Kariwak Village Holistic Haven sits on Store Bay Local Road in Crown Point, a minute or so from the airport, and is built around gardens rather than a beachfront. It offers two outdoor pools, an on-site restaurant and bar, spa services including massage, free in-room Wi-Fi, air conditioning and free self-parking, with a nature reserve on the grounds and a quiet, tropical-garden atmosphere. Rooms include standard doubles with pool views, which can sleep three, and comfort doubles with garden views, with mini fridges, hair dryers and furnished patios in many rooms. It does not allow pets. For travellers who prefer a calm, leafy retreat over a big resort, it is among the most distinctive places to stay in south-west Tobago, and its position means beaches, restaurants and the Buccoo Reef boats are all close by.
Location and getting around
Crown Point is Tobago's main visitor area, and Kariwak lies on Store Bay Local Road, so Store Bay beach, the craft stalls and the Crown Point restaurants are close. The airport is only about a minute away by car, and the hotel is within walking distance of it, which is a gift for early flights and late arrivals.
Pigeon Point and the Buccoo Reef boat departures are a short taxi ride away. A rental car is handy for the north and east of the island, though many guests rely on taxis and tours.
The rooms and facilities
The standard double with a pool view can sleep three, with either a queen and twin or a king, while the comfort double with a garden view has a king or two twins. All rooms have mini fridges and hair dryers, and many have patios. The grounds hold two pools, a garden and a nature reserve, and the on-site restaurant serves local cuisine. Spa services, including massage, are available. Breakfast is described as local cuisine at a surcharge, though guests have reported it included, so confirm the current terms.
Who it suits and what to know: this is a good pick for couples, solo travellers and anyone who wants a quiet garden base with spa treatments. It is less suited to travellers who want a beachfront resort or a large kids club, since the sea is a short drive or walk away. Pets are not allowed. Book early for the dry-season peak, which runs roughly from January to May, and ask about quiet garden-view rooms if you value peace.
Why stay here
- ✓Two outdoor pools
- ✓On-site restaurant and bar
- ✓Spa and massage services
- ✓Garden and nature reserve
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓One minute from the airport
Good questions
How close is Kariwak Village to the airport?+
About a one-minute drive, and it is described as walkable from the airport, so it suits early flights and late arrivals.
Does the hotel have a pool and a restaurant?+
Yes, there are two outdoor pools and an on-site restaurant and bar serving local cuisine.
Is breakfast included?+
It is described as local cuisine at a surcharge, though some guests report it included, so confirm the terms when you reserve.
