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Reviews of El Momo Cottages

3 out of 5
El Momo Cottages
Booby Hill, Windward Side, Saba

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 44 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Raymond John Colello

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We had a great weekend in Saba. The owners were very nice and welcoming and the cottages were comfortable. Near lovely restaurants and shops, and close to the trails. Breakfast was great and pool refreshing. Only downside was the noise at night from neighborhood dogs barking and early roosters. We did not sleep well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place, even if part of the appeal was in knowing that other people would be too spoiled or uptight to deal with the long stairs, the uphill walk home from the restaurants, the composting toilet, the occasional visit from the cat, etc. The proprietors are very sincere, personable and helpful and have a great sense of humor. Prices are better than fair. The pool is a great asset and the breakfasts are solid. If you think of the rooms as forest cabins instead of a "hotel," it feels glamorous. We heartily recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

regina, Taber

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great views from our cottage, and the whole property. The owners Andries and Eva are nice and really working hard to make this work. But everything is old and needs work. That said this is a place in the middle of nature and of course there are bugs and butterflies. The breakfast they serve is just great and well priced. And how they try to be eco friendly is appreciated, but if all would be cleaner it would be better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

partha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best view in town. Andries and Eva are very nice, honest and reliable hosts. But take their warning about the steps seriously, when you book. Our cottage was 109 steps from the road, so travel light.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danecia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the idea. Not really practical FOR ME for an extended stay. However, the experience is a must try! Owner/staff was extremely friendly with a sense of humor. He made me feel safe & at home. Overall, I love the experience. For my first time on Saba, I would have done nothing differently.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared

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

10/10 Excellent

William D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lothar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Momo is the kind of place that people who are into Eco tourism will truly enjoy. The bed was comfortable, the staff is very friendly and helpful, the location is on a mountainside embedded in a tropical forest, and the view from the balcony is spectacular. We came to Saba to experience a tropical island, and El Momo was the perfect place to stay. A little warning though,you will have to climb stairs, the frogs will sing all night, and the iguanas might nibble on your food. If that is not a problem for you, I highly recommend staying at El Momo.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect especially if you want to meditate
Awesome! at first I thought it will be uncomfortable due it is all the way up in the mountains surrounded by plants and insects. I was surprised no musquitos or what so ever during the night. Without air conditioning but each room has a ventilator and is pretty chill in the night hours since Saba is surrounded by plants and the ECO systems worked good!! I recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
dd
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view, the outdoor sink.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best eco-lodges I've stayed in. First, don't let the stairs scare you off: if you're in moderately decent shape, the climb is not at all bad. After making your way up, you arrive at a lovely pool deck: the pool is fed with rainwater collected from the property. The water is very soft, chlorine-free, and so refreshing after a day of hiking and exploring Saba. Andries, the owner, is incredibly friendly and helpful: he knows the island in and out and can point you to variety of restaurants, things to do, etc. The simple but clean dining area has an amazing view overlooking the ocean: if you're lucky, you can grab a beer or glass of wine from the honor bar and catch the sunset from there. I stayed in the Lizard Room, a suite of four separate spaces: the room itself, a covered outdoor sink, a small room with a shower and toilet, and a private deck also overlooking the ocean. The room was simple but very comfortable: between a fan and the elevation, there was no real need for air conditioning. Though there's such a seamless blending of indoor and outdoor space, everything is immaculate and well cared for. In terms of location, El Momo is only about a ten minute walk from the heart of Windward Side, where you can dine, shop, and begin your hike up Mt. Scenery. I would gladly return on a future visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Ellicott City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular location, tremendous value and memorable minimalist experience
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cottages in paradise
The owners are a lovely couple who go out of their way to make you comfortable and welcome...super knowledgeable of Saba...cottages are beautiful. It is a natural setting and does have stairs, but then again nothing on Saba is flat...views are worth any walk, pool is lovely, about 10 minutes to town on foot...loved El Momo
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, cosy, staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottages are beautiful and quaint. The pool was also really nice. It’s a bit of a trek to get up but it’s worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For what it is, El Momo is great. One must be aware, however, that this is a very rustic place to stay. The cottages are basic cabins, there's no climate control (Saba is humid!), and there's not as much privacy as some people might like. The bathroom is outside of the cabin. You will be using a sink/vanity that is essentially outdoors although sheltered by plants. The toilet and shower are in an outhouse. The toilet is composting and the shower pressure was extremely low and the temperature never got warm. That being said, for all it's rusticity, everything was surprisingly clean and the wifi worked excellently! The whole experience is bordering on camping, but it had it's charm. There is a small pool and an honesty (honor system) bar. Each cottage even has a rustic patio with great views of the sea. The Dutch couple that runs El Momo is super friendly and helpful. I was picked up from the ferry without even requesting it, and I was given a ride to the dive shop when I checked out. Something else to be aware of is there are a LOT of steps up to El Momo and also to each cottage. You will have to haul your luggage up these steep narrow concrete steps. There are not many railings. All in all a really positive rustic experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Andries on Jul 18, 2019
Hello Jennifer, Thank you so much for your review. We're glad you had such a great time here. Thank you also for letting us know about the shower issues. We don't always realize that if guests don't tell us. It turned out the shower hose slowly but sure got clogged a bit. And with not enough water pressure the water heater doesn't kick in, The hose has been replaced and the shower has plenty pressure and is nice and warm again!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Bethlehem, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Care to make simple cabins welcoming, such as chalk-board greeting and tropic flower. The scene, and owners, are ultra casual. This property is not for the faint on breath, given the somewhat irregular 70+ plus steps from roadway to the pool and office. Then there are additional steps to individual cabins, challenging again in some cases. Due to a cancellation, I was able to occupy the Turtle cabin, a bargain and must-do upgrade at only $20 additional. The unit has a generous projecting deck with a view to die for. Also a tidy kitchen. The view overall is spectacular. El Momo serves breakfast, but other meals mean a (very) strenuous walk into Westwardside. (There is a small guest refrigerator but no microwave.) Several times I was offered a ride uphill by a generous driver who saw my huffing and puffing. After one week, the hike seemed shorter, and the entry stairway less steep. Perhaps this replaces an exercise room.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

