Reviews of Gingerbread Suites 3 stars
Belmont. Bequia, VC4000 Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent & Grenadines
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Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewThe room (and bathroom) is very spacious. The balcony was my favorite part -- the view of the marina in the morning can't be beat. Strong AC + mosquito net were very useful (and bug zapper). Also very close to restaurants, and not a bad walk to Princess Margaret Beach / the ferry. Management was very prompt in responding to requests and gave good recommendations for activities in the area.
Part of the bathroom needed attention upon my arrival and new bedsheets, and when I alerted Management, it was responded to in good timing and resolved the next day. Also it's not entirely clear how to access reception walking from the ferry, so I felt lost (and hot and sweaty from the uphill walk!) -- but you enter in the back at 'Guest Access'. The most irritable part of the trip had nothing to do with the accommodations but more had to do with credit card payment issues -- I was out and about and contacted in excess (via phone, text, and platform escalation) regarding the need for resolution. On such a short visit (2 nights), truthfully, it stained my experience a bit. Ultimately, it was a system update issue, and I paid directly at the office when I returned to the property that night. Didn't love being told that if payment was not resolved ASAP, I would need to leave -- that felt rude. I would advise Management to make sure that payment is resolved same-day as check in vs expecting a guest to come back to their office on their timeline the next day (I was beach liming for goodness sakes!). That will reduce the seeming fear they had that I, or anyone in the future, would 'run out on the check' or something. Also would have been nice for the price of the room to have a bottle of water at check in.
Reviewed: 1 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 10 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe view, the terrace, the location and the bed (both design and confort) are wonderful.
Kitchen and bathrooms are old-fashioned for such a expensive accommodation. Also surprised that such expensive accommodation does not even include or provide breakfast. To the price of Booking, I needed to add more than 100 USD of VAT, service charge and other things, so, read attentively all the conditions. The room is very spacious and nice but extremely noisy when it rains due to the metal roof. Also do not be surprised to be atacked by hundreds of mosquitos (which did not happen so much to me in other parts of Bequia).
We are pleased that you found the view from the terrace, the location and the design of the bed wonderful. The four-poster beds in the first floor suites are made of sustainably sourced Ipe hardwood, as are all the doors, louvered windows and ceiling. The design of the Gingerbread Suites is traditional Caribbean, with the fretwork meticulously carved by a local craftsman. We embrace the old with modern artistic touches to create an authentic experience. The roofing material is traditional Caribbean galvanize and yes it can be a bit noisy during heavy rains despite the interior close boarding in Ipe hardwood. The Gingerbread Suites are fully-serviced, self contained accommodation with each room having its own well-appointed kitchen and private terrace. We do not have a restaurant, and do not advertise as such. We are however conveniently located within a minute's walk to the best restaurants on Bequia. We hope to welcome you back to Gingerbread in the future. You may want to stay in our Sea Breeze Suite next time as it has the most contemporary styled bathroom of the six suites.
We are pleased that you found the view from the terrace, the location and the design of the bed wonderful. The four-poster beds in the first floor suites are made of sustainably sourced Ipe hardwood, as are all the doors, louvered windows a… Show more
Reviewed: 28 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe location was great. Walking distances from the port, restaurants and bars and the beach. Rooms were a nice size with everything we needed as well as a balcony with a view.
One of the kitchen cupboard doors didn't close properly and the mirror in the bathroom was a little rusty and in need of replacing, but nothing major.
Thank you for your kind words about our property - the spaciousness of the rooms and our convenient location. We are located right on the waterfront and the salt air does pose problems with maintenance. We do our best when refurbishing to choose materials that do not rust. We have since replaced the hinge on the kitchen cupboard door and the mirror. We hope to have you stay with us again in the future.
Thank you for your kind words about our property - the spaciousness of the rooms and our convenient location. We are located right on the waterfront and the salt air does pose problems with maintenance. We do our best when refurbishing to c… Show more
Reviewed: 19 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe room was really lovely, spacious and very comfortable.
No Gingerbread cafe on site as advertised on website. Would have been great just to have a buffet breakfast on site for guests. Still there was the self catering kitchenette which in the end was convenient. And I could sit on the verandah and look at the gorgeous view.
