Castara Retreats
Overview
Tucked away in a lush hillside close by to Tobago’s Castara village, this wonderful hotel boasts 17 beautiful eco-lodges nestled within huge mango trees and rainforest. As an internationally eco-certified property with Green Key, it’s the perfect option for those wanting to enjoy the slower pace of life, with self-catering accommodation and a focus on sustainability.
This is a subtle sort of luxury, where days are luxuriously slow. Wake to the sound of birdsong and, if you wish, begin your morning with a yoga session in the open-air pavilion, the perfect way to ease into the day surrounded by rainforest. Afterwards, enjoy a gentle stroll down to the golden beach to soak up the sun and look for dolphins in the distance, or take a refreshing walk to Castara Waterfall, just a short distance from the retreat. After lunch in your lodge with hummingbirds buzzing by, grab your book and relax in your hammock while looking out over the ocean, or treat yourself to a soothing wellness treatment designed to restore balance and calm.
In the evening, you can cook for yourself with fresh local ingredients, or dine at the in-house Caribbean Kitchen, where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served with a modern take on Caribbean cuisine and stunning panoramic views of the bay. Freshly caught fish, local flavours, a cold beer or a glass of local rum make the perfect way to end the day.
Every lodge is unique, made with local materials and all offering stunning views of the rainforest, ocean or village. All but one feature a private terrace, and there is also a shared terrace with sun loungers and beach chairs.