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The Colosseum

2.0 star property
Central guesthouse connected to a shopping center, within easy reach of Basseterre Cruise Port

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Standard Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Deluxe Single Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

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Standard Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Irishtown Bay Road, Basseterre

What's nearby

  • Palms Court Gardens & Restaurant - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basseterre Cruise Port - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Warner Park Sporting Complex - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Royal St. Kitts Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Frigate Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Robert L. Bradshaw Intl. Airport (SKB) - 8 min drive
  • Newcastle (NEV-Vance W. Amory Intl.) - 109 min drive
  • Oranjestad (EUX-F.D. Roosevelt) - 21.6 miles/34.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Calypso - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arwee Sushi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Marshall's Cuisine - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boozies On The Beach - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Colosseum

The Colosseum offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Basseterre Cruise Port.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 15

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

The Colosseum Guesthouse
The Colosseum Basseterre
The Colosseum Guesthouse Basseterre

Frequently asked questions

Does The Colosseum offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Colosseum does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Colosseum?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Colosseum?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Colosseum.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Colosseum?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around The Colosseum like?
The Colosseum is a short 8-minute drive from Robert L. Bradshaw Intl. Airport (SKB) and 8 minutes' walk from Basseterre Cruise Port.

Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Jewel, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The room was well cleaned on arrival.
Vilma, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The management was always there professional, courteous and kind also went above and beyond to make us feel like home. In future we will definitely be going back and highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting St.Kitts & Nevis
Natoya, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Junior, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I did enjoy my stay. the amenites was great and the staff was wonderful I would encourge my friends and family to stay there.
Vernice, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Quick access to shopping and beach. People were friendly, hospitable and helpful.
Noeline, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It’s an inexpensive little hotel right near the cruise ship dock downtown, I was pleasantly surprised with this little Roman gem
Edward, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very convenient for what we needed
JOANNA, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

That’s not a hotel
Rolando, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Lots of pros and some cons...This guesthouse is downtown Basseterre and is above an Asian grocery with no elevator. It is on the waterfront so prepare for beautiful seaviews &sounds of the open bay. Its footsteps away from ferry terminal which can get you to Nevis easily and other affordable local transportation. The rooms are nicely furnished and clean. Showers have very hot water. While its true that the surounding neigbourhood IS a bit rough/shady, the property is very walkable to the market, supermaket and main parts of town as well as the cruise ship terminal for more restaurant options. The host is very responsive and willing to assist..just a phone call away. As a solo female traveller i highly recommend a door jam to improve your feeling of safety/privacy. Similar to other reviews I had a mix up with my room booking but the host tried his best to resolve which i truly appreciated. I would suggest to the host to have a community kitchen stovetop which allows persons to make light meals where smaller rooms dont have kitchettes. Overall I would say it's budget friendly and you cant beat the location for basseterre.
Stacy, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

NO ROOM SERVICE FOR A 3 NIGHT STAY. NO STAFF PRESENT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT ANYTHING.On arrival they first told us we have no booking there until I saw the manager. I will never recommend this place for anyone. We heard confrontational arguments between the manager and guests who were turned away because of overbooking.
vishnu, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean rooms in a location very close to city centre. Handy for bus and ferry terminals and Port Zante shops and restaurants. Good views over the bay towards Nevis. Friendly and attentive staff.
Paul, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

I wouldn't know how the inside was since it was overbooked and I was left stranded I actually had to spend three times the money to go stay at a good hotel.... My money also wasn't refunded be very careful when dealing with these type of properties where the owners are small time and not reliable
terry, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place
Claire, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Upon entering the property, I was greeted by Homer, he is the owner. The steps, porch, passage, and room were all clear and clean. The bed was well made up with white sheets. He gave me my keys along with the wifi password and a contact number, he was very professional. I checked the bathroom, standard amenities, no tub thou, but that's fine as it is a guest house. I went on the porch, there were 3 cruise ships in that day, Absolutely stunning! A magnificent view of the town Basseterre as well, oh you can see the ferry terminal, which takes you to the beautiful small island of Nevis, just 2 minutes walking distance to the felly and bus terminal. The Colosseum is located in the town of Basseterre so it's quite easy to access restaurants, banks, and other businesses. I did enjoy my stay and I look forward to returning. Cheers, Homer.
Janice, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

