Lobby

Reviews of Coco Reef Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
Coco Reef Resort and Spa
Coconut Bay, Crown Point, Tobago

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 389 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 389 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 389 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 389 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 389 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sherwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The good: - Great location and easy access to the main strip and proximity to airport. - Welcome drink at the resort was delicious. - Warm welcome and attendees were very hospitable on a daily basis. - Great breakfast (Variety of offerings and home cool selection). - Easy access to private beach and pool on the premises. - Adequate room and great views to the beach. - Clean resort and well kept scenery. The Bad: - Small TV in the room. - Outdated access to the rooms. The doors need to be upgraded with more modernize key card access. - Utensils in the room (spoons for the coffee) needs to be upgrade. - WiFi was offered but seems to work in the reception area and nearby surroundings. As soon as you walk to your room access was disconnected. - Better control of insects in the room (for example ants in the bathroom, and around bed area). There was an insecticide spray in the room when used kept the ants at bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the fact that I felt very safe with my family. The beach was lovely and my grandson absolutely loved everything and had the best time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Derek

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Our experience at Coco Reef Resort had its share of ups and downs. Despite booking two separate rooms through Expedia for my sister and my family, only her reservation was confirmed upon arrival. We were initially told there might not be room for us. Eventually, the hotel found a room for us but initially asked for payment greater than what was originally through Expedia - and that I would need to subsequently get a refund from Expedia. It took a couple of hours and some effort with an Expedia agent, but the issue was eventually resolved. Expedia sent the payment, and we got the room at the original price. I'd suggest booking directly with the hotel to avoid such complications in the future. However, throughout the crappy situation, the staff remained polite, although I would have preferred the problem to be handled more expeditiously. The hotel is quite dated, but our stay had many positive aspects. The resort's proximity to the airport was convenient, especially since we didn't have to worry about transporting car seats for the kids. The quality and variety of the food at the resort was excellent, and the beach area was simply stunning. The sandy shoreline was shaded by coconut trees, offering relief from the sun's heat. The calm waters of the lagoon-like beach were perfect for the kids, as there were no waves to contend with. Additionally, we appreciated the complimentary use of kayaks / paddle boards. Booking issues aside, we enjoyed our stay at Coco Reef Resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vondella

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY HERE. You will get the Old Plantation Vibe. The matching floral prints ont the lap shades, bedspreads... will make you nauseous. This is the most DATED, old ran down property I have ever experienced. YOU CANNOT TAKE A SHOWER THE WATER PRESSURE IS SO LOW. You literally have to stand close to the wall and try and catch the drips of water coming from the shower. When you go to make complaints the front desk is apparently trained to say they are hearing these things for the first time. After I was told they have no idea about the shower, another guest came to the front desk and stated "You'll were supposed to move me since yesterday I have no water pressure in my shower". It smells like mold, the food is horrible. It was so bad we left prior to our departure date. We asked for some of our money back and they refused. Do yourself a favor do not visit this run down property. If you have any standards this is not the place to be. Let me make mention that although the workers appear to be working on a PLANTATION, the staff were mostly pleasant even working in such a horrible environment. Do yourself a favor do not go here. They need to take some money and update this hotel because it is ridiculous in 2024 they are still living in the early 1900's. Plantations are OVER.

6/10 Okay

Randy C

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The beach was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kashish

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property was great but Mr. Mohammed the General manager was very rude and made us feel very unpleasant. Would only go back if he ever gets fired from there.

