Tropic Island Resort Rules & Regulations
Management & Ownership Prerogative: We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at any time. We reserve the right to make exceptions to the rules. We reserve the right to change the rules at any time without notice.
The resort or resort personnel are not responsible for any loss, damage, or claims to property of resort guests due to theft, fire natural causes, or any other causes. We do not assume responsibility for any act of nature (wind, rain, lightning, flood, tornado, et).
If you break or bend any rules, we have the right to remove you from the property, without a refund.
If we determine, at our sole discretion, that your behavior or the behavior of your family or guest is disruptive or not in harmony with the park we will remove you from the property without refund.
By law, Tropic Island Resort is a service-oriented business and therefore, we do not have a landlord/tenant relationship with any daily/weekly/extended stay guests.
Vehicles: One vehicle and one golf cart are allowed at your site and must have the proper blue or pink hang tag on the rearview mirror. All other vehicles must be registered through the office and pay the $10 a day fee to receive the necessary green hangtag for visitors. All vehicles must be legally licensed, insured, and in operating order always. Any vehicle without a proper parking tag will be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense. Parking in empty RV sites or numbered hotel sites will be grounds for towing with or without a parking tag.
UTVs: UTVs are not allowed in our park due to Port Aransas’s city ordinance and law (section 551.301 of the Texas Transportation Code) UTVs are not authorized in the city of Port Aransas, including the Beach.
Golf Carts: Children under the age of 16 must be with an adult in the front seat of the Cart. Only fully licensed and insured drivers may operate golfcarts on this property. The speed limit on the property is 5 Mph. You will be asked to leave with no refund for violating any of these rules. No Exceptions!
Damage: Any damage to Hotel rooms or RV sites is the responsibility of the guest to report. Damages will be assessed and will be billed to the guest for repairs.
Check-In Time: Check-in time for RVs is 1pm and 3pm for hotel guests.
Check-Out Time: Check-out time for all RV’s is 12pm and 11am for hotel guests.
Speed limit: For the safety of our patrons & pets, please obey the 5 MPH speed limit throughout the resort.
Payment: All fees must be paid in advance. Fees are based on two people and one tow vehicle. All visitors must register at the office to use the facilities. Any stay 30 days or longer will be charged for the electric usage accrued during the stay on a monthly basis.
Insurance: All guests are required to show proof of valid insurance upon request.
Trash: Please put your trash in plastic bags and place them in the nearest trash receptacle. We have lots of critters roaming about so please don’t place trash outside at night. If you clean fish at your site or in our fish house, please double bag your remains before promptly depositing them in the dumpster.
Parking – Boats, boat trailers and golf cart trailers are not permitted in the park. Please help us manage congestion by parking all boats and boat trailers in the designated parking area, see the office to reserve your space. These spaces fill up fast so please reserve in advance if you can. UTV’s are not allowed in our park.
RV Cancellations: Reservations canceled more than 30 days before scheduled arrival will be given a full refund of the deposit. Summer monthly reservations between May and September deposits are nonrefundable. Reservations cancelled within 30 days or less will forfeit the deposit on the reservation. No shows will be charged the full amount of the reservation. There is no refund for early departure.
All reservations paid on a month-to-month basis must give 30-day notice by phone or in person at the office to end a reservation before the scheduled check out date if you do not you will be held responsible and charged for a full month’s rent.
All monthly reservations are responsible for their electric usage and will be added to the rent each month at $0.14/kwh.
Hotel Cancellations: Reservations cancelled 72 hours or more before your stay will have the deposit refunded. If you cancel within 72 hours you will lose the deposit. No shows will be charged the full amount of the reservation. There is no refund for early departure.
We will fight all credit card disputes.
There are absolutely no refunds for early departure.
Laundry: Please do not leave your laundry unattended.
Pets: Do not leave your pet outside unattended. All pets must be on a leash, at all times. Pets may be walked in designated areas; however, you must pick-up after your pet. If your pet disturbs other guests or is aggressive to other guests or pets, you will be required to leave the resort without refund. A $50.00 fine will be imposed on any pet owners that do not pick up after their pet.
RV guests with pets will be charged a one time pet fee of $10 per stay.
In the hotel a pet fee of $50 will be charged per pet and there is a maximum of 2 pets per room, no exceptions. Pets may not be left unattended in the rooms unless they are in a secure kennel/crate. The guest will be responsible for any noise issues or damage caused by your pet.
Swimming: The pool closes at 10pm every night to ensure that all chemical treatments have time to cycle, and the water is clean and safe to swim in for the next morning. Jumping the fence and entering the pool after it has been closed will result in your immediate removal from the property with no refund. There is no lifeguard on duty at any time. Our resort is not responsible for your safety. Life Jackets are recommended. Swim diapers are required for all children that are not fully toilet trained. Swimsuits must always be worn in the pool. Please remember we are a family-friendly resort and dress appropriately in the pool area. All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent.
Children: Parents are responsible for their children at all times. Children may not be in the pool area by themselves at any time for any reason. Children must be on your site by 9:30 PM and give them a hug!
Cleanliness: All sites must be kept neat and clean at ALL times. (No trash, trash bags, cigarette butts, clutter, etc. at any time)
Fireworks: Are not allowed in the park.
Clubhouse: Do not remove any resort property from the building at any time.
Smoking Policy: No Smoking or vaping in public buildings. Do not drop your cigarette butts on the ground. Smoking of any type in a hotel room or cottage by a guest or visitor will be charged a $250 cleaning fee.
Quiet Time: 10:00 pm – 8:00 am
**Screaming, cussing, or any kind of verbal or physical abuse towards our staff will get you removed from the park with a police escort. Please ask the manager before taking it out on our staff. I am always here to help. Thank you! **
