Riviera Casino Club: Paramaribo's Marriott-Side Late-Night Playground
Roulette, slots, and stiff cocktails until 4 a.m. on the Anton Dragtenweg riverfront strip.
Why Go
Tucked next door to the Paramaribo Marriott on the leafy Anton Dragtenweg, Riviera is where Suriname's after-dinner crowd migrates when the city's restaurants close. It leans contemporary rather than Vegas-gaudy, which is exactly why in-the-know locals, expats, and hotel guests treat it as a low-key nightcap spot rather than a shark tank.
The Experience
Walk in past the ID check (bring your passport, they will ask) and you land in a bright, cleanly designed floor packed with hundreds of Merkur-brand slot machines glowing under progressive jackpot signage. The classic pit sits to the side: a couple of Roulette wheels, Blackjack, Three Card Poker, and Punto Banco (the Surinamese punters' baccarat of choice). The energy peaks between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., when a rotating lineup of live singers or a DJ kicks in and the bar starts pouring Parbo pilsners, Borgoe rum, and surprisingly capable espresso martinis. Because it is attached to the Marriott's stretch of the Suriname River, you can step outside for a breeze off the water between hands - a nice reset that most casinos don't offer.
What to Try
Skip the higher-limit tables until you've watched a round or two - Punto Banco moves fast and the locals know the rhythm. For a gentler entry, grab a stool at electronic Roulette, order a Borgoe 8 on the rocks, and play the progressive slots along the back wall where the biggest local jackpots hit. If a live act is on, tip the singer and request a kaseko classic - it always lands well.
Insider Tip
Sign up for the Riviera player card the moment you arrive; comps (free drinks, occasional meal vouchers, and match play) kick in faster than at the other Paramaribo casinos, and staff will happily walk you through it in English or Dutch. Also: cash out in USD rather than SRD if you can - the exchange spread on-property is friendlier than the street rate, and it saves you a trip to a cambio.
The Practical Stuff
Open daily 10:00 - 04:00. Address: Anton Dragtenweg 50, Paramaribo, right beside the Marriott. Strict 18+ with valid photo ID required at the door. Smart-casual dress code - no beachwear, tank tops, or flip-flops. Both SRD and USD accepted at the cage; major cards work at the bar but table buy-ins are cash only. Free parking on site and a taxi stand out front for the ride back to the centrum. Call +597 457-772 for VIP room reservations.
Pair It With
- Paramaribo Marriott Hotel — Literally next door - book a river-view room and you can stumble home in under two minutes after a big win (or loss).
- 'T Vat Sidewalk Cafe Guide — The pre-game move: grab a Parbo and bitterballen on their open terrace 10 minutes down the road, then walk off dinner en route to the tables.
- 168 Restaurant Guide — Late-night Chinese-Surinamese comfort food that's still serving when you cash out - perfect antidote to a long session at the Roulette wheel.