Culture House

2.0 star property
Beach guesthouse in Basseterre with free parking
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Basic Room, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Front of property
Interior
Basic Room, Ocean View
Interior

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Conaree Bay, Upper Conaree, Basseterre, St. Kitts
  • Royal St. Kitts Golf Club
    5 min drive
  • Warner Park Sporting Complex
    5 min drive
  • Basseterre Co-Cathedral of Immaculate Conception
    5 min drive
  • Basseterre (SKB-Robert L. Bradshaw Intl.)
    4 min drive

Room options

Basic Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Ceiling fan
5 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
Wardrobe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Basseterre

At Culture House you'll be steps from Greatheeds and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Royal St. Kitts Golf Club. Highlights at this beach guest house include in-room free WiFi and balconies. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Near this Basseterre guest house, you'll find Basseterre Cruise Port.

What's nearby

  • Royal St. Kitts Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Basseterre Cruise Port - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Frigate Bay - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Royal St. Kitts Golf Club - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Frigate Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Basseterre (SKB-Robert L. Bradshaw Intl.) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Calypso - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arwee Sushi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rock Lobster - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Marshall's Cuisine - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Culture House

Beach guesthouse in Basseterre with free parking
Culture House offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Basseterre guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2004
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Culture House offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies. This Basseterre guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Languages

English, German, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 44 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, mobile payments and PayPal. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Culture House B&B Basseterre
Culture House B&B
Culture House Basseterre
Culture House St. Kitts/Basseterre
Culture Basseterre
Culture House Guesthouse Basseterre
Culture House Guesthouse
Culture House Guesthouse
Culture House Basseterre
Culture House Guesthouse Basseterre

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Culture House?

Yep, Culture House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Culture House?

The closest beach to Culture House is Frigate Bay Beach (4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Culture House?

No, Culture House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Culture House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Culture House?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Culture House, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 20 kg per pet.

Culture House Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 48 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely hosts, quiet spot really close to the airport. Only downside is you need to take a taxi to go to the beach, but if it's a short trip, it's perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst place ever to stay dirty and smelly. DO NOT STAY HERE
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to Basseterre
John, the owner and manager, was extremely helpful with suggestions about where to go in both St. Kitts ans Nevis. Though the Culture House may seem a bit outside the main action, it is only a 10 min walk to the main road where you can catch bus/vans to anywhere. Basseterre is only 5 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Mike, Barcelona

