Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort is one of Tobago's biggest and most complete resorts, set at Lowlands on the south-west of the island by the sea. It is a four-class property with 200 rooms, each with air conditioning, a safe, a refrigerator, a coffee and tea maker and a balcony or patio. The facilities are the draw: three outdoor pools with a swim-up bar and a poolside bar, six on-site restaurants covering breakfast, lunch, dinner and lighter fare, a golf course, two outdoor tennis courts, a 24-hour gym with fitness classes, a spa offering sports massage, aromatherapy and body wraps, and activities that include scuba diving, volleyball, hiking and biking with free bicycle rentals. A free breakfast buffet, free self-parking and free in-room Wi-Fi are included, which takes the sting out of the extras that many resorts charge for. A nightclub and a ballroom round out the site, which is why the resort often hosts groups and events. Pigeon Point Beach is nearby, so visitors can combine resort days with the island's most famous beach.
Location and setting
The resort is in the Lowlands area of Tobago, on the sea, and is a good base for anyone who wants a complete holiday on one property rather than a series of day trips. The south-west of the island is where the Buccoo Reef boats, Pigeon Point and Crown Point's restaurants are, so excursions to the Nylon Pool and the reef are straightforward to arrange.
For the rainforest at Main Ridge and the waterfalls on the Atlantic side, allow more time and book a tour or driver, since the roads are narrow and winding. No airport distance is given, so confirm transfer times and costs with the resort or your tour operator.
The stay itself
With six restaurants and three pools, this is a resort where it is easy to spend several days without leaving the grounds, and the free breakfast buffet means the morning is taken care of. Golfers have the course on site, tennis players have two courts, and active guests can borrow bicycles for free.
The resort has a spa that offers massage and body treatments, and a gym open around the clock. Free cribs are available on request, and babysitting is offered for a surcharge, which makes it practical for families, though check-in is for guests aged 18 and over and pets are not permitted.
What to know before you book
The property is large, so the atmosphere is livelier than a small guesthouse, and guest ratings sit in the good rather than the exceptional range, so manage expectations on the finish of rooms and the pace of service. Restaurant hours vary by season, so check which are open on your dates.
Check-in begins mid-afternoon, check-out is at noon, and early check-in is subject to availability and a fee. Reserve early for the dry season and Carnival-period holidays, ask about all-inclusive options if you prefer a fixed budget, and confirm airport transfers when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Three outdoor pools with swim-up bar
- ✓Six on-site restaurants
- ✓Golf course
- ✓Spa and 24-hour gym
- ✓Two outdoor tennis courts
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Free self-parking and in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓Free bicycle rentals and scuba diving
Good questions
Is breakfast included?+
The resort includes a free breakfast buffet in its rates, but check your rate on the dates you travel.
Does the resort have a golf course?+
Yes, there is a golf course on the property, along with two outdoor tennis courts and a 24-hour gym.
Is parking free?+
Yes, free self-parking is available, along with free Wi-Fi in rooms.
