Must-see hotels in Haiti

  • Hostellerie du Roi Christophe

    Haiti

    Cap-Haïtien’s oldest and most charming hotel, this French colonial building has something of a haunted Spanish hacienda about it. There’s an elegant,…

  • Chato Relaxo

    Haiti

    The Mangs family has lived in Labadie since the 1970s, and their love for the area is clearly apparent in this cliffside bungalow, constructed from…

  • Hotel Kinam

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    This historic gingerbread hotel right in the center of Pétionville underwent a multi-million dollar expansion in the early 2010s, adding a spiffy new wing…

  • Inn at Villa Bambou

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    A 1920s house rebuilt since the earthquake, this is a truly gorgeous boutique hotel. There are half a dozen rooms, each named for a herb and beautifully…

  • Sesanet

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    With just three rooms, this charming, secluded guesthouse is usually full – and for good reason. The owner, Madame Hélène, has filled the place with…

  • O-zone the Village

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    Unique in Haiti, this inspired mountain stay is encircled by pine trees and constructed with recycled materials – discarded wire-holders as walkways, old…

  • Habitation des Lauriers

    Haiti

    The best-value option in Cap-Haïtien offers striking views of the city from its mountaintop perch on the western outskirts, along with top-notch service,…

  • Ouanga Bay

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    This intimate hotel offers breezy rooms and a cute, immaculate beach with its own pontoon. Pomegranate and other fruit trees atmospherically line the…

  • Boukan Guinguette

    Haiti

    Incredibly far-flung (closer to Cuba than Cap-Haitien), but more than worth the drive, this is the first and only kitesurfing school in Haiti. The well…

  • Norm’s Place

    Haiti

    For US$5, a bateau-taxi hop between Plage Belli and Labadie village (ask for ‘Kay Norm’) drops guests at this charming guesthouse built from a restored…

  • Karibe Hôtel

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    One of the fanciest big hotels in Haiti, this hotel-cum-conference-center is where you’ll find the plummiest businessfolk, international consultants and…

  • La Lorraine

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    This restored 1950s home-turned-boutique-hotel is Pétionville's quirky little gem. Apart from the high-arching door frames, each room is uniquely arranged…

  • Royal Decameron Indigo Beach Resort & Spa

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    On the site that once housed Club Med, this bright and breezy hotel is operated by the international chain Decameron All-Inclusive Hotels & Resorts. The…

  • Hôtel Oloffson

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    If Haiti has an iconic hotel, it’s the Oloffson. Immortalized as Hotel Trianon in Graham Greene’s The Comedians, the elegant gingerbread building is one…

  • El Rancho

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    In 2013 the Spanish hotel Chain NH took the reins at this upscale Pétionville hotel and casino, revamping the elegant, fountain-lined entryway and the 72…

  • Hôtel Les Jardins de l’Ocean

    Haiti

    This French-run hotel seems to ramble up the side of the hill it sits on, so there’s no shortage of terraces offering gorgeous sea views (the rooms…

  • St Joseph’s Home for Boys Guest House

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    Rebuilt with great fortitude after the original house collapsed in the 2010 earthquake, this home for ex–street boys offers a fantastic Haitian experience…

  • Habitation Jouissant

    Haiti

    Cap-Haïtien has gone fancy with Habitation Jouissant, the city's first hotel to partner with an international chain – Marriott – with grand plans for a…

  • Le Plaza

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    The unobtrusive main entrance opposite Champs de Mars (you’ll walk past it twice) hides the fact that this is downtown’s largest and most high-class hotel…

  • Ibo Lele

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    The Ibo Lele was a big player in the 1960s tourist-heavy years, and it remains a stunning, albeit quieter, option. Rooms still maintain quality, and the…

  • Le Picolet

    Haiti

    A popular hotel with an elegant vibe and comfy rooms centered on a small, verdant courtyard. Walls throughout are adorned with colorful Haitian art. The…

  • Park Hotel

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    An old townhouse-hotel facing Champs de Mars, the Park's facade dates back to Port-au-Prince's swinging mid-20th-century glory days. Rooms feel a little…

  • Marriott Port-au-Prince

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    When the Marriott opened in 2014, it set a new bar (and price point) for hotels in its class. The ceilings are a bit higher, the counter tops glisten…

  • Cormier Plage Resort

    Haiti

    Dotted amid palm trees, this pleasant resort has 34 big and airy rooms looking out to sea, and is meters from the gently shelving golden beach. The…

  • Hôtel Mont Joli

    Haiti

    On a hill overlooking Cap, the Mont Joli was once the place to go. It's quieter now, but still offers some of the best views in the city. Wood-paneled…

  • Moulin sur Mer

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    This large and charming complex has a nice selection of rooms, including ‘gingerbreadized’ rooms near the beach and more Spanish-hacienda-style ones…

  • Le Florville

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    A lovely hotel on the Rte de Kenscoff, with just five tidy rooms and a restaurant. Eating here, or at least looking at the spectacular view while you eat,…

  • Kaliko Beach Club

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    This modern resort is the country's second all-inclusive property, and features a series of linked pools and octagonal bungalows set amid shady grounds…

  • Lodge

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    Owned by the same people responsible for Barbancourt rum, this Alpine-esque stone-and-wood cottage sits high in the mountains, surrounded by pine trees…

  • Servotel

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    This modern hotel right near the international airport is a good place to rest post-arrival or pre-departure. Constructed of paraseismic steel, Servotel…

  • Beau Rivage Hôtel

    Haiti

    Facing the seafront, the Beau Rivage is a good budget choice next to Kokiyaj. Some rooms are a little on the small and boxy side, but they’re all well…

  • Hotel Royal Oasis

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    Even if you don't stay here, it's worth a stop for the rooftop alone, which is open to anybody and includes sweeping views of the city and mountains. It…

  • Wall’s Guest House

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    A friendly guesthouse run with a strong Christian ethic; you’re likely to find yourself sharing with missionaries and aid workers, and adopting families…

  • Auberge la Visite

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    In Seguin, along the hike to Marigot, this is a delightful place. A low, stone building offers cozy rooms and porches, where you can sit in a rocking…

  • Le Xaragua Hôtel

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    Big rooms all offer sea views here. Rates are very reasonable, so you can happily ignore the tired 1970s architecture and decor inside. Instead, look to…

  • Auberge du Mont Carmel

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    About a kilometer down the road from the famous waterfall Saut d'Eau, this palatial hotel offers small but clean accommodations with lovely views of the…

  • Hotel Admiral Killick

    Haiti

    The best hotel option in Gonaïves has decent rooms, hot water and a swim-up bar. It's named for an admiral in the Haitian navy who blew up his own ship,…

  • Hôtel Prince

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    Placing yourself in Pacot should give the advantage of views across Port-au-Prince, and this hotel doesn’t disappoint. A charming-enough option, with pool…

  • Coconut Villa Hôtel

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    The Coconut Villa is set in large and leafy grounds, with quick and easy access to Rte de Delmas. Rooms in the main block are comfy, with the green calm…

  • Doux Sejour Guest House

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    A fun little guesthouse painted lobster pink, the Doux Sejour has a series of airy rooms, interestingly laid out (ascending the balcony terrace feels like…

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