Mount Irvine Bay Resort

Tobago, Caribbean

Virgin rating

Restaurant, Mount Irvine Bay Resort, Tobago, Caribbean
Standard Room
Lobby
Lobby Bar
Superior Room
Superior Garden Cottage
Superior Garden Cottage
Standard Garden Cottage
Standard Garden Cottage
Nearby Golf Course, Mount Irvine Bay Resort, Tobago, Caribbean
Restaurant, Mount Irvine Bay Resort, Tobago, Caribbean
Standard Room
Lobby
Lobby Bar
Superior Room
Superior Garden Cottage
Superior Garden Cottage
Standard Garden Cottage
Standard Garden Cottage
Nearby Golf Course, Mount Irvine Bay Resort, Tobago, Caribbean

The hotel

Once a sugar and coconut plantation, this seemingly endless estate covers 18-acres of tropical gardens and a neighbouring golf course, which features distractingly beautiful sea views from every one of its 18 holes. Just by staying at Mount Irvine Bay Resort, you become a member of this exclusive and award-winning golf club, and enjoy reduced green fees. It’s one of the personal touches that make this private hideaway different from your average Caribbean resort. Sophisticated yet carefree, you can flit between its beach, large pool, five bars, and three restaurants, all at your leisure. But the waterfront is the hub of the resort, with surfers to watch, snorkelling to experience, and annual events like the Barefoot on the Beach New Year’s Eve parties and April’s Jazz on the Beach fringe festivities.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Snorkelling
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

On the west coast of Tobago on a stunning beach, it’s located beside a golf course, where hotel guests get preferential rates, and just a mile from the famous Buccoo Reef. Transfer time from airport: 20 minutes.

Hotel information

99 rooms. All with private balcony or patio, air-conditioning, TV with cable channels, WiFi access, hairdryer and in-room safe. Standard Rooms have 2 double beds or 1 king-size bed, with views of the ocean, pool, garden or golf course. Sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

All Inclusive: inclusive of breakfast at Sugar Mill restaurant, lunch at either Sugar Mill Restaurant of the Hummingbird Lounge (dependent on which is operational for lunch each day), dinner at Sugar Mill restaurant specific to buffet, or specifically identified items from the a' la carte menu. Inclusive of all non-alcoholic beverages and standard / local alcoholic beverages and house wine served by the glass, as well as cocktail menus identified as inclusive on the menu. Beach facility of TTD$150 per day, which is not transferable from person to person or day to day. All room service orders will incur delivery charges. Spa and golf facilities are not included, however all-inclusive guests can enjoy various discounts should they wish to use these facilities.

Breakfast option: available at a supplement. 

Half Board option: available at a supplement, includes breakfast and dinner.

Full Board option: available at a supplement, includes breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Sugarmill Restaurant. Option to enjoy lunch in the Beach Bar any day and to dine 1 night a week in the Jacaranda Restaurant.

Superior Rooms with views of the ocean or beautiful gardens have 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Featuring additional amenities including a tea/coffee station, mini-fridge and USB charging ports.

Standard Garden Cottages are set in the well-manicured gardens with a private patio, from which you can admire the views. They feature a living room and kitchenette and are air-conditioned throughout. They have 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Superior Garden Cottages offer a more spacious accommodation, featuring 2 double beds and a sofa bed as well as a living room, kitchenette and a tea/coffee station.

Executive Deluxe One Bedroom Suites offer views of the ocean, pool or gardens. They feature a sitting area with fully upholstered sofas and chairs and additional amenities to include deluxe toiletries, a tea/coffee station, mini-fridge, USB charging ports and complimentary WiFi. They have either 1 king-size bed or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Executive Deluxe Two Bedroom Suites have a sitting area with fully upholstered sofas and chairs and additional amenities including deluxe toiletries, a tea/coffee station, mini-fridge, USB charging ports, complimentary WiFi, 1 king-size bed and 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 2 children.

Due to Covid-19, all guests aged 16+ must be fully vaccinated. Unvaccinated children under 12 must be accompanied by a fully vaccinated guardian. Guests aged 15 and under will be required to take a Covid-19 test upon arrival.


