Tobago Hotel

Stayed 5 nights, as a couple, at the end of April and would say it was 5 star experience from start to finish. All of the staff were incredibly helpful. I was communicating with them prior to our arrival in regards to taxis , local vineyards , restaurant recommendations etc. All throughout our stay the front desk staff and all of the waiting, kitchen and cleaning staff were fantastic. All extremely attentive, helpful and kind. The breakfast was an extensive choice and was cooked fresh each morning from your order the previous day. Everything we ordered for breakfast was excellent (most of the menu!) and probably one of the best breakfasts we've ever had in a hotel. The facilities were also excellent - a good sized swimming pool with jacuzzi jets and also a jacuzzi tub heated perfectly for the cooler afternoons. Finally the restaurant there is also excellent. We ordered the seafood platter for 2 and can only say positive comments about the quality and quantity. The only downside would be for those of less mobility to bare in mind that it's about 15 minutes walk from the town. However this is a very easy walk in my eyes and the location makes it perfect to take it away from the hustle of the busy streets.

Just perfect! Brilliant if you have allergies. Lovely people.

I first visited this hotel back in 2017 and was so impressed I vowed to return as soon as I could. We stayed last week for 5 nights and once again it was very good but I didn’t feel the same vibe; maybe as it was peak season. The highlights are the staff, who are incredible attentive and friendly and the pool. On arrival we were greeted with welcome drinks and snacks and there were rose petals laid on the bed. These little touches really add to you feeling welcomed. Breakfast is extensive but you do have to pick what you want from a large menu the day before. This can be a bit annoying as you don’t know what you’ll fancy in the mornings. Dinner was nice but heavily seafood orientated. Service was excellent as ever. You get a surprise snack around the pool everyday which is a lovely touch. Although, I couldn’t help but compare it to previously where there was a pool service and the staff regularly checked to see if you wanted a drink and would bring out complimentary olives, for example. This time it lacked a bit of that and I guess it was because of it being busier. That is not to detract from the hard working staff though; if you needed anything there was also someone around to ask. The pool is very nice, with whirlpool areas and we easily spent all day there. Unfortunately, it is next to a road and as it was peak season it was rather loud. I’m sure before they used to leave the waterfall feature running and that blocked out some of the noise. This time you had to press a button and it only comes on for around 15 seconds. There are plenty of beds and there was never a rush to secure one. However, this does mean the beds are a bit cramped and bunched together. I would suggest the hotel looks at changing the decking though; it is looking a bit tired and worn now and it gets ridiculously hot in the sun. The rooms are nice and the bathroom was lovely with a walk in shower. The shower head did need cleaning though as some of the holes were blocked and water sprayed in numerous directions. There is a window between the bathroom and bedroom… so if you and your partner aren’t that close that may be a problem. We weren’t overly keen on being able to see the other on the toilet. The wooden flooring could use a refresh as it is looking a bit outdated now. There was a distinct lack of sockets too; none by the bed! There is a minibar but it only had two bottles of water in and was never refilled. There is a kettle and coffee etc but no milk. There was no iron or ironing board and reception didn’t offer one either. They give you dressing gowns but they were extremely crisp to the point of being exfoliating. Weirdly they didn’t offer any slippers which would have been nice. They do give flip flops but the sizes just don’t work and they aren’t comfortable. They do offer a laundry service but we like to use an iron/board as and when we need it. It’s also worth noting it’s not an adults only hotel. I had assumed (for some reason; maybe because last time I didn’t see any) that it was but there were several families with teenagers and a young child. I definitely think it detracted from the ethos of being a boutique relaxation hotel and spa. There was plenty of parking for private vehicles and the town of Garda is just down the road. It’s about a 15 minute walk. They do offer cycles at the hotel but with how busy the main road was we didn’t want to risk it. I believe they also offer a shuttle service. Overall, a wonderful boutique hotel with staff that really make it an enjoyable stay. If I was to return it would have to be off season and adults only.