Robert L. Bradshaw Intl. Airport (SKB) - 4 min drive
Newcastle (NEV-Vance W. Amory Intl.) - 10.5 miles/16.8 km
Oranjestad (EUX-F.D. Roosevelt) - 22.2 miles/35.8 km
Restaurants
Cafe Calypso - 8 min drive
Arwee Sushi - 8 min drive
Rock Lobster - 7 min drive
Marshall's Cuisine - 6 min drive
KFC - 5 min drive
About this property
Culture House
Culture House puts you within a 10-minute drive of Basseterre Cruise Port. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
Languages
English, German, Swedish
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay free (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 44 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Free offsite parking nearby
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
What to do
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Ziplining nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2004
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Espresso maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
What to enjoy
Balcony
Yard
Freshen up
5 bathrooms
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10 (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a security system and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted.
Mobile payment options include: PayPal.
Also known as
Culture House B&B Basseterre
Culture House B&B
Culture House Basseterre
Culture House St. Kitts/Basseterre
Culture Basseterre
Culture House Guesthouse Basseterre
Culture House Guesthouse
Culture House Guesthouse
Culture House Basseterre
Culture House Guesthouse Basseterre
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Culture House?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 44 lbs per pet. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Culture House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Culture House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 10 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Culture House and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, hiking, and kayaking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Culture House also has a garden.
Does Culture House have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony and a yard.
What's the area around Culture House like?
Culture House is located a short 2-minute walk from Greatheeds.
Reviews
6.4
Good
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6.8/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
4.0/10
Amenities
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Feb 24, 2020
Really lovely hosts, quiet spot really close to the airport. Only downside is you need to take a taxi to go to the beach, but if it's a short trip, it's perfect.
Bailey
Bailey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Dec 19, 2019
Worst place ever to stay dirty and smelly. DO NOT STAY HERE
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2019
Close to Basseterre
John, the owner and manager, was extremely helpful with suggestions about where to go in both St. Kitts ans Nevis. Though the Culture House may seem a bit outside the main action, it is only a 10 min walk to the main road where you can catch bus/vans to anywhere. Basseterre is only 5 minutes away.
Janet
Janet, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Dec 8, 2019
Horrible. Totally run down dump. Had to leave early wo refund! Choose between heatstroke (no AC, windows cannot be opened) or eaten by mossies when you open doors wo fly screens. No lounge anymore (it is now a stinking dog shelter), no breakfast or bottled water as described. Fotos & text are a fraud (Food, lounge dont exist or beach pic from Frigate Bay). No beach view. Beach far away & cannot be used/dump. Google "Pics Culture House Basseterre" for real pics.
Mike
Mike, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2019
Ollie
Ollie, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 15, 2019
Guess is very hospitable makes sure you okay goes out and beyond to accommodate
Verified traveler
2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 25, 2019
Family was not happy... The host John and Tina was very nice but there was not much to accommodate family... They left before check out... If you’re looking for a basic hide away in the country then go for it but must like dogs too... Not for children or adventurous families...
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 24, 2019
John and Tina were really nice hosts. They gave us a good orientation of the island, must see spots, dining and general advice on how to get around. Every morning before we went out Tina would ask where we were going and suggests good places to see in that area and it always worked out better than the spots we had intended to see. The room was clean and comfortable, probably could use a mini refrigerator and better lighting. My two main issues would be the plumbing in the bathroom, as water backed up every time we showered and the dogs.
Verified traveler
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 18, 2019
Ladies and Gentlemen. If you are expecting the Ritz hotel please go elsewhere. If you are looking for a comfortable, clean and relaxing retreat then this is your place. John was the pillar of hospitality and ensured I had everything I needed to be comfortable. The location is "Lived in" and rustic and John resues dogs so if you are not an animal lover this is not the place for you. The location is for the "World Traveler" or someone who wants to have some quiet time and enjoy a drink on the balcony while reading a good novel quietly.
The Wifi works great - was able to stream movies on netflix without any issues however please note there is not a microwave, fridge etc in the room however John will do his best to accomodate you. There is no AC which is a shock at first however you do get used to it over time and makes the shower so much enjoyable as it is a coolish shower which I enjoyed.