8/10 Good

Robert, Madison

Travelled with partner
I have been staying at Coco Reef for over a decade now. I have always loved the place, and have a good relationship with the staff. However the place is simply getting old and, more importantly, tired. They really need to do a refurbishment of the rooms and facilities. One only gets a single key for each room, which is quite inconvenient when there are two people staying in the room. The Television is positively ancient, the WiFi anywhere but in the lobby is unreliable and weak (They say that they only guarantee WiFi in the lobby! Really? In 2024?) and the restaurants have the same menu they did in 2008. The staff is always friendly and I enjoy the breakfast buffet every morning (included ont he room price), but otherwise almost never eat at the main restaurant, preferring to venture out onto the street and search for something to eat (lots of choices out there, and while it may seem a bit rough, it is actually quite safe and accommodating). The price of food at the main restaurant is quite high for the quality - I have never been on the all inclusive plan since the thought of being captive to the very limited choice does not appeal to me at all. There are much better restaurants all around, lower prices, better food, and, importantly, some variety. So, overall, I have a soft spot for Coco Reef, but unless they get a solid refresh in the next little while I will certainly start to look for other options. Having said that, if you need somewhere reliable and safe, stay here
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Avlin on 30 Jan 2024
Dear Robert,On an opening note, thank you ever so kindly for having taken the time & the trouble of sharing your experience with us having recently stayed at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa" here in Tobago.We are elated that you continue to choose our unique Resort when visiting the island and are profoundly sorry for the inconveniences you encountered.Consequently, as a matter of update, we have, over the past few months, initiated "refurbishments and upgrades" throughout the Resort. Much of the central facilities were repainted and refurbished, including the Lobby, Jetty, Volleyball Court and our off-site Tennis Court; a dedicated "Kids Club" was installed, new beach lounges and motorized water sports equipment were implemented and so much more.Meanwhile, we have also enhanced our Breakfast Menu, put in place a new Lunch Menu and are gradually changing our Dinner Menu with as objective to restore this "Grand Dame" that is "Coco Reef" to her full glory.You may rest assured that we are committed to our primary goal of ensuring that our most discerning guests achieve optimal satisfaction at every stay.It is quite unfortunate that we were unable to meet your expectations on your recent vacation and do look forward to the opportunity of improving upon that experience when you visit with us again.Looking forward to the pleasure and privilege of welcoming you amidst us soonest.Remaining always at your service!Best regards,ManagementWe value feedback from our esteemed guests as it only serves to enable us to enhance the services rendered.

8/10 Good

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Avlin on 25 Jan 2024
Dear Janice,In a first instance, I take this occassion to thank you for having chosen to stay at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa", here in Tobago.Having said this, we are thankful for your positive rating and are pleased that from an overall point of view, you found your experience to be a satisfactory one.We look forward to the pleasure & privilege of welcoming you soonest amidst us.Remaining always at your service!Best regards,Management

2/10 Terrible

Shelly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY HERE! This property is very expensive and is in terrible shape. I have never stayed in such a rundown hotel. The internet doesn’t work, the place is covered in mold and smells of urine and really needs to be demolished. The only good thing is the beach. This is a 1 star hotel at best charging insanely high prices. I can’t emphasize enough how disgusting this hotel is. We couldn’t wait to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Avlin on 17 Jan 2024
Dear Shelly,In a first instance, I would like to take this opportunity to express to you my gratitude for having chosen to stay at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa" here in Tobago, from January 1 - January 4, 2024.It is, however, most unfortunate that you found your experience with us to be entirely unsatisfactory, for which I am extremely sorry, particularly as it is our goal to achieve optimal guest satisfaction, every time.Consequently, as a matter of update, an in-depth investigation was promptly instituted into the possibility of mold and the smell you described emanating from the Room. Regrettably, there was no log of a complaint found nor was there any visible signs of mold.Having said this, it would only be opportune for me to mention that "Coco Reef Resort & Spa" is, undeniably, a "Grand Dame" which is gradually being rejuvenated to her full glory. We have undertaken repairs to our central facilities and continue to do more "upgrades and renovations", on a phase by phase basis, for the benefit and comfort of our esteemed guests.Once again, I wish to thank you for your valuable feedback which will no doubt enable us to further enhance our services and facilities.Wishing you and your family the very best for 2024.Remaining always at your service!Best regards,Management

6/10 Okay

ARUN

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Avlin on 8 Jan 2024
Dear Arun,First and foremost, might I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to you for having taken the time and the trouble to rate your experience on the occasion of your stay at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa" here in Tobago.Subsequently, you may rest assured that we continue to strive for excellence in all that we do with as objective to optimize our present level of guest satisfaction.We hope to have the honour & privilege of welcoming you back again with us in the near future.Remaining always at your service!Best regards,Management

10/10 Excellent

Adrianus

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Avlin on 8 Jan 2024
Dear Adrianus,On an opening note, thank you ever so kindly for having taken the time to share feedback ref your recent stay with us at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa", here in Tobago.It is quite pleasing to learn that you thoroughly enjoyed our unique Resort and as such, we look forward to the privilege of welcoming you again amidst us.Remaining always at your service!Best regards,Management

