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Castara Retreats

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Castara Beach

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A wooden house with a balcony overlooking a body of water at dusk.
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A wooden interior with a glass table, wicker chairs, and a view of the sea.
A coastal landscape with a beach and dense tropical vegetation.
A view from a balcony with hanging light fixtures and a lush green landscape with a body of water and hills in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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North Side Road, Castara
  • Place, Castara Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Englishman's Bay
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Turtle Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View (Ginger Lily)

A wooden four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the room's interior.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View (Ginger Lily)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ocean View (Coco Palm)

A wooden cabin bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden nightstand, and a mirror on the wall.

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ocean View (Coco Palm)

  • Ocean view
  • 4435 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ocean View (Tamarind)

A wooden table with a glass vase and a wicker chair, overlooking a lush garden with various plants and flowers, and a view of the ocean.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ocean View (Tamarind)

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Castara

In Castara .At this Castara hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Castara Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Englishman's Bay.

What's nearby

  • Castara Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Englishman's Bay - 11 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Turtle Beach - 50 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Mount Irvine Bay - 55 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Buccoo Beach - 57 min drive - 17.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tobago (TAB-A.N.R. Robinson Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glasgow Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Marguarites Local Cuisine - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Caribbean Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Castara Mud Oven - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Local Cuisine - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Castara Retreats

3.5-star hotel near Castara Beach
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1033 square feet (96 square meters) and includes conference space. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Castara Retreats. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Castara hotel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 9 buildings
  • 1033 sq ft of conference space
  • 96 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Castara Retreats offers 15 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Castara Retreats Apartment
Castara Retreats Tobago
Castara Retreats Hotel Tobago
Castara Retreats Hotel
Castara Retreats Castara
Castara Retreats Hotel Castara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Castara Retreats to the airport?

Castara Retreats is 19.6 mi (66-min drive) away from the Tobago (TAB-A.N.R. Robinson Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Castara Retreats have an airport shuttle?

Castara Retreats offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 50 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Castara Retreats to the beach?

This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Castara Beach and 5 mi (11-min drive) from Parlatuvier Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Castara Retreats offer free breakfast?

Castara Retreats does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Castara Retreats?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Royalton Casino (24-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Castara Retreats?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Castara Retreats?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Castara Retreats have a pool?

Castara Retreats does not have a pool.

Does Castara Retreats have a restaurant?

Castara Retreats is home to Caribbean Kitchen, which features Caribbean cuisine.

Does Castara Retreats have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Castara Retreats to downtown Castara?

Castara Retreats is 0.3 mi away from Castara.

Castara Retreats Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the ocean view and the sound of the ocean. The open kitchen / living space was great and the room very comfortable. The restaurant was great for breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful and unique experience - one of the best holidays we have had
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with a basic but charming room. Very friendly and helpful staff. No cash points work with UK cards except at Crown Point/Scarborough, so get what you need on the way from the airport. Cards accepted at some but not all restaurants and cash required for excursions/trips.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautifully designed for privacy and eco friendliness in an outstanding location. A very special place so close to nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place,they went out of there way with everything. Really all so friendly like they are your family. Loved all our time there.very sad to leave.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tobago paradise!

FANTASTIC. Staff, people, setting, hotel restaurant. All above and beyond. Would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a high end small resort for discerning travellers who enjoy nature and lovely views in a beautiful village. The beach is a stone throw away. You can never get bored of the incredible views of the ocean, beach and rainforest from the lodges. We loved every minute of it!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful beach side (across a road) property with amazing views, an excellent restaurant, and very helpful staff. Beach was lovely, uncrowded and a real laid back friendly Tobago spot! Would definitely recommend and stay again if we are in Tobago. Many thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tobago's gem

