Ramada by Wyndham Princess Paramaribo
Suriname's landmark casino-hotel on the edge of Paramaribo's historic waterfront.
Why Go
A 4-star Wyndham flagship where a rooftop pool, buzzing casino floor and Japanese restaurant collide with the pastel Dutch colonial streetscape of Paramaribo ΓÇö a rare full-service resort experience in a country that mostly runs on jungle lodges and guesthouses.
The Experience
Set on Kleine Waterstraat, just a few steps from the Suriname River promenade and the UNESCO-listed inner city, the Ramada Princess is where Paramaribo comes to celebrate, deal, and unwind. Days start with a generous buffet breakfast (guests consistently call out the variety and the warm, professional dining room staff), roll into meetings in the well-equipped business venues, and end poolside on the rooftop with a view over Waterkant's palm-lined levee. After dark the property changes character entirely ΓÇö the Princess Casino lights up, the nightclub pulls in a well-dressed local crowd, and the lounge fills with a mix of Dutch business travellers, Guyanese weekenders and Surinamese families out for a night. Rooms are contemporary and reliable rather than boutique: air-con, minibar, laptop safe, flat-screen with cable, private shower bathroom, and the kind of soundproofing you appreciate on a casino night.
What to Try
Order sushi and teppanyaki at the on-site Japanese restaurant (still a novelty in Paramaribo and popular with locals for celebrations), take a sunset swim in the rooftop pool before the casino crowd arrives, and spend at least one evening exploring the Princess Casino and nightclub complex ΓÇö it's the single biggest late-night venue in the country.
Insider Tip
Ask for a higher-floor room on the river-facing side: you'll trade the parking-lot view for a look over Fort Zeelandia and the Suriname River, and you'll be furthest from the casino/club soundscape. If you're arriving late from Zanderij (JAP) airport, pre-book the hotel shuttle ΓÇö taxis at that hour price aggressively and the drive is close to an hour.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Kleine Waterstraat 19, Paramaribo. 24-hour front desk with express check-in/out and baggage storage. Free WiFi throughout, free on-site parking, gym, rooftop pool, casino, nightclub, lounge, restaurants and bar on-site. Wheelchair accessible with a designated smoking area. Family-friendly; event and conference venues available. Payment in SRD, USD and EUR is commonly accepted; bring some cash for tips and taxis. Walkable to the historic inner city (5ΓÇô10 minutes) and the Waterkant riverfront.
Pair It With
- Fort Zeelandia & Presidential Palace — The 17th-century Dutch fort and surrounding UNESCO colonial core are a 5ΓÇô10 minute walk along the river ΓÇö the perfect morning contrast to a night at the casino.
- Waterkant & Palmentuin — Stroll the riverfront levee at sunset and cut through the palm garden behind the palace; both are minutes from the hotel and give you Paramaribo's most photogenic light.
- 'T Vat Sidewalk Cafe Guide — The city's classic expat-and-locals terrace bar around the corner in the Zeelandia district ΓÇö grab a Parbo beer here before dinner for a taste of Paramaribo's easy street life.
- Central Market (Centrale Markt) — A short taxi ride away, this is the best morning-after antidote to a resort breakfast: Javanese, Creole, Hindustani and Maroon vendors all trading side by side.