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Reviews of Fish Tobago Guesthouse

3 out of 5
Fish Tobago Guesthouse
26A Buccoo point, Buccoo, Tobago

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 58 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
thanks for the last minute booking, comfortable bed, beautifully quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 min walk to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brandon is a great host. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful owners and good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from pic b on Jun 29, 2023
Nice having you stay at Fish Tobago Guesthouse we are looking forward to see you again sometime in the future

10/10 Excellent

Anna Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mervyn

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are really helpful here and I love all the adventurous activities that have at the property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Fish Tobago on Mar 3, 2022
Thank you Mervyn , we appreciate your comment.

10/10 Excellent

Wendell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top choice for combining lodging and excursions
My stay at Fish Tobago exceeded my needs. This was my first time in Tobago. Unfortunately I came for a funeral, so it wasn’t the typical trip. I picked Fish Tobago due to cost and relative location to family. Based on reading the description and activities nearby, I anticipated that the area would adjacent to or surrounded by the natural environment. Instead the neighborhood was residential. The upside of being residential is that it’s a good base to walk to food and shops. You can also walk for sea/beach attractions, the main Bucco port and the Sunday School party. The ability to go on tours/excursions complimentary for being guest is an terrific value add. I only had time to go on one excursion, but if a guest caught a couple tours, the independent value of the tours significantly offsets the cost of lodging. If you are planning on tours anyway, look to coordinate the availability of Fish Tobago tours and stay in a Fish Tobago property. You can’t beat the combined value. Overall, it was a great value for what I needed and I’m very satisfied with my stay. Thanks to Brandon and the staff
The Buccoo port
Morning sun from the second floor of my guesthouse
Looking west from the top floor of my guesthouse
Street to Buccoo pier
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Fish Tobago on Feb 22, 2022
thanks for your message, we really appreciated. We hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Mikhial

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very simple place if you need somewhere to just rest your things and explore. The host is extremely courteous
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Fish Tobago on Feb 22, 2022
Thank you for your comments, we hope you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Anshul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from Fish Tobago on Feb 22, 2022
Thank you for your review, we are looking forward to see you again

2/10 Terrible

Isiah

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What was advertised is misleading
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from fish on Jan 18, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to share this review about your holiday at Fish Tobago Guesthouse We sincerely apologize for the service experience that you have experienced with us. We are saddened that some aspects of your stay were less than expected. We appreciate your feedback and value all of your comments. Your comments are being addressed to ensure that we continue to provide the excellent service that we are known for at Fish Tobago Guesthouse. (1) You booked a basic room. (2) when you checked in you ask for a self contain apartment. The difference is only five dollars While this visit may not have exceeded your expectations, we trust that you will give us another opportunity in the near future. Brandon Bruce Guest Relations Officer

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place , AC very accomdating & knowledgeable host.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from pic b on Dec 25, 2021
We truly appreciate your positive feedback and take enormous joy in welcoming back all of our repeat guests. I am glad that you had a wonderful time with us and I am sure that the team enjoyed catering to your needs. We look forward to welcoming you again in the not-so-distant future. Keep safe until we meet again!

10/10 Excellent

GLENN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great guesthouse in a quiet area of Tobago.
Great guesthouse in a quiet area of Tobago. Good value. Brandon is a great host who can also assist with doing activities on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As a solo traveler you never know what awaits you in a new country. Fish Hostel in Tobago was one of the best Hosteks Ive been to. Brandon is simply amazing!!! He made my truo so smazing I cant put in words. By the end of my stay. I felt like family!!!!!!! I travel to iver 80 countries and Fish hostel had am amazing staff taking care of every need!! 5 Stars💕💕💕🤗🤗🤗
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like location. was everywhere very close,to store to bars,and beautiful beaches with great reefs for snorkling.Personel of guesthose was amazing and very helpful specialy Brandon and Daniele. I recommend that place for people who are looking for village atmosphere.
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The employees are really nice and responsive at the Fish Tobago Guesthouse. However, it was more out of the way than I expected. I thought that there were more things to do and eat in the general area. It's also rural, so be prepared to be awakened by a rooster! For what it is, it is well kept up, the AC worked wonders, and it was quite spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jackie, Durango, Colorado USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
THE BEST
This one of the best travel experiences have had Brandon and his people were amazing. From the Buccoo reef tour to the interior of the rain forest. Nothing was left undone. Would recommend to everyone. The accommodations are clean and charming, very Caribbean.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly. Clean. Great tours. Close to beautiful beaches
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Brandon Bruce on Jan 5, 2019
It was a pleasure having you stayed at our guest house we're looking forward to see you sometime again in the future and we really like that you enjoy you'll stay here

