I pay my balance?

First choice are booking holidays to the sun tropical until the end of april then i take it this is when it will be shut for refurb.I am also going here in feb!

I don't know about Sun Tropical as an independent hotel but I know that the Holiday Village will be moving to Playa Flamingo in April.

just arrived back from the sun tropical,its definatly open and staying open.had a fab holiday..nothing bad to say like a lot of reviews.i went all inclusive and was definatly worth the money.i wish i booked 2 weeks instead of 1.to those who are going,have a brilliant time just like i did.

Could anyone tell me if you can upgrade to all inclusive on a daily basis here and if you can how much is this per person?