Contemporary design, ocean views and unequalled amenities.
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 A Home Away From Home Visited: April 2008 |
| Posted by d0raexpl0ra |
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If you drive around the island of Tobago you will see the twist and turns you have to go through to get to different parts of the island.
So first of all the location was excellent in Mount Irvine. And the roads are simple and for the most part straight. Bijou-des-Caraibes has the perfect location.
About 15 minutes from Scarborough and from the best beach in Tobago Pigeon Point near Bucco Reef. You can see this beautiful turquoise reef from the poolside on the mountain top. The caribbean coast is so lovely to look at as soon as you take a stroll along the grounds.
Judy probably has the most beautiful garden in Tobago! It is well manicured and so delightful to look at. Bijou-des-Caraibes is so secure and secluded. You have a nice sized pool all to yourself at your disposal. It's so nice to just walk out and take a dip without the crowds.
We were catered to our every need. Wifi, BBQ Grill, A/C, fresh towels, Completely furnished 2 bedroom apartment with a well equipped kitchen.
No Mosquitos!
Judy is the best hostess as she provided everything we needed and asked for and picked us up and dropped us off at the ferry port. Her staff even arranged a rental car for us which they drop off at the house for about $45 a day.
We really enjoyed ourselves and as we looked around the island to look at our 2nd and 3rd and so forth choices, we felt so relieved that we chose Bijou-des-Caraibes. There is no better place in Tobago to stay at- believe us- we checked for our next visit. |
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 Reconsider if you plan to stay at the Tropikist. Visited: April 2008 |
| Posted by canterburybishop |
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I had read all the reviews of hotels on the island of Tobago here. Of them all, our tour operator decided on the Tropikist as it was the only hotel close to the airport that was a great deal - or so we thought.
We arrived, and yes, it was close to the airport - very close. It was next to the landing strip.
The overall look of the hotel was like taking a step back in time. The hotel was run down and faded, and could do for a good coat of paint. The hotel's sign was falling apart, and was very tacky.
The receptionists were welcoming - and about the only people at the hotel who were friendly. The maids were okay, but they didn't talk much. They would not speak if you didn't speak to them. The bar staff, by far, was the most rude of all. The restaurant staff appeared as if they were doing us a favor at serving us.
The rooms, I must admit, all had nice views of the ocean. Also, they all had balconies or patios, which was very nice. The beds were old and dated, and need to be updated or changed. The fridge was a small, very old piece of equipment that didn't really work and only made noise. It was rusted, to say the least, and I was afraid of opening it in fear of getting infected - not to mention the health issues.
The shwower needs a proper cleaning, and there was limescale build up on the faucets and fixtures. The door didn't work, and most guests said they didn't even lock.
The restaurant was not organized properly, and it didn't help to complain. I suggest you just avoid this hotel. |
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| This is a beautiful place to stay in Tobago. Visited: April 2008 |
| Posted by glenm |
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. Our host and hostess could not have been nicer or more accommodating.
There were beautiful views from every room, and we enjoyed all the outdoor areas in which to relax in the sun and breeze.
We can heartily recommend La Casablanca to anyone visiting the area. |
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 Thumbs up for Arthurs! Visited: September 2007 |
| Posted by primeofmylife1 |
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I transferred to Aurthers after spending one (unpleasant) night at another hotel. After my first stay here (Arthurs), I would stay nowhere else the next time around.
They have clean rooms, reasonable rates, courteous staff, and a convenient location. It is a home away from home - a comfortable environment. |
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| It's amazing. Visited: February 2008 |
| Posted by jlcg |
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I brought my son to Tobago for the first time, and of course he had a ball. Belle Viste gave him the freedom to be himself. Also, thanks to Chrieese for being such a great host.
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| We had a happy 25th anniversary here. Visited: January 2008 |
| Posted by gmcgee |
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It’s been two years since we last visited Sunset Valley Estate. And with our 25th wedding anniversary on 1-21-08, we decided to take another trip here to celebrate our special time.
Again, we were not disappointed. It was like seeing old friends again. Mom and Pops welcomed us like family they hadn’t seen in a while.
The facilities were still as impeccable as before. I can’t say enough about the estate and the quality people here. This is a must stay if you’re planning a trip to Tobago!
This is now an annual trip for us - it’s that special. |
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| This is a home from home ... with sunshine. Visited: April 2008 |
| Posted by marinaamp;amp;david |
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Our stay with Pat and Ray was great. Everything was provided to make our holiday as enjoyable as possible. Collection and drop off to the airport was included as part of the stay, as was a daily laundry service.
The house was beautiful and immaculately kept. The gardens and pool were gorgeous, and the whole place was surrounded by fantastic scenery. We loved sitting on the balcony watching and listening to the ocean.
As you can see from the other reviews, the breakfasts are legendary, keeping us going until the evening with no urge for lunch.