My initial reaction upon arrival was mixed. The area surrounding the property is quite unkempt and questionable. Because there is a small convenience store on the first floor of the building there are lots of people milling around outside, and being an American woman I got many unwelcome remarks from men while I was coming and going. There was ample parking out front, and a beach across the street with views of the cruise ship. It is a busy road and quite noisy. There is a balcony but no chairs to enjoy it. Inside the hallway is kept clean. The room itself was also clean, but during the 6 days we were there we were never offered room service, fresh towels or additional toilet paper. We finally had to ask one of the employees when one was available. The owner comes and goes without notice so you never know when someone will be there. The real reason I’m giving such a poor review is due to the mishandling of our reservation. We booked a one week stay two weeks prior to our arrival. On day 5 we were approached by the owner who told us he had double booked our room and said we would need to check out a day early. He said he had already booked us at a nearby hotel. Totally unacceptable! Upon checking out that hotel we were not pleased with the condition or location and told him so. There were several other guests who were also displaced. We had to take time out of our vacation, miss an excursion we had planned, and have added expense due to this. Think twice b4 booking
Anne, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Horrible- DO NOT STAY HERE, EVER! I booked via Expedia for 5 days/4 nights. Stayed here once before with no issue, but this time, on day 3, this small family run hotel owner said he had overbooked for my final night for a large party who was taking the entire hotel (small). In other words, I am making more money by a full rental than by you or the other room with American guests in it. Oddly enough, the Expedia site still showed 2 room available for that night. He said he booked me at a nearby hotel already. He never asked me. The hotel he booked me for was awful, terrible neighborhood with huge safety concerns and zero parking. I explained I’d book my own hotel and had to spend a portion of my vacation time researching for a new hotel for 1 night on a Friday night. Wasted my time. He gave me back cash for the last night, but no compensation for causing anxiety and disruptions to my plans or vacation. I called Expedia to report the situation. The other Americans were also contacting Expedia about the same issue. At no time during this stay did my room get cleaned, no new towels, no making of the bed other than by me, no trash emptied. Toilet paper ran out and was not refilled. I would NEVER recommend this site. Do not stay here. Zero stars, would never recommend. Just don’t do it.
Melissa, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Centrally located and very quiet
Clement, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I booked the Colosseum Guesthouse because of the location and the good reviews. My already high expectations were exceeded. There was always easy parking for my rental car, and the area's vibe was friendly and safe. The shops, bars, and restaurants of Port Zantes are in easy walking distance. The Colosseum gave me a quality hotel experience. The room and bathroom were super clean and well-equipped. The hotel's owner Homer is available around the clock and takes care of every detail. There is no question that I will return to the Colosseum for my next travel to St. Kitts.
Jan, 6-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Area is clean, below is a mini supermarket for groceries and a beach is in front of the building with a great view of the cruise ship. Next to the building on both sides and behind are old buildings, not so pleasant on the eyes if you pay attention.
Bianca, 3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Better than expected. Simple, clean, close to ferry terminal and heart of the city.
mareba, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, low cost hotel by the port.
The hotel was clean and comfortable. It is above a convenient store that the owner leases out. It is a five minute walk to all the shopping and restaurants where the cruise ships come in. There is a food court with a bar in the center of it and it had a DJ on Friday evening. The port is one block away if you want to get to another island. It was a bit hectic and dirty at the port but no hassles. Homer is the hotel manager and owner. Just ask him if you need anything. He was helpful and well connected. He gave me a low cost shuttle (prearranged)to the airport since it would have been hard to get a taxi that early in the morning. The price was low and well worth the stay. Currently they only had seven rooms but are adding on another twenty some rooms. I would stay there again.
John, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The room was clean. However, I was not given a one queen bed, as requested, but two twin beds room which was somewhat an inconvenience due to my large physique. The hotel is in a good location in the town and has a lovely view.
Ian Amos, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

This property is listed on Airbnb as well as Expedia. When I was looking both websites showed multiple rooms available. I booked through Expedia as it was instant vs. Airbnb which required 24 hours before it was confirmed and I was looking for a room for that night. When I arrived at the property there was no one at the front desk. I used the ring doorbell and received a response that "no one was available to answer the ring". Thankfully a guest was sitting outside nearby and called the owner who said he was on his way over. Once he arrived he informed me that they were fully booked. I asked why both Expedia and Airbnb showed multiple rooms available to book and he stated it took some time for the systems to register. He told me to cancel the reservation and I would get a full refund. I informed him that I could not cancel as it was too late and he would have to do it on his end. I was very disappointed with this property, I paid for a taxi there and then had to pay for another taxi to another property. It was dark out and thankfully I was with my husband but the area doesn't seem all that safe to be alone at night waiting or trying to figure out where you will go to next. In the end I had to contact Expedia and explain to them what happened and request a refund. They said they would contact the property which they were unable to and eventually they gave me a refund but not after spending almost an hour on the phone explaining what happened to two representatives
Elizabeth, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Close to the town, no dining within proximity. Cute and friendly place.
Sheryl, 12-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review