The Old Gin House

Hotels
Independent
8 (37 reviews)
Oranjebaai 1, Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius , Oranjestad , BQ

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor furniture
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Convenient to attractions and dining options
Great views
Cons:
Mold in the bathroom
Room smell

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Mixed feedback on cleanliness, with one review mentioning mold in the bathroom.
Service
8.3
Service was generally appreciated with no major complaints from guests.
Location
8.8
Guests highlighted the hotel's beautiful location close to various attractions and dining options.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed feedback on room quality, with one review mentioning a smell in the room.
Amenities
7.2
No specific mention of amenities in the provided reviews.
Value for Money
8
No specific mention of value for money in the provided reviews.
Food and Beverage
5
No specific mention of food and beverage in the provided reviews.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall positive experience mentioned in the provided reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-03 12:02

Property Description

Experience the charm of The Old Gin House, where comfort meets coastal beauty.

Breathtaking Views
Relax by our sparkling outdoor pool or soak in the stunning views from our terrace and lush garden, the perfect backdrop for your stay.

Culinary Delights
Savor delectable meals served at our on-site restaurant along with refreshing drinks from our two bars. Start your day with a complimentary full breakfast, available daily.

Comfortable Accommodations
Our 21 air-conditioned rooms are designed for your comfort, featuring espresso makers, Smart TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi, ensuring you feel right at home.

Enjoy the beauty of Oranjestad and the convenience of being steps away from pristine Lower Town Beach. Make your reservation now for an unforgettable getaway at The Old Gin House!

Important information:

  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EUX

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 37 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 8.3
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John friends
8
Pros:

Beautiful location convenient to Scubaqua Dive Operation, a number of dining options, walking option to the town, fort, and views of the Caribbean!

2025-04-12 via Nuitee
J
Janice
6
Pros:

The room smell and in the bathroom there was mold in the roof

2025-04-07 via Nuitee
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Erika friends
10
Pros:

hotel is close to town, at the ocean/beach, walkable and had good access to some nice options for lunch and diner, at hotel and nearby

2025-01-21 via Nuitee
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Brandon
10
Pros:

Conveniently located by the ferry port and a nice stroll into town once you overcome the steep climb right as you leave the hotel. No complaints whatsoever.

2024-12-02 via Nuitee
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aligeorgeadams Couples
10
Loved everything about it!
Pros:

We had an amazing week at the Gin House. The room was great, the views were spectacular, the food was delicious, the staff was so accommodating, we could not have had a better trip. Thank you to the owners for creating such an appealing destination.

2024-09-01 via Tripadvisor
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Theolinda family_with_children
6
Pros:

To many cats at check in on the property overall the manager was very accommodating and service oriented

2024-08-03 via Nuitee
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SteveN566 Family us
6
Pool empty, very frustrating due to having toddlers and nondivers.The picture shows large pool .
Pros:

We were VERY disappointed with OLD GIN HOUSE. We took a large group of divers and nondivers, including a 3 year old to stay for 7 days. Upon arriving we were informed that the pool was closed but should be ready by Wednesday or Thursday. We arrived on Saturday night and were leaving the next saturday. It was never ready. Come to find out in had been closed for weeks. If we had known this, we would have changed our plans. Because of the beautiful pictures of old gin house with a nice pool we thought that that would be great. We had a toddler with a grandma planning on helping while others were diving. We had another lady that husband dived daily and she planned on sitting by the pool and reading. We ended up buying vouchers $45.00 to go over to THE GOLDEN ROCK and swim. Paying for food and taxi while there. We went twice so it ended up being very expensive. The hotel manager sat in the dining area every day with no concern of pool situation. I feel he should have offered to pay for vouchers. Thank goodness we were able to get to the other place to swim.

2024-07-02 via Tripadvisor
B
beadiver Friends getaway us
10
Nice Lodging & Restaurant for Scuba Diving
Pros:

We traveled to The Old Gin House with 19 other divers and used Scubaqua for the week. Our ocean view room was very clean and well maintained. Some of the common areas around the garden rooms were showing wear and tear. The pool was murky. In-room coffee involved a Nespresso machine, but each day, we asked for more pods (3 was standard) and bottled water (2 was usually standard). The on-site restaurant had good food, and the staff worked hard for our large group, but as with all places on the islands, customer patience is a virtue. Two other restaurants are within a 10 minute walk along a newly paved road in front of the hotel. The oceanside lounge area and nearby small beach were awesome. At least two grocery stores and more restaurants are in town--just ask any of the locals for directions. The hotel is recently under new ownership, so everything may get even better in the future.

2024-06-23 via Tripadvisor
7
743douglasm Couples us
10
Great Hotel for Dive Trip to Statia
Pros:

The package deal arranged through Scubaqua was perfect. We were met at the ferry, and transported to the hotel without any delays. We were diving within 2 hours of our arrival on Statia. The hotel was perfect for our dive weekend. Very simple but comfortable and convenient.

