Hotels in Trinidad and Tobago

There are beautiful hotels both on Trinidad and Tobago, although you’ll find out that the majority of popular luxury hotels are on Tobago. If you are looking for cheaper places, there are nice hotels in Trinidad, usually small hotels which offer an intimate atmosphere.

Climate and tourist season

Just like in the rest of the Caribbean, the island experience two seasons: dry – between January and May – and wet – between June and December. The average maximum temperature is 89F/32C. Thanks to the islands’ locations just south of the hurricane belt, the risk of hurricanes is low and hence tourists can benefit from the low prices during the low season – May to November – and visit the islands. The high tourist season lasts between December and April, when the prices are at their highest.

Worth trying

The Mermaid Hotel

This small hotel located on Tobago island offers only 19 rooms, all with AC and within walking distance of Store Bay. Within the hotel there are a pool and a restaurant. Unfortunately prices are not available online although the hotel is very popular among tourists.

Forty Winks Inn

Located in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Forty Winks Inn is a boutique hotel, ideal both for leisure travelers and business travelers. There are only 5 rooms and all are equipped with AC, TV, phone and internet. For the next season, the peak rates are between the Carnival (Feb 18 to 25 , 2009), when a 7 night package for 2 persons costs US$1,500.00 and includes of breakfast and taxes. Otherwise the rates are US$108.90 per night per room based on double occupancy. Breakfast, taxes and a wireless internet service are included in the room rate.

Acajou Hotel

This small eco-friendly hotel is located on Trinidad Island, between a beach and a lush garden. The hotel offers 5 cottages which are separated into cabins. The year round price is US$280 per night for a cottage, based on double occupancy and based on half board. The price includes all taxes and service charges.