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a very peaceful and relaxing environment and allowed me to relax effortlessly.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Bruce on Jan 1, 2019
Thank you so much for the great review. Brandon is truly one of the stars of the hotel so it is amazing when her work gets recognised publicly. I do hope that we will see you again on your next visit to Tobago. Kind Regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay and the host Brandon is excellent and really makes it worth staying here. Brandon looks after you completely and can offer advise or arrange any trips you may need, a genuinely nice person and host, would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Brandon Bruce on Dec 23, 2018
I really glad that you enjoy your stay and we are looking forward to see you sometime again in the future

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to beach and restaurants..Owner was excellent host with plenty of tour options to explore the island
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Brandon Bruce on Oct 10, 2018
It was a pleasure to have you here. Hope we will see you back some times.

8/10 Good

Rocharlle, Trinidad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hosts. Walking distance to beach. Brandon ensured that our trip to the nylon pool was memorable for our entire family. He was sure to capture great pics that now leaves us with lasting memories
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from FishTobago on Sep 4, 2018
Thank you for staying with us @ Fish Tobago do come again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An experience
A real guest house! Goats/cats/dogs/chickens/chicks/humming birds all abound. A 10 min walk to Buccoo Beach. Nice local restaurants and provision stores TT $70 taxi to Crown Point. A car is essential to see the island at its best and a visit to The Rain Forest national Park essential.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from FishTobago on Jul 2, 2018
Thank you very much for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope we see you back someday.

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location! Safe, comfortable, clean. Great social environment. They will also assist in setting up activities (snorkel, fishing Etc), renting a vehicle, restaurant recommendations. Excellent place to stay!
Response from B bruce on Mar 9, 2018
we are very happy that you come to fish Tobago

8/10 Good

stephine, trinidad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very homy clean and the staff was helpful and
Pleasant staff hrlpful and very convenient for transportation and beach trip
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
Response from br on Aug 27, 2017
it was a pleasure having you at fish Tobago guesthouse and we're looking forward to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Once you're here it's hard to leave
The people of Fish Tobago are very helpful and friendly. It's not unusual to just hang out in the evenings or even have a barbecue, if that's your thing. Rooms are nice and clean, getting serviced every other day and definitely good value for money. Can wholeheartedly recommend!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay, friend staff, a place to go to enjoy Tobago

8/10 Good

Julia, Milton Keynes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and cheap hotel in the Buccoo area
If you are looking for a quiet retreat, out of the way, in the fishing village of Buccoo in Tobago, look no further. The rooms are big and air conditioned, the bed is comfy and the bathroom filled with toiletries and towels. The terrace is spacey and you can sit and chill in the breeze. The house is ran by Brandon - the owner - and you can decide if you wish to do additional trips during your stay to the rainforest or fishing. There is internet in the guesthouse but it's not free (about 100TT USD = $15) and you have to pay an additional charge if you have a laptop (which I did). There is also a refundable key deposit of $15 which you get back on checkout.

6/10 Okay

Niki, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
No loitering after check out!
Stayed May 5-8, 2016. Overall, place is good in terms of cost performance. Great for couples who want to do their own thing, enjoy the quiet beaches, limited nightlife, self cater and cook (there is a kitchen). Buccoo is a quiet fishing village other than Sunday nights when they host special events by the harbour. Owner (Brandon) can be moody at times. Sometimes, not so professional and could be a hypocrite. Avoiding him is the best. I was advised that checkout was at 10am and of course, I respected that and was getting ready since 9am. I get a knock at 9:40am that the cleaner is coming at 10am (no cleaner ever showed up. I think he was cleaning himself at some point) and I need to get out. Well, it was nice of him to let me know, but the way he returned my deposit and the intention of checking if "I was awake and getting out on time?" was clearly obvious. I left the room exactly at 10am. I wanted to leave my bag there, since ferry ride at 5pm. Brandon tells me no and points to the no loitering sign. Meanwhile, another guy leaves the bag and goes out for the day. Tries to give me a lesson that guests upon checkout should not be loitering in his property. Hm, is that how you treat your guest that just stayed there? I managed to eat my breakfast and left the compound at 11am. There is hardly anyone staying at the place to begin with. +did offer free cooked fish the first night. nice of him. +can suggest things -charges for wifi (some people paid and some did not)