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible. Totally run down dump. Had to leave early wo refund! Choose between heatstroke (no AC, windows cannot be opened) or eaten by mossies when you open doors wo fly screens. No lounge anymore (it is now a stinking dog shelter), no breakfast or bottled water as described. Fotos & text are a fraud (Food, lounge dont exist or beach pic from Frigate Bay). No beach view. Beach far away & cannot be used/dump. Google "Pics Culture House Basseterre" for real pics.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Guess is very hospitable makes sure you okay goes out and beyond to accommodate
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family was not happy... The host John and Tina was very nice but there was not much to accommodate family... They left before check out... If you’re looking for a basic hide away in the country then go for it but must like dogs too... Not for children or adventurous families...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
John and Tina were really nice hosts. They gave us a good orientation of the island, must see spots, dining and general advice on how to get around. Every morning before we went out Tina would ask where we were going and suggests good places to see in that area and it always worked out better than the spots we had intended to see. The room was clean and comfortable, probably could use a mini refrigerator and better lighting. My two main issues would be the plumbing in the bathroom, as water backed up every time we showered and the dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ladies and Gentlemen. If you are expecting the Ritz hotel please go elsewhere. If you are looking for a comfortable, clean and relaxing retreat then this is your place. John was the pillar of hospitality and ensured I had everything I needed to be comfortable. The location is "Lived in" and rustic and John resues dogs so if you are not an animal lover this is not the place for you. The location is for the "World Traveler" or someone who wants to have some quiet time and enjoy a drink on the balcony while reading a good novel quietly. The Wifi works great - was able to stream movies on netflix without any issues however please note there is not a microwave, fridge etc in the room however John will do his best to accomodate you. There is no AC which is a shock at first however you do get used to it over time and makes the shower so much enjoyable as it is a coolish shower which I enjoyed. Reading through some of these reviews is quite sad as honestly you get for what you pay for. Make sure you rent a car or have someone to drive you around the island. Everything is close in proximity however a car or bike is something I would recommend you have to get around. There are bugs as there is throughout the Caribbean however I wasnt really bother by them. John - Thanks for your hospitality and kindness and look forward to coming back again for a relaxing time. Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hard to locate entrance. Nice room, affordable.clean and a balcony overlooking the ocean. Be aware that no soap or shampoo is provided. I already knew there was no hot water. I left at 8 am and no one was there for checkout. Affordable nice rooms for people not needing to be pampered.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
I did not like this property at all. It didn’t have the basic necessities such as running water, hot water, not enough toiletries and no air conditioning. There were no facilities to make a simple tea or coffee in the morning. To top it all off, the beds were extremely uncomfortable and the place was infested with mosquitos. Our whole family was bitten and we don’t know if we are carrying any mosquito-born diseases overseas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and room was clean. Owner need to update there website to include information ... No TV,, No WIFI, No hot water,, no restaurants within walking distance, no easy access to taxi
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I like the the owner was there to receive me and show me my room. He was also pleasant. In terms of security it's extremely dangerous as it's very secluded and should have some form of physical security. The odour of the animals in the property was very overpowering and atrocious. The presence of the animals was all over by the stench that took over the place. The pictures displayed on the internet are not recent as the place look unkempt and run down. I would never ever think about having breakfast there.. The rooms had no way of even warming some thing to eat or keeping something cool. It was not worth my 58US. If it was refundable I would not stay there. I would find another place to stay. Another thing that was upsetting to me is though the room was clean enough and smell clean when I tried my skin with towels that appeared clean fur or hair from the animals came off on my skin. I felt so unclean and I was really just glad to leave that place. He need to get that place up to better standards. It was not fear for me to have paid even one dollar for something like that. I would not think of going back there even though the owner was pleasant enough. The stench of animals getting to my room was a major turn off. Plus he needs to label the enter and exit doors.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Spoon, Curacao

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You really need a car as it is a long way from anywhere and taxis are expensive. There is no food close by and no fridge. The room is no frills with a fan. John is a nice guy. If you want aircon, tv, fridge, hot shower water, facilities go somewhere else
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Sara, New York

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed is hard, needs air condition in the room, a mini fridge, microwave,air freshener, room needs a new look
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Elle, Los Angeles, CA

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing like the photos. Don’t stay here!
When she opened the door I saw the lizard run underneath the bed. No AC and no screens on the windows?! I’m not happy with mosquitoes feasting on me as all of the windows couldn’t even close shut. The room looked worse than a US Motel 8. There were bars on the windows and door on inside of the room...why? The kind of bars you’d find outside of a unit. The host was sweet but come on...you couldn’t even spare a nice room for us? Awful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Vivian, Antigua

Liked: Staff & service
Nice Hotel in quiet area, love the fruit trees.
Overall experience was lovely and I would definitely visit again, and also recommend the Culture House to my friends and family..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay.
Very friendly explained me what all to do in the island. Had great mangoes from his backyard. Price was good. Not in the center, but well accessible via taxi. Overall good stay and will recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Over rated -0*
Interesting to know how are hotels rated 1*-5*. No hot water available, yet to see restaurant and bar, no tiding of room during my stay. Poor lighting around building. Suitable for persons willing to pay about $25us per day. Certainly not $65us

10/10 Excellent

Rick W., marine city

John is a very enjoyable and made my visit excellent!
John made sure I was well cared for and we had excellent conversations over coffee and tea! A great host!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Low budget accommodation
If you are on a tight budget this is an option but remember you get what you pay for.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

chris, georgia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible place
Never stayed, cancel on arrival because the place is a dump!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017