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Forty Winks Inn

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#4 of 16 hotels in Port of Spain
Location
4.5
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4.7
Value
4.4
Welcome to Forty Winks Inn!If you’re a business traveller or casual vacationer in Port of Spain, Trinidad, and you’re looking for quality accommodation that offers you a Great Location, Good Value and Gracious Style, then search no more.With Complimentary Wireless Internet and Delicious Local Breakfast, Forty Winks provides a refreshing tropical experience full of warmth, comfort and personalised service.This is not just a place where people stay, but also where people meet in the cozy lobby, and where travellers find company and comfort in the intimacy of the space and the professional support of its caring, efficient staff. With over seven years of welcoming and serving guests from all over the world, we know what excellent service is about; that’s why so many of our clients return to us again and again. Make a reservation, and come join us at Forty Winks for an unforgettable stay in Trinidad. See you soon!
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Canoeing
Golf course
Airport transportation
Rooftop terrace
Baggage storage
24-hour front desk
Wifi
Breakfast available
Hiking
Car hire
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun terrace
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Air conditioning
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2.5 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Charming
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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RossBlake wrote a review Jan 2020
Cranbrook, Canada929 contributions136 helpful votes
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I chose the Forty Winks Inn based on vicinity to the Queen’s Park Savannah, mainly for the night market, the vicinity to the old part of Port of Spain for the old buildings, the local restaurants and also based on the description and reviews. Once I had booked, Pam (the owner) contacted me to check what time my flight was arriving. I was arriving in Trinidad at 0600 and I understood that check in was much later, so I requested to leave our bags at the Inn. Pam offered breakfast and an early check in for a small fee, and I graciously accepted. I’m glad I did. The Inn is a simple two level building with rooms on both floors. We stayed on the ground floor at the back of the building. There is a courtyard along the side of the building where breakfast is served. On the second floor, there is a rooftop garden that is often visited by local birds, including green parrots. The room was simple and comfortable, exactly what I needed as a base for day trips. I had to do coursework during the evenings, so I often sat in the foyer where the wifi was strongest. Pam is a wealth of local knowledge, and asked straight away what my plans were for Trinidad. When I outlined that my list of places of interest and that I’d need a driver, Pam organised a driver who turned out to be better than I could have ever arranged myself – “Sweet” Nick from “Sensational Tours and Transport”. Pam had known Nick for years. I can’t recommend Nick enough, if you’re looking for a guide! We walked to downtown Port of Spain from the Inn, as well as Woodbrook and St James. We were warned to not venture east of Henry St, but honestly we never felt unsafe. Sadly, the only issue I had during my stay was the vicinity to local food. The listings on google maps mostly don’t exist anymore or at least don’t keep the hours on google. It’s an issue in Trinidad and Tobago, and a lot of it is due to a downturn in tourism. There aren’t a lot of local food options available at night nearby, besides the night market (which I would recommend), and you might need to walk a bit further to St James etc. We did get takeaway fish from “Sweet Mouth” at the back of Hereford’s Bar on Maraval Rd a couple of blocks north. We ate it in the rooftop garden at the Inn and it was a great easy option. There is also a Rituals Coffee House a couple of minutes walk away. There is a Massey Stores supermarket a few minutes walk to the south. If I was visiting Port of Spain again, I wouldn’t hesitate to stay at Forty Winks Inn again. I enjoyed chatting with Pam over breakfast in the mornings, and discussing our experiences in Trinidad and travelling. And if you’re lucky, you’ll get to meet her beautiful dog Bella.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Roger C wrote a review Jul 2019
Milton, Canada13 contributions29 helpful votes
I recently sent a friend for a vacation to Forty Winks Inn at Port of Spain T&T. This was her first trip outside her home country, first time in an airport and first time on an airplane. She was travelling solo and a little nervous. I spoke to Pam at Forty Winks and explained all this to her. Pam assured me she would take good care of my friend from arrival to departure. Pam arranged for a Spanish speaking driver to pick my friend up at the airport and deliver her to the Inn. She and her staff bent over backwards to accommodate my friend and even took her out to show her the local tourist sights. My friend told me she felt so welcome and at home from the moment she arrived. The rooms was beautiful and very clean, food was excellent and above all the customer service was excellent. Thank you Pam and staff for providing my friend with a wonderful experience at Forty Winks Inn. I’m very happy to recommend this to others.
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded Oct 19, 2019
It was our absolute pleasure to serve your friend. Our aim is simply to make our guests comfortable and happy, whatever that takes, and we were pleased to know that we met all her needs. We appreciate your intention to recommend us to others and look forward to being of service again.
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Jeremiah J wrote a review Jun 2019
New York City, New York38 contributions20 helpful votes
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I stayed here for a few days. Location was perfect, central to the best sights in Port of Spain,Trinidad that not once I rode a taxi.Pam the owner was warm, friendly, accommodating & sweet.Fresh home made breakfast too daily.Super friendly staff, comfortable bed, clean room and completely affordable!!!.I thought I was dreaming. I can't wait to visit again.I really can not say enough about this place!!!. Excellent customer service!!!. Don't believe what you always read in the media.Trinidad is beautiful, safe & you will definitely have a fun time!!!. FORTY WINKS INN is where you definitely want to stay!!!!.
