Located in the lively Crown Point area of Tobago, Shepherd’s Inn is a Black-owned, locally operated boutique hotel offering a relaxed Caribbean retreat surrounded by tropical gardens. The 20-room property combines comfortable accommodations, personalized service, an outdoor swimming pool, and on-site dining at Betsy’s Hope Restaurant.
Guests can choose between charming teakwood poolside cabanas and garden-facing guestrooms, each featuring air conditioning, private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and modern conveniences. The hotel’s welcoming atmosphere makes it an appealing choice for couples, families, business travelers, and visitors seeking an independently owned alternative to larger Caribbean resorts.
Just minutes from A.N.R. Robinson International Airport and Tobago’s popular Store Bay and Pigeon Point beaches, Shepherd’s Inn provides a convenient base for exploring the island’s beaches, marine attractions, local cuisine, and cultural experiences.
Highlights & Amenities
- Black-owned boutique hotel with 20 guestrooms
- Tropical gardens and landscaped grounds
- Outdoor swimming pool with poolside cabanas
- Garden-facing guestrooms
- On-site Betsy’s Hope Restaurant
- Caribbean, Creole, and international cuisine
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioned accommodations
- Flat-screen televisions and in-room refrigerators
- Complimentary breakfast options
- Airport shuttle service
- On-site parking
- Scuba diving services through R & Sea Divers
- Car rentals through Sheppy’s Auto Rentals
- Island tours, birdwatching, and watersports excursions
- Convenient location near Store Bay and Pigeon Point
Why Stay Here
Shepherd’s Inn offers the intimacy of a small Caribbean hotel with the convenience of being close to Tobago’s airport, beaches, restaurants, and recreational attractions.
Its tropical gardens and distinctive poolside cabanas create a peaceful setting for relaxation, while Betsy’s Hope Restaurant introduces guests to locally influenced Caribbean flavors.
Travelers can also arrange scuba diving, island tours, car rentals, and watersports through services associated with the hotel.
For visitors interested in supporting Black-owned Caribbean hospitality, Shepherd’s Inn offers a welcoming stay rooted in local entrepreneurship, personal service, and Tobago’s cultural heritage.
Ownership & Heritage
Shepherd’s Inn is owned by Black Tobagonian entrepreneur Colin Shepherd, who acquired and transformed the former Toucan Inn into a locally owned boutique hotel.
Raised in Delaford, a small fishing community overlooking King’s Bay on Tobago’s Atlantic coast, Shepherd developed his entrepreneurial skills early in life, raising pigs and goats and selling their products to help support his family.
He later established Sheppy’s Auto Rentals, growing the business into one of Tobago’s recognized vehicle rental companies before expanding into hospitality.
After the former Toucan Inn closed in 2014, Shepherd purchased the property and undertook an extensive refurbishment. The hotel reopened as Shepherd’s Inn in January 2016.
Its full name, Irwin Shepherd’s Inn Tobago, reflects Shepherd’s childhood connection to farming and his Delaford roots. Guestrooms and cabanas are named after places associated with his hometown, incorporating local history into the guest experience.
Shepherd’s approach emphasizes attentive service, community connections, and environmentally responsible hospitality. The property has also received recognition for its participation in the Green Key sustainability program.
Today, Shepherd’s Inn represents Black Caribbean entrepreneurship and the contributions of locally owned hospitality businesses to Tobago’s tourism economy.
Location
Store Bay Local Road, Crown Point, Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago
Shepherd’s Inn is situated in Crown Point, one of Tobago’s principal tourism districts, approximately 0.8 km (0.5 miles) from A.N.R. Robinson International Airport.
Nearby attractions include:
- Store Bay Beach
- Pigeon Point Heritage Park
- Buccoo Reef and Nylon Pool
- Crown Point restaurants and nightlife
- Bon Accord Lagoon
- Tobago’s diving and snorkeling sites
The hotel’s convenient location makes it particularly suitable for visitors arriving by air and travelers planning to explore Tobago independently.
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