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Villa Shalom Guest House

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A building with a sign reading "VILLA SHALOM" and a number "75" on the wall. - Villa Shalom Guest House (Port of Spain)
A kitchen with a stove, microwave, and various appliances. There are chairs and stools around a central island. - Villa Shalom Guest House (Port of Spain)
A purple-walled building with a metal gate and a small window. - Villa Shalom Guest House (Port of Spain)
A room with two floral-patterned sofas, a small round table with a vase, and a bed with a white blanket. - Villa Shalom Guest House (Port of Spain)
A double bed with floral bedspreads, a wooden headboard, and a matching footboard. - Villa Shalom Guest House (Port of Spain)
Located close to Queen's Hall and President's House, Villa Shalom Guest House provides laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, a piano, and a wall with framed certificates.

Basic Double Room

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed with a checkered bedspread, a wooden chair, and a small stool.

Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Port of Spain, Villa Shalom Guest House is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Maracas Beach and popular attractions include Emperor Valley Zoo and Royal Botanical Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Queen's Park Oval. Visit our Port of Spain travel guide
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Pelham Street & Reid Lane, Belmont, Port of Spain

What's nearby

  • A green field with a mountain range in the background.
    Queen's Park Savanah
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • National Academy for the Performing Arts
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Queen's Park Savannah Grand Stand
    14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Queen's Hall
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • President's House
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Piarco Intl. Airport (POS)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • T.G.I. Friday's
    19 min walk
  • Häagen-Dazs
    18 min walk
  • Rituals Coffee House
    3 min drive
  • Cordunel Bar
    2 min drive
  • KFC
    17 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 10 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Kitchen island
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 10 per person
  • Laundry fee: USD 5 per day
  • A fee will be charged for use of certain facilities

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Shalom Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Shalom Guest House?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Villa Shalom Guest House?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Villa Shalom Guest House located?

Located in Belmont, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Queen's Hall, President's House, and Royal Botanical Gardens. Emperor Valley Zoo and Holy Trinity Cathedral are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Villa Shalom Guest House Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Moonchild

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Host Annmarie is truly a delight ,Friendly, warm, and very welcoming. This was my second time there .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was comfortable and well rested. I would reccommend the accommodation over and over.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For the price, the accommodation was spacious and all amenities were functional. Neat and quiet neighbourhood. Walking distance to most administrative offices and community services. Best of all, a genuine host/ loving host and owner. She offered support and help as at when needed. l would recommend the Villa Shalom Guest House to any traveller to Port of Spain on a tight budget and who needs home feeling while away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeanette M.

Sunshine Stay.

Affordable and walkable.A basic room,a bit dated.The hostess is very friendly and helpful.This was my 5th stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynette

Quaint and authentic

I loved my trip and wished I could have stayed longer. Trinidad there’s so much to see. The Villa Shalom was a great stay for me and I made a new friend in Ms. Cordner. She’s a dynamo!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Krystin

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

Villa Shalom Guesthouse, Port of Spain

For the budget traveler, you can't get a better place. Ann Marie is a lovely woman and a thoughtful hostess. It's not the Ritz, so don't expect fancy. It's more like a comfy hostel. Located downtown Port of Spain near the Queen's Park Savannah.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
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6/10 Okay

Forester

Disliked: Room comfort

Guest house which is 30 min walk from the downtown

Taxists know this place well. 2 stories building. Big kitchen combined with living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maxine

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

Friendly Hotelier

Very friendly hotel owner. My stay was for two days and arrived without my luggage, but the hotel owner provided me all the assistance I needed. I could have taken a taxi to my business, but she accompanied and showed me an easy walk passing through Queen Park Savannah and some picturesque building. I love walking so I enjoyed that very much. The hotel went over and above what I expected making my two nights most comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Levette

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

I'll miss my stay here.

Very nice accommodations. I enjoyed my privacy, the rooms are spacious and the hostess provides for your every whim. Great conversations. I shall come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

Botique Style

This was my fourth stay. Sister Anne Marie is warm entertainer and attentive to detail.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
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2/10 Terrible

Sally

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

Close to zoo and park and excellent taxi services.

Manager was okay. The facility needs upgrade. The stoves, refrigerators and utensils need upgrade.Buds infestation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

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

Zumba Trinidad Trip

My first time here in Trinidad coming from LA for a Zumba business trip and my trip was amazing! The host Ann Marie was a very hospitable lady and very friendly! The room was everything I needed and more! Very spacious, very relaxing, and definitely feels very much like home. I will definitely be back to stay here for my next visits and maybe for Carnival!!! Thank you Ann Marie! =)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

I love that it was close to town and shopping area

All I have to say is me and my family love it and we all differently go back again
Stayed 6 nights in May 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

I Always Stay Here

Sister Anne Marie goes above and beyond in providing everything with generosity.. I get the best she has available. The breakfast is lavish. The place is clean and safe. My friend and myself walked the Queens Park Savannah late at night without any interference. I had a great time. I'll be back for my fourth stay soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeanette

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

Accessible

People in trinidad are very hospitable.
Verified review

8/10 Good

margaret

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

nice place

villa shalom was a very nice guest house, the neighborhood is safe, the house and ms Annemarie where wonderful she was full of information about how to get around , the guest house is walking distant to store the savanna were the Trinidad food is wonderful, when booking do not expect the Hilton this house is real Trinidadian guest house, i loved it, the taxi guy Brian was also wonderful,
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

YOU WON'T GET THIS ANYWHERE ELSE!

