See all properties
Save

El Momo Cottages

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for El Momo Cottages

Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
View from property
Standard Cottage, 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom, Ocean View
Superior Cottage, 2 Single Beds, Kitchenette, Ocean View | Balcony

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Booby Hill, Windward Side, Saba
  • Saba Heritage Center
    9 min walk
  • Dutch Museum of Saba
    9 min walk
  • Tropics Café
    10 min walk
  • Saba (SAB-Juancho E. Yrausquin)
    13 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Standard Cottage, 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Standard Cottage, 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

  • 16 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Cottage, 2 Single Beds, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Superior Cottage, 2 Single Beds, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Superior Cottage, 2 Single Beds, Kitchenette, Ocean View

  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Similar properties

Pool

Saba Arawak Hotel

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (39)
The price is NZ$242
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Saba Arawak Hotel

About the area

Windward Side

With a stay at El Momo Cottages in Windward Side, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Saba Heritage Center and Dutch Museum of Saba. .This guesthouse is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Harry L Johnson Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Jo Bean Glass Art Studio.
View more Guest houses in Windward SideOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Saba Heritage Center - 9 min walk
  • Dutch Museum of Saba - 9 min walk
  • Jo Bean Glass Art Studio - 9 min walk
  • Harry L Johnson Museum - 9 min walk
  • Cove Bay Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Saba (SAB-Juancho E. Yrausquin) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saba Snack Shop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tropics Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Saba Flight Deck - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brigadoon Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Deep End - ‬10 min drive

About this property

El Momo Cottages

Guesthouse in Windward Side with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
El Momo Cottages offers 7 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. This Windward Side guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
At El Momo Cottages, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
El Momo Cottages has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free off-site parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: USD 9.50-19.50 for adults and USD 9.50-19.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (limited)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 9.50 to 19.50 for adults, and USD 9.50 to 19.50 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property does not have a Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

El Momo Cottages House Windward Side
El Momo Cottages House
El Momo Cottages Windward Side
El Momo Cottages
El Momo Cottages Guesthouse Windward Side
El Momo Cottages Guesthouse
El Momo Cottages Windward Si
El Momo Cottages Guesthouse
El Momo Cottages Windward Side
El Momo Cottages Guesthouse Windward Side

El Momo Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 47 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Raymond John Colello

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We had a great weekend in Saba. The owners were very nice and welcoming and the cottages were comfortable. Near lovely restaurants and shops, and close to the trails. Breakfast was great and pool refreshing. Only downside was the noise at night from neighborhood dogs barking and early roosters. We did not sleep well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place, even if part of the appeal was in knowing that other people would be too spoiled or uptight to deal with the long stairs, the uphill walk home from the restaurants, the composting toilet, the occasional visit from the cat, etc. The proprietors are very sincere, personable and helpful and have a great sense of humor. Prices are better than fair. The pool is a great asset and the breakfasts are solid. If you think of the rooms as forest cabins instead of a "hotel," it feels glamorous. We heartily recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

regina, Taber

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great views from our cottage, and the whole property. The owners Andries and Eva are nice and really working hard to make this work. But everything is old and needs work. That said this is a place in the middle of nature and of course there are bugs and butterflies. The breakfast they serve is just great and well priced. And how they try to be eco friendly is appreciated, but if all would be cleaner it would be better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

partha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best view in town. Andries and Eva are very nice, honest and reliable hosts. But take their warning about the steps seriously, when you book. Our cottage was 109 steps from the road, so travel light.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danecia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the idea. Not really practical FOR ME for an extended stay. However, the experience is a must try! Owner/staff was extremely friendly with a sense of humor. He made me feel safe & at home. Overall, I love the experience. For my first time on Saba, I would have done nothing differently.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