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Avlin on 8 Jan 2024
On an opening note, I take this occasion to wholeheartedly thank you for having taken the time to share with us your recent experience at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa" here in Tobago.It is quite evident you found the experience to be a most satisfying one.We appreciate your feedback immensely and look forward to the pleasure & privilege of welcoming you soonest amidst us.Remaining always at your service!Best regards,Management

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very limited on vegetarian options.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Avlin on 6 Dec 2023
Dear Wayne,Firstly, thank you ever so kindly for taking the time to share your feedback after your recent stay with us here at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa" in Tobago.Subsequently, please rest assured that we are always seeking to improve our Culinary offerings and would certainly take into account the comment you have relayed with a view to enhancing the satisfation of our most discerning guests.Once again, many thanks for your valuable feedback.We look forward to the pleasure & privilege of welcoming you amidst us in the not too distant future.Remaining always at your service!Best regards,Management

10/10 Excellent

kannan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
seel safe and quiet. need to fix shower and Wi-Fi systems..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Avlin on 6 Dec 2023
Dear kannan,In a first instance, thank you for taking the time and the trouble to share your experience having recently stayed with us here at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa" in Tobago.We are happy to learn of your visible satisfaction with the safety and serenity that our unique Resort provides.Consequently, the complete satisfaction of our guests is of great importance to us and we are grateful for your feedback ref the shower and Wi-fi. Please rest assured that these are currently being addressed as we continue to do the needful to improve the offerings here at "Coco Reef".Thank you once again for your valuable feedback, it is most appreciated.Looking forward to the pleasure & privilege of welcoming you amidst us soonest.Remaining always at your service!Best regards,Management

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Avlin on 9 Nov 2023
Dear Cindy,On an opening note, thank you ever so much for taking the time & the trouble to share with us your feedback having stayed with us at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa" here in Tobago.It is visible that we did not meet all of your expectations on this trip. We assure you, however, that we will continue to do all that is required to hone our skills with as objective to provide optimal service to our esteemed guests.We value your feedback tremendously and look forward to the pleasure & privilege of welcoming you again to our unique Resort.Remaining always at your service!Best regards,Avlin

2/10 Terrible

Uday

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not worth the money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Avlin on 12 Oct 2023
Dear Uday,In a first instance, I wish to thank you for having chosen to stay with us at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa" here in Tobago.I am equally grateful that you took the time & trouble to share your experience with us. I am, however, disheartened that you visibly did not enjoy that experience and in this regard, offer you my most sincere apology for any inconvenience or dissatisfaction felt, esecially as as our primary objective at this Resort is total guest satisfaction.Please rest assured that your experience does not reflect the standards to be upheld at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa" and we will continue to do the needful to ensure that we improve upon all our offerings - service, culinary, aesthetics and ambience, all for the benefit of our most discerning guests.Once again, many thanks for your feedback which is much appreciated.Remaining always at your service!Best personal regards,Avlin

8/10 Good

Sadia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is dated, needs some updating. The shower was clogged. Didn’t like the room that we got. I have stayed at Coco Reef a few times, but was a little disappointed with the accommodations!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Avlin on 1 Nov 2023
Dear Sadia,On an opening note, I wish to thank you wholehearedly for taking the time & the trouble to share your experience, having recently stayed with us.Having said this, It would only be appropriate to mention that "Coco Reef Resort & Spa", here in Tobago, is indeed a "Grand Dame" who is gradually being restored to her full glory. In the meantime, as a matter of update, we are currently undertaking structural and aesthetic repairs, on a phase by phase basis, with as objective to optimize our present level of guest satisfaction and as such, we are disheartened to learn that you were dissappointed with your accommodations.I convey to you my personal apologies for the aforementioned. Please know that this does not at all reflect the standards to be upheld at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa"Once again, many thanks for your valuable feedback which is immensely appreciated.Remaining always at your service!Best personal regards,Avlin

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Paul on 21 Sept 2023
Dear Andre,Thank you ever so kindly for taking the time & the trouble to give a rating of your time spent here at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa" in Tobago.We are happy that you visibly enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to the pleasure & privilege of welcoming you again in the near future.Remaining always at your service!Best personal regards,Paul

