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Finding an ideal charming inn in Basseterre does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Golden Lemon Inn and Villas, a nice option for travellers like you.
Guest rooms offer amenities such as air conditioning, and guests can go online with internet access offered by the inn.
Golden Lemon Inn and Villas features room service, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a pool and an on-site restaurant. If you are driving to Golden Lemon Inn and Villas, free parking is available.
Close to some of Basseterre's most popular landmarks, such as Immaculate Conception Co-Cathedral Catholic Church (0.5 mi) and The Circus (0.6 mi), Golden Lemon Inn and Villas is a great destination for tourists.
While in Basseterre, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Golden Lemon Inn and Villas, including El Fredos Restaurant and Bar (0.5 mi), The Gallery Cafe (0.5 mi), and Chihuahua's Fresh Mexican (0.8 mi).
Best of all, Golden Lemon Inn and Villas makes it easy to experience some great Basseterre attractions like National Museum, which is a popular history museum.
Golden Lemon Inn and Villas puts the best of Basseterre at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
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Dieppe Bay, Basseterre St. Kitts
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We just returned from a week in St. kitts and loved every minute of it!! If you are looking for an island with a lot of action, St. Kitts is probably not for you. We went with the intentions of destressing and that is exactly what we did. Besides the island tour provided by the driver from the Golden Lemon, and the catamaran tour, we kicked back in an idyllic setting and relaxed. The terrain of the island is so varied and it is great that you can walk around freely and feel safe. We walked from Dieppe Bay to St. Paul - and my husband ran this trek every morning. The local people were truly cordial - constantly wishing us a good stay.The Golden Lemon was great - we had a private pool and a deck that overlooked the ocean. The food was first rate at all meals, but especially at dinner. The menu is different daily for 14 days, thenit startst he rotation again. So you are truly not limited in your choices. I would be happy to provide more details should someone be interested.
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Before I left for St. Kitt's, someone I met at a dinner party said, "The Golden Lemon is the best place I ever stayed". Well, it's the best place I ever stayed, too. My room opening on to the verandah was sublimely comfortable, the bathroom had loads of thick towels, the staff was eager to please, food and drink plentiful and delicious, and the two charming and witty owners a joy to meet and to keep as friends. I look forward to my next stay there in 2006!
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Date of stay: March 2005
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The Golden Lemon has taken the phrase " Winter Blues" out of my vocabulary!
Looking forward to going there shortens the period before my departure; and looking back to the two weeks I spent there every year puts a smile on my face until the Springtime.
i have gone there every year for a long time with a group of friends from NYC, Chicago, Detroit, and Columbus; and and we look forward to the Golden Lemon with great anticipation each time a New Year approaches.
The location is magnificent; the sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking!
But, enough of the spritual aspects! to get down to basics--I have as a NYer
eaten in some great restaurants with great meals and gracious service;
The Golden Lemon is right up there with the best; plus great sleeping accomodations.
In the vernacular of The New YorkTimes Critics------****!!!
In the vernacular of The TripAdvisor ***** PLUS!!
Looking forward to going there shortens the period before my departure; and looking back to the two weeks I spent there every year puts a smile on my face until the Springtime.
i have gone there every year for a long time with a group of friends from NYC, Chicago, Detroit, and Columbus; and and we look forward to the Golden Lemon with great anticipation each time a New Year approaches.
The location is magnificent; the sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking!
But, enough of the spritual aspects! to get down to basics--I have as a NYer
eaten in some great restaurants with great meals and gracious service;
The Golden Lemon is right up there with the best; plus great sleeping accomodations.
In the vernacular of The New YorkTimes Critics------****!!!
In the vernacular of The TripAdvisor ***** PLUS!!