William D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lothar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Momo is the kind of place that people who are into Eco tourism will truly enjoy. The bed was comfortable, the staff is very friendly and helpful, the location is on a mountainside embedded in a tropical forest, and the view from the balcony is spectacular. We came to Saba to experience a tropical island, and El Momo was the perfect place to stay. A little warning though,you will have to climb stairs, the frogs will sing all night, and the iguanas might nibble on your food. If that is not a problem for you, I highly recommend staying at El Momo.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect especially if you want to meditate
Awesome! at first I thought it will be uncomfortable due it is all the way up in the mountains surrounded by plants and insects. I was surprised no musquitos or what so ever during the night. Without air conditioning but each room has a ventilator and is pretty chill in the night hours since Saba is surrounded by plants and the ECO systems worked good!! I recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
dd
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view, the outdoor sink.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best eco-lodges I've stayed in. First, don't let the stairs scare you off: if you're in moderately decent shape, the climb is not at all bad. After making your way up, you arrive at a lovely pool deck: the pool is fed with rainwater collected from the property. The water is very soft, chlorine-free, and so refreshing after a day of hiking and exploring Saba. Andries, the owner, is incredibly friendly and helpful: he knows the island in and out and can point you to variety of restaurants, things to do, etc. The simple but clean dining area has an amazing view overlooking the ocean: if you're lucky, you can grab a beer or glass of wine from the honor bar and catch the sunset from there. I stayed in the Lizard Room, a suite of four separate spaces: the room itself, a covered outdoor sink, a small room with a shower and toilet, and a private deck also overlooking the ocean. The room was simple but very comfortable: between a fan and the elevation, there was no real need for air conditioning. Though there's such a seamless blending of indoor and outdoor space, everything is immaculate and well cared for. In terms of location, El Momo is only about a ten minute walk from the heart of Windward Side, where you can dine, shop, and begin your hike up Mt. Scenery. I would gladly return on a future visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Ellicott City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular location, tremendous value and memorable minimalist experience
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cottages in paradise
The owners are a lovely couple who go out of their way to make you comfortable and welcome...super knowledgeable of Saba...cottages are beautiful. It is a natural setting and does have stairs, but then again nothing on Saba is flat...views are worth any walk, pool is lovely, about 10 minutes to town on foot...loved El Momo
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, cosy, staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottages are beautiful and quaint. The pool was also really nice. It’s a bit of a trek to get up but it’s worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For what it is, El Momo is great. One must be aware, however, that this is a very rustic place to stay. The cottages are basic cabins, there's no climate control (Saba is humid!), and there's not as much privacy as some people might like. The bathroom is outside of the cabin. You will be using a sink/vanity that is essentially outdoors although sheltered by plants. The toilet and shower are in an outhouse. The toilet is composting and the shower pressure was extremely low and the temperature never got warm. That being said, for all it's rusticity, everything was surprisingly clean and the wifi worked excellently! The whole experience is bordering on camping, but it had it's charm. There is a small pool and an honesty (honor system) bar. Each cottage even has a rustic patio with great views of the sea. The Dutch couple that runs El Momo is super friendly and helpful. I was picked up from the ferry without even requesting it, and I was given a ride to the dive shop when I checked out. Something else to be aware of is there are a LOT of steps up to El Momo and also to each cottage. You will have to haul your luggage up these steep narrow concrete steps. There are not many railings. All in all a really positive rustic experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Bethlehem, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Care to make simple cabins welcoming, such as chalk-board greeting and tropic flower. The scene, and owners, are ultra casual. This property is not for the faint on breath, given the somewhat irregular 70+ plus steps from roadway to the pool and office. Then there are additional steps to individual cabins, challenging again in some cases. Due to a cancellation, I was able to occupy the Turtle cabin, a bargain and must-do upgrade at only $20 additional. The unit has a generous projecting deck with a view to die for. Also a tidy kitchen. The view overall is spectacular. El Momo serves breakfast, but other meals mean a (very) strenuous walk into Westwardside. (There is a small guest refrigerator but no microwave.) Several times I was offered a ride uphill by a generous driver who saw my huffing and puffing. After one week, the hike seemed shorter, and the entry stairway less steep. Perhaps this replaces an exercise room.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

QUITE UNFORTUNATE- DIDNT LIKE THE PLACE
We were not aware that the toilets were outdoors. It was not specified in the details. For those with bad knees, this is not the place for you seeing that we have to climb 92 steps to get to our rooms. I asked for a refund or even a 50% refund, but they refused to meet me in the middle. We left our first night.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful place. Extraordinary view! Good people-staff, that bring to us good service, personal attention and kindness. We feel like in our home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice stay for this price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Debby, St Maarten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honeymoon in the clouds
Spectacular stay in a quant cottage that had all the essentials.... we were on top of the world with views to die for. Great breakfast and super friendly staff....
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Saba was very interesting and this is a sensible accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

egle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect, but you will have to climb
The place is great. Nice people, good service, advice on treks, honesty bar, cool pool, great views, cute little things like hello board or flowers. It‘s a hike to go to the place, but you can get a ride easily. The wifi was unstable. Perhaps it‘s a problem of the whole island. The price of living in paradise...