10/10 Excellent

Anjali Trisha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tropical charm.close to airports and has great buffet breakfast, not forgetting the fantastic beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Paul on 11 Sept 2023
Dear Anjali Trisha,In a first instance, I would like to express to you our gratitude for having taken the time & the trouble of sharing with us your comments following your recent stay amidst us.From an overall point of view, we are delighted to learn that you visibly enjoyed this recent experience at our Resort, which is immensely appreciated. On a same note, Yes, indeed, we are fortunate enough to be very well located, only 3 minutes away from the Airport, yet without any possible disturbance experienced from any flights arriving or departing from said Airport.By the same token, we have a unique location, offering both privacy & seclusion, given the fact, that we have a private Beach & Lagoon available for the benefit of our esteemed guests.From a Culinary point of view, I wish to thank you for your most positive feedback in respect of your particular satisfaction with our daily "Breakfast Buffet", for which I am much obliged.Once again, a big "Thank You".Looking forward to the pleasure & privilege of, hopefully, welcoming you back to "Coco Reef Resort & Spa", Tobago, in the near future.Remaining always at your service!Best personal regards,Paul

4/10 Poor

Schnika

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has been neglected, and is in desperate need of upgrades. The rooms are decades outdated. There were not enough towels in the rooms. The hotel is short staffed. Except for the women who prepare breakfast, the staff is generally unfriendly. The beach is pristine, but you can get pristine beaches anywhere for less money, and better service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Paul on 8 Sept 2023
Dear Schnika,Thank you for having taken the time & the trouble of sharing with us your comments following your recent stay at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa", here in Tobago.We are very sorry to learn, that, most regrettably, you did not enjoy your stay with us, which is most unfortunate, as our main objective is to achieve optimal guest satisfaction by ensuring, that the highest standards of service are maintained at all times, for the benefit of our most esteemed guests.With regards to your comment ref the Hotel being neglected, whilst the Hotel is 26 years old, contrary to your statement, since arriving here back in April 2023, every endeavor is being made by our Repair & Maintenance Team to systematically and gradually bring this "Grand Dame" back to its original glory.For your info, the aforementioned is being carried out "phase-by-phase", whereby we have already been repainting many of the main areas of the Resort as well as now addressing the same in our Guest Rooms, Suites and Villas. Having said this, we are sorry that you did not find your Room to be to your satisfaction.With regards to the subject matter of Beach Towels, again, contrary to your statement, an order for new Beach Towels has already been put in place and thus, we are now taking delivery therefrom in different batches, in order to be able to satisfy the needs of our most discerning guests, as should be the case.In terms of the staffing of the Hotel, once again, contrary to your allegation, we have a full staffing in effect and as is the case in any other Hotel or Resort of the caliber of "Coco Reef Resort & Spa" worldwide, we are continuously recruiting & training new staff to the very best of our ability, in order to be able to provide our esteemed guests with the level of service required.As to your observation, whereby, you shared, that during your stay with us, you found our staff to be "unfriendly", to be perfectly honest, this comes as a total surprise, as based on the valued feedback received to date from the vast majority of our guests, much to the contrary of your statement, our staff is praised daily for their warm welcome and friendliness, which is synonymous with the legendary hospitality of the people of Tobago.However, I wish to convey to you my sincere apologies for any possible dissatisfaction felt during your stay at our Hotel.Taking into account, that you mentioned our pristine Beach here at the Resort, I wish to take this opportunity to highlight, that, only recently, we have purchased and put in place 60 brand new "Beach Lounges", as well as a "Gazebo" and in addition thereto, new "Non-motorized Water Sports Equipment" has been made available to our guests for their enjoyment.Once again, we wish to express to you our gratitude for your observations and we do hope, that in future, you will return back amidst us, so as to enable us to make amends.Remaining always at your service!Best personal regards,Paul

6/10 Okay

Marilyn

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Paul on 26 Sept 2023
Dear Marilyn,On an opening note, I wish to thank your for taking the time & the trouble to rate your stay with us at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa" here in Tobago.Indeed, we are sorry that, visibly, you did not completely enjoy your time with us.Consequently, we are at present conducting "renovations & refurbishments", re-outfitting our Lobby, improving our Culinary offerings, structural enhancements, all on a phase by phase basis, with as objective to provide optimal satisfaction & enjoyment to our most discerning guests.In the meantime, we look forward to the privilege & pleasure of welcoming you back amidst us soonest.Once again, we thank you for your valuable feedback, which is most appreciated.Remaining always at your service!Best personal regards,Paul