I was so well received it was like coming home. Ann is a fantastic person, incredibly hospitable and helpful. When I needed food she even walked me to the local market place (at night) which I would have never found on my own. She is just a wonderful, kind and loving person. She is very astute and well informed about everything. A challenging conversationalist with a congenial attitude. A rare commodity in these days. I would not stay anywhere else. You cannot get this experience with someone else, Trust me. I travel ALOT!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Itz was perfect for me

I had a wonderful time and i think its a good get away for groups
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Racist homophobic owner

The owner went on a massive racist, anti-(specific) religion, and homophobic rant without knowing my background or beliefs. It was totally inappropriate and alarming to think there are still these people out there in society, let alone that wotif is allowing these people to list their guesthouse on their website. The owner even shared that when she gets a reservation from a foreign name that is not Anglican that she contacts immigration for fear of Isis so that she can avoid taking their booking. We found the owner to be intrusive. Further, locals later told us that this is a very unsafe part of Port of Spain. We would not recommend this guesthouse.
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Made me feel right at home

Ann Marie was an amazing host! She told me stories, showed me around town, and made me an authentic Trinidad breakfast in the morning. I felt very welcome and very comfortable in her home. I'll definitely stay with her the next time I'm in Port of Spain
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Akito

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

兎に角宿主であるおばあさんが素敵☆彡

宿主であるおばあさんがとっても親切。毎朝美味しい手料理でもてなしてうれるのは勿論、最後に「帰りお腹が空くだろうから。」とお弁当まで持たせてくれた。よく喋りよく動くこのおばあさんに会う為だけでもここに泊まる価値有！　おばあさんが塗った壁や手作りのシーツやクッションも大変可愛く一見の価値有！　
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Villa Shalom - Great Price, Great Location

Security is a top priority for the owner, Ms. Cordner. I felt safe inside this facility. She was very welcoming and promptly provided all requested amenities, e.g. blow dryer.She also voluntarily gave me a 30% discount on the apartment rate when I had to extend my stay for 2 nights, and a complimentary tasty local breakfast that reflected the true flavor of Trinidad cuisine. (Thanks for the coconut bake and saltfish). :-) She also provided the driver, Brian for pickup from the airport and more drivers like Ian and Leroy throughout my stay. I was promptly picked up and dropped off safely each day. So, I did not have to do any walking to get a taxi into "town." The location is close to my Buddhist Nichiren Shoshu Temple (84 Picton St., Port of Spain) where I was able to worship each morning at 6:30 a.m. and chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo for World Peace and Happiness for all Mankind. It is also close to all government buildings, the U.S. Embassy, courthouses, Port of Spain General Hospital, Queen's Park Savannah and retail stores on Frederick Street. I would stay there again, especially for the great rates and close proximity to the "heart of town."
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jeanette M.

Trinitime

The weather was comfortable with occasional rain showers.I believe the rain season in Trinidad is from June to December.The food is always great as are the people.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raj

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

Very well run place

I stayed at Villa Shalom for one week in November. I called ahead to make arrangements for check-in and talked to the owner. She gave me good directions for the taxi. Even though she wasn't going to be at the property at the time I was going to arrive, she made arrangements with another person to check me in. The room and attached bathroom at the upper level was compact but clean and nice. The communal kitchen at the lower level was spacious and clean. The owner lived at or very near the property, and used the kitchen for her own cooking as well. She was like a mother and provided good information about how to get around the city, what to be careful of and how much to pay for what. Local maps and information was available for reference. She can also give a good account of the local history if interested. The guesthouse is located in a middle class residential neighborhood and is a 10-15 minute walk to the Savannah. To get to downtown Port of Spain, one can either take a shared taxi a block away or walk 30-40 minutes like I did when I didn't have bags to carry. There are small convenience stores close by among the houses but no real places to eat until one gets to the Savannah or beyond. I was most impressed by how efficiently the owner ran the place; she was on top of everything whether it was the gate lock or internet access. And she always answered her phone which was nice if one needed help with something. If I were to visit Trinidad again, I'd definitely stay there again
Verified review

8/10 Good

MIKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good value, centrally located

Good value, centrally located, and the owner is very nice and attentive.