3 restaurants, The Sugar Mill Restaurant, serving casual Caribbean cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (7.00am-10.00pm), The Jacaranda Restaurant offers fine dining, suitable for special occasions and group dining and The Beach Bar - sandwiches, salads, grilled fish and chicken are the main fare in addition to wine, beer, soft drinks and thirst quenching cocktails (10:00am-6:00pm for drinks and 12:00-6:00pm for food). The Coral Dining Room is available for private events. The Hummingbird Lounge serving speciality coffees, teas, house-baked goods, pastries, sandwiches, paninis and wraps (7:00am-5:00pm, open on rotation). 5 bars including a swim-up bar and cocktail lounge. Room service* (7:30am-9:30pm).

Occasional events (including Jazz on the Beach each April, and Barefoot on the Beach on New Year’s Eve).

Large freshwater swimming pool. Cloud 9 day Spa* with sauna and discounts available for in-house guests. Yoga classes*, 18 hole golf course* (equipment hire* and lessons available*, no handicap required). Diving spots with lessons available*. Enjoy snorkelling on the reef, just off the beach.

Laundry service*. 24-hour reception. 24-hour concierge service. Lobby shop. Complimentary WiFi access available in public areas.

* Denotes local charge

Please note: breakfast is to be taken in the Sugarmill Restaurant.

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May 7, 2022 Juliestoker Liss, United Kingdom

I’m not sure where to start. This holiday was amazing. I’m struggling to fault anything. Friendly, helpful staff. Clean , comfortable rooms. Wonderful food and choice. Fabulous pool and swim up bar. Fluffy pool and beach towels. Amazing Rum punch cocktails …. We went all inclusive and thoroughly enjoyed everything from freshly made omelettes at… Read more
I’m not sure where to start. This holiday was amazing. I’m struggling to fault anything. Friendly, helpful staff. Clean , comfortable rooms. Wonderful food and choice. Fabulous pool and swim up bar. Fluffy pool and beach towels. Amazing Rum punch cocktails …. We went all inclusive and thoroughly enjoyed everything from freshly made omelettes at breakfast to the homemade Cajun burger with caramelised pineapple for lunch and great variety at dinner. Fresh fish , goat curry, Tobago chicken curry (with optional hot sauce - not for the faint hearted!) , coconut shrimp , fresh crab timbale and lovely coconut or rum and raisin ice cream /fresh fruit cocktail I could go on and on . The beach is 2 minutes away with a bar and loungers, water sports including canoes. Snorkelling can be done also. Easy access to Sunday School and pigeon point and Turtle bay if you fancy watching the turtle come to nest at 2am! My special thanks go to Erik (F&B manager) and Tonia - pool bar /cocktail maker extraordinaire and all the staff at MIBR. A word of warning Erik - your managerial skills may need fine tuning as I don’t think the manual includes ‘water boarding’ the staff to extract their rum punch recipe !!!!!!!! I could be wrong haha! Cannot wait to return … thank you all so much . Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our 1 Year Wedding Anniversary at Mount Irvine Bay Resort.

May 6, 2022 731vhp

Due to the pandemic we had to wait a year until we could have gone on our honeymoon vacation. Neva the less our stay at Mount Irvine was amazing from the complementary champagne and custom made champagne glasses. All breakfast was really good together with our dinner at the sugar mill restaurant. All of the admin, floor, kitchen, bar and even… Read more
Due to the pandemic we had to wait a year until we could have gone on our honeymoon vacation. Neva the less our stay at Mount Irvine was amazing from the complementary champagne and custom made champagne glasses. All breakfast was really good together with our dinner at the sugar mill restaurant. All of the admin, floor, kitchen, bar and even the maintenance staff was really pleasant and understanding. The place is really wonderful, knowing that they had been close during the pandemic we must expect that miner maintenance are ongoing. Once again thank you to the Mount Irvine team for making our say a lovely one. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our Little Honeymoon 2yrs later

