This resort is a gem! The owner, Mr. Zollna, has a great staff and provides interesting insight on everything from local culture to food and current events. It was a joy to sit and relax with him after five crazy days of Carnival in the city and he was always available to grab a beer and play Rummikube (spelling?). The beach isn't like Mexico, but swimming in the freshwater river adjacent to the beach was enjoyable. We loved the hike to the pools, which is easy, especially if you don't mind walking through the middle of the river. The food was amazing, and the staff was attentive. I would recommend this place to anyone heading to Trinidad for Carnival--take a break afterwards at the Laguna Mar (you will need it!).

The Laguna Mar Lodge is located in Blanchisseuse, Trinidad. The road from Port of Spain to Blanchisseuse is lovely; so is the Lodge. The rooms are basic, simple and clean. The rooms are a bit humid.
The owner, Mr Zollna, is a fantastic host. He cooked a delicious meal for us and shared interesting stories with us. We even saw a leatherback turtle on the beach.
I would definitely return.

We've been living in Trinidad for 4 years and we finally decided to go and check Blanchisseuse, when we arrived to Coco's Hut Restaurant, Mr. Fred welcomed us and showed us the path to the beach, we enjoyed the beach and back to the restaurant we asked to see the rooms, we liked them so we decided to go later, so after two weeks we went back and spent two nights at Laguna Mar. The experience is great, it's a cozy place and Mr. Zollna makes the stay an experience, he has too many thing to share and his young spirit gives life to the place. The food is great and, as the menu states, one have to wait a little while since the meal is prepared for you once you order. The surrounding are great, the hike to the river is a must-do and the balcony in front of our room was great to enjoy the birds, the view and the rain. We hope you enjoy the place as we did.

There is little resemblance to anything 'resort' like at Laguna Mar. The rate is reasonable for the rustic atmosphere and it is close to a wonderful hike (no need for a guide, just take the upper-track to the right of the path and watch your step to Three Pools!) and across the street and down the path from the beach. Our reception was not warm and the dinner was over-priced and under-whelming (skip the shrimp dish as the shrimp are of the 'popcorn' variety). The best part of this inn is the nearness to a beautiful beach: very little else is noteworthy. If you have a chance to explore some other inns in the area, I suggest doing that before settling with Laguna Mar.