QUITE UNFORTUNATE- DIDNT LIKE THE PLACE
We were not aware that the toilets were outdoors. It was not specified in the details. For those with bad knees, this is not the place for you seeing that we have to climb 92 steps to get to our rooms. I asked for a refund or even a 50% refund, but they refused to meet me in the middle. We left our first night.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful place. Extraordinary view! Good people-staff, that bring to us good service, personal attention and kindness. We feel like in our home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice stay for this price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Debby, St Maarten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honeymoon in the clouds
Spectacular stay in a quant cottage that had all the essentials.... we were on top of the world with views to die for. Great breakfast and super friendly staff....
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Saba was very interesting and this is a sensible accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

egle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect, but you will have to climb
The place is great. Nice people, good service, advice on treks, honesty bar, cool pool, great views, cute little things like hello board or flowers. It‘s a hike to go to the place, but you can get a ride easily. The wifi was unstable. Perhaps it‘s a problem of the whole island. The price of living in paradise...

10/10 Excellent

Arti

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

6/10 Okay

roy, college park

Liked: Cleanliness
too many steps,far from everything,no ice,
great view, pool,nature,on site cat, lots of charm

6/10 Okay

sandrA, Vienna va

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
OK if you do not mind a walk and 67steps
I went o Saba to scubas dive I chose the cheapest hotel in town. It is not much. But it is an adventure.

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mountain view
Nice owners who were very helpful and friendly. Beautiful view from my little house. Bathroom was separate from the room and a bit simple and basic. Swimming pool was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonia Francisca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heel fijn
Goed fijn in de natuur heerlijk gewoon moo eiland met een betje van alles erg vriendelijke dank
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Lucia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Qua hygiene nog wel iets te doen!
Er is slechts 1x schoongemaakt in 2 weken en 1x een schoon laken. Was om de 5 dagen beloofd! Erg veel achterstallig onderhoud!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

