Talk of the Town Inn & Suites
Home-base apartments in the heart of Oranjestad for divers, hikers, and slow-travel Statia lovers
Why Go
On an island where hotel beds are counted in the low hundreds, Talk of the Town gives you your own kitchen, your own front door, and a five-minute walk to Fort Oranje — the closest thing Statia has to a proper base camp.
The Experience
Tucked on L.E. Saddler Road just a few blocks off Oranjestad's historic Upper Town, this family-run aparthotel is a cluster of stand-alone bungalows and superior king suites wrapped around a courtyard pool and lush tropical landscaping. Interiors are unfussy and cool — tile floors, ceiling fans, strong AC, fully-equipped kitchens or kitchenettes, fast Wi-Fi, and daily housekeeping — the kind of setup that turns a two-night stopover into a comfortable week. The vibe is quiet and residential rather than resort-y: mornings start with birdsong and coffee on your own terrace, afternoons drift into a swim in the courtyard pool, and evenings feel like you actually live here. Reception runs weekdays 9–5, but express check-in, luggage storage, and on-site car hire keep flight-delayed and dive-boat schedules easy. It's the sort of place where the owners know your name by day two and will point you to the best johnnycake in town.
What to Try
Book a superior king suite if you want space and a full kitchen — a lifesaver on an island with limited restaurants and even more limited restaurant hours. Cook a big breakfast, pack a cooler from the local supermarket, and use the apartment as a launchpad: walk down to Lower Town Beach and Fort Oranje in the morning, dive the Aquarium or Charles Brown wreck with Scubaqua after lunch, then hike The Quill's crater rim at golden hour. Cool off in the pool before heading out for grilled snapper and a Statia Sunset cocktail.
Insider Tip
Ask for a bungalow at the back of the property — they're quieter, catch the trade winds, and give you the best of the garden. And because Statia effectively closes on Sundays, do your groceries at Duggins or Windward Supermarket on Saturday morning; your in-suite kitchen becomes the difference between a great Sunday and a hungry one.
The Practical Stuff
Address: L.E. Saddler Road #9, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius (Caribbean Netherlands). About 2 km / 5 min drive from F.D. Roosevelt Airport; walking distance to Fort Oranje, the Historical Foundation Museum, and Honen Dalim synagogue ruins. Check-in 3:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM (early check-in €50, subject to availability). Reception Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00; express check-in available outside hours. 100% non-smoking, no pets, 18+ only. Free on-site parking, on-site car rental, luggage storage, free Wi-Fi, year-round outdoor pool. EU 220V outlets (USA adapters at reception). Cards: Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Amex, iDEAL. Free cancellation up to one week before arrival. Book direct at talktownstatia.com.
Pair It With
- The Aquarium Dive Site — One of Statia's signature shore-accessible reef dives — a short drive from the hotel and easy to slot into a morning before returning to your kitchen for lunch.
- Fort Oranje Guide — The island's 17th-century Dutch fort and historic heart of Oranjestad, a five-minute stroll from your front door and best visited at sunset over the Caribbean.
- The Quill National Park — Statia's dormant volcano and rainforest crater — the classic half-day hike, and the reason a shaded courtyard pool back at the hotel feels so earned.
- Baby Beach (Zeelandia side) — A wild, windswept stretch of black-and-tan sand for a post-hike walk; pair it with takeaway from town and a picnic on your bungalow terrace.
