Located in the peaceful Lowlands community of Tobago, Viola’s Place is a family-owned apartment hotel offering comfortable accommodations, tropical gardens, and a welcoming Caribbean atmosphere. Established in 1993, the property provides an alternative to larger resorts, combining self-catering convenience with the personal character of an independently operated hotel.
Guests can choose from double and twin rooms, suites, and family accommodations, with selected units featuring kitchenettes, balconies, and views of the swimming pool or gardens. The property’s outdoor pool, landscaped grounds, and convenient location make it an appealing base for couples, families, groups, and travelers exploring Tobago.
Situated near shopping, restaurants, and the island’s southwestern attractions, Viola’s Place offers easy access to beaches, cultural experiences, and outdoor activities while maintaining a relaxed residential setting.
Highlights & Amenities
- Family-owned Tobago apartment hotel
- Established in 1993
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Tropical gardens and terrace
- Double, twin, and family accommodations
- Suites and selected rooms with kitchenettes
- Air-conditioned guestrooms
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Breakfast and meals available
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Complimentary on-site parking
- Airport shuttle arrangements available
- Barbecue facilities
- Family-friendly accommodations
- Convenient access to shopping and island attractions
Why Stay Here
Viola’s Place offers a practical, independently owned alternative to Tobago’s larger beachfront resorts. Its apartment-style accommodations and self-catering facilities appeal to travelers who prefer additional flexibility, particularly families, groups, and guests planning extended stays.
The swimming pool and garden setting provide opportunities to relax between excursions, while the Lowlands location makes it convenient to explore Tobago’s beaches, restaurants, shopping, and cultural attractions.
For travelers interested in supporting locally rooted Caribbean hospitality, Viola’s Place also offers a meaningful connection to a longstanding Tobago family business.
Ownership & Heritage
Viola’s Place is a family-owned Tobago hotel operated by Joan Brathwaite, a Caribbean hospitality entrepreneur whose family established the property in 1993.
The hotel’s story began with Joan’s late husband, James R. Brathwaite (1939–2007), whose ambition was to create a guesthouse in Tobago. After working as a tailor’s apprentice, police constable, police prosecutor, and attorney, James pursued his entrepreneurial vision alongside Joan.
In 1993, the couple opened Viola’s Place Apartment Hotel Limited with just ten rooms, personally managing the early operations.
Joan subsequently pursued formal hotel-management training through the University of the West Indies’ extramural department and participated in tourism training and industry organizations to strengthen the business.
In March 2025, the Tobago Tourism Agency featured Joan in its HER Story series, recognizing her contributions to the island’s hospitality industry and highlighting her encouragement of women pursuing careers in tourism.
Today, Viola’s Place represents more than three decades of family entrepreneurship, local hospitality, and women’s leadership in Tobago’s tourism sector.
Location
101 Hampden Road, Lowlands, Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago
Viola’s Place is located in southwestern Tobago, near Gulf City Mall and within reach of the island’s main roads, restaurants, and shopping facilities.
Popular attractions in the wider area include Buccoo Reef, Nylon Pool, Pigeon Point Heritage Park, Store Bay, and the coastal communities surrounding Crown Point.
A.N.R. Robinson International Airport is approximately 5 km from the property, making Viola’s Place convenient for visitors arriving by air.
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