Coco Reef Resort and Spa sits on Coconut Bay at Crown Point, right at the tourist heart of Tobago and about a two-minute drive from A.N.R. Robinson International Airport. It is a four-class property with 135 rooms, which range from Superior Garden View rooms with two queen beds to Deluxe Ocean View rooms with a king or queen bed, all with air conditioning, a safe, a minibar, a refrigerator and a balcony or patio. The resort has a private beach with beachfront dining and sun loungers, an outdoor pool with loungers and umbrellas, two restaurants serving international cuisine and a beach bar and terrace. A spa offers massage, body treatments and manicures, and there are a gym, two outdoor tennis courts with lessons, and activities such as scuba diving and kayaking. Swallows Beach and Store Bay are each about a three-minute walk away, and Pigeon Point Beach is a short drive, so you are well placed for the reef boats and the beach restaurants.
Location and getting around
The great virtue of Coco Reef is its position. The airport is about two minutes away, which makes arrival and departure painless, and a round-trip shuttle is available on request for a small per-person fee. Crown Point has restaurants and shops within walking distance, and the boats to Buccoo Reef and the Nylon Pool depart from the south-west, so you can arrange excursions without long drives. For the north coast and the rainforest, you will want a driver or an island tour, which the resort's concierge can help organise.
The stay itself
The private beach is the highlight, and guests often praise it along with the staff and the breakfast. The pool and beach bar make for easy days, and active guests have tennis, kayaking and diving to choose from. All-inclusive rates are available at a higher price, which suits travellers who prefer to fix their budget in advance. Free infant beds are provided and supervised childcare is offered for a surcharge. Free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are included, and pets are not permitted.
What to know before you book
Guest ratings are good rather than outstanding, and some reviewers describe the rooms and facilities as dated and in need of updating, so this is a hotel to choose for its location and beach rather than for newly finished interiors. Check-in is from mid-afternoon and check-out is at noon, with a charge for late check-out.
Some rates include free cancellation, so check the terms. Reserve early for the dry season, when Tobago is busiest, and ask whether your rate includes breakfast and whether the all-inclusive option fits the way you plan to eat.
Why stay here
- ✓Private beach with beachfront dining
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Two restaurants and a beach bar
- ✓Spa and gym
- ✓Two outdoor tennis courts
- ✓Scuba diving and kayaking
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Two minutes from the airport
Good questions
How far is the airport?+
About a two-minute drive from A.N.R. Robinson International Airport, and a round-trip shuttle is available on request for a fee.
Is there a beach?+
Yes, a private beach with beachfront dining and sun loungers, and Swallows Beach and Store Bay are about a three-minute walk away.
Are all-inclusive rates offered?+
Some rate plans are all-inclusive at a higher price, with restrictions, so check what is included for your dates.
