Below is a group of the many other types of Tiki Bars that are for sale on the internet. We list our competition because we have had experience with these types of products in the past.

Many imported tiki bars are made from bamboo which is a hollow and cracks very easily. Bamboo chairs give you what we like to call the “ocean motion.” If you weigh more than 50 pounds you should not sit on them and shift your weight in any direction as they are not structurally sound. If you are looking for longevity bamboo is not for you.

Poly resin and PVC are other materials that are being used. Not only are they visually unappealing, but they too can crack and they tend to be so light that even a slight breeze will blow them over.

Be careful of sites selling African Reed or Elephant Grass for their tiki bar or palapa roofs.

African Reed is basically little tiny sticks of bamboo. The Reed is stacked on top of each other and the heart of the bundles will trap moisture and rot.  This product is very expensive and requires a substantial sub-structure to support the weight of the product. Bamboo is hollow and does well with rainforest type humidity, but not so good in dryer climates that we are accustom to having in the United States . In a few months of being exposed to sun and heat is that it turns black, looking like it has been burned. A few Las Vegas hotels have had this happen and it all had to be taken out a few months later – A big mess and cost that no one should have to deal with.

The Elephant Grass is exactly that----GRASS---. It has a lazy droopy look and is not bound or woven as well to give the bundles integrity in strength.  It’s similar to breaking open a bale of straw and laying it on your roof. For the more refined consumer with good taste the Date Palm Thatch is the better choice.  It is tightly woven and knotted so the strength is there to give you a very good product with durability.

When you are shopping for a tiki bar remember that wind and weather is the enemy. Check out the supports that hold the roof together and the overall construction. We think you will agree that Bikini Tiki Bars are the only choice on the internet today. Our prices are comparable and our construction is with out question superior. All of the tiki bars we sell are prefabricated in the USA, then taken apart and shipped to you direct with easy assembly instructions.