La Casablanca Guest House is highly recommended. |
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| This was the perfect place to stay. Visited: April 2008 |
| Posted by alleyne08 |
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We stayed at La Casablanca Guest House from April 11 - 18th, 2008. From the moment they picked us up at the airport, we felt at home.
The guest house was beautiful, very well kept, and clean. We received a variety of breakfasts over our week-long stay, and they were all delicious.
In addition, the pool and gardens in the back were nice to see and enjoy.
We are planning to come back to Tobago soon and La Casablanca Guest House is our first choice in places to stay. |
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| We thought the owner was too nosy. Visited: November 2007 |
| Posted by disappointedvisitor |
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The owner walked into our room, spoke to us very harshly, and told us how to sit on the funiture - as if we were children.
The owner went even further to charge us extra because we had a friend stay over one night. I am never coming back here, nor do I recommend it to anyone.
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| Sunset Valley is my perfect sunset! Visited: November 2007 |
| Posted by shelt |
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My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at Sunset Valley. The home, the view, and the surroundings were everything one would imagine their Caribbean vacation to be.
One can appreciate the serene view, the feeling of being in the middle of the rain forest, and the simplicity that the home near Englishman’s Bay has to offer.
I will be going back. |
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| This is the best place to stay ever! Visited: March 2008 |
| Posted by harley2056 |
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We had the pleasure of staying at the beautiful Sunset Valley Estate this past March. It was wonderful in every sense of the word.
The villa and grounds were extremely well maintained. The views were spectacular, and the hospitality was the best feature of all. It’s the best vacation we have ever had, and the best place we've visited.
You find very few things in life that are better than advertised, but Sunset Valley was more than we expected or even hoped for. We have read other reviews which stated this same feeling, and this was one of the deciding factors as to why we chose this particular villa. We now echo those exact sentiments. Sunset Valley is better than advertised.
We can heartily recommend this to any future visitor to Tobago. We know we will be back. |
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| This is a vacation in Paradise! Visited: April 2008 |
| Posted by bradlaura |
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My husband and I had the pleasure of spending our recent honeymoon at Sunset Valley Estate on Tobago. It was fantastic. I have traveled the world, and I can honestly say that I have never stayed at a cleaner and better-maintained house than Sunset Valley. It was immaculately kept. Our laundry was done daily, beds were made daily, bathrooms cleaned daily and fresh linen on the fourth day. Wow. The views were breath taking, as well.
However, the best part of the trip wasn’t the wonderful villa or the fantastic views and gardens, but the warm hospitality of our hosts, Mom and Pop. Mom made sure everything was perfect and Pop acted as our local guide. It was so comforting to have them there. It was really like being home, but in paradise.
We can absolutely and without reservation highly recommend Sunset Valley to anyone looking for a rental villa in Tobago. It was much better than advertised and probably more than we hoped for. We will be back next year, too! |
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Beach House, Tobago traveler review
| It was perfect and personal. Visited: September 2007 |
| Posted by thomasje22 |
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We enjoyed swimming at sunset, eating breakfast with the birds, exploring, and chatting with Carole and Graham. We were so lucky to have found the Beach House in Castara.
It was lovely, simple, perfect, and fun. It was also very "us."
As others have noted, Jemma's Treehouse was delicious, and so were the recipies from the "Naparima Girls High School Cookbook" that you can pick up there! The fruit and veggie stand in Castara was quite good, and I was pretty grateful that we made friends with someone waiting for the fishermen to come in, who helped us get some really good fish to cook.
Living more simply was just what we needed...swimming, snorkeling, chatting, eating, reading, hiking and drinking beer in breadfruit grove...it was everything we needed and nothing that we didn't.
We had really hot weather, but swimming helped! The mosquito coils were helpful, too.
I do hope we will be back. Cheers to you, Carole and Graham! |
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| It was just perfect heaven. Visited: February 2008 |
| Posted by slb1979 |
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We have just come back from two heavenly weeks staying at Sandy Point Beach Club and I simply can not say enough nice things about it. All the staff were utter blissikins - super helpful, obliging and could not do to ensure our holiday was perfect.
Our room was 201, and simply lovely. It was huge with a fully equipped kitchen etc - there is everything you would ever need and more!
When you are at Sandy Point be sure to spend some time in the club house as the staff there are just hilarious. Elvira, Quentin et al are so fun - and the happy hour rum punch is prepared for guests as a welcome treat!
Use the shuttle service to get to the beach, but it is an easy walk to Pigeon Point and Store Bay which also have great food and a bar. Pigeon Point is a beautiful beach, but there is a a certain touristy feel to it. Go to Store Bay or PP corner - Quentin will drop you off if you ask him nicely.
The restaurants must be booked! This is a really important point as you will be disppointed - Dillons, Bonkers and Coco Cafe are all must visits. I am so jealous if you are about to book your holiday to SPBC - you will be lucky to spend time here.
