Must-see hotels in Guyana

  • Rainforest B&B

    Georgetown

    Somewhere between an art gallery and a botanical garden, this grand home with five rooms is an oasis from Georgetown's chaos, and yet it's also…

  • King's Hotel & Residence

    Georgetown

    This is the smartest choice in downtown Georgetown, with a sleek feel and modern furnishings, crisp white cotton sheets on all the beds and some great…

  • Surama Eco Lodge

    Guyana

    Just outside the Amerindian village of the same name, Surama boasts thriving rainforest and rich birdlife – indeed, yellow-rumped caciques nest right…

  • Iwokrama River Lodge & Research Center

    Guyana

    There are three tiers of accommodations at the Iwokrama HQ. The spacious raised wooden bungalows overlook a gorgeous bend in the Essequibo River, while…

  • Manari Ranch

    Guyana

    This atmospheric and stylish ranch is noticeably less rustic than the others, having been renovated by dynamic owner Lisa Melville. Just a 15-minute drive…

  • Wichabai Ranch

    Guyana

    This newly built ranch with three double bedrooms and plenty of hammock space is a project from the owners of Dadanawa Ranch. It's one of the most…

  • Saddle Mountain

    Guyana

    This small working cattle ranch 80km from Lethem has a gorgeous location at the foot of its eponymous hill, surrounded by savanna, rivers and mountains…

  • Rock View Lodge

    Guyana

    Hummingbirds may flit through the windows of your room at this elegant hacienda-style retreat at the scenic Annai airstrip. The passion project of Colin…

  • Karanambu Lodge

    Guyana

    This former ranch is now run as a ecotourism destination by an extremely welcoming team who continue the work of the legendary Diane McTurk, who worked…

  • Caiman House

    Guyana

    This fantastic lodge offers you the rare chance to stay in the middle of an Amerindian village, and has spacious ranch-style rooms with running water and…

  • Pakaraima Mountain Inn

    Guyana

    This wonderful, simple lodge is clearly signed off the main road 15km west of Annai. It offers two types of room: simple accommodations in bunk beds and…

  • Atta Rainforest Lodge

    Guyana

    Within easy walking distance of the canopy walkway, this friendly and comfortable lodge just off the main road in the middle of the rainforest is a great…

  • Arrowpoint Nature Resort

    Guyana

    Arrowpoint Nature Resort is pricey but has tons of activities and is in a gorgeous location; from here you can easily access the Amerindian village of