Amazing location and great view from Coco Palm, probably the best value for money in the whole retreat, very spacious and private, not overlooked. Porridge was very helpful and Jeanelle was a real star. Castara village gives a unique experience on the island, we wouldn't swop it for anywhere else on Tobago.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious and unique villa right next to the beach with stunning views of the ocean and sunset. We were lucky enough to have Amar pick us up and give us a first hand tour experience of the island on one of our days there. Would highly recommend a tour with him. We also arrived to a tasty fresh loaf of bread from castaras kitchen and experienced our dinner at the restaurant with stunning views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this property! For anyone wanting to completely detach and reset I highly recommend Castara Retreats. I stayed in Coco Palm and it was immaculate. The only thing I suggest is to bring towels because they do not switch them daily. Other than that I have no complaints. Staff was excellent and inviting. They overheard me saying how much I love mangos and they gathered some from around the property and delivered them to the room without me asking. The yoga instructor Judah was phenomenal! Can’t wait to visit there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Castera Retreats is an unusual property built on a hillside in the charming village of Castera. Our living and kitchen areas were open to the air so you felt like you were in a treehouse. Every morning the birds came to the feeders hung near each unit and the show was spectacular. Also could watch the guinea pig like agoutis scavenging under the trees, and there was a lusty rooster who greeted the day. There are steep inclines and many steps which some might find daunting. A restaurant on the property served excellent food and the bar is a great place to watch the sunset. Our room, Cocoa Palm, had a woody decor, a simple bathroom, and a well equipped kitchen. We enjoyed a cup of coffee while watching the birds, and were surprised with a wonderful loaf of home baked bread on arrival.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A relaxing break!

We enjoyed our stay very much, the accommodation gives you everything it promises but if you’re looking for luxury that’s not what it’s about. It really gives you the feeling you’re living in a great tree house! The beautiful local birds are everywhere and often join you for breakfast or at the other times of the day you may be relaxing on the deck or in your open air lounge. The only constructive criticism I would mention is that the restaurant needs to be more consistent, the menu is small and offers good local cuisine, but it does depend upon who’s in the kitchen, we ate there three times, two good and one after recommending certain dishes to friends was disappointing. Just needs that consistency from the kitchen as the staff were all very helpful and friendly. Final point, if you have trouble with hills and stairs try the get an apartment on the lower levels! Beautiful location though and Castara and it’s people are lovely and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Didn't live up to our expectations

Beautiful with the birds comming and eating at the beatiful terrass. Difficult to find places for eating lunch at low season. We were very disapointed that there were no group sessions in yoga, only very expensive private sessions. We tried even though very expensive, to book a private session for yoga but the teacher missed to show up. There is a need for cleaning and throwing garbage more often. The king bed were two beds that were seperating when laying in the middle. Difficult to get good information about tours. Fantastic wiew over the bay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Coco Palm which faces Castara village and beach. The living and kitchen area were outdoor and open with great views of the bay and the surrounding greenery and to hear the birds whether you are enjoying your morning coffee or a sun downer. The kitchen is very well equipped, and the room has everything you need and was comfortable. It’s a short walk to the beach for a swim or to enjoy a beer at the local restaurant. There is a small supermarket in the village, where you can find the basics, but best a shop in Scarborough as there are more choices. If you are a coffee drinker, bring your favourite coffee as there is a plunger in the kitchen. There are many steps to get to the room and to the restaurant, which is a good leg exercise, but some might find a bit challenging. The restaurant on site has great food and probably the best rum and raisin ice cream!!! To get around you can either arrange for taxis with Porridge or rent a car to be more independent. The only negative I have would be the noise and very loud music from the village on weekends, which can go from early in the evening to late at night. All in all, we had a great time and would visit again. Porridge or Jeanell were fabulous in helping us get trips organised or if we needed anything. They were so welcoming and warm that it just made everything that much better.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Coco Palm

Coco Palm ligger idyllisk til, litt oppe i høyden fra landsbyen. Nydelig utsikt over sjø & frodig vegetasjon, og en deilig hage med fargerike fugler. Kort vei ned til stranden. Leiligheten er godt utstyrt. Innkjøpsmulighetene for mat, frukt og grønt er begrenset. For å komme seg rundt på øya, er det best å leie bil, men veistandarden er ikke den beste! Det eneste som trekker ned, er den til tider meget bråkete musikken nede fra landsbyen, noen ganger fra morgengry til sent på kveld/natt (spesielt Bonfire på stranden - hver torsdag). Den støyende lydkulissen overdøver dessverre fuglekvitter og bølgeslagene mot stranden. Når det er sagt, er eierne av Castara Retreats meget hjelpsomme og serviceminded, og de gjør alt for at gjestene skal få et flott opphold. De er også behjelpelige med utflukter og transport. Kan ikke få rost Porridge og hans familie nok :-)
Motmot i hagen
Coco Palm sett fra stranden
Coco Palm bak det store mango-treet
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023