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The Old Gin House

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Beautifully located on Orange Bay, Lower Town, Oranjestad and a hike away from the Quill Volcano, the highest point on Statia with panoramic views over the entire island and neighboring islands, the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. The intimate hotel convinces with its charming, elegant and cozy ambiance, where guests can find peace and pure relaxation without any unnecessary additions. The restaurant offers a diversified gastronomic experience accompanied by stunning ocean views. The Old Gin House is conveniently located on Orange Bay, right next to Scubaqua Dive Center in a quiet and historical area.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Breakfast available
Diving
Hiking
Conference facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Wifi
Outdoor pool
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Air conditioning
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Private balcony
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
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Ocean view
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3.0 of 5 stars
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Dutch
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wildbirdp1800 wrote a review Feb 2024
mass104 contributions80 helpful votes
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.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Anika E wrote a review Dec 2023
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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.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Jim and Lindsay K wrote a review Nov 2023
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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.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Bill wrote a review Aug 2023
Nashville, Tennessee17 contributions
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?
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Room Tip: If you're not looking for luxury, this is the place to stay. Restaurant has good food. Pool is...
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BurroStation wrote a review May 2023
Virginia57 contributions23 helpful votes
A likeable place on the harbor front, two doors down from the dive shop, and a short uphill walk to the center of Oranjestad and the historic fort. It’s a busy little neighborhood with cars and motor scooters, doves, and roosters sounding off at all hours, but it was easy to tune it all out while sleeping with the very effective air conditioning on. We wanted to be in the center of activity, and some ambient noise was a price we willingly paid. All rooms include a generous and tasty breakfast on their breezy harbor-front terrace/bar/restaurant, daily housekeeping (they keep everything very clean!), plentiful hot water, and all the usual hotel bath amenities, plus two pint bottles of drinking water daily (which we supplemented with some gallon jugs from the grocery store). We stayed in one of the two “junior apartments,” which allowed us to make most of our own meals (we shopped at Duggins’ grocery in the upper town). These consist of two spacious rooms, a living room/kitchenette and a bedroom with a comfortable king-size bed. The kitchen has a small four-burner stovetop, sink, and refrigerator, and enough dishes and cookware to make simple meals for up to three people. The apartments are not right on the oceanfront, but very close to the oceanfront terrace, which is open to guests all day and evening. A small public sand beach was steps away from the hotel, and from that beach it’s easy to snorkel along the old submerged town walls. Overall, the Old Gin House was one of the best parts of our visit to Statia.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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nessren13 wrote a review Apr 2023
Grand Junction, Colorado194 contributions122 helpful votes
Check in and out was smooth but the hotel itself and grounds are very run down and in need of extensive work. The pool is not usable, windows don't seal, which made the roosters crowing at 3am extremely loud. There was no soap in our room to wash our hands and none available for several days. Had to go to the grocery store and buy our own. Water was often not restocked in our room each day and we had to go down to the lobby and keep requesting it. For a place where you are told to not drink the water, it's a big miss to not restock the two bottles we are told to expect each day. The daily breakfast was very good and they do provide dive towels each day for you to take, which was nice. It is conveniently located near the dive shops and the staff was friendly, but we were disappointed with the overall stay.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Room Tip: There is no elevator and two sets of stairs are required to get to second floor rooms.
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Lvdolphins420 wrote a review Mar 2023
Brookhaven, Pennsylvania14 contributions3 helpful votes
The Old Gin House was a nice location in association with the Scubaqua Dive Shop. The rooms were good and the location to upper town was right at the bottom, only a short walk up a hill. There is maintenance going on to help spruce up the place. I would stay here again as they accommodated our large group with ease. They are located right on the water and you can see all of the old warehouse ruins from when the island used to be a large port for trade in the 16 and 1700s.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Tom M wrote a review Mar 2023
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We enjoyed our three night stay at the Old Gin House. Granted, it has tired and somewhat shabby quality to it, and it certainly does not provide a luxury or 5 star experience. Nevertheless, it has a great location, an engaging historical quality and an excellent restaurant. As well, our waterfront suite was clean and spacious, and we loved the sound of the waves at night. The staff took very good care of us, and the Margaritas served in the bar are perhaps the best we have ever had. The dive shop is next door as is another excellent restaurant, the Barrelhouse.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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2 Canadians that love travel wrote a review Feb 2023
Kelowna, Canada14 contributions6 helpful votes
The photos shown on the Old Gin House website do not accurately depict this hotel -- they are several years old. We booked for a 7 day stay at this hotel, and were very excited when we arrived. The Old Gin House had great reviews and lovely pictures. Unfortunately, though, upon our arrival we thought things looked somewhat shabby, yet when we awoke the next morning, our thoughts from the night before became reality and worse. Everything n the hotel appeared in disrepair, from our room to the pool. The pool was green and completely non-usable. Paint was peeling from doors, steps, balconies and pretty much everywhere you looked. There were no taps or shower head in our bathtub making it completely non-operational, although a usable shower was adjacent to the tub, Two cans of insecticide sat beside the sink. The door to the small balcony barely opened, and as we squeezed through the opening to the balcony, a mop and pail greeted us. Rusty equipment, bird feces, and worn furniture made the deck unpleasant. The small chairs and table were covered in dust/dirt making us not want to sit outside. Looking down from our balcony to the sea, we noticed much of the concrete had crumbled from what used to be a place to relax on chaise lounges, yet now, only concrete fragements remained. Everywhere we looked it became very apparent that this hotel had not been maintained nor repaired in years. We felt very uncomfortable staying in the hotel and paying $295 US per night. Consequently, we asked for a refund of the emaining 6 nights. Fortunately, the front desk clerk obliged and refunded our money without much difficulty. We then obtained a rental car and found a much nicer place for our stay on Statia. Our advice, If you intend to stay at this hotel, ask for current photos before you book.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Room Tip: Wouldn't recommend staying here.
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tag.2112 wrote a review Feb 2023
Ebensburg, Pennsylvania4 contributions2 helpful votes
We had an amazing week at the Old Gin house. We stayed in a 2 room suite. Our balcony faced the Caribbean ocean. The sunset were spectacular and we could see nearby Saba island. Housekeeping pampered us by cleaning our room everyday. The attached restaurant had the most amazing menu. You couldn't ask more from the staff. Marlies, Sybolt, Esther and everyone else made you feel like family.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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C$253 - C$347 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
the old gin house hotel st. eustatius, the old gin hotel
LOCATION
CaribbeanSt. EustatiusOranjestad
NUMBER OF ROOMS
20
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Gin House
Which popular attractions are close to The Old Gin House?
Nearby attractions include Fort Oranje (0.1 km), Oranje Bay Oranjestad Beach (0.4 km), and Statia Mural (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Old Gin House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and laundry service.
Which room amenities are available at The Old Gin House?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at The Old Gin House?
Guests can enjoy breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Old Gin House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Boardwalk Cafe, The Old Gin House Restaurant, and Blue Bead Bar & Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Old Gin House?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Old Gin House?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Dutch.
Are there any historical sites close to The Old Gin House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Fort de Windt (3.1 km) and Fort Oranje (0.1 km).
Does The Old Gin House have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.