2/10 Terrible
Chad
22 Apr 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chad
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
El Retreat Guest House
3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, a quick walk to Dover Beach
Photo gallery for El Retreat Guest House
Reviews
4.84.8 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Breakfast available
- Pool
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$225
NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Explore the area
2nd Ave Dover, St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church
- Dover Beach7 min walk
- Rockley Beach8 min drive
- Miami Beach14 min drive
- Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)15 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Basic Room
Basic Room
Highlights
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
About the area
St. Lawrence Gap
At El Retreat Guest House you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Dover Beach and St. Lawrence Bay. Highlights at this guest house include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class St. Lawrence Gap guest house, you'll be 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Miami Beach and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Rockley Beach.
What's nearby
- Dover Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- St. Lawrence Bay - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- U.S. Embassy - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
- Rockley Beach - 8 min drive - 3.3 km
- Miami Beach - 14 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
- Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
- Neptunes Mediterrean Seafood - 10 min walk
- Bliss Cafe - 5 min walk
- Chi - 8 min walk
- La Parisienne - 7 min walk
- Sky Bar - 8 min walk
About this property
El Retreat Guest House
Guesthouse with free parking, a quick walk to Dover Beach
As a guest of El Retreat Guest House, you'll find an outdoor pool, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
This 3-star St. Lawrence Gap guest house is smoke free.
- 8 guestrooms or units
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Garden
- Outdoor picnic space
- No smoking on site
El Retreat Guest House offers 8 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free self parking on site
Food and drink
- Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 2 per person
Things to do
- Outdoor pool
Family friendly
- Outdoor pool
Conveniences
- Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
- Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No lift
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Shower/bathtub combination
- Towels provided
More
- Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:30 AM - noon
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
- Pets and service animals are not allowed at El Retreat Guest House
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- An effective city/local tax rate of 10.00 per cent will be charged
- A 3.75 per cent tourism fee will be charged
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 2 per person
- Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: USD 25 per day
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
We should mention
- Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
El Retreat St Lawrence Gap
El Retreat Guest House Guesthouse
El Retreat Guest House St. Lawrence Gap
El Retreat Guest House Guesthouse St. Lawrence Gap
Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at El Retreat Guest House?
Yep, El Retreat Guest House has a free self car park.
How much does it cost to stay at El Retreat Guest House?
As of 25 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Retreat Guest House on 26 Apr 2025 start from NZ$200.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Are there any beaches close to El Retreat Guest House?
Yep, El Retreat Guest House is a short 7-minute walk from Dover Beach.
Does El Retreat Guest House have a pool?
El Retreat Guest House has an outdoor pool.
Does El Retreat Guest House serve breakfast?
Sure does, continental breakfast is on offer daily from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Retreat Guest House?
No, El Retreat Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at El Retreat Guest House?
Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is noon.
Are pets allowed at El Retreat Guest House?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed.
El Retreat Guest House Reviews
Reviews
4.8
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 5 reviews
2 - Terrible
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4.8/10
Cleanliness
5.6/10
Staff & service
4.8/10
Amenities
3.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Tamara
10 Nov 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tamara
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
2/10 Terrible
Vincent
Business traveller
10 Feb 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pics of the property are misleading. The rooms are very basic. Dated and sparse. I arrived at 3pm and the room was not ready. I had to wait until 5pm as the cleaners were out. I never saw any cleaners and my room was never freshened for the 4 days. There was also never anyone at the front desk. Never! Had to clean hair out of the drain pipe in order for shower to drain. There was a strong smell of marijuana coming from rooms, even though it was a no smoking property. No soap was provided so I had to walk down the street at 10pm looking for some. It really was a bad experience. I was warned but had booked beforehand and the booking was nonrefundable. I'm not one to complain and I've stayed in some unusual places but I will never stay here again.
Vincent
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
6/10 Okay
Nadine Ruby Ruthlin
Travelled with family
24 Nov 2022
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful, the property needs to be painted, the pool was full of leaves, the room had no Kettle, not even a little fridge, no hand soap, no small shower gel, The front desk could not even find them at times. In the advertising the room it mentions breakfast included this was not the case and i am very much upset about this fall advertising.
Nadine Ruby Ruthlin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Harry
14 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Harry
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022