Tony’s Guest House is a small, two-pearl budget property in a residential suburb of Port of Spain. Perfect for backpackers or travelers looking for a budget stay, its seven rooms are dated and dingy, with beat-up old furniture and cleanliness issues, and only some include en-suite bathrooms. There’s a big shared kitchen and living room with lots of couches and TVs (although only one is hooked up). What really draws guests is Tony, the owner who takes them under his wing and goes out of his way to make them feel at home. It’s common to hear stories of Tony making trips to the bank, giving tours of town, and providing rides to Carnival. For another budget option with a central location and nicer rooms, Pearl’s Guest House fits the bill.
Tony’s Guest House is a small, two-pearl budget property in a residential suburb of Port of Spain. Perfect for backpackers or travelers looking for a budget stay, its seven rooms are dated and dingy, with beat-up old furniture and cleanliness issues, and only some include en-suite bathrooms. There’s a big shared kitchen and living room with lots of couches and TVs (although only one is hooked up). What really draws guests is Tony, the owner who takes them under his wing and goes out of his way to make them feel at home. It’s common to hear stories of Tony making trips to the bank, giving tours of town, and providing rides to Carnival. For another budget option with a central location and nicer rooms, Pearl’s Guest House fits the bill.
Forty Winks Inn is a charming two-and-a-half-pearl boutique hotel with homey interiors and a convenient location in central Port of Spain. Its five air-conditioned rooms were renovated in 2016 and have 32-inch flat-screen TVs, wrought-iron headboards, and wall-mounted folding desks. There’s a lush rooftop terrace overflowing with plants and blossoming flowers as well as a ground-floor dining room, where a free, hearty breakfast is served. There’s no on-site restaurant or bar, but Forty Winks’ central location is a 10-minute walk from The Strip, Port of Spain’s bustling nightlife and restaurant hub. For a boutique hotel a bit farther from town with artsy interiors and air-conditioned guest rooms, it’s worth considering the Coblentz Inn Boutique Hotel.
Forty Winks Inn is a charming two-and-a-half-pearl boutique hotel with homey interiors and a convenient location in central Port of Spain. Its five air-conditioned rooms were renovated in 2016 and have 32-inch flat-screen TVs, wrought-iron headboards, and wall-mounted folding desks. There’s a lush rooftop terrace overflowing with plants and blossoming flowers as well as a ground-floor dining room, where a free, hearty breakfast is served. There’s no on-site restaurant or bar, but Forty Winks’ central location is a 10-minute walk from The Strip, Port of Spain’s bustling nightlife and restaurant hub. For a boutique hotel a bit farther from town with artsy interiors and air-conditioned guest rooms, it’s worth considering the Coblentz Inn Boutique Hotel.
An upper-middle-range beachfront property, the Grand Magdalena (like many resorts on Tobago) offers rooms at reasonable rates; the price covers a buffet breakfast, bicycle rentals, shuttles to a nearby beach, and numerous other freebies. Facilities include a fitness center, large pool, and nearby spa, and the hotel has numerous restaurant and bar options (although the restaurants can be overpriced). Rooms are simple, and some furniture shows wear and tear, but all feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and best of all, ocean views.
An upper-middle-range beachfront property, the Grand Magdalena (like many resorts on Tobago) offers rooms at reasonable rates; the price covers a buffet breakfast, bicycle rentals, shuttles to a nearby beach, and numerous other freebies. Facilities include a fitness center, large pool, and nearby spa, and the hotel has numerous restaurant and bar options (although the restaurants can be overpriced). Rooms are simple, and some furniture shows wear and tear, but all feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and best of all, ocean views.
Las Cuevas Beach Lodge is a two-pearl budget hotel with sea views across Las Cuevas Beach, one of Trinidad’s most gorgeous. Its 11 air-conditioned rooms are basic and dated, with satellite TVs, queen or double beds, and en-suite bathrooms. Premium Rooms may be worth the splurge with their ocean-view balconies, refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel restaurant serves up tasty Trinidadian and international cuisine from its ocean-view verandah, but mosquitos can be bad. Las Cuevas -- both the beach and the hotel -- are relaxing and quiet compared to many other beaches and hotels on the island, a big plus for some. For a livelier stay, Maracas Bay Hotel has basic rooms and is located next to Maracas Beach, famous for its beautiful coast and bake-and-shark stands.
