Must-see hotels in Trinidad & Tobago

  • Jema's

    Tobago

    Surrounded by greenery, Jema's is in an excellent location behind Black Rock village, within walking distance of Turtle Beach and Stonehaven Bay. There…

  • Big Fish

    Tobago

    This row of five rooms above Sharon & Pheb's restaurant are sparkling clean and meticulously maintained by the owners. Each has a balcony overlooking the…

  • La Calypso

    Port of Spain

    A short walk from Ariapita Ave, this ultra-secure, bunker-like structure has 18 basic, clean rooms in its various nooks, some with balconies but many with…

  • Man-O-War Bay Cottages

    Tobago

    Plotted in a little botanical garden, with lots of tropical trees, ferns and flowering plants, these 10 simple cottages with kitchens and generous outdoor…

  • Johnston Apartments

    Tobago

    A great location within walking distance of many restaurants and bars, and immediately above Store Bay Beach (steps lead down to the sand). Set in…

  • Queen’s Beach Resort

    Trinidad

    The smartest and easily the most appealing of several laid-back hotels on this stretch of beach, with two pools, hot tub/sauna and a restaurant serving…

  • Bananaquit

    Tobago

    The arrangement of these spacious studios and apartments around the courtyard garden creates a community feel. The upstairs lofts can sleep up to six…

  • Par-May-La’s Inn

    Port of Spain

    Within walking distance of Queen’s Park Oval, the Savannah, and the restaurants and bars of Newtown and Woodbrook, it's a convenient location, but this…

  • Conrado Beach Resort

    Tobago

    On the approach road to Pigeon Point, this no-frills resort is the only place to stay along Pigeon Point Beach, whose sand and surf are within stumbling…

  • Two Seasons Guesthouse

    Tobago

    Right above the Fish Pot restaurant, with a breezy verandah overlooking Pleasant Prospect and the distant sea, this laid-back guesthouse is a perfect…

  • Laguna Mar

    Trinidad

    Without the presence of the owner, a genial German expat in his 80s who's now based mostly in Port of Spain, this is a quiet and rather isolated option…

  • Top River Pearl

    Tobago

    Although it’s not on the beach, this quiet guesthouse, just 180m up from the waterfront, is a treat with its hammocks and expansive bay views. With…

  • Charlotte Villas

    Tobago

    Close to the junction of Windward Rd and Bay St, in a pretty garden set just back from the inland side of the road (and within steps of the Man of War Bay…

  • Airport Inn

    Trinidad

    Just off the approach road to Piarco International Airport, this is a solid option for a stopover before you fly, with a free shuttle to the terminal. Set…

  • Alicia’s House

    Port of Spain

    Tucked away on a side road just north of Queen’s Park Savannah, this is a quiet little retreat with a comfortingly kitsch 1970s ambience. It offers…

  • Johnson’s

    Port of Spain

    Conveniently located midway between Ariapita Ave and Tragarete Rd, with the Savannah and downtown Port of Spain in walking distance, this friendly…

  • Caribbean Tourist Villa

    Port of Spain

    This well-worn place on a quiet street has lots of balconies and a small pool. The rooms (with fridge) are unexceptional but acceptable, and are all you…

  • Top Ranking Hill View Guest House

    Tobago

    Reached via a series of steps from Top Hill St, about a 15-minute walk from the beach, this peaceful guesthouse is a quiet retreat that has clean, nicely…

  • Shepherd's Inn

    Tobago

    This 20-room hotel creates an intimate, relaxing atmosphere with four circular duplex cabins arranged around a pool and a section of rooms wrapped around…

  • Fish Tobago

    Tobago

    Tucked away off the main road into the village, this is a good spot for travelers. It's efficiently run and has a range of rooms from dorms to apartments,…

  • Crown Point Beach Hotel

    Tobago

    This classic resort hotel is a Crown Point stalwart, with a great beachfront location next to Fort Milford; a path leads down down to the Store Bay sands…

  • Blue Haven Hotel

    Tobago

    Robinson Crusoe supposedly was stranded at the beach below this romantic, tastefully done resort hotel with more than a hint of faded glamour. Amenities…

  • Mike’s Holiday Resort

    Tobago

    Centrally located in the heart of Crown Point, Mike’s has 12 clean, modern apartments with large kitchens that are updated and cheerful. Considering the…

  • Coco Reef Resort

    Tobago

    Coco Reef is Crown Point's only full-blown resort hotel, with friendly staff and chintzy rooms overlooking the white sand of a private (man-made) beach,…

  • Seaside Garden Guesthouse

    Tobago

    Friendly little guesthouse just stumbling distance from where the Sunday School street party is held. Its rooms and apartments are well cared for, and…

  • Naturalist Beach Resort

    Tobago

    This cheerful, family-run place is at beach level on Big Bay. Its cozy apartments include kitchens, fans and air-con, and are all different (some have…

  • Holiday Inn Express

    Trinidad

    Functional airport hotel just off the highway and adjacent to a golf course. It's a little soulless but does the job if you need to be close to the…

  • Castara Bliss

    Tobago

    Set on a hillside and with distant sea views, these three cool self-contained studios are great for budget travelers, with netted beds, cable TV and lots…

  • Surfside Hotel

    Tobago

    Right in the heart of the action on the road to Pigeon Point and surrounded by bars and restaurants, this is a good deal for travelers on a budget, and is…

  • Cholson Chalets

    Tobago

    Cholson Chalets is a clean, quaint place in a handsome old building just steps from the ocean. The fresh green-and-white exterior complements the fishing…

  • Store Bay Holiday Resort

    Tobago

    Right at the end of Store Bay Local Rd, and just a five-minute walk from the beach (and stumbling distance from the airport), this pleasant resort has…

  • Inn at 87

    Port of Spain

    Set in a cute and airy peach-painted gingerbread house, close to lots of restaurants, bars and the Queen's Park Oval cricket ground. Staff are excellent…

  • Sundeck Suites

    Port of Spain

    A block away from Par-May-La’s Inn, and owned by the same management, Sundeck offers no-frills apartments, each with a fully equipped kitchen and a small…

  • Northern Sea View Villa

    Trinidad

    Just across from the main Marianne Beach, this simple guesthouse has a clean, basic fan-cooled apartment with full kitchen and a porch overlooking the…

  • Suzan's Palace

    Trinidad

    Basic and very local-style rooms right in Matura, all clean and well maintained, and in a convenient location for turtle-watching with Nature Seekers…

  • Hummingbird Hotel

    Tobago

    Friendly and efficiently run little hotel, with inviting rooms arranged around a central pool. All are immaculate, and breakfast is available. Store Bay…

  • CrewsInn

    Trinidad

    The most upmarket option in Chaguaramas, with a pool and resort-like trappings, CrewsInn has luxurious, smart modern rooms, all with patios and complete…

  • Maracas Bay Hotel

    Trinidad

    Right on the bay, this is the only accommodation option at Maracas, but it has a bit of a Mary Celeste air. Its rooms are simple and a bit musty, but face…

  • Sandy’s Guesthouse

    Tobago

    Stay with Valerie Sandy and you’re a guest in a typical Tobagonian home. The rooms and shared kitchen facilities are basic but scrupulously clean, with…

  • Sandy’s Bed & Breakfast

    Tobago

    Behind the Blue Crab Restaurant, and operated by the same family, the three rooms are pleasantly simple with pine floors, nice furniture and views…

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