8 Best Hotels in Saba

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Variety is the key for Saba's 100 or so hotel rooms. Accomodations are primarily in a handful of friendly, tidy inns or guesthouses perched on ledges or tucked into tropical gardens. You'll also find a single luxury hotel, as well as one that is practically camping, but also everything in between, including rental apartments, villas, and cottages. Location isn't as much an issue in Saba as in some other destinations. There are no beachfront accommodations, and the island is so small you can get around from anywhere. Cable TV is common, but air-conditioning is rare; cool nights and overhead fans keep rooms pleasant.

Juliana's Hotel

$ | Windwardside, Saba Fodor's Choice

This eclectic collection of cliffside accommodations, all featuring contemporary tropical decor, has something for everyone—the basic rooms (some with kitchenettes) are popular with hikers and divers on a budget, the charming Saban cottages with fully-equipped kitchens appeal to small families, and the spacious suites with private decks and hammocks are perfect for couples. There's also an artist's studio space offering workshops. For a small fee, you can rent a golf cart to get into town.

Pros

  • Swimming pool
  • Fun and funky bar
  • Full breakfast at Tropics Café included

Cons

  • It’s a straight uphill trek into town
  • Not all rooms have ocean views
  • Not much going on (except for the famous Friday happy hours)
Windwardside, Saba
599-416–2269
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17 units
Free Breakfast

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Poets and Painters Cottage

$$$ | 6 Fort St., Windwardside, Saba Fodor's Choice

At first glance, this 150-year-old property, once the residence of Dominican nuns, seems like a simple, white, traditional Saban cottage, but its interior is quite lavish, with original mahogany floors as well as antiques and decorative objects from all over the world. In addition to two ensuite bedrooms, there's a formal dining space, an eclectic sitting room where the flat-screen TV is stashed inside an antique cabinet, and a fully-equipped kitchen. You can also barbecue in the gorgeous, bloom-filled garden.

Pros

  • Walk to everything in Windwardside
  • Modern amenities like Wi-Fi and a/c
  • Museum-worthy decor

Cons

  • No pool
  • No children allowed
  • Area can be noisy on weekends
6 Fort St., Windwardside, Saba
599-416–6150
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1 cottage
No Meals

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Compass Cottage

$$$ | Johnny's Ground, Booby Hill, Saba

Surrounded by gardens and offering spectacular views, this hillside enclave consists of a two-bedroom cottage with private baths, a fully-equipped kitchen and dining area, and a well-appointed living room. A private clifftop pool and deck add to the allure, and free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities round out the amenities.

Pros

  • Feels like a private home
  • Gorgeous pool
  • Serene, tropical surroundings

Cons

  • No a/c
  • No housekeeping services
  • Car needed to get groceries from town
Johnny's Ground, Booby Hill, Saba
599-416–6150
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1 cottage
No Meals

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The Cottage Club Hotel

$ | Windwardside, Saba

Colorful throw pillows, mahogany four-poster beds, and navy area rugs with playful maritime patterns contrast with white color schemes in these charming, gingerbread bungalows—each with a full kitchen or kitchenette as well as a bird's-eye view of the ocean below and neighboring islands in the distance. For even more privacy and luxury, book the spacious new penthouse suite. A lushly landscaped pool area makes you feel as if you're in a true tropical hideaway. Full breakfast, served in the Grand House lounge, is available for a fee.

Pros

  • Walk to everything in Windwardside
  • Highly attentive staff
  • Stunning views from all rooms

Cons

  • No on-site restaurant or bar
  • No privacy walls between balconies
  • Few on-site activities
Windwardside, Saba
599-416–2386
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11 units
No Meals

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El Momo

$ | Booby Hill, Saba

Most of the eco-friendly cottages at this property have a terrace, and all are tucked into tropical flora 1,500 feet up Booby Hill. Two units share a bath, and two units have a kitchenette. For the best views and most amenities, book the Cottage in the Sky. There's an informal community feel at the cliff-top pool area and the restaurant–bar with lounges and hammocks. 

Pros

  • Stunning views
  • Very budget-friendly stay
  • Ecocommunity feel

Cons

  • Most cottages are small and basic and two share a bath
  • Lots of steep steps
  • No a/c, TVs, or phones (but there's free Wi-Fi)
Booby Hill, Saba
599-416–2265
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8 cottages
No Meals

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Saba Arawak Hotel

$ | Steep road #7, Windwardside, Saba

Four three-story buildings surround a cliffside pool and sundeck at Saba's largest hotel, which opened in 2022 and has a range of kitchenette-equipped options, from junior suites to one-bedroom apartments. Take a break from cooking with a meal in the on-site restaurant, which specializes in Asian and Caribbean cuisine. If you're a diver, look into the special diving packages that include perks like free room service and continental breakfast.

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Pros

  • Offers dive packages
  • Lovely pool with great vistas
  • Close to downtown Windwardside

Cons

  • No on-site activities or entertainment
  • No elevators
  • Decor is rather spartan
Steep road #7, Windwardside, Saba
599-416–2233
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27 suites
No Meals

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Scout's Place

$ | Windwardside, Saba

Owned by dive instructors Wolfgang and Barbara Tooten, this resort provides the finned set with everything they need: reasonably priced accommodations, guidance on finding the best dive operators and sites, decent grub, and late-night fun (the bar here is the place to dance and socialize on Friday night). In addition to the 10 rooms, there's a two-bedroom cottage with a full kitchen and a living room. Continental breakfast is included, and you can get a full breakfast for an up-charge.

Pros

  • Easy, level walk to everything "downtown" Windwardside
  • Fun, friendly gathering spot
  • Lovely pool with great island views

Cons

  • Smallish rooms
  • Few additional amenities
  • No air-conditioning
Windwardside, Saba
599-416–2740
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12 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Villa Orchid

$$$$ | Windwardside, Saba

The interiors feature antiques, hardwood floors, and tasteful art, and the private pool beckons with an expansive deck and patio furniture at this enchanting estate, where a main (great) house and a guest cottage are ensconced in lush orchid-filled gardens surrounded by stone walls. It has a state-of-the-art fully-equipped kitchen and an outdoor barbecue. You have the option of renting the two-bedroom main house and two-bedroom guest cottage together, which can sleep eight people in all.

Pros

  • Private oasis
  • Stellar island views from front deck
  • A/c and laundry facilities

Cons

  • Not accessible to people with mobility issues
  • A little pricey for Saba
  • Not particularly family-friendly
Windwardside, Saba
599-416–6150
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4 rooms
No Meals

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