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Date of stay: February 2005
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There is nothing good to say. Filthy, ants, dirty everything. I have learned, if the place you are going to has Lemon in it, it is a lemon. The destination is on the other side of the Island, and it looks like a bomb went off. Abandoned bldg's> I have traveled the world, and this place will mostly likely be in last place. Don't do it.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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We stayed at the Golden Lemon for a few days for our Honeymoon. We would not reccomend it though. In the first week we stayed at The Montpelier on Nevis and that was the most amazing place that we had ever been. The Golden Lemon didn't compare. We had read the bad reviews before we went and also some good ones and although we were sceptical after quizzing the owners about our concerns we decided to give them the benefit of the doubt as we felt bad about cancelling at the last minute. The place has a certain charm, we could appreciate that, but for the price that you are paying you expect at least a good fresh breakfast. The toast was dire, each morning whatever fruit we chose from the menu we were told that they didn't have it, the omelette tasted of soap, basically we couldn't eat the breakfast. Mosquitos are a big problem we got bitten to death. The beach is dirty with rubbish littered everywhere and apparently there was suppose to be a coral reef just off shore but my husband found that there used to be one but there was nothing much there now.
We were upgraded to a villa, which had a wow factor at first but then on closer inspection and as the days went on we found a dead cockroach in the kitchen and things were not as clean as they could be. The filter in plunge pool didn't appear to be working half the time. We got in it almost straight away on the first day and discovered that the bottom was all slimy (probably people's suncream etc) and there was scum on top.
The Golden Lemon possessed a spirit that seemed to imply that it had been an amazing place in it's prime and most of the staff were lovely, although one breakfast waitress used to slam our things on the table and not speak.
There is an air of sadness and tiredness, about the place. All of the faults that we found with it could be easily rectified.
We hired a car and saw the rest of St Kitts, just dropping in to sleep in the end. We have never written a bad review about anywhere before. We wished we'd stayed longer at the Montpelier.
We were upgraded to a villa, which had a wow factor at first but then on closer inspection and as the days went on we found a dead cockroach in the kitchen and things were not as clean as they could be. The filter in plunge pool didn't appear to be working half the time. We got in it almost straight away on the first day and discovered that the bottom was all slimy (probably people's suncream etc) and there was scum on top.
The Golden Lemon possessed a spirit that seemed to imply that it had been an amazing place in it's prime and most of the staff were lovely, although one breakfast waitress used to slam our things on the table and not speak.
There is an air of sadness and tiredness, about the place. All of the faults that we found with it could be easily rectified.
We hired a car and saw the rest of St Kitts, just dropping in to sleep in the end. We have never written a bad review about anywhere before. We wished we'd stayed longer at the Montpelier.
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Date of stay: July 2005
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The Golden lemon was the most disappointing 'hotel' I have ever had the misfortune to stay at. It is a collection of rundown cottages ('villas') on a dirty beach with a nice tropical garden and pool and a lovely rundown greathouse.
Our beachfront 'villa' was surrounded by a high wall which i discovered later was for security and to avoid looking at the filthy beach which the staff made no effort to clean. Actually in an attempt to make our vacation something better, we spent some time cleaning debris from the beach while some staff from Golden Lemon watched and laughed.
I wasnt expecting or wanting Aman style or Four seasons but what we got was a very rundown place (lots of badly, dangerously broken pavements) a simple semi-clean cottage, the plunge pool is waste of space and then there is the staff.
Service was the worst I have ever come across in the carribean. The staff had an attitude of no can do anything. Every little request was met with a sigh.
I cant beleive some reviews on here about the food, it was appalling. The dining room was beautiful with fabulous hurricane lamps but the menu said it all. One night there was a choice of Chicken with mint sauce or Lamb Chasseur. presumably whoever was brought in for the night to cook (not a chef) mixed up the recipe pages. actually on the bright side we laughed so much it made up somewhat for the dour, unfriendly staff.
We met a couple from Boston who also were staying at a villa and they too were shocked at how bad the place was and although having payed in full in advance, they chose to leave for Nevis. Their time was too precious.
Our beachfront 'villa' was surrounded by a high wall which i discovered later was for security and to avoid looking at the filthy beach which the staff made no effort to clean. Actually in an attempt to make our vacation something better, we spent some time cleaning debris from the beach while some staff from Golden Lemon watched and laughed.