CATHY, Bordeaux

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Accueil excellent, belle vue vers la mer mais l'ensemble du cottage mériterait une bonne rénovation...
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Het El momo hotel is een ecology lodge.Saba is een EXTREEM BERGACHTIG EILAND.Om het hotel te bereiken moet men wat trappen lopen. De Nederlands sprekenende uitbaters zijn zeer vriendelijk en goed geïnformeerd overde gang van zaken.Het hotel is op loopafstand van Windwardside.Daar is een postkantoor,bank,een supermarkt en wat eetgelegenheden. Het eiland heeft minder geleden van de typhoon Irma (Sept 2017) dan bijv. Sint Maarten.Voor vliegtuig liefhebbers:De landingsbaan is 400 meter,en de kortste op de wereld.WINAIR landt daar met een Twin Otter.Ze hebben fantastische STOL(short take off en Landing)piloten.Er is een Medische Universiteit op het eiland,voor het geval U langer wil blijven en een artsen studie wilt beginnen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Thibault, Saint Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vue magnifique, cottage isolé pas un bruit, personnel attentionné. Cependant la propreté reste à revoir, chambre plutôt vieillotte. Parfait pour un week-end de repos pour se changer les idées.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Jacques, BRETAGNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cottage accueillant
Bon point de départ pour les randonnées, piscine agréable au retour .

10/10 Excellent

Jolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simpel maar prima verblijf
We hebben hier fantastisch kunnen overnachten in een ontspannen sfeer. De accomodatie voldoet uitstekend voor een aantal overnachtingen op Saba.

8/10 Good

Carolien&Dick, Haaksbergen

Liked: Staff & service
Mooie locatie, nette overnachting, zwembad
El Momo ligt op het prachtige eiland Saba. Kenmerkend is de 65 traptreden naar de entree, met zwembad en kantoor. Gelijk een geweldig uitzicht. Tijdens ons verblijf was Andries niet aanwezig maar de 'honneurs' werden voortreffelijk waargenomen door Marie, die ons allerlei nuttige adviezen gaf. Onze cottage was een klein éénkamer huisje met met bed, open kast en muskietennet. Dat laatste was misschien niet nodig want er zijn niet veel muggen enzo. Wel veel krekels 's morgensvroeg. Eenvoudig douche, wc en cottage, wij vinden het in overeenstemming met de prijs. We hebben genoten van het uitzicht (vanaf onze cottage, en eigenlijk overal op het eiland), uitdagende hikes (zoals een tocht van zeeniveau tot de hoogste berg/vulkaan). Ook een tocht vanuit Windwardside via The Bottom met een afdaling naar The Ladder is aan te bevelen. Windwardside zelf, bestaat uit veel karakteristieke houten huizen (Cottages). Het H.L. Johnson museum is een mooie reis terug in de tijd. Het Heritage museum was helaas gesloten, en het Dutch Museum hebben we niet bezocht. Er is een klein centrum met goede restaurants en een paar supermarkten. Ook een positieve ervaring was ons contact met de Trail shop en het Tourist Office: hier zeer gastvrije mensen die met plezier hun mooie eiland 'verkopen'. Saba is ook een bekende snorkel- en duikbestemming, maar dat hebben we hier niet gedaan. Genoeg reden om nog een keer op Saba en bij El Momo terug te komen. Carolien en Dick van Harten.

8/10 Good

Jonathan, Saint Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour romantique
Très bon séjour.. L'hôtel est magnifique avec cette vue sur la montagne. Le silence est au rendez vous. Très bonne adresse pour un séjour sport en amoureux, et chambre romantique. Nous reviendrons.

8/10 Good

Christophe, ST MARTIN

Liked: Room comfort
Reposant
grimper la centaine de marches pour vous retrouver à un super point de vue, un chambre isolée 'in the sky"

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cottage in the sky
117 marches à gravir pour atteindre notre cottage "in the sky"....et quelle vue avec 2 transats à disposition ! Accueil sympathique et chaleureux d'Andries. Petit déjeuner sur la terrasse couverte proposé à 8.50 euros et +. Notre bungalow étant doté d'une kitchenette et terrasse panoramique, nous avons fait nos munitions pour les 3 autres petit dej. Sanitaire sèche/composte, faible pression d'eau à la douche. Ménage approximatif mais literie confortable. Attention la piscine est fraîche en janvier. Un peu cher car mériterait un rafraîchissement général.