8/10 Good

Richard, Lancashire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A niche venue for the traveller
Despite problems with our booking Brandon was able to accommodate us in better rooms at a very reasonable price. We were made most welcome. The staff were very helpful and a rapport was soon established with them and the other guests. The garden is home to many birds and they are further encouraged by the fruits put out of a morning. My wife and I are in our early seventies but accustomed to staying in places off of the tourist track. Do not go to Fish Tobago if you are expecting a traditional, pool side holiday. But for a bargain stay as a base to view the rest of the island then Fish Tobago is ideal. We would certainly consider returning at a future date.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay! It has a very social atmosphere, and the owner (Brandon) is extremely nice, helpful and very hospitable. He even had a friend of his who is a great local chef cook us dinner one night. I will definitely come again.

10/10 Excellent

Judy Redekopp, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
family atmosphere
we found our stay at Fish Tobago very pleasant, Brandon makes you feel like family, sharing his catch of the day with his guests by preparing a fish BBQ with the help of his partner for all to share. I would recommend to all.
Response from FishTobago on Aug 17, 2013
Thank you very much for your great review. At Fish Tobago Guesthouse we always do our best to provide a friendly and hospitable atmosphere for our guests, and we happily share the catch of the day with all the guests at the guesthouse.

8/10 Good

s, tobago

close to a must-see sight
it is located close to Mt. Irvine beach, about a 15 minute walk.
Response from FishTobago on Aug 24, 2013
Thank you for your review. Fish Tobago Guesthouse is located in the village Buccoo on the Caribbean coast close to Buccoo Reef, Nylon Pool, the Sandbank, Pigeon Point and Mt. Irvine beach. Buccoo Beach and Grange Bay you'll find only a 5 minutes walk away from the guesthouse.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Not a couple friendly guest house
This guesthouse is more suitable for single travellers and or backpackers. The hotel is about 30 mins from the airport. The rooms are being remodelled and are nice and clean but the walls are paper thin and you can hear everything next door. There is a nice beach about a 15 min walk and is usually secluded but have terrible sand fleas. The guesthouse owner likes to set all the tours and meals but is quite pushy if you want to do other tours with our companies. If you are looking for a cheap place that is relatively nice and you want everything planned for you including meals and transportation this is the place for you. If you are looking for an area with a bit more nightlife and the liberty to go and come as you please, you may want to look for another place not in bucco reef.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Brett, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very charming, relaxing guesthouse
A stay at Fish Tobago Guesthouse is a treat. It's very close to the airport (only 70TTD taxi fare, if you chose to get there that way). It's also very close to what could well be the best chicken shop in Tobago. Close enough to the beach to just get away and while away some time watching the beautiful Carribean Sea.

10/10 Excellent

FJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional Place to stay
If your looking for a place to stay where the owner puts all his energy into ensuring his guests have the best possible time and are on the top of his list then look no further. Brendon is the perfect host and has a passion second to none in making you feel at home. Breakfast most morning's was melt in the mouth Avocado, picked from the tree across the guesthouse and Pomme Sitere' or Golden Apple's which were equally as delicious. The guesthouse is nice and clean and serves it's purpose. I booked my own private room , with en-suite etc, rather than the Dorm as I prefer my own privacy. Its close enough to the beach which is almost a 10 minute walk away. Its only a small Island and pidgeon point beach and Mount Irvine, my personal favourite, are both failrly close by. Brendon also takes people out on tour's which is very handy. All in all, I had the most comfortable stay. So. If you want your own little paradise, this is it!
Response from FishTobago on Aug 24, 2013
Thank you very much for your great review, it sounds like you really enjoyed your stay at Fish Tobago Guesthouse. We wish our guests to leave Tobago with the best experiences ever and therefore we always do our best to provide a friendly and hospitable atmosphere, so our guests feel at home.