Apr 28, 2022 still_jellybean Trinidad and Tobago

Firstly I must say the staff was really nice, anything you needed the front desk was ready to help, even the maid services. The breakfast was a little limited on options but otherwise the food was great. The pool side ambiance was lovely. Unfortunately we didn't have wifi during our stay, so conducting business was a little challenging for my… Read more
Firstly I must say the staff was really nice, anything you needed the front desk was ready to help, even the maid services. The breakfast was a little limited on options but otherwise the food was great. The pool side ambiance was lovely. Unfortunately we didn't have wifi during our stay, so conducting business was a little challenging for my hubby but that was a minor inconvenience. All in all we had a great stay- clean room, sheets, towels and it really just made those two days so comfortable. Thank you Mt. Irvine! Read less
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Apr 23, 2022 I22SWkathys Rustington, United Kingdom

My daughter and I have not long returned from a week away, all inclusive at The Mount Irvine Golf Resort. Thank goodness it was only a week. We both work in hospitality and have an understanding of the difficulties that the 'Lockdown' caused. eg having enough staff and keeping on top of maintenance. However, at the time the resort only had a… Read more
My daughter and I have not long returned from a week away, all inclusive at The Mount Irvine Golf Resort. Thank goodness it was only a week. We both work in hospitality and have an understanding of the difficulties that the 'Lockdown' caused. eg having enough staff and keeping on top of maintenance. However, at the time the resort only had a maximum of approx 15 guest staying. You would think the staff would have bent over backwards to make our stay as pleasant as possible. NOT A CHANCE. Being 'All Inclusive' you would think asking for a club sandwich and chips from the menu would be easy. It took and hour to arrive and when we said the chips were cold we just got huffed at. This continued throughout our stay and you made to feel guilty just asking for a drink. The evening meals were a constant disappointment. It was either chicken, pasta or fish and their was very little choice at breakfast. There was hardly ever music playing by the pool during the day or in the evening giving the place a very neglected, depressing feel. We would recommend the island but certainly not this Resort. If you go there to play golf you will be very disappointed as it is closed and overgrown. Read less
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Apr 6, 2022 K6890DRsallyr

We have just come back from 2 weeks at Mount Irvine Bay Resort, a much needed break after lockdown/covid etc. The holiday was booked as a 5 star beach/spa hotel, full inclusive with the photos of the food looking amazing (A BA holiday). We could not have been more disappointed. My room the balcony door didn't shut so mozzies had a field day,… Read more
We have just come back from 2 weeks at Mount Irvine Bay Resort, a much needed break after lockdown/covid etc. The holiday was booked as a 5 star beach/spa hotel, full inclusive with the photos of the food looking amazing (A BA holiday). We could not have been more disappointed. My room the balcony door didn't shut so mozzies had a field day, there were hairs still in the bath, no hot water and the bed linen had definitely seen better days (altho the beds were comfortable). Cleaning only every other day. One plug socket which looked a bit old for mozzie plug in and found another on the floor for a kettle. The beach was not on site and not private altho once across the road had beds from 10am and the lovely Carmel who bought us water. Limited bar on the beach beer or rum. Breakfast was run by Dawnet who was a delight and the food was OK (awful coffee). Lunch same menu every day, catch of the day always the same. Dinner on a rota. Honestly the food was very average. I don't expect oven chips in a 5 star hotel. Food was by the pool and as there were only about 5 rooms being occupied was rather soulless. Evening dinner was run by Sanchez, a star and the younger staff in the restaurant and pool bar were also helpful and nice. The manager was pretty useless. I asked to see him a couple of days as they were jet hosing around the pool with a very noisy generator (and smelly) but he didn't show and the under manager was rude and unhelpful "we have a wedding coming up so we have to do it" ... at the expense of your existing guests. The spa was abandoned altho there was a leaflet on reception. Luckily we travelled as a group of friends, hired a car and toured what is a very beautiful island. Found lovely lovely restaurants and ate out (Waves and The Seahorse) and spent lovely days at Pidgeon point. Would I go back to Tobago ... in a heartbeat. Would I recommend Mount Irvine - absolutely not! Read less