Villa Shalom Guest House

2.0 star property
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Exterior
Basic Double Room
Basic Double Room
Property entrance
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Pelham Street & Reid Lane, Belmont, Port of Spain
  • Queen's Park Savanah
    11 min walk
  • Queen's Hall
    15 min walk
  • Independence Square & Waterfront Park
    16 min walk
  • Port of Spain (POS-Piarco Intl.)
    34 min drive

Room options

Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Double Room

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Port of Spain

In the heart of Port of Spain, Villa Shalom Guest House is within a 5-minute drive of Queen's Hall and Holy Trinity Cathedral. .This guesthouse is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Queen's Park Oval and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Emperor Valley Zoo.

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

  • Piarco Intl. Airport (POS) - 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

Guesthouse with free parking, near Queen's Hall
Villa Shalom Guest House offers 6 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks and kitchen islands. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the guesthouse's room service. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Villa Shalom Guest House has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: USD 5-10 for adults and USD 0-0 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dining room
  • Kitchen island

More

  • Desk
  • Local maps
  • 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
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 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 elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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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

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Houston, TX

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

8/10 Good

Joshua, St. Vincent

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Forester, Yekaterinburg, Russia

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

8/10 Good

Maxine, Jamaica

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Houston, TX

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

2/10 Terrible

Sally, usa

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

10/10 Excellent

Noreen, Los Angeles

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! =)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Houston, TX

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

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accessible
People in trinidad are very hospitable.

8/10 Good

margaret, austin texas

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,

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Houston, TX

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!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Lorna, Miami, Florida, USA

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."

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.

10/10 Excellent

Raj, Texas

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

8/10 Good

MIKE, hollywood, fl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value, centrally located
Good value, centrally located, and the owner is very nice and attentive.

10/10 Excellent

Jean, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great family oriented guesthouse
The guest house is conveniently located within 10 minutes of Savannah Park. I strongly recommend it. Perks: wifi, great host, convenient location, clean and safe area.