Ratings based on 18 Verified Reviews
4.3 Room cleanliness
4.6 Service & staff
4.0 Room comfort
4.2 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 29 Mar 2023
Andrew was an excellent host. Very helpful. The place was clean and comfortable.
by A verified traveler
Posted 16 Mar 2023
Andrew was a great host. Very friendly and very helpful. I had issues with my cell phone and he drove me to the place to get it fixed. He knew all the great places to eat the local food. This was a wonderful place to stay in.
by A verified traveler
Great stay at Candles
Posted 4 Feb 2020 on HotelsI had a great stay at Candles. Andrew, the manager was very friendly and helpful - the daily bananas were a lovely touch! The place is great value, clean rooms, big kitchen for self-catering. No frills but couldn't ask for more. Also fantastically located for Pigeon Point and the airport. Thanks for a great stay.
by A verified traveler from Nanaimo BC Canada
Posted 18 Aug 2019
Walking distance to nice beaches and restaurants. Inexpensive.
by A verified traveler
Winner
Posted 25 Jan 2019 on HotelsStunning value for the price. Close to everything. Great host.
Recommended
for Studentsby A verified traveler from Smalltown, PA
Convenient hotel with helpful staff
Posted 15 Mar 2018
Pros: Location, price, staff, kitchen
Cons: The noise at night - but this is not in the hotel's control
Location: Downtown in a small coastal town, close to shopping and restaurants. Beaches, scuba diving, exploring by bike or car or just immense laziness.
I stayed in the dorm (a large one of 20 or so beds) as single traveller - it's not for everybody, but was just right for me (being 68 years young); it was not crowded at this time. Had lots of space, and friendly conversations with other single travelers. Cleanliness was not perfect but quite acceptable. Appreciated shared kitchen for self-made meals (including microwave and fridge). Distance to downtown shopping and restaurants is very convenient, to beaches acceptable. Felt safe, even at night.
The host is very accommodating, flexible and knowledgeable. Gives rides as needed for a small fee.
Only downside: the dorm has no windows - it has permanent openings for ventilation. Three nights a week noise from a bar or disco is somewhat bothersome. Mosquitoes can come in at night, but a mosquito net and repellent help, and in the dry season it is not so bad. A mosquito net is not for everybody, but was o.k. for me.
This hotel is in a good location with fine staff for the right guest at a reasonable cost. My main purpose was to stay at a budget hotel for a scuba trip.
by Scott
Great host, great value, good location
Posted 5 Dec 2017 on HotelsQuick weekend trip on a crazy cheap airfare from LAX to check out Tobago. Andrew was a great host! Provided airport transportation and took us on a day long tour of the island. Guest house is clean, basic, safe lodging in good location close to shops, food, and beaches. Great stay!
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Well located
Posted 20 Sep 2017Candles in the wind is well located , close to everything including the airport, the owner is very knowledgeable of the area and was a great help
by Khalid
Posted 6 Mar 2017 on Hotels
by Akshay from Houston, TX
First time stay in Tobago, Candles was perfect
Posted 26 Jul 2016 on HotelsAndrew was extremely helpful and friendly; gave me all the information I needed to be able to explore Tobago on my own. For the price, couldn't have found a better deal for hospitality, proximity to the beaches (Pigeon Point, Store Bay) and restaurants in Crown Point. I will definitely be back at Candles next time I'm in Tobago!
