Paramaribo Princess Casino: Suriname's 24/7 Gaming Landmark on Kleine Waterstraat
A cosmopolitan casino floor pulsing at the edge of Paramaribo's historic center.
Why Go
Tucked into the Ramada Princess complex on lively Kleine Waterstraat, this 2,300-square-meter gaming floor is the closest thing Suriname has to a Vegas-style late-night ΓÇö 263 slots, 16 live tables and a poker room that never actually close.
The Experience
You walk in from the sticky Paramaribo evening and the air conditioning hits you first, then the electronic chimes of EGT, IGT, Amatic and Novomatic slots layered under a soundtrack of clinking glassware from the Casino Bar. The room is bigger than it looks from the street: rows of themed slot machines fan out from a central pit where American Roulette wheels spin beside Blackjack, Baccarat and 3/5/7 Card Poker tables. Dealers switch fluidly between Dutch, English and Sranan Tongo, and the crowd is a genuine cross-section of Paramaribo nightlife ΓÇö hotel guests in resort casual, local regulars nursing Parbo beers, and Guyanese and Brazilian visitors in for weekend tournaments. A separate poker room hums quieter and more focused, while the buffet and bar keep the energy up between hands. It feels less like a smoky back-room and more like a cosmopolitan lounge that happens to deal cards until sunrise.
What to Try
Grab a spot at American Roulette (the house game locals rally around) or test the 3-Card Poker tables if you want faster action with lower buy-ins. Slot hunters should hunt down the Novomatic and EGT cabinets ΓÇö the jackpot meters here climb fast on weekend nights. Time your visit around one of the advertised tournaments or giveaways for the biggest prize pools, and don't skip the all-you-can-eat buffet: it's the smartest food value on the block after 10pm.
Insider Tip
The floor genuinely runs 24/7, but the sweet spot is Friday and Saturday from about 10pm to 2am, when the tables are all open, live music spills out of the Ramada, and 'T Vat next door is packed for spillover drinks. Bring your passport (ID is checked at the door), carry a mix of SRD and USD ΓÇö both are accepted at the cage ΓÇö and dress smart-casual; flip-flops and beach shorts will get you a polite second look.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Kleine Waterstraat 9, inside the Ramada Paramaribo Princess Hotel complex, a two-minute walk from the Waterkant riverfront and Palmentuin. Open 24 hours, every day. Phone +597 424160. Cash-friendly (SRD and USD); some card acceptance at the cage. 18+ with valid ID required. Free on-site parking through the hotel; taxis and rideshares queue on Kleine Waterstraat until late. Smoking is permitted in designated zones on the floor.
Pair It With
- 'T Vat Sidewalk Cafe Guide — Literally next door on Kleine Waterstraat ΓÇö the go-to pre- or post-casino spot for a cold Parbo and people-watching over the sidewalk tables.
- 168 Restaurant Guide — A short walk away for a proper sit-down dinner of Surinamese-Chinese classics before you cash in your first chips.
- Ramada Paramaribo Princess Hotel — The attached hotel makes it painless to roll from roulette table to bed ΓÇö ideal if you plan to close the place down.
- Waterkant & Palmentuin stroll — Walk off a big night with a morning wander along the Suriname River and through the palm garden two blocks away.