My husband and I have stayed at the Seaview Beach Hotel every year, for the last 15 years, and have never been disappointed. We've always asked for a beach-side room, literally 2 steps away from the most beautiful whitesand beach. From the window of our air-conditioned room we watched cruise ships come and go.

The hotel serves up a tasty home-cooked breakfast each morning, but is also across the street from McDonald's, one block away from Burger King, and minutes away from KFC, Taco Bell, the Sub Shop, as well as Chinese, Indian, French, Italian and American (The GreenHouse) restaurants. Shopping is a cinch - we were right in the middle of the main strip, and a US$1.00 bus fare took us anywhere on the island.

The Seaview may not be a 5-star hotel, but it is centrally located, affordably priced (US$66/double in summer), and the rooms are clean and comfortable (with NO cockroaches, as a previous guest reported). A small fridge in the room is extra (one-time fee of US$5.00) and very convenient to have. Through the years, we've made friends with all the staff and they make us feel like family. Go, Seaview, go! We luv ya and we'll be back!

Shirley & Lou Spycalla, Owners
Erindell Villa Guesthouse
Montserrat, West Indies

Only there for 1 night thankfully. No bellman so had to carry luggage up a long flight of stairs to lobby. Room was neat, fairly clean except for smashed roaches on the floor. Only bath towels and a little bar of soap in the bathroom. Beach view was of a large construction crane, cement truck, and a large ditch because of the boardwalk project. Room was across from the kitchen area so we were awaken early by cooking odors, rattling dishes and loud conversations from the hotel staff. Be prepared to pay an additional 20% in taxes. They don't take credit cards "because the machine is broken" and then later because "the manager says not to take credit cards", so bring cash or travelers checks.The owners clearly do not care much for tourist and have strong feelings against the use of online companies to make and pay for reservations. Due to construction, you aren't able to park near the hotel and it's a very, very long walk from the public parking lot. Would only stay there again if it was the last hotel standing on the island after a hurricane

I just stayed for one night. there were roaches everywhere. disgusting!!!!!!
I will never ever again stay in there.

Where is it? In the middle of Phillipsburg, on Front Street. My room was literally steps from the beach.

What is it? An inexpensive option for a room with AC, on the beach.

Is it first class? No, but you aren't paying for first class.

Service? Very courteous.

Clean? Exceptionally clean.

This is in the heart of the action - lots of people around during the day while the cruise ships are in, and quieter at night, but there are bars and nightspots to go to.

For the money - excellent experience.