4/10 Poor

sudarshan

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The shower and faucet in the bathroom leaked all the time. The mini fridge made noise and kept my family up at night. Checked in at 9pm there was no one to help with the luggage from the taxi or to the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Paul on 16 Aug 2023
Dear sudarshan,In a first instance, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for having chosen to stay with us at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa", in Tobago, on the occasion of your vacation.Having said this, I am extremely sorry that the welcome extended to your family and your good self, when you checked in at the Resort, was not to your expectations. In this matter, I have, in the meantime, already communicated your dissatisfaction with Elizabeth, our Front Office Manager, so as to avoid any recurrence of a similar nature.As to the problems you have been experiencing with the shower & faucet leaking in your bathroom, as well as the mini fridge making noise and as a result thereof, causing disruption to your sleep, as a matter of update, Janelle, our Guest Relations Manager, has already been in touch with you directly to this effect. Consequently, meanwhile, I have, personally, requested Nixon, our Chief Engineer, to please immediately proceed to your room and take the necessary remedial action, so as to resolve this issue without delay.Once again, please accept my sincere apologies for an possible inconvenience caused during your stay with us.Remaining always at your service!Best personal regards,Paul van FrankGeneral Manager

6/10 Okay

Denis

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tobago as a whole was dissapointing. The amenities are lacking for tourists. The resort was beautifully located but the maintenance was below standard and the resort looked old. There was limited dining on the property and limited dining opportunities nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Paul on 9 Aug 2023
Dear Denis,On an opening note, allow me to thank you for having taken both the time & the trouble of sharing with us your comments following your recent stay at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa" here in Tobago.I am extremely sorry to learn, that, on the whole, you did not find your experience in Tobago to be a satisfactory one nor to your expectations. For the purpose of total transparency, it would only be opportune to mention, that “Coco Reef Resort & Spa” is, undeniably, a “Grand Dame”, which is progressively being rejuvenated to her full glory. Having said this, whilst we are currently undertaking “renovation”, it is on a phased basis and will, undoubtedly, take some time.With respect to your feedback ref the limited dining opportunities in-house and nearby, the necessary steps are being taken to enhance our Breakfast Menu, as well as put in place a new Lunch Menu and gradually, changing our Dinner Menu, for the benefit of our esteemed guests.On the other hand, I am pleased to hear that you found our Resort to be uniquely located.Once again, I wish to express to you my gratitude for having shared your valuable feedback with us, which will only serve us better to optimize our "guest satisfaction".Remaining always at our service!Paul van FrankGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, really nice staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Paul on 4 Aug 2023
Dear Cornelius,In a first instance, I wish to express to you my utmost gratitude for having so kindly taken the time to convey to us your visible satisfaction in respect of your recent stay with us here at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa", which is immensely appreciated.It would only be fair to mention, that our entire team works effortlessly on a daily basis to endeavor to deliver the highest standards of service expected in a Resort of the caliber of "Coco Reef Resort & Spa" for the benefit of our most discerning guests.Looking forward to the pleasure & privilege of welcoming you soon back home amidst us.Remaining always at your service!Paul van FrankGeneral Manager

