Castara Inn

As the property was double booked and other people wouldn't vacate it was necessary to find other accommodation. Unprofessional. Full explanations will be sought on our return to the Uk.

To actually stay at the accommodation we booked in August 2023.

The location is stunning. The hosts were lovely. Fellow guests were great.

The price was high.

Amazing ocean views. Quiet location. Nice room and bathroom

All the sun beds in the garden were broken unfortunately. Ours on our balcony were fine. The climb up the hill from the town was hard work at times but was worth it for the location.

Beautiful views and helpful host

Everything it was a amazing

Great location, spectacular views and very tasty local food.

The apartment was a good size and well equipped, only small criticism, a wardrobe would have been useful for a long stay

Exactly as expected, small peaceful and extremely friendly people.

Nothing

I honestly cannot rate Castara Inn highly enough! I feel like this place is a real hidden gem. Rhonda could not have been nicer and made everything so easy and painless. Rhonda organised a lovely surprise birthday message on the bed with dried petals for my 40th and also upgraded our room to a Sea View option as it was vacant. And my what a view that was! Absolutely stunning. The outdoor space and facilities that came with the room were super impressive. Loved the apartment itself - very comfortable bed and what a bathroom! There is also a lovely path/ hike down to a secret little deserted beach from directly outside the property. This was a lovely start to our day one morning. If I was back in Castara, I would 100% stay in Castara Inn again as my first choice. I get that it is a bit further of a walk up a very steep hill! But we rented a car (through Taylor's rental) while in Castara, and this made getting around A LOT easier. I would go with the car and Castara Inn option over staying down the road in other more expensive places just down the hill.

Absolutely Nothing

Location is perfect - at the edge of the rainforest with a beautiful view out over the sea. Loads of wildlife on your doorstep - quite literally. The Inn is small and quiet and the owner Rhonda is lovely and extremely helpful and keen to see her guests have a good time. The room we had was fully equipped, had a comfortable bed and nice hot shower. There’s also a possibility to use the BBQ. Castara is likewise quiet with a superb beach with excellent facilities like changing rooms and toilets on the beach for the princely sum of 1TTD per day! You can hire 2 Sun loungers and umbrella for 100 TTD from the guys in the life guard tower. Locals and fellow tourists all friendly. Eat at Ducks for cheap tasty home-cooked lunch and takeaways. There’s a supermarket in the town sells most things but not a great variety.

As commented by others it’s a fairly steep walk uphill to get back from the town walking in the road but absolutely no problem if you are fit.