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Date of stay: June 2019
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Responded Oct 19, 2019
Thank you so much for your brilliant review and robust recommendation.!!! We appreciate you taking the time to complete one and to have been so flattering. You were a wonderful guest and we love when clients get our vibe, so we complemented each other well. Our apologies for taking so long to respond, but somehow we missed the notification of the Review. All the very best to hope, and hope to see you again another time. Pam
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anna m wrote a review Jun 2019
London, United Kingdom113 contributions33 helpful votes
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Forty Winks is a lovely locally owned guesthouse with friendly owner and staff. WiFi is good, there’s a different home cooked breakfast each morning, and a small terrace upstairs which is nice in the evening. Very safe area to walk around, and only 10 mins to Ariapita Ave in the evenings, 3 mins to Queen’s Park Savannah to join the morning joggers. Stay there!
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from FortyWinksinn, Owner at Forty Winks Inn
Responded Jun 7, 2019
We feel lucky to have had the honour of being of service to this very important but unpretentious client. We appreciate your service to the world and are happy that you got our'vibe'. Thank you for taking the time to post this wonderful review. Sorry you didn't get to have those mangoes :-)
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guidadiroma wrote a review Feb 2019
Rome, Italy70 contributions30 helpful votes
Forty winks was lovely as was Pam and her staff. We loved the rooms, the breakfast and...everything! The building is wonderfully looked after, everything is very clean and the colours of every part of it are joyful and vibrant. There is a lovely terrace with lots of plants and a table with chairs for one to go and enjoy the Caribbean sky. The rooms are lovely and breakfast is cooked fresh every morning. Pam and her staff are always there to help with any query with a smile on their face, nothing is too much for them. Everything ticked all the boxes for us.
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Date of stay: February 2019
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Responded Jun 7, 2019
So happy to know you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate it !! I think you really got our vibe!! and that's very important to us. Thanks again for sharing. All the very best.
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ummimraan wrote a review Jan 2019
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates7 contributions4 helpful votes
So its not the Hilton, but why go to Trinidad to be in the Hilton or to give your money back to billionaires. This 5 room hotel was perfect. The hostess Pam was very very helpful. She put together an itinerary for us for the days we were there. She said she could arrange transportation if we needed it. We were close to many places downtown. Made to order breakfast and coffee in the morning. Extremely clean (and I am a clean snob). Do yourself a favor and stay here. If I ever go back she will get our business again for sure. Nice rooftop patio and small eating porch.
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Date of stay: January 2019
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Responded Jun 7, 2019
Hey!! You made a good point there girl :-) !!! Soooo happy to know you enjoyed your stay that perfect much !!!! Loved having you both and thanks for the fab recommendation. Please forgive me for the oh so late response to your review!!
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Trip19284917899 wrote a review Jan 2019
Raleigh, North Carolina1 contribution1 helpful vote
Staying at Forty Winks was the best decision we made for our vacation. The owner and operator is a wealth of information for tourist. The room was clean the breakfast was delicious. Money well spent!!
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Date of stay: January 2019Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Responded Jun 7, 2019
So happy to know that you felt you made the right choice. Made our day! Hope all is well with you in the current circumstances. If you need a break we're still here for you, at a better price too !! Please accept our apologies for the tardy response to your review. Stay safe and well !!
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cmballard wrote a review Jan 2019
Kearney, Nebraska2 contributions1 helpful vote
As a woman traveling alone, I was a bit concerned about my visit to Trinidad. Forty Winks put all of those concerns to bed! In addition to being a lovely place to stay, the staff has all the right connections in town to make sure you get to experience Trinidad in the way you want.They recommended a local food tour for me and connected me with a driver for all the other things I wanted to do -- I did them all and more!
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded Jun 7, 2019
It's important to us that you got the vacation you wanted and deserved. To us, this is the whole point of hospitality. Unfortunately, the negativity continues to drown out the great things about Trinidad. Thank you for expressing that you were concerned and also that you had a perfect stay. We enjoyed being of service to you and apologize for taking so long to respond to your delightful review. All the very best!
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TravelingSoccerLoon wrote a review Nov 2018
Saint Paul, Minnesota3475 contributions966 helpful votes
When traveling, the last thing I want to do is stay at a familiar chain hotel. My stay at Forty Winks was very enjoyable despite watching my US soccer team lose and miss out on the World Cup. More of a guesthouse than a hotel. Included a tasty breakfast in the morning. Nice location in the middle of town but on a quiet street and I felt safe walking around the area. Located not too far from the Savannah, the large city park. Also not too bad of a walk to Ariapita Street where you can find many bars and restaurants although it would be wise to ride a taxi or Uber back at night.
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Date of stay: December 2017Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded Jun 7, 2019
Took a while to respond to you but we really appreciate the way you described us. We continuously strive to give our clients a different experience and are so pleased to know that you enjoyed your time with us. Look forward to seeing you again Soccerloon !! :-)
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Preety C wrote a review Sep 2018
New Delhi, India17 contributions
Its really nice and cozy to stay here, the staff is awesome . My favourite spots are terrace and dining. I recommend this place if you are looking for some warm and average price range hotel. Best part you can cook for yourself..
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Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Responded Jun 7, 2019
Thank you for taking the time to post this perrrfect score review! Hope you recovered from everything and will come this way again some day. Please forgive my tardy response. :-(
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Frequently Asked Questions about Forty Winks Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Forty Winks Inn?
Nearby attractions include PCS Silver Stars (0.1 miles), The Red House (0.08 miles), and 51 Degrees Lounge (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Forty Winks Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and airport transportation.
Which room amenities are available at Forty Winks Inn?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Forty Winks Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Forty Winks Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Meena House, BUZO Osteria Italiana, and Town Restaurant & Bar.
Does Forty Winks Inn have airport transportation?
Yes, Forty Winks Inn offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Forty Winks Inn?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Forty Winks Inn?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Fort George (2.3 miles) and Woodford Square (0.9 miles).