2/10 Terrible

Edmund

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I liked the grounds around the property, however, there was no air condition except in the bedroom, place was very humid, television reception in the bedroom was terrible and the staff was not very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Paul on 3 Aug 2023
Dear Edmund,On an opening note, allow me to thank you for having taken both the time & the trouble of sharing with us your comments following your recent stay at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa" here in Tobago, during which time, you stayed in one of our "Deluxe Ocean View Rooms" (No 239).Whilst I was happy to learn, that you clearly enjoyed our grounds, which is much appreciated, as our Gardening Team work effortlessly on a x7day basis, so as to ensure that they are kept in pristine condition, on the other hand, I am extremely sorry, that, on the whole, you did not find your experience with us to be a satisfactory one nor to your expectations.By the same token, I was somewhat surprised in respect of your comment regarding the AC in your room, as, based on our records, I am not aware, that there was a problem herewith in your room.As to the TV in your room, it would only be fair to mention that we rely on our service provider, being "TRICO", to provide us with the very best service available here in Tobago. In fact, I feel it only opportune to note, that, in fairness, we have a selection of 24 different channels on offer, for the enjoyment of our esteemed guests.With regards to the visible poor service rendered during your stay with us by our Front Office Team and the fact, that you clearly mentioned, that they were not welcoming and friendly as one would expect, I wish to, personally, convey to you my most sincere apologies as this, most definitely, does not reflect the standards maintained at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa".In addition thereto, I wish to assure you that, in the meantime, I have shared your observations with Elizabeth, our Front Office & Reservations Manager, so as to ensure that the necessary remedial action is taken, in order to avoid any recurrence of a similar nature.Once again, I wish to express to you my gratitude for having shared your valuable feedback with us, which will only serve us better to optimize our "guest satisfaction".Remaining always at our service!Yours sincerely,Paul van FrankGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Paul on 1 Aug 2023
Dear Neil,In a first instance, thank you ever so much for having taken the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to learn that you were happy with the unique location of "Coco Reef Resort & Spa", being only 3 minutes away from the Airport, and that our team served you well during your stay with us. Consequently, as a matter of update, you will be pleased to learn, that we are presently reviewing all of our Culinary offerings and in this regard, we have taken due note of your feedback ref our daily Breakfast Buffet, so that we can do the needful with as objective to optimize guest satisfaction.Looking forward to the pleasure and privilege of welcoming you soon amidst us.Remaining always at your service!Best personal regards,Paul van FrankGeneral Manager

8/10 Good

Edmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Paul on 22 Jun 2023
Dear Edmund,Firstly, I would like to express to you my gratitude for having so kindly shared with us your valued feedback following your recent stay at our Resort.In this regard, we are very pleased to learn, that, from an overall point of view, you found your experience at our Hotel to be at your satisfaction, with a particular emphasis in respect of our close proximity to the International Airport and equally relating to us being very "family-friendly". On this same subject, I am happy to share with you, that within the next 4 - 5 weeks, we will be having our own "Kid's Club" open and available to our esteemed guests, free of charge, for children between the ages of 3 - 10 years old. This "Kid's Club" will be open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.In all honesty, I was somewhat surprised to learn that it would appear that you found our unique location not to be entirely up to your expectations. This comes as quite a surprise as the vast majority of our guests, on the contrary, find our unique location to be one of the highlights of their stay amidst us.Once again, many thanks for having conveyed to us your observations and looking forward to the pleasure of, hopefully, welcoming you soon back to "Coco Reef Resort & Spa" in Tobago.Many thanks.Best personal regards,Paul van FrankGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Erica, West Hempstead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, minutes from the airport, with its own private beach. Breakfast was excellent. ALL members of staff are friendly and welcoming. I would certainly stay here again when in Tobago.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Paul on 20 Jun 2023
Dear Deborah Erica,Thank you ever so much, for having taken the time to share with us your comments following your recent stay at "Coco Reef Resorts & Spa" in Tobago. Indeed, our Resort is uniquely located only 3 minutes away from the International Airport, which is most practical for our esteemed guests.By the same token, I wish to express to you our gratitude for the particular satisfaction, that you expressed in respect of our daily Breakfast Buffet, which is much appreciated.Furthermore, a "Big" thank you for your kind words ref the warm welcome and service provided by our entire team during your stay at our Resort.Looking forward to the pleasure and privilege of hopefully, welcoming you soon back amidst us.Remaining always at your service!Best personal regards,Paul van FrankGeneral Manager

6/10 Okay

Taryn, Gasparillo

Travelled with family
The bedroom and bathroom needs a revamp. Please tear down all wallpapers with flowers! Other than everything was perfect. Staff were accommodating and friendly. Love the breakfast layout every morning. Private beach❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Paul on 13 Jun 2023
Dear Ms. TarynIn the first instance, I wish to take this opportunity to thank you, most sincerely, for having taken the time & the trouble of sharing with us your valuable feedback following your recent stay at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa", for which I am most grateful.On a positive note, it was most encouraging to learn, that, from an overall point of view, you, visibly, enjoyed your recent experience with us and especially, the room that you occupied, as well as our lovely private beach and lastly, the warm and friendly welcome extended to you by our staff on the occasion of your vacation at our Resort.Having said this, I am very sorry, that you were disappointed with the decor in your room, as well as the bathroom fixtures.As a matter of update, I feel it only opportune to share with you, that we are now in the process of gradually renovating, phase by phase 'Coco Reef Resort & Spa", which is, undoubtedly, a "Grand Dame", which is progressively being rejuvenated to her former glory.Once again, I wish to express to you my gratitude for your comments, which, rest assured have been duly noted.Hopefully, we will have the pleasure and privilege of welcoming you back amidst us in the future.Remaining always at your service!Best personal regards,Paul van FrankGeneral Manager

