The Old Gin House

42 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Christine

Excellent

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Kathryn

We loved our room. Felt like we were living in history. Everyone was so helpful. We will definitely go back.

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2026

scott

There is no shuttle. Someone at the airport got us a taxi. The hotel did not help in any way in us getting to the hotel.
Important to know.....you are on your own to and from the hotel.
Heads up hotel.com would not let me post this

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2026

Su-Min

My room has a great view of the ocean and quite comfortable. The room comes with a small refrigerator and a coffee machine. A/C is sound is soft. There is not much of a beach since this is a volcanic island. Location is excellent. Scubaqua is 2 doors down, Barrel House restaurant is next door and Nats Boardwalk is a minute or two walk towards the dock. Old Gin House also has its own restaurant. The path up hill to town is next to the Old Gin House.

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2026

Meredith John

Very nice suite with large sitting room containing two sofas and a separate bedroom with king size sleigh bed. Although there had obviously been some money spent on this hotel, it was probably 20 years back and is now looking a bit tired. The staff were great and the restaurant was excellent, but it is essential to book a table when you first check in. If your taste is for Marriott style hotels, this may not be for you, but if you enjoy quirky originality and local flavour, you will be pleased.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Michael

Very awesome hotel, great history and staff was excellent, great job.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

James

Staff was friendly. The property and surroundings were beautiful full of old Caribbean charm

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Larry

Old Gin House has a great location. It is a 10 minute walk to the ferry terminal. The best dive shop on the island is across the street from the hotel. You can walk across the street to the beach for swimming and snorkeling. Food in the hotel restaurant is good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Rosalynn

Spacious room with a fabulous view. Friendly staff, convenient location.

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2025

John

Beautiful location convenient to Scubaqua Dive Operation, a number of dining options, walking option to the town, fort, and views of the Caribbean!

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2025

Janice

The room smell and in the bathroom there was mold in the roof

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2025

Erika

hotel is close to town, at the ocean/beach, walkable and had good access to some nice options for lunch and diner, at hotel and nearby

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2024

Brandon

Conveniently located by the ferry port and a nice stroll into town once you overcome the steep climb right as you leave the hotel. No complaints whatsoever.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2024

Theolinda

To many cats at check in on the property overall the manager was very accommodating and service oriented

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2024

Sally

The new owners are working hard to refresh this historic property. The seaside location is a gem and the staff members are friendly and attentive (special shout-out to Julia). The full breakfast is a wonderful benefit, and my mahi-mahi dinner was absolutely delicious! An added bonus is the proximity to another excellent restaurant, as well as a scuba center for those who come to Statia to dive. Thanks to Peter and Jeanette and your amazing staff!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2024

Irinia

the service and staff was sublime.
i will for shure come back and stay here.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2024

Christopher

6/10

Pleasant

07 Feb 2024

Lori

This place has potential, but has seen better days. In desperate need of an update. We were given the keys to our room and that was the last time we saw any staff at the hotel. The mosquitos in the room were terrible, the pool looked tired and the rooster woke you up at all hours of the night. The restaurant staff were very nice.

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2023

randal

Loved this place, super charming, tons of colonial feeling. Peter, the owner was such a great host. The restaurant was super chill and the food was incredible. We talked to the super tall dutch chef, nice guy. Only problem is the place is getting run down and theres road construction on going.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Aug 2023

Danecia

I like that I was able to get a decent breakfast. The room was untidy. We told front desk about it & they did nothing. The toilet was messy. Dirty floors. The towels were smelly. Dead insects on floor. We were not very comfortable with the mess. The hotel also needs some maintenance work. Pool can not be used. It's unkept. Sofa chairs by beach were a mess. We were just happy we had working AC, wifi & Breakfast at mornings. Everything else was trash! We won't be returning.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

04 Aug 2023

Daniela

Lashonda is amazing if I had to rate her alone it would have been excellent
The room had nasty order
Move to another room
Porch was filthy like it hadnt been clean in days
Entrance to room dirty
Server staff needs customer service training
Wouldnt recommend to stay there

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2023

Henry

Our stay 30 june to 2nd July 2023 was in general enjoyable. The room was big, and clean, all the facilities and services worked, but the overall impression is that the Old Gin House needs a refurbish, and the photos we found before our stay were either out of date, or modified to look better that the place really was. The pool area was especially dirty and decrepit. The staff were nice, but not very welcoming, lucklily the area around the hotel, and above all the barrel house,restaurant was very nice. I woud not return there unless some work is done.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2023

Doug

The moment we entered the property it was exactly what we wanted for a small island. Close to lots of historic buildings and still near the water with a fantastic restaurant. Pool was very enjoyable. Will stay at The Gin House if we return to Statia.

