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Castara Retreats

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Located close to Castara Beach and Englishman's Bay, Castara Retreats provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travelers may like the snorkeling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. The on-site Caribbean cuisine restaurant, Caribbean Kitchen, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
  • 412 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Castara is home to Castara Retreats. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Castara Beach and Englishman's Bay. Shaw Park Cultural Complex and Buccoo Reef are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby. Visit our Castara travel guide
Map
North Side Road, Castara

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a bay, clear blue waters, and lush green hills.
    Castara Beach
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A white yacht on turquoise waters near a sandy beach surrounded by dense green forest.
    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
  • eula's restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Marguarites Local Cuisine
    8 min walk
  • The Coffee Shop
    2 min walk
  • Cascreole Bar & Beach Club
    4 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

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Caribbean Kitchen

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Snorkeling

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,033 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages

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

More

  • 9 buildings
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

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)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • 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: 11:30 PM
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
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Castara Retreats pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Castara Retreats?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Castara Retreats?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Castara Retreats provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Castara Retreats located?

Situated in Castara, this beach hotel is steps from Castara Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Englishman's Bay.

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Reviews

Castara Retreats Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

10/10 Excellent

Adesegun

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Haris

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

8/10 Good

Malin Caroline

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Phillip

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Stephanie Jane

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

8/10 Good

Kavita

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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