10/10 Excellent

Ginny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing, Fun & Convenient
Exceptional spot for a low-key resort vacation. Nice accommodations, reasonably priced, away from the tourist crowds, and in a charming fishing village with enough action ... including Sunday School!

10/10 Excellent

shazad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was excellent must come again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for a single woman
This was a wonderful guesthouse. The room was very clean and neat and the towels were nice and fluffy. The bed and pillows were comfortable too. The AC was nice and quiet. The owner took me to the airport when I left and all were helpful and sweet. The town nearby was a plus and Sunday School was an added bonus.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy and cozy
We really enjoy our stay. Brandon, the owner of the guesthouse, is just the nicest guy ever! He caught a fish and cooked it for us! We rented a car from him and he showed us all the highlights we should visit on our road trip around Tobago. The room we stayed in was very well organized, clean, and comfy. The atmosphere was great and cozy.

6/10 Okay

Babsy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great time
I had a wonderful time at Fish Tobago. Guys dont judge the outside, the hospitality is great having Brandon around. It was a home away from home.I enjoyed Brandon's company along with other guest. Brandon am coming back. see u on my side in summer!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Hanah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Fish Tobago on Mar 22, 2022
It was a pleasure hosting you at Fish Tobago Guesthouse I'm really looking forward to seeing you again sometime soon we are glad that you enjoyed your stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Het was een erg leuke reis, een prachtig land. Kamers waren netjes, op loopafstand waren stranden, maar niet echt mooie. Veel dagen vermaakt met de eigenaar op trip. Erg leuk, niet consequent in prijs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Brandon on Dec 18, 2018
It was a pleasure having you stay. Fish Tobago Guesthouse we're looking forward to see you in the future again

10/10 Excellent

jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice place with a good and friendly host Brandon. I can strongly recommend this place as long as your NOT looking for at party village with a lot of bars and restaurants. The beach is nice and the roons are clean. A five Star guesthouse to a budget👍.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from FishTobago on Sep 4, 2018
I'm Glad you enjoy your stay @ FishTobago do come again.

4/10 Poor

Leandro, São Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Qualidade do serviço - com exceção do Wi-Fi pago
Pessoal bem atencioso

10/10 Excellent

MIGUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excelente preço
excelente custo benefício, só que o expedia anuncia WIFI grátis, só que na verdade o wifi é pago e custa US$10 por dia, depois de questionar isso, não fui cobrado pelo wifi

2/10 Terrible

Irmgard, Berlin

Disliked: Staff & service
Unzumutbar, selbst für Rucksacktouristen
unser Standardzimmer entpuppte sich als Durchgangszimmer. Ohne Fenster waren sowohl Durchgangszimmer, als auch unser Zimmer. Nach hartnäckiger Weigerung, dieses Zimmer zu beziehen, bekamen wir ein ausgelagertes Zimmer für eine Nacht mit dem Hinweis, mal schauen, was sich machen lasst.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugnt och trevligt
När jag först anlände till guest houset så var första intrycket mycket bra, det var mysigt, trevliga människor och värden Brandon var tillmötesgående. Dock så hade jag mailat honom om att jag skulle komma en dag senare än vad bokningen var ifrån och hade fått ett OK från honom. Men tydligen var det inte ok, för bokningen var borta och helt plötsligt blev det ett jäkla projekt att checka in då det tydligen var fullt också vilket det egentligen inte var. Efter mycket om och men så blir det iaf att jag får bo där tillsvidare vilket slutade i att jag stannade där för människorna som bodde där var ett härligt gäng. Jag hade en trevlig vistelse även om det ligger lite knöligt till. Dock är Buccoo ett sjukt fint ställe med bra stränder inom gångavstånd :) Servicenivån varierande väldigt från person till person upplevde jag det som. De som var omtyckta behandlades bättre och de som värden inte gillade var han kort och kall mot. Han erbjuder även mycket utflykter som oftast är lite dyrare än om man skulle kontakta folk direkt där nere. Brandon är en skön människa så länge allt går enligt honom annars kan han nog upplevas som en riktig douche tyvärr. Dock så är det lugnt och trevligt område och man skall nog åka själv och bo där. Atmosfären är lite ungdomlig och singelvänlig vilket ju är trevligt om man åker själv :)