8/10 Good

Valarie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from Paul van Frank - General Manager on 6 Jun 2023
Dear Valarie,Might I take this opportunity to thank you, most sincerely, for having recently chosen to stay with us at "Coco Reef Resort & Spa" in Tobago, for which we are most grateful.In this regard, we are very pleased to learn, that, from an overall point of view, you were satisfied with your experience at our Resort.Having said this, I feel it only opportune to share with you, that we are presently installing a " Kid's Club", in order to accommodate children between the ages of 3 - 10 years old, free of charge with the understanding, that the opening hours thereof will be daily from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. This new "Kid's Club" should be open within the next 5 weeks.Furthermore, due note was taken of your satisfaction relating to our close proximity to the Airport.As to your comment referring, specifically, to the location of our Resort, to be perfectly honest, I was somewhat surprised to learn, that this was not entirely up to your expectations, as, much to the contrary, the vast majority of our esteemed guests find our location to be a most unique one, especially, taking into consideration, that we have a private beach with a wonderful lagoon, which is ideal for swimmers of all ages.Once again, I would like to express to you our genuine gratitude for your valuable feedback, as our priority is to optimize "Guest Satisfaction".Looking forward to the pleasure of hopefully, welcoming you soon back to "Coco Reef Resort & Spa".Remaining always at your service.Best personal regards.Paul van Frank General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Paul van Frank -General Manager on 1 Jun 2023
Dear Lynda,Might I take this opportunity to express to you my utmost gratitude for having recently chosen to stay with us at " Coco Reef Resort & Spa" in Tobago.By the same token, I am most pleased to learn, that you found your experience with us to be a most satisfactory one.Looking forward to the pleasure of welcoming you soon back amidst us.Remaining always at your service.Best personal regards

10/10 Excellent

judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First I received a beach front upgrade on arrival. Then the staff were warm and fuzzy. Breakfast was worth getting up for and dinners were set for royalty. I didn’t leave the hotel, there was no need to. Coco Reef is perfect for rest, relaxation, beautiful sunsets and superb food including freshly juiced vegetables and fruit at breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from ccr on 17 May 2023
A pleasant good morning and thank you for choosing the Coco Reef Resort & Spa for your vacation.The team truly appreciates your wonderful feedback,indeed it was our pleasure to serve you and we look forward to your return.

10/10 Excellent

william

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. The manager Paul and Head of guest relations Tracy made sure we were welcome guests. There is a wonderful swimming area. surrounded by a jetty which was so serene. The open air dining area provided a great view of the sea.They even have a helipad for people who do not want to fly commercial from Trinidad. A 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith II on display at the entrance suggested old world elegance. This was our first visit to the country. Very diverse population. People were warm and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from ccr on 12 May 2023
Good evening and thank you for choosing the Coco Reef Resort & Spa for your vacation.Please note that we value your feedback and your review will be shared with the team.We will be looking forward to your return visit.

6/10 Okay

Jayesh, Mississauga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Property needs facelift. Rooms, dining menu choices. Otherwise great place with friendly and attentive staff
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from ccr on 8 May 2023
Good day and thank you for sharing you review.Please note we value your feedback and it will be shared with the team.K. Regards

8/10 Good

Vanita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coco Reef will always be one of my favorite places to stay in Tobago.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from ccr on 27 Apr 2023
Thank you staying with us and we value you kind review and it will be shared with the team.

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from ccr on 25 Apr 2023
Good day and thank you for choosing the Coco Reef Resort and Spa for your well deserved vacation and we will share your review with the team.

6/10 Okay

indira

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were cockroach in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from ccr on 27 Mar 2023
Good day and thank you for your feedback.We will follow up with the relevant department regarding this information.

