A boutique hillside hotel above Bacolet Bay in Scarborough, Tobago, with an infinity pool and ocean views, built around a converted 150-year-old Donkey Cart
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Access
- Reservation required
- Amenities
- Ocean or lake viewOvernight stayPool
- Good for
- Couples
- Price
- Upscale
Half Moon Blue sits on a hillside above Bacolet Bay, a short walk from the water's edge. The property began as a 150-year-old Donkey Cart House, transformed by former fashion model Gloria Jones-Knapp into a small boutique hotel with eight suites and a penthouse loft.
The main draw for day visitors and guests alike is the infinity pool, which looks out over the half-moon curve of Bacolet Bay and the open horizon beyond. Rooms carry a colonial-era look, with jalousied windows and doors opening onto verandas furnished with rattan chaise-lounges, meant for slow mornings and quiet evenings rather than organized activity.
This is a hotel spa experience built around the setting rather than a treatment menu: the pool, the sea view, and the option of an overnight stay are the core amenities. It leans toward couples looking for a low-key, scenic retreat on Tobago's southern coast rather than a destination for a full spa day with multiple services.
Given the upscale price tier and reservation requirement, this is better suited to planning ahead than a spontaneous drop-in. Contact the hotel directly through its website or phone line to confirm current rates, operating hours, and what's included with a stay or day visit, since none of that is published in detail.
Good to know
- Do I need to book ahead?
- Yes, reservation is required, so it's best to contact the hotel by phone or through its website before arriving.
- What's included at Half Moon Blue?
- The property centers on an infinity pool with ocean views and eight suites plus a penthouse loft; it's set up more for overnight stays than a one-off spa treatment visit.
- Is this a good spot for couples?
- Yes, it's positioned toward couples, with a quiet hillside setting overlooking Bacolet Bay and colonial-style suites with private verandas.
- What are the hours and prices?
- Specific hours aren't published; the price tier is listed as upscale (tier 3), so confirm current rates and timing directly with the hotel.
- Where exactly is it located?
- It's on Bacolet Street in Scarborough, Tobago, on a hillside a short distance from the bay it overlooks.
Details checked October 1, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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