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Saba is a small and quiet island with a great deal of traditional Caribbean charm. It is mountainous and relatively hard to access, with air and occasional boat services from St Maarten and it has gracious islanders, both English and Dutch speaking. Though not that well known it has excellent scuba diving and good natural life onshore with hiking. There are no beaches to speak of. A handful of small and charming, very low key hotels, most set in the island’s very attractive red-roofed, often gingerbreadd buildings, some less expensive guest houses, and some private villas. Just a few restaurants and bars. Ideal for independent travellers interested in the traditional Caribbean. | | |
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Accommodation
In keeping with the island’s gracious and generally serene atmopshere, Saba’s accommodation has real charm. It consists mostly of small hotels - there is nowhere on the island with more than fifteen rooms (and certainly no big beach resorts) – which themselves contribute to the charm. They tend to have a very friendly atmosphere and attractive settings - several inns are set in pretty wooden creole buildings. Actually, even those that are in modern buildings are quite attractive anyway (helped by the fact that they have red roofs and gingerbread trim and are surrounded by greenery). Accommodation in Saba is concentrated largely around the two main centres, Windwardside and The Bottom, so you will very likely be at the heart of the (admittedly quiet) action. However, in such steep terrain, accommodation that is actually not far off can feel suprisingly tucked away. Some places have exceptional views.
Most of the accommodation in Saba is inns and guest houses, attached to some central facilities including a dining room, bar and possibly a swimming pool. If you would like to be a little more independent then there are some private villas for rent on the island as well as some very pretty cottages attached to the hotels and (very small scale) developments. Because scuba diving in Saba is such a popular activity, many of the hotels offer a dive package.
Hotels & Resorts
In keeping with the calm and low key atmosphere of the island (and the steep geography and lack of sand), there are no large hotels or beachfront resorts in Saba.
Small Hotels & Inns
Saba’s inns and small hotels are the island’s main strength. Some have a great deal of charm, set in attractive gingerbread buildings, and atmosphere. For an island that is relatively simple there is some good comfort and some stylish design.
Willard’s of Saba, Windwardside, 7 rooms, small exclusive Saba hotel, dramatic cliffside location with views to five Caribbean islands.
Queen’s Garden Resort, Troy Hill, 12 suites, five star elegance set in a tropical landscape at 400ft with sea views.
The Gate House, Hell’s Gate, 10 rooms, well priced, pretty Caribbean hotel in Saba, owner run.
Scout’s Place, Windwardside, 13 rooms and 2-bed cottage, quaint and colourful inland hotel with sea views, owners run Saba Divers.
Juliana’s, Windwardside, 15 rooms incl apartment and 2 cottages, well presented hotel tucked inland at 1,500 ft on Booby Hill, affiliated with Sea Saba Dive Center.
Ecolodge Rendez-Vous, Winwardside, 12 rooms, family run rainforest retreat with wooden eco huts set on hillside with sea views.
Villas
There is a handful of excellent private villas to be found in Saba, some of them in spectacular settings on a hillside with an outstanding view out to sea. There are also plenty of cottages on Saba that offer catering accommodation.
The Haiku House, Queen’s Gardens Resort, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a luxurious Japanese style villa set above the resort with use of hotel facilities.
Hummingbird Villa, Windwardside, Sleeps 10, charming red roofed Saba villa with pool, tucked into the hillside with views to six islands.
Villa Fairview, Windwardside, Sleeps 4, exquisite new villa with infinity pool and views.
Villa Resorts
There are no villa resorts on Saba. There are some cottages in developments, however.
Cottages, Apartments and Condominiums
Saba is well known for its pretty red roofed and clapboard cottages and the style has been turned to comfortable accommodation too. Some cottages have their own pools, others a lovely setting on the hillsides. Most cottages are in (very small scale) developments, but the hotels, including Juliana’s and Scout’s, also have some.
The Cottage Club, Windwardside, 10 rooms, traditional Gingerbread-style cottages set in tropical gardens in a pretty hillside setting.
El Momo Cottages, Booby Hill, 7 red roof cottages, simple, very affordable but charming with great sea and sunset views.
Flamboyant Cottage, Windwardside, Sleeps 4, a very pretty Caribbean cottage with own pool and views stretching as far as St. Eustatius (Statia), St. Kitts, and Nevis.
Carolina Cottage, Troy Hill, Sleeps 4, a stunning villa, impeccably presented with private pool and panoramic views from every room.
Guest Houses
There are just a couple of guest houses in Saba. They are very simple and quiet, but they are well priced.
Sailing and Cruising
None of the places to stay in Saba offer a stay-sail option. None are on the coast to begin with and anyway sailing options from the island are limited because of the terrain and the harbour.
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