I wish I was going back tomorrow! |
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| It was superb! Visited: March 2008 |
| Posted by triniprince |
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A co-worker of mine and I stayed here during the weekend of March 28, 2008. Coming as employees of the five-star Hyatt Regency, we have been trained in the highest standards and how to provide the highest quaility serivce.
The front desk staff at the hotel was very friendly, warm, and interactive. They were always providing an option "B" if "A" wasn't availible. They addressed guests by name all the time, and we were given the feeling that we were at a relative's house.
The hot tubs were sweet, as was the pool. Also, the amenities that came with the apartments were mind blowing.
I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone. Natasha at the front desk would see to it that you had a great stay. |
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| We enjoyed relaxing in Paradise. Visited: January 2008 |
| Posted by alda |
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Gloucester Place is really paradise. We stayed here for some days around New Year, and we enjoyed every moment. It was a pleasure to be surrounded by beauty: stylish objects from different places in the world, and sharing memories from different places in the world. Also, there was the sea, nature, the parrots, cocoricos, and the stars.
We had a terrific room with a view over the Caribbean Sea, but there are several intriguing places in the garden to sit and relax: for instance deep down near the waterfall.
And what hospitality! We felt free everywhere in the house, on the balcony reading the newspaper overlooking garden and sea, in the kitchen for ice and cool beer.
The breakfast was an event. Every minute, other products showed up: freshly picked bananas and the best peanut butter came together with experimental donuts or pancakes.
Gloucester Place was in the neigborhood of Englishman’s Bay, but why should you go there? You have the beach of Parlatuvier Bay just for yourself - and in the afternoon the fishingboats arrive.
Also, in Parlatuvier, don’t miss the Riverside Restaurant. They offer real Tobagonian cuisine with shrimps, lobster or fresh fish.
Behind Gloucester Place began the tropical rain forest. Win can guide you to a nearby waterfall in the forest, too. |
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| This was a really wonderful place! Visited: March 2008 |
| Posted by wardben |
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My wife, 18-month-old daughter and I had a fantastic time staying at La Casa Blanca. We cannot recommend it enough! We stayed for five nights, but really wished we had stayed longer. Pat, Ray and Dulcie (Pat's sister) were extremely kind and made us feel so welcome.
The service at La Casa Blanca was second to none. Everything - being picked up at the airport, the wonderful breakfasts, and having all our washing done was top notch. Nothing is too much trouble here!
The pool and garden were great for taking it easy and enjoying a beer or two. The rooms and guest area had everything we would require from a guest house.
Thank you very much Pat, Ray and Dulcie for a fab few days. You are great hosts, and we will be recommending La Casa Blanca to any family and friends who are planning a trip to Tobago.
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| It is the perfect getaway. Visited: February 2008 |
| Posted by rolandandsigrid |
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Castara truly was a wonderful, peaceful fishing village, which hopefully will stay like this. The people of Castara were very helpful and friendly, and made our stay a very pleasant one.
The boat trips are highly recommended (thanks to Duck and Loadi). We were lucky to swim with some dolphins.
Castara Cottage was right in the middle of this little paradise. We stayed five days in Saffron, a very nice and clean apartment. We watched a variety of birds and lizards every morning on our patio. A hummingbird´s nest was right below in a banana plant. Just keep in mind, don´t store bread or fruits on the cupboard because some feathered visitors could surprise you!
From Castara Cottage, everything was in walking distance -including the two beautiful beaches. The smaller beach was also a good place for snorkeling.
If you are a light sleeper, don´t forget to bring your ear-plugs, since the cocks can really be annoying.
It was definitely a very laid-back vacation in a perfect surrounding. It is just a pity that Castara is so far away!
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| They have the best location and service. Visited: February 2008 |
| Posted by joshuasingh |
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I stayed at the palms for five days. The service was great, and the rooms were very clean.
The Palms Hotel will see me next time! |
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Beach House, Tobago traveler review
| We enjoyed our holiday at the Beach House. Visited: January 2008 |
| Posted by mariaamp;amp;john |
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What else could we have asked for?
We stayed at Palm corner part of a large house. It was made up of two one-bedroom studio flats on the ground floor, and a large one-bedroom flat on the second.
Situated in little bay Castara, we could just step right out onto the beach. We spent many nights just sitting on our veranda watching the sunset while sipping a rum or a cold beer. We slept to the sound of the waves, and woke up to the call of the birds; such a variety just flying onto your balcony or through the flat. At night we could feed the bats.
We could swim to Big Bay or stick on snorkeling gear and swim straight out onto a reef. If you are lucky, you will meet the friendly big ray.
Trips can be arranged through Porridge, the friendliest and most helpful guy. He was always smiling. Also, on the way to Castara, he stopped off at a large supermarket to pick up whatever we needed for our stay.
In addition, the owners of the house, Carol and Graham, were out there at the same time and made us feel even more welcome.
The bad bit was we had to come home! |
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