Savannah Casino: Paramaribo's After-Dark Roll of the Dice
Slots, blackjack and cocktails inside a hotel-casino that runs until dawn.
Why Go
When the humid Paramaribo evening winds down and the last cafe on the sidewalk locks up, Savannah Casino is just clearing its throat. Part of the Pasha Global family and tucked into a hotel on Anamoestraat, it's one of the few places in Suriname where you can chase a lucky streak at a live blackjack table at 3 a.m., with a Parbo beer sweating on the felt beside you.
The Experience
Push through the doors and the tropical night gives way to the familiar hum of a casino floor: roughly 140 slot machines chirping in Dutch, English and Sranan Tongo, and a rotation of around nine live tables where dealers work blackjack, baccarat, poker variants and electronic roulette. The crowd is a very Surinamese mix, Creole regulars, Javanese uncles, Dutch expats and the occasional cruise-ship day-tripper, all leaning over the rails together. A restaurant plates local and international bites, and the bar keeps rum-based cocktails flowing until the tables finally cool off around 4 a.m. on weekdays and 6 a.m. on weekends. The tone is friendly rather than flashy; think neighborhood casino energy with an international polish.
What to Try
Warm up on the electronic roulette (low minimums, easy to learn) before working your borja over to a live blackjack seat, where the house rules are straightforward and dealers are patient with first-timers. If poker is your thing, ask the pit boss when the next table is opening rather than waiting for the felt to be busy on arrival. Between hands, order a Parbo or a rum sour at the bar, and don't skip the kitchen, the mixed local-and-international menu is a quiet strength most tourists overlook.
Insider Tip
Bring your passport, not just a copy, entry is 18+ under Surinamese rules and staff will ID at the door. Cash in Surinamese dollars gets you the smoothest ride, but USD, Visa and Mastercard are all accepted; changing money at the on-site cashier tends to beat the airport rate. Arrive after 10 p.m. on a Friday or Saturday if you want the tables actually humming; earlier in the evening it's mostly slots.
The Practical Stuff
Address: RVW3+V38, Anamoestraat 9, Paramaribo, Suriname. Phone: +597 459-189. Hours: roughly 10:00 a.m.–4:00 a.m. weekdays and 10:00 a.m.–6:00 a.m. weekends. Payment: cash (SRD/USD), Visa, Mastercard. Age limit: 18+ with valid ID. Dress code: smart-casual, no beachwear or flip-flops. Operator: Pasha Global Group. On-site hotel and restaurant, free parking; taxis are the safest way home in the small hours.
Pair It With
- 'T Vat Sidewalk Cafe Guide — Kick the evening off with a Parbo and bitterballen on this classic Paramaribo terrace, then walk or grab a short taxi over to the tables.
- 168 Restaurant Guide — Load up on Chinese-Surinamese comfort food before a long night at the slots, generous portions that easily soak up rum sours later.
- 101 Suites Guide — If you'd rather not gamble on finding a taxi at 4 a.m., this nearby stay puts you within a short ride of the casino floor.
- 88 Car Rental Suriname Guide — Handy if you're pairing a casino night with a next-day trip out to the Commewijne plantations or Brownsberg.