2024-06-18 via Tripadvisor
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Sally
10
Pros:

The new owners are working hard to refresh this historic property. The seaside location is a gem and the staff members are friendly and attentive (special shout-out to Julia). The full breakfast is a wonderful benefit, and my mahi-mahi dinner was absolutely delicious! An added bonus is the proximity to another excellent restaurant, as well as a scuba center for those who come to Statia to dive. Thanks to Peter and Jeanette and your amazing staff!

2024-04-16 via Nuitee
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Irinia
10
Pros:

the service and staff was sublime.
i will for shure come back and stay here.

2024-04-09 via Nuitee
C
Christopher
10
Pros:

Ok

2024-02-25 via Nuitee
W
wildbirdp1800 Couples
8
Comfy rooms but not so accommodating at the restaurant
Pros:

I liked my stay here. Perfect by the water, historical place. We got there late at night and we had a garden room. Bed was nice and comfy and AC worked great. Big roomy open shower with rainfall shower head. Plenty of soap, shampoo, water in fridge and coffee makings in room. Windows have screens. Close to small black sand beach next to the dive shop. Nice path up to the town. They helped us with a scooter rental.

Staff and owners were very nice and helpful except at their restaurant. The night we arrived we had an appetizer and drinks which were good. The next morning we were looking forward to breakfast and because my husband has allergies he asked if they could just do scrambled eggs without dairy. We were told no. So he asked for hot water and a bowl and he got something from the room that he took from home just in case. At least he could eat that.

It is was disheartening to be treated that way as we travelled a long way and were staying 5 nights. There are no other places around for breakfast. So we walked up to town bought some things at the local markets instead.

We tried the place for lunch one day but left as they were so unaccommodating for a simple salad for him and we were told to go up the street to the Boardwalk Café. So we did. Sad that they lost our money. We did try one more time for breakfast before we were leaving and he did manage to finally get simple scrambled eggs with no dairy. Sad that the cooks and waiters should be trained for people with allergies.

Other than problems eating with allergies we did have a good time. Statia is a beautiful place. I love that its not overly touristy. The people are super friendly all over the island.

2024-02-13 via Tripadvisor
L
Lori
6
Pros:

This place has potential, but has seen better days. In desperate need of an update. We were given the keys to our room and that was the last time we saw any staff at the hotel. The mosquitos in the room were terrible, the pool looked tired and the rooster woke you up at all hours of the night. The restaurant staff were very nice.

2024-02-07 via Nuitee
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randal partner
8
Pros:

Loved this place, super charming, tons of colonial feeling. Peter, the owner was such a great host. The restaurant was super chill and the food was incredible. We talked to the super tall dutch chef, nice guy. Only problem is the place is getting run down and theres road construction on going.

2023-12-22 via Nuitee
7
771anikae Friends getaway
6
Nice place but no sufficient protection against mosquitos in the rooms in a dengue active region
Pros:

Many mosquitos in the area (November 2023) and in the rooms. Bring your own Mosquito net and a long string to fix it and protect yourselve against bites during the day. 6 out of 11 travelers of our group got dengue (lab confirmed) which can be a serious disease.

2023-12-09 via Tripadvisor
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jimandlindsayk Family
10
Great spot for a stay in Statia
Pros:

We stayed at Old Gin House for a quick trip to Statia and really enjoyed it. Our room (garden view) didn't have any frills, but the beds were comfy, the AC was good, and the bathroom and shower were spacious. The management and staff were super nice and very helpful. The location is great and the grounds and historic character of the hotel are charming. The deck on the ocean is very peaceful. The included breakfast was delicious and generous. We also ate at the restaurant two nights and dinner was excellent. The mahi mahi was some of the best we've ever had so we got it two nights in a row. The hotel is right near the Barrel House restaurant (though we didn't go in favor of the OGH restaurant) and the Scubaqua dive shop, and just a short walk up to the fort and town. We highly recommend.

2023-11-12 via Tripadvisor
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Labmannn1 Friends getaway us
8
Old Gin House is a nice place to stay
Pros:

Nice, clean, historical and safe place to stay. No frills here. It's not fancy or luxurious but it is clean and located near a few restaurants and across the street from the scuba center. The place could use some upgrades and maintenance but the AC worked well, the room was clean and stocked with towels, soap, shampoo and bottled water. What more do you need?

2023-08-15 via Tripadvisor
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Danecia family
4
Pros:

I like that I was able to get a decent breakfast. The room was untidy. We told front desk about it & they did nothing. The toilet was messy. Dirty floors. The towels were smelly. Dead insects on floor. We were not very comfortable with the mess. The hotel also needs some maintenance work. Pool can not be used. It's unkept. Sofa chairs by beach were a mess. We were just happy we had working AC, wifi & Breakfast at mornings. Everything else was trash! We won't be returning.

2023-08-13 via Nuitee
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Daniela family
2
Pros:

Lashonda is amazing if I had to rate her alone it would have been excellent
The room had nasty order
Move to another room
Porch was filthy like it hadnt been clean in days
Entrance to room dirty
Server staff needs customer service training
Wouldnt recommend to stay there

2023-08-04 via Nuitee