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Villa Shalom Guest House

2.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Queen's Hall

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Exterior
Basic Double Room
Interior
Property entrance
Basic Double Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
Pelham Street & Reid Lane, Belmont, Port of Spain

What's nearby

  • Queen's Park Savanah - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ariapita Avenue - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Queen's Park Oval - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Royal Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Movietowne - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Port of Spain (POS-Piarco Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Savannah Strip - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chaud Café Vite - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪T.G.I. Friday's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Herbs & Spices - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rituals Coffee House - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Villa Shalom Guest House

Guest house near Queen's Park Oval
Located close to Queen's Hall and President's House, Villa Shalom Guest House provides laundry facilities and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) and access to a nearby health club
Room features
All guest rooms at Villa Shalom Guest House boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and kitchen islands.
Other amenities include:
  • Separate sitting areas and separate dining areas
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchen islands, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7 AM to 10 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 lift

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (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 for adults and USD 0 to 0 for children
  • 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 any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Shalom Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Shalom Guest House?

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?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Villa Shalom Guest House located?

Located in the heart of Port of Spain, 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).

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Villa Shalom Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Moonchild

The Host Annmarie is truly a delight ,Friendly, warm, and very welcoming. This was my second time there .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Houston, TX

I was comfortable and well rested. I would reccommend the accommodation over and over.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Joshua, St. Vincent

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Krystin

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

6/10 Okay

Forester, Yekaterinburg, Russia

Liked: 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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Maxine, Jamaica

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Levette

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Houston, TX

Botique Style
This was my fourth stay. Sister Anne Marie is warm entertainer and attentive to detail.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Arja

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Sally, usa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, 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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Noreen, Los Angeles

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! =)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Houston, TX

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Accessible
People in trinidad are very hospitable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

margaret, austin texas

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,
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Houston, TX

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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Itz was perfect for me
I had a wonderful time and i think its a good get away for groups
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Akito, 日本

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！　
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Lorna, Miami, Florida, USA

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."
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Raj, Texas

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