Reading through some of these reviews is quite sad as honestly you get for what you pay for. Make sure you rent a car or have someone to drive you around the island. Everything is close in proximity however a car or bike is something I would recommend you have to get around. There are bugs as there is throughout the Caribbean however I wasnt really bother by them.
John - Thanks for your hospitality and kindness and look forward to coming back again for a relaxing time.
Cheers
Verified traveler
2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2019
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 4, 2019
Hard to locate entrance. Nice room, affordable.clean and a balcony overlooking the ocean. Be aware that no soap or shampoo is provided. I already knew there was no hot water. I left at 8 am and no one was there for checkout. Affordable nice rooms for people not needing to be pampered.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
4/10 Fair
Jan 26, 2019
I did not like this property at all. It didn’t have the basic necessities such as running water, hot water, not enough toiletries and no air conditioning. There were no facilities to make a simple tea or coffee in the morning. To top it all off, the beds were extremely uncomfortable and the place was infested with mosquitos. Our whole family was bitten and we don’t know if we are carrying any mosquito-born diseases overseas.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jan 11, 2019
Staff was friendly and room was clean. Owner need to update there website to include information ... No TV,, No WIFI, No hot water,, no restaurants within walking distance, no easy access to taxi
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jan 5, 2019
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7-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 9, 2018
I like the the owner was there to receive me and show me my room. He was also pleasant.
In terms of security it's extremely dangerous as it's very secluded and should have some form of physical security.
The odour of the animals in the property was very overpowering and atrocious. The presence of the animals was all over by the stench that took over the place.
The pictures displayed on the internet are not recent as the place look unkempt and run down. I would never ever think about having breakfast there..
The rooms had no way of even warming some thing to eat or keeping something cool. It was not worth my 58US. If it was refundable I would not stay there. I would find another place to stay.
Another thing that was upsetting to me is though the room was clean enough and smell clean when I tried my skin with towels that appeared clean fur or hair from the animals came off on my skin. I felt so unclean and I was really just glad to leave that place.
He need to get that place up to better standards. It was not fear for me to have paid even one dollar for something like that.
I would not think of going back there even though the owner was pleasant enough. The stench of animals getting to my room was a major turn off. Plus he needs to label the enter and exit doors.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 17, 2018
You really need a car as it is a long way from anywhere and taxis are expensive. There is no food close by and no fridge. The room is no frills with a fan. John is a nice guy. If you want aircon, tv, fridge, hot shower water, facilities go somewhere else
Spoon
Spoon, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Nov 2, 2018
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 23, 2018
Bed is hard, needs air condition in the room, a mini fridge, microwave,air freshener, room needs a new look
Sara
Sara, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 3, 2018
Nothing like the photos. Don’t stay here!
When she opened the door I saw the lizard run underneath the bed. No AC and no screens on the windows?! I’m not happy with mosquitoes feasting on me as all of the windows couldn’t even close shut. The room looked worse than a US Motel 8. There were bars on the windows and door on inside of the room...why? The kind of bars you’d find outside of a unit. The host was sweet but come on...you couldn’t even spare a nice room for us? Awful!
Elle
Elle, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 29, 2018
Nice Hotel in quiet area, love the fruit trees.
Overall experience was lovely and I would definitely visit again, and also recommend the Culture House to my friends and family..
Vivian
Vivian, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2018
Good stay.
Very friendly explained me what all to do in the island. Had great mangoes from his backyard. Price was good. Not in the center, but well accessible via taxi.
Overall good stay and will recommend to others.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Apr 27, 2018
Over rated -0*
Interesting to know how are hotels rated 1*-5*. No hot water available, yet to see restaurant and bar, no tiding of room during my stay. Poor lighting around building. Suitable for persons willing to pay about $25us per day. Certainly not $65us
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 29, 2017
Low budget accommodation
If you are on a tight budget this is an option but remember you get what you pay for.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Nov 4, 2017
Horrible place
Never stayed, cancel on arrival because the place is a dump!!
chris
chris, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 23, 2017
Affordable for short stays.
You get the bare minimum. No refrigerator or microwave. Beds not very comfortable. No air conditioning. Just basic accommodations for the price. Lots of dogs in the facility.