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Reviews of The Old Gin House 4 stars

Gallows Bay Lower Town, 0000 Oranjestad, Bonaire St Eustatius and Saba

#6 of 10 hotels in Oranjestad

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 37 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    9.0
    My stay was greag dispiste one or two mishaps.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like that i had internet problems and tv problems that i had to wait for a bit to be resolved, as i was traveling with my two kids and after a long day of travel they just wanted to relax. Elevator was not working. I didn’t like that the sofa was discolored and peeling; there was peelings everywhere after we set up the sofa bed.

    I liked that the staff was very attentive and helpful. The pool was very nice and clean . Room was very clean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    9.0
    I had a relaxing stay in a property of character and beautiful views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lighting didn’t work. Overhead bulbs worked but some lamps did not.

    Location was great. Property has a lot of character and is under renovation to make even nicer. Pool is very nice. Breakfast options were broad, served quickly and delicious. Staff is very friendly and attentive.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    8.0
    Rustic and historic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Missing the remote for the Fire stick. Bathtub out of service.

    Room had a double balcony right over the ocean. Fell asleep to the sound of the waves. We had the large two room suite, so very comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    8.0
    Correct
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bel emplacement, personnel sympa

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    8.0
    My experience was just what expected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Animals, nature I guess can't run from that.

    Breakfast and staff knowledge and feedback. They went above and beyond.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    8.0
    Good location, great neighbors, excellent breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't adjust the temperature of the water in my room. Mattresses on the bed were a bit worn and had me roll down to one side each night. Price is rather steep compared to what you get, but so is every option on Statia.

    One of the few buildings left in lower town, The old Gin House offers great accommodation right below Fort Oranje and the settlement on the cliff. Right next to tje hotel also on the lower town is a FANTASTIC restaurant (The Barrel House) and a diveshop/bar/souvenir place (Squbaqua). Included a la carte breakfast has excellent. I recommend "the Gin House breakfast" from the menu.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    A large room with good airconditioning with two terraces (woceanview and by the little swimmingpool)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The small biting flies.

    Good breakfast with a lot of egg-possibilities. They washed our laundry for a small fee. One of the servants arranged a scooter for us. The location is perfect, snorkelspot directly on the other site of the (quiet road).

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing and enjoyable but photo's of property do not match the fact that everything is tired.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Roadworks. Face lifting of Hotel whilst guests were there although wasn't that intrusive.

    Very laid back experience. Not much to do on the island but that's what we wanted. Very helpful staff who made the place.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    breakfast was great! our room was direct at the beachfront- we had a great view!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    7.0
    Good location but overpriced
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It felt like the hotel is overpriced given the lack of alternatives. The pool was not cleaned at all and essentially unusable. There was a general sense of poor maintenance with peeling floor paint, mould on the ceiling in the room, a missing shower shelf and a bathroom window that looked as though it hadn’t been maintained in years. There was also a lot of exposed pipe work and wires that you wouldn’t expect to see in a more expensive property. The tv was also very basic with only regular tv channels - again for the price of the room access to streaming services is expected

    Location is good beside the sea and not too far from the ferry terminal, while still being far enough away not to see it. The cats that hang around are cute, particularly one which had a tail like a squirrel and which we called Ginger. The room was clean and the staff generally were great. The nearby associated restaurant was great both for breakfast and dinner (note the rating score is for the accommodation and not the restaurant)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    7.0
    Eating places often not open. Otherwise fine.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet didn't function correctly.

    Breakfast was good.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Knowing ahead of the time the restaurant was closed the only 2 nights we were there on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.

    Great breakfast and our room had the best view overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    8.0
    Love my stay and would reccommend it to othrrs. The kids enjoyed the pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool area was a bit neglected.

    Breakfast was great, the staff was very accommodating. The location was great. Love having the beach close by

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Vast room was dark w/one tiny window and gray with little decor Pool area under construction No 24/7 reception staff Food is quite expensive ANYWHERE on Statia as it all has to be brought in.

    Clean quiet spacious room. Great huge bathroom - lots of hot water in large shower. Big comfy bed Lovely bar/terrace area on the water with dining area for sunset dinners, with good service and good food. Other Dinner options nearby. Short steep hike up to the fort and town for siteseeing and lunch. Helpful staff Variety of room options so study them carefully and ask questions. Quick taxi connections to ferry and airport. I can't imagine staying anywhere else on Statia.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise and dust around the swimming pool area due to maintenance.

    The room itself was very nice: big, clean and comfortable. Very nice breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2023

    7.0
    Nice place to stay for a few nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The swimming pool

    Staff very nice and good finding solutions

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    6.0
    For the price I expected more
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was dirty, room without natural light, not so clean

    Close to the Harbour and some restaurant in the area

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    6.0
    gorgeous hotel, wait after the renovations are done to benefit of its full charm
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    our room slow restaurant service

    the reception part of the hotel is under renovation (not mentioned when booking) makes it loose a big part of the charm of this gorgeous colonial building. Our room was dark and below the expectations we had for the price paid. The staff was nice though slow (apart from management) Location is unique, we highly recommend the diving club and its little beach (the only one close to the hotel), the boutique is very interesting and the rosé is just perfect, as well as the friendly staff !!!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    10
    Too short
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I couldn’t stay longer!

    Breakfast was excellent!! Staff was very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    6.0
    Average facility- peaceful location- convenient to walk places.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smell was gross inside my room and ants or something made piles of dirt inside my room.

    Location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    5.0
    Quite enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is under new ownership and they seem to working hard to improve the condition of the hotel which is in desperate need of renovations: For example, the pool was dirty - and when there aren't any beaches, you do want a pool - and the ceiling of the bedroom was moldy. I'd give it some time and

    The location was perfect as we could walk from the port having arrived on the 20:15 ferry and didn't have a car. The hotel occupies a stunning spot overlooking the sea with sun loungers on a sandy area, comfortable couches to enjoy sundown and a good restaurant. The staff were very pleasant and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No remarks

    The suite at Old Gin is just FANTASTIC

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rooms are overpriced for just a simple fridge and TV. The rooms lack a wow factor. I have paid less for great rooms.

    The breakfast, dinner, and the staff were really nice.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

    9.0
    Was perfect, not a thing was wanting
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2024

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