I wasnt expecting or wanting Aman style or Four seasons but what we got was a very rundown place (lots of badly, dangerously broken pavements) a simple semi-clean cottage, the plunge pool is waste of space and then there is the staff.
Service was the worst I have ever come across in the carribean. The staff had an attitude of no can do anything. Every little request was met with a sigh.
I cant beleive some reviews on here about the food, it was appalling. The dining room was beautiful with fabulous hurricane lamps but the menu said it all. One night there was a choice of Chicken with mint sauce or Lamb Chasseur. presumably whoever was brought in for the night to cook (not a chef) mixed up the recipe pages. actually on the bright side we laughed so much it made up somewhat for the dour, unfriendly staff.
We met a couple from Boston who also were staying at a villa and they too were shocked at how bad the place was and although having payed in full in advance, they chose to leave for Nevis. Their time was too precious.
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Date of stay: January 2007Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Just returned - this place needs a lot of work. We had mice running across the bar in the restaurant area, rats on our villa's veranda and an indifferent staff. While the owners are cordial, it's obvious they quit investing in this property some time ago. Sorry, but I cannot recommend it.
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From the Inn which is in dire need of a facelift to the beach where the locals train their pitbull dogs to fight, our stay was a disappointment. To make matters worse, during our second night at the Inn an intruder came through our 2nd floor bedroom window. As we slept, he attempted to rob us. Upon awakening with him at the foot of the bed, I chased him out of the room screaming for help. The management was quite ambivalent regarding the incident even when they found that their security guard was off the compound, sleeping on the beach. We have never experienced anything like this in all of our many trips to the Caribbean and it reminded us to always consider security as a part of our travel plans.
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Date of stay: May 2004
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It is telling when the owner -- who admitted he is trying to sell the place -- has his retirement home on the neighboring island of Nevis. We popped over to Nevis for the day at one point, and it's absolutely gorgeous.
St. Kitts, however...
To start with, security is a real problem at the Golden Lemon Inn. They have a night watchman who virtually chased us inside as we were enjoying drinks on our second-story porch at 9pm., saying it wasn't safe. As a result, my wife did not sleep more than an hour at a stretch at night because of her anxiety about getting robbed. Further, we heard from other guests and some staff that there had been thefts in the middle of the night on several occasions.
Second, the resort is in serious need of capital investment. Everything had been adequately maintained, but not replaced when necessary. One example is the threadbare towels -- they were clean, but very thin. Concrete had been awkwardly patched rather replaced, etc. Also, don't count on the resort to provide any activities: the snorkeling gear had largely disintegrated through use and needed to be replaced.
St. Kitts itself was also quite disappointing. There was garbage everywhere -- the locals really didn't seem to care; they threw garbage in their own front yards, etc. The worst example was when we went for a swim near a small family right by the Golden Lemon, and as we returned to shore (after the family had left), we discovered a soiled plastic diaper floating in the water -- absolutely certainly left by the family. Needless to say, we were disgusted. Oh, and when we did go snorkeling, we saw all of two fish on their much-vaunted offshore reef, but at least a dozen truck tires.
The only reason I'm not giving this the lowest possible rating is that the food was truly incredible, and the staff (perhaps realizing the other drawbacks) was heavy-handed on the drinks. Their porridge is truly good at breakfast, and we never ate a meal we didn't thoroughly enjoy.
St. Kitts, however...
To start with, security is a real problem at the Golden Lemon Inn. They have a night watchman who virtually chased us inside as we were enjoying drinks on our second-story porch at 9pm., saying it wasn't safe. As a result, my wife did not sleep more than an hour at a stretch at night because of her anxiety about getting robbed. Further, we heard from other guests and some staff that there had been thefts in the middle of the night on several occasions.
