Located in the south Caribbean not far from the Venezuelan coast, Tobago is the smaller, less-populous island of the two-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. The town of Scarborough, the largest town on the island, sits on the south coast in the shadow of Fort King George. Vacationers to this area will find several hotels in and near Scarborough, mainly luxury priced.
The 55-room luxury Blue Haven Hotel is surrounded by water on three sides, offering each guest room an ocean view. Amenities include a restaurant, lounge, beachside bar, swimming pool, tennis court, fitness area and children's playground. All rooms and suites feature private ocean-view balconies. The hotel can help schedule additional outdoor activities, including guided hikes, birdwatching or snorkeling. A buffet breakfast is served each morning, and meal packages of varying sizes can be added to the rate.
Blue Haven Hotel
c/o Robinson Crusoe Beach Resort Ltd.
Bacolet Bay--Scarborough
Tobago, West Indies
868-660-7400
bluehavenhotel.com
Located on a sugar plantation, this hotel is priced moderate to expensive according to season and room size. Amenities include two restaurants (including fine dining) a bar, pool, gym, lawn tennis and scuba expeditions. Guest rooms and suites are offered in the main building or private cottages. Of particular interest is the daily 4:00 p.m. bird feeding, where thousands of tropical birds swarm the property and can be fed by hand.
Arnos Vale Hotel
P.O. Box 208
Scarborough, Tobago, West Indies
868-639-2881
arnosvalehotel.com
This small, luxury-priced beachside hotel is adjacent to the three-level Cafe Havana Restaurant and Bar, which serves Cuban and Asian dishes, as well as seafood caught fresh from the bay. The hotel offers 10 spacious rooms and penthouse suites with private verandas. Other amenities include a swimming pool and tennis courts adjacent to the property. Massage and spa services also are offered, either in-room or on the beach.
Half Moon Blue Hotel
At The Donkey Cart House
Bacolet Bay, Tobago, West Indies
868-639-3551
halfmoonblue.com
Located in nearby Crown Point, this 3-star property boasts two restaurants, two swimming pools (including a swim-up bar, waterfall and diving pool), a 24-hour Jacuzzi, dive shop/watersport center on-site, game area with pool and ping pong, volleyball, and a full-service day spa. Guest rooms include mini-refrigerators and private balconies. A buffet breakfast is offered daily and meal packages are available.
Tropikist Beach Hotel and Resort
Crown Point
Tobago, West Indies
868-639-8512
tropikist.com