Las Cuevas Beach Lodge is a two-pearl budget hotel with sea views across Las Cuevas Beach, one of Trinidad’s most gorgeous. Its 11 air-conditioned rooms are basic and dated, with satellite TVs, queen or double beds, and en-suite bathrooms. Premium Rooms may be worth the splurge with their ocean-view balconies, refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel restaurant serves up tasty Trinidadian and international cuisine from its ocean-view verandah, but mosquitos can be bad. Las Cuevas -- both the beach and the hotel -- are relaxing and quiet compared to many other beaches and hotels on the island, a big plus for some. For a livelier stay, Maracas Bay Hotel has basic rooms and is located next to Maracas Beach, famous for its beautiful coast and bake-and-shark stands.
As a sister property to Grafton Beach Resort, Le Grand Courlan Spa Resort is located on the same resort-heavy beach road along Tobago’s northwestern coast. The 80-room hotel offers excellent views of Stonehaven Bay -- a popular nesting spot for leatherback turtles. A large spa, nearby beach, and spacious, ocean-view pool terrace are nice to have, but the hotel's aging decor and abandoned vibe is underwhelming. Rooms offer a decent list of features, including flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and private balconies or terraces, some with ocean views. With Fort Bennett as the only attraction in the immediate area, travelers looking to explore will need to a rental car. For a larger, resort-like alternative, check rates at Turtle Beach by Rex Resorts, just three minutes away.
As a sister property to Grafton Beach Resort, Le Grand Courlan Spa Resort is located on the same resort-heavy beach road along Tobago’s northwestern coast. The 80-room hotel offers excellent views of Stonehaven Bay -- a popular nesting spot for leatherback turtles. A large spa, nearby beach, and spacious, ocean-view pool terrace are nice to have, but the hotel's aging decor and abandoned vibe is underwhelming. Rooms offer a decent list of features, including flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and private balconies or terraces, some with ocean views. With Fort Bennett as the only attraction in the immediate area, travelers looking to explore will need to a rental car. For a larger, resort-like alternative, check rates at Turtle Beach by Rex Resorts, just three minutes away.
Situated along the Queen’s Park Savannah near downtown Port of Spain, the three-and-a-half-pearl Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre is within a short drive of the city’s main financial, cultural, and historic districts. Each of the hotel’s 418 rooms is clean, contemporary, and includes must-have amenities like free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and private balconies. The hotel offers several features found almost nowhere else in the city, including a large outdoor pool deck, Japanese sushi bar, and a hillside terrace with some of the city’s best panoramic views. However, the bland, '80s-era architecture and dated decor in public areas detract from the overall appeal.
Situated along the Queen’s Park Savannah near downtown Port of Spain, the three-and-a-half-pearl Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre is within a short drive of the city’s main financial, cultural, and historic districts. Each of the hotel’s 418 rooms is clean, contemporary, and includes must-have amenities like free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and private balconies. The hotel offers several features found almost nowhere else in the city, including a large outdoor pool deck, Japanese sushi bar, and a hillside terrace with some of the city’s best panoramic views. However, the bland, '80s-era architecture and dated decor in public areas detract from the overall appeal.
Acajou Hotel is a rustic, two-and-a-half-pearl eco-friendly hotel within eyeshot of Grande Reviere Beach, the world’s second largest nesting site for leatherback turtles. Its six basic cottages -- set along a river that feeds into the sea -- are made of Trinidadian hardwoods and have ocean views, though there's no air-conditioning or TVs. Free breakfast at Lime Inn, the hotel’s restaurant, is included in room rates, which also serves lunch and dinner (to mixed reviews). For a more traditional hotel stay, the oceanfront rooms at Mt. Plaisir Estate Hotel can accommodate up to six people, have with furniture made by local craftsman, and most importantly, private balconies overlooking the beach (so you can watch the turtles laying eggs and babies hatching from the comfort of your room).
Acajou Hotel is a rustic, two-and-a-half-pearl eco-friendly hotel within eyeshot of Grande Reviere Beach, the world’s second largest nesting site for leatherback turtles. Its six basic cottages -- set along a river that feeds into the sea -- are made of Trinidadian hardwoods and have ocean views, though there's no air-conditioning or TVs. Free breakfast at Lime Inn, the hotel’s restaurant, is included in room rates, which also serves lunch and dinner (to mixed reviews). For a more traditional hotel stay, the oceanfront rooms at Mt. Plaisir Estate Hotel can accommodate up to six people, have with furniture made by local craftsman, and most importantly, private balconies overlooking the beach (so you can watch the turtles laying eggs and babies hatching from the comfort of your room).