Second, the resort is in serious need of capital investment. Everything had been adequately maintained, but not replaced when necessary. One example is the threadbare towels -- they were clean, but very thin. Concrete had been awkwardly patched rather replaced, etc. Also, don't count on the resort to provide any activities: the snorkeling gear had largely disintegrated through use and needed to be replaced.
St. Kitts itself was also quite disappointing. There was garbage everywhere -- the locals really didn't seem to care; they threw garbage in their own front yards, etc. The worst example was when we went for a swim near a small family right by the Golden Lemon, and as we returned to shore (after the family had left), we discovered a soiled plastic diaper floating in the water -- absolutely certainly left by the family. Needless to say, we were disgusted. Oh, and when we did go snorkeling, we saw all of two fish on their much-vaunted offshore reef, but at least a dozen truck tires.
The only reason I'm not giving this the lowest possible rating is that the food was truly incredible, and the staff (perhaps realizing the other drawbacks) was heavy-handed on the drinks. Their porridge is truly good at breakfast, and we never ate a meal we didn't thoroughly enjoy.
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Date of stay: June 2004
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We have recently returned from a one week stay at the Golden Lemon. For those who have never been before, don't go. For those who have been there in the past, it would be a very sad experience to return now.
The inn has apparently been sold and was basically empty. It was a shadow of what must have been a wonderful place at another time. The owner, who is elderly and clearly unwell, should have sold earlier and gone out in a blaze of glory. As it is now, he and his partner are rarely there and it shows. For example, the promised daily flowers in our villa died after a day and were never replaced. The beach was uncared for. The amenities in the bathrooms make the Super 8 look high class. When another couple and we asked for more lotion, we were both given half empty, used bottles!
The food was good but by no means excellent, as we had been led to believe. The promised dinner music was a blaring local radio station. The wait staff was efficient and courteous but not friendly. After a week, not one of them had told us her name, and an invisible barrier made us reluctant to ask - very unusual for the Caribbean.
Having said all of the above, we do not regret our stay at the Golden Lemon. With some imagination, we could transport ourselves back to a time when it was one of the most illustrious properties in the Caribbean. Hopefully the new owners will maintain the beautiful furnishings while bringing the service and property up to more acceptable standards.
The inn has apparently been sold and was basically empty. It was a shadow of what must have been a wonderful place at another time. The owner, who is elderly and clearly unwell, should have sold earlier and gone out in a blaze of glory. As it is now, he and his partner are rarely there and it shows. For example, the promised daily flowers in our villa died after a day and were never replaced. The beach was uncared for. The amenities in the bathrooms make the Super 8 look high class. When another couple and we asked for more lotion, we were both given half empty, used bottles!
The food was good but by no means excellent, as we had been led to believe. The promised dinner music was a blaring local radio station. The wait staff was efficient and courteous but not friendly. After a week, not one of them had told us her name, and an invisible barrier made us reluctant to ask - very unusual for the Caribbean.
Having said all of the above, we do not regret our stay at the Golden Lemon. With some imagination, we could transport ourselves back to a time when it was one of the most illustrious properties in the Caribbean. Hopefully the new owners will maintain the beautiful furnishings while bringing the service and property up to more acceptable standards.
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Date of stay: January 2008Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The establishment was fullly operational on the 4th April and from my local contact is still bery popular
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Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Lemon Inn and Villas
Which popular attractions are close to Golden Lemon Inn and Villas?
Nearby attractions include Royal Gems (1.2 km), Noble Jewelers (1.2 km), and Immaculate Conception Co-Cathedral Catholic Church (0.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Golden Lemon Inn and Villas?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Golden Lemon Inn and Villas?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Golden Lemon Inn and Villas?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Golden Lemon Inn and Villas?
Conveniently located restaurants include El Fredos Restaurant and Bar, Sweet Cane Restaurant & Bar, and Tamarind Indian Cuisine.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Golden Lemon Inn and Villas?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Golden Lemon Inn and Villas?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The War Memorial (1.9 km), Bloody Point (6.5 km), and Shadwell Great House Wellness Centre (1.9 km).