Castara Retreats: Stay Details for Castara, Tobago

Castara Retreats offers self-catering accommodations set in 2 acres of tropical gardens, each with ocean views over Castara Bay. The lodges include air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms, a full kitchen, fans, and a private terrace with seating and dining areas. Each lodge is individually designed - from the open-plan Hideaway to the hillside Treetops - and all are a three-minute walk from the beach.

The on-site open-air restaurant, Caribbean Kitchen, serves Caribbean cuisine with panoramic views of the beach and sunset. The menu changes daily, featuring fresh local ingredients including the day's catch from Castara Bay. Guests can also enjoy cocktails on the terrace while watching fishing boats return in the evening.

Yoga classes are held each morning at the on-site wellness centre, which overlooks the sea and is open to the breeze. Massage services are available from instructors Judha and Leah, who also lead guided snorkelling trips to the reef. The hotel can arrange hiking, bird watching, diving, horseback riding, boat trips, and rainforest walks.

Castara Retreats is located directly above Castara Bay, a three-minute walk from the beach and the village's shops, bakeries, and restaurants. The village retains its traditional fishing culture, with daily net hauls and a Thursday bonfire party on the sand. Tobago Airport is a 45-minute drive away, and car hire can be delivered to the property.

The retreat is family-run and integrates with the local village; compost bins are provided for vegetable scraps, and reusable water filter jugs replace plastic bottles. Bird feeders on balconies attract tanagers, hummingbirds, and mot mots, and guests are encouraged to feed them with local fruit. The property is set on a hillside with lush landscaping, preserving the natural rainforest environment.

Location: Hillside above Castara Bay, 3-minute walk to beach

Rooms: Self-catering lodges with ocean views and private terraces

Dining: Caribbean Kitchen open-air restaurant with sunset views

Wellness: Daily yoga and massage at on-site wellness centre

Activities: Snorkeling, hiking, bird watching, boat trips arranged

Eco: Composting, water filter jugs, bird feeders