We are pleased that you found our rooms at the Gingerbread Suites to be lovely, very comfortable and spacious. We are sorry that the lovely Gingerbread cafe closed several years ago and as such is not advertised on our website. The owner of the cafe has reopened another wonderful cafe, Sugar and Spice, a one minute walk on the Belmont Walkway.
We are pleased that you found our rooms at the Gingerbread Suites to be lovely, very comfortable and spacious. We are sorry that the lovely Gingerbread cafe closed several years ago and as such is not advertised on our website. The owner … Show more
Reviewed: 17 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewLovely waterfront location
the lack of any breeze on the balcony and the mosquitoes are overwhelming.
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed our convenient and special location on the waterfront. We are sorry the mosquitos were a problem on the open balcony. The room is air conditioned so we hope you enjoyed the comfort of the room. We are looking into fans on the balconies.
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed our convenient and special location on the waterfront. We are sorry the mosquitos were a problem on the open balcony. The room is air conditioned so we hope you enjoyed the comfort of the room. We are loo… Show more
Reviewed: 22 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewGreat location . Wonderful manager who helped us out of every situation and provided us with very useful info. He was lovely and most helpful.
Cleaning. The cleaner could have done more to ensure it was really clean. When we arrived there were old tissues left on floor. When we asked the manager if we could have it cleaned , then the cleaner came in again and left things spotless.
We are pleased that you appreciated Gingerbread's prime location. We enjoy making our guests feel at home and well looked after. We are sorry that on this occasion our cleaner missed the tissues on the floor as they are generally very thorough. We hope to have the pleasure of having you back in the future.
We are pleased that you appreciated Gingerbread's prime location. We enjoy making our guests feel at home and well looked after. We are sorry that on this occasion our cleaner missed the tissues on the floor as they are generally very … Show more
Reviewed: 17 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful authentic local hotel, right in the middle of the strip of beaches, with a pier for being picked up by sailboats and swimming.
It was low season, so cafe society was not there, only the onsite ice cream. Not their fault
We are happy to hear that you found the Gingerbread Suites to be beautiful and authentic. Thank you for this sincere compliment. While upgrading the property, we make every effort to maintain the original woodwork and style of the Gingerbread Suites in order to maintain the authenticity of the original Caribbean style building. Unfortunately the lovely Gingerbread cafe closed several years ago and the owner has opened a new cafe within a minutes walk along the walkway. We hope to have the pleasure of you staying with us again in the future.
We are happy to hear that you found the Gingerbread Suites to be beautiful and authentic. Thank you for this sincere compliment. While upgrading the property, we make every effort to maintain the original woodwork and style of the Gingerbre… Show more
Reviewed: 17 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful self contained apartment situation right on the waters edge, a short 5 min walk from the ferry port and lots of restaurants and bars near by.
There was no AC in our roon and sleeping was difficult. There were fans though.
Thank you for your great review. We are pleased that you found the Suite to be beautiful and that you appreciated our convenient location on the waterfront. We are please to let you know that the Suite was fully air-conditioned this fall. All of our suites are now air conditioned. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future.
Thank you for your great review. We are pleased that you found the Suite to be beautiful and that you appreciated our convenient location on the waterfront. We are please to let you know that the Suite was fully air-conditioned this fall. A… Show more
Reviewed: 27 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 February 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewGreat location just outside Port Elizabeth with views over the bay. Well equipped suite with kitchen. All in good condition
Wi-Fi is unreliable. Not sure if that is true for the whole island. Seemed a bit better in restaurants
Reviewed: 4 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewGreat room with a fabulous view from the terrace! The room was super clean, with a huge bathroom, convenient kitchen, seating area and a very comfortable bed. The Gingerbread is a very short walk from town, everything on the Belmont Walkway and Princess Margaret Beach. (Almost all of the island is in walking distance, if you like to go for a morning walk before hitting the beach.) The manager and staff were lovely and a joy to interact with. I had a fabulous time!
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Reviewed: 29 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewCharming and historic yet modern building. Beautiful seafront garden just a few minutes walk from the center of Bequia. Large sea view room with a well equipped kitchen allowed us to do simple meals and eat on the large lovely balcony. Our charming host did everything to make our visit a success.
Reviewed: 2 November 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
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