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with family
Beautiful setting and property but it is need of a face lift. Obviously due to Covid things have been hard but it really could do with some work.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from ccr on 23 Mar 2023
Good day and thank you for choosing the resort.Kindly note your review is valued.

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel grounds are extremely beautiful. Beach is the best we've been too in Tobago. The hotel itself is very dated and the showers has very little pressure could use an upgrade but the location and beach balaces out. Its our favorite resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from ccr on 22 Mar 2023
Good day and thank you for staying with at the resort.We appreciate your feedback and we will share it with the team.

6/10 Okay

PAUL

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from ccr on 22 Mar 2023
Good day and thank you for your valued feedback , it will be shared with the team.

6/10 Okay

Rodney

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Washrooms needs to be upgraded it in a deplorable condition including the water flow
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from ccr on 22 Mar 2023
Good day Kindly note your feedback is valued and will be shared with the team.

6/10 Okay

Beverly

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The property is beautiful, loved being on the beach and the entertainment was just a few steps away. But the property needs some love. A paint job, and some other upgrades to highlight the beauty of the property. I didn't like the fact that I booked 2 double bed rooms. I get there and they have 2 rooms each with 1 bed. 5 ppl. 3 girls 2 guys. The girls stayed in one room the guys in another. They claimed there were no other rooms available, where we could of gotten an additional room because of the single beds situation. Our girls room had a water leak in the bathroom right over the toilet. They tried to change our room the night before we were to check out. Didn't understand how they could when they told us they didn't have an extra room the night before. I am easy going and make difficult situation work, but I don't like paying for something and not getting what I paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from ccr on 5 Mar 2023
Thank you for choosing the Coco Reef Resort & Spa for your vacation your review will be shared with our team.

2/10 Terrible

WILLIAM

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apart from the convenient location to local vibes, there is not much to like about Coco Reef Resort and Spa. The place is outdated and unkept. They didn't have enough beach towels. The spa is shut down. Onsite shops remained closed our entire visit. Rotting wood and rusty metal throughout the resort. The entire wait staff in restaurant has Slave Mentality; meaning that as a brown couple we were treated as if we didn't pay the same money as the white Europeans, who received far more attention. We had to ask for things and wave them down to get offered coffee and refills at breakfast, wine and refills at dinner, they didn't bring bread to the dinner table, nor did they offer water. I mentioned to one of the ladies that "we just want to be treated like you are treating the white people", and after reflecting on their behavior she apologized. On top of that, the beach water there is cold because of a barrier placed about 50 meters out to control waves. The food was actually descent, but it is hard to mess up breakfast and we only ate dinner there once because it was Carnival and plenty of restaurants are within walking distance. The grounds were also well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from ccr on 3 Mar 2023
Good day and thank you for your valuable feedback, it will be shared with the team.

2/10 Terrible

marlon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was in poor condition nothing worked - the toilet was not flushing, amenities in the room were very poor!! We felt as though we were robbed and would be reaching out further regarding payment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from ccr on 17 Feb 2023
Good day , please allow us to apologize for any inconvenience that you may have experience during your stay. Your feedback is appreciated and will be shared with the team.

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After being in Trinidad for 1 month it was nice to stay at the Coco Reef in Tobago for a weekend getaway. The one thing we noticed right away was no music in the restaurant or common areas, only the chants of the colorful local birds and the breaking of the waves on the private protected bay. Nature's music was the best part. We found the breakfast buffet lacked fruit selection and we didn't notice replenishment when it was running low. Otherwise our stay was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from ccr on 5 Feb 2023
Good evening and thank you for choosing our resort and for your feedback.We appreciate the kind review and it will be shared with the team.

2/10 Terrible

Khemraj

Travelled with family
Piss poor late check in again. Have been waiting in lobby for 1hr and still cant get a room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from ccr on 5 Feb 2023
Good evening and please note we have identified the issue and it will be rectified.Please know your feedback will be shared with the team.

2/10 Terrible

Khemraj

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Piss poor late check in...still waiting to be checked in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from ccr on 5 Feb 2023
Good evening and thank you for staying at the resort.Please know we apologize for any inconvenience that you may experience . An appreciate your feedback.

8/10 Good

Aisha

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from ccr on 3 Feb 2023
Thank you for the review and we look forward to your return visit.And your feedback will shared with the team.