Palms Hotel is a two-and-a half pearl property that's a quick drive from Piarco International Airport. The hotel has 22 large and modern rooms with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. It offers gated free parking and a simple continental breakfast is included in rates. However, the surrounding residential area isn't an ideal pick for tourists looking to explore Trinidad’s attractions however. The surrounding area is residential and doesn't have much to do. Port of Spain is a 40-minute drive from the hotel and Maracas Bay will take an hour to reach by car. The nearby Holiday Inn Express is a bit pricier, but has an outdoor pool and a fitness center for guests needing a pre-flight workout. It also offers free airport transfers.
Palms Hotel is a two-and-a half pearl property that's a quick drive from Piarco International Airport. The hotel has 22 large and modern rooms with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. It offers gated free parking and a simple continental breakfast is included in rates. However, the surrounding residential area isn't an ideal pick for tourists looking to explore Trinidad’s attractions however. The surrounding area is residential and doesn't have much to do. Port of Spain is a 40-minute drive from the hotel and Maracas Bay will take an hour to reach by car. The nearby Holiday Inn Express is a bit pricier, but has an outdoor pool and a fitness center for guests needing a pre-flight workout. It also offers free airport transfers.
Tropikist Beach Hotel and Resort is a three-pearl beachfront property in Tobago’s Crown Point neighborhood, a three-minute drive from the airport. The resort’s 47 air-conditioned rooms -- some with ocean views -- are beachy and basic, and maintenance issues can be common. The hotel’s grounds are full of blossoming flowers and its two pools, a whirlpool, and romantic waterfall nook, are by far its top draws. There's also a small sandy beach, though it's unfortunately not swimmable and there aren’t any lounge chairs for relaxing. Two restaurants include a breakfast spot serving the free morning buffet, and the resort also has a dive shop and free spotty Wi-Fi. Given the number of problems here, it's worth considering Kariwak Village, which has lush grounds and an amazing restaurant at higher rates.
Tropikist Beach Hotel and Resort is a three-pearl beachfront property in Tobago’s Crown Point neighborhood, a three-minute drive from the airport. The resort’s 47 air-conditioned rooms -- some with ocean views -- are beachy and basic, and maintenance issues can be common. The hotel’s grounds are full of blossoming flowers and its two pools, a whirlpool, and romantic waterfall nook, are by far its top draws. There's also a small sandy beach, though it's unfortunately not swimmable and there aren’t any lounge chairs for relaxing. Two restaurants include a breakfast spot serving the free morning buffet, and the resort also has a dive shop and free spotty Wi-Fi. Given the number of problems here, it's worth considering Kariwak Village, which has lush grounds and an amazing restaurant at higher rates.
Coco Reef Tobago is a three-pearl oceanfront resort in Tobago’s Crown Point area. Its 135 air-conditioned rooms and villas are past their prime, with dated tropical interiors and wicker furniture, though it's hard to complain about the ocean views in some. The resort has two restaurants that receive mixed reviews and two bars, including a posh cigar and Champagne bar. The ambling grounds are full of blossoming flowers, and features include a long sandy beach, a pool, a dive shop, and two tennis courts with lights for night play. Wi-Fi isn't free, and the dress code at Tamara's Restaurant won't please everyone, making an otherwise beachy spot feel a little stuffy. For a more sophisticated stay with a lost-in-paradise feel, the cheaper rooms at Blue Waters Inn are worth considering.
Coco Reef Tobago is a three-pearl oceanfront resort in Tobago’s Crown Point area. Its 135 air-conditioned rooms and villas are past their prime, with dated tropical interiors and wicker furniture, though it's hard to complain about the ocean views in some. The resort has two restaurants that receive mixed reviews and two bars, including a posh cigar and Champagne bar. The ambling grounds are full of blossoming flowers, and features include a long sandy beach, a pool, a dive shop, and two tennis courts with lights for night play. Wi-Fi isn't free, and the dress code at Tamara's Restaurant won't please everyone, making an otherwise beachy spot feel a little stuffy. For a more sophisticated stay with a lost-in-paradise feel, the cheaper rooms at Blue Waters Inn are worth considering.