Jimmy's Holiday Resort, Crown Point

I stayed at Jimmy’s for 2 nights 3 days. Firstly, we had to make a deposit when we booked, but when we arrived the admissions person (a lady..or should I say woman. She was nothing of like a lady) told us that we had to pay for the full stay upfront!!! Hmm..ok!!! Now the apartment accommodated 7 persons, but the admissions person assured us that she would supply an extra bed for the 8th person which she never did. Then...NO TOWELS! I brought extra towels for the beach, but had to use them at the resort. Which is not a resort, might I add, its more like a shelter. NOW The POOL...oh my gosh ... more

Jimmy's is an institution; it's conveniently located near to the beach and airport with a 24-hr minimart nearby with stocks of whatever you forgot to pack. However this is no 3-star institution. With Jimmys you get the bare necessities, for a bare price. Rooms will go for about £40 per room per night. Bathrooms are mostly showers and are minimal but clean. Bedrooms have a/c but these are usually self-contained apartments and you'll need to bring EVERYTHING: towels, bathroom supplies, coffee/tea etc., hence the mini mart downstairs! However, in Tobago, you don't go to sit around in your hotel ... more