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Monique's Guest HousevsCastara Retreats
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Monique's Guest House is preferred by most writers compared to Castara Retreats. Monique's Guest House has a TripExpert Score of 75 with accolades from 4 reviews including Fodor's, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
Monique's Guest House
Frommer's
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
114-116 Saddle Road, Maraval, Trinidad
From $90/night
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Golf Course
- 24-hour front desk
Frommer's "In the lush Maraval Valley just an 8-minute (5km/3-mile) drive north of the center of Port-of-Spain, Monique's offers 20 bungalow-style rooms." Full review
Fodor's "Spacious but simple rooms and proximity to Port of Spain ensure the popularity of this guesthouse, which consists of two separate buildings." Full review
Rough Guide "Splendid views from the rooms in the building on the hill, about 200m up the road from the main part of the guesthouse, and the genial, genuinely helpful staff are a real plus."
Lonely Planet "In Maraval, 3km north of Queen’s Park Savannah, Monique’s is a bit out of the way – you'll need a car or a taxi to get into town – but offers lots of peace and quiet." Full review
Castara Retreats Rough Guide
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Northside Road, Castara, Castara, Tobago
From $143/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Rough Guide "Ranged across the hill just to the south of the village, and with gorgeous views over the beaches, these airy wooden cottages with private porches and sundecks are thoughtfully designed."
The Telegraph9.0
"A collection of cedar and cypress-wood lodges, immersed in tropical, coastal forest, sitting above a Caribbean village and overlooking a golden crescent of beach that feels like paradise" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Beautifully designed wooden villas on a lushly landscaped hillside that offers lovely views of the beach." Full review