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2022

Joseph

Nice spacious rooms, friendly staff, good location and good breakfast included.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2021

Verified traveler

Saybolt and Merlies are an extremely attentive in all the senses possible. Whatever you may ask they going to make it possible even in this C-19 situation. Rooms are right next to the sea. Food is above the standards with some dishes really amazing.

If you want to recharge your batteries give a chance to this place, it is a must

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Staff was excellent, food was good but the restaurant was not open for all meal times. Not a huge deal since the are a couple close restaurants.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2019

Shannon

Great for relaxation and architecture nerds

As an architecture nerd, I loved the history, design, and stonework at The Old Gin House. We booked room 301, which was a lovely suite, with a balcony overlooking the water. Between the balcony and the flower adorned pool area, there were plenty of chances to sit back and relax. The staff were friendly and the breakfast was ample.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2018

YONG

Great

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

In need of restoration

This Hotel has so much potential. It is comprised mostly of dorm style rooms around a historic gin mill which has been converted to the hotel's reception and a bar area which was not in use during our stay. The pool was in terrible shape and I didn't bother. The furniture is really tired and in some cases battered. Lets just say that the entire place is due for a renovation and the historical gin mill should be restored.

2/10

Poor

15 Oct 2016

Kevin

Would Not Recommend

This Hotel was not what they represented it to be. It was old and not in very good repair. It is not in a accessible area. You must have a reservation made before 3pm to dine in an area that has no other options for eating. I was extremely disappointed in this hotel for the price and would not recommend to anyone.

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2016

Verified traveler

Nice, somewhat isolated hotel.

The room was very pleasant. Sparsely furnished, as I like it, and spacious. You can get to the main part of town by following a steep path up a cliff. The food served across the road is mediocre, and at $27 for a bad dish of pasta, I don't want to do it again. Dining and sundowning is done on a pleasant patio with a great view of the setting sun across the bay. I would certainly want other easily reached dining options and access to the tourist options like museums and the fort.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2015

JRC

This hotel is a hidden gem

This hotel is a must visit. The hotel itself is located on the small island of Statia and sits right on the water. The staff is amazing, but the hotel bar is a historical masterpiece. The food was great and the atmosphere is world class. This hotel far exceeded my expectations and I am so very happy that I happened to come across it. If you ever find yourself in Statia, then this is the hotel that you will want to stay at. Also, this Hotel has incredible taste in music.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

there was a tropical storm coming thru during our stay so many restaurants and such around the island would be shut, they took such great care of us at the Tom Beach, the manager stayed on the premises during the storm, lots of provisions and snacks were available to help us ride out the storm. they were just wonderful and the beach at st. jean is, I think, one of the nicest on the island. everyone was so friendly and helpful - when the sun finally came back out we enjoyed it all the more!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Be prepared.

Mosquitoes. Mosquitoes. Mosquitoes!!! They were everywhere. In the room, poolside, and the restaurant. They room even came with a spray to prepare you for the torture. But I'm assuming it's like that anywhere else on the island.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2015

Barbara

Very comfortable

Staff very friendly and helpful. Could have better restaurants.

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2015

Bryan

Great Time

We had a blast and the staff was awesome! Will return...

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2015

Wihelmina

Nice hotel

We had a good time.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Simone

Enorm vriendelijk personeel!
Prachtige groene plek aan zee en een sfeervolle,, authentieke, Caribische sfeer! Echt een aanrader.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2024

Jelena

Zeer gastvrij, goede service, schone, ruime kamer met goed werkend airco. Eigenaar regelt scooter te huur, heerlijk borrelen aan de zee. Duikschool om de hoek.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2023

Luuk

Stijlvol hoofdgebouw, prima kamers, lekkere bedden, mooi uitzicht over zee, prima ontbijt, persoonlijke service. Alles wat past bij een verblijf op dit bijzondere bovenwindse eiland.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2018

Erik

Beautiful location and very tastefully furnitured rooms

6/10

Pleasant

28 Nov 2015

Michel

Bonne option pour un séjour de belles plongées

Séjour de plongée sous marine : le centre Scubaqua tout proche de l'hôtel ( 50 m ) est remarquable de professionnalisme, d'accueil et d'ambiance. Très beaux sites d'accès rapide pour des plongées généralement faciles entre 15 et 25m. A savoir : les plongées se font dans une réserve marine, ce qui n'est pas évident car la baie est un hâvre pour gros tankers qui gâchent un peu le paysage. Mais les règles de propreté sont drastiques à cause de la réserve, et on ne voit aucune trace de gasoil ! Pour le reste, l'hôtel est au bord de la route qui longe la plage, assez peu fréquentées ( route et plage ) compte tenu des 4000 habitants de l'île. Restauration de qualité correcte à l'hôtel, même si peu renouvelée. Service correct sans plus, très lent ( on est sous les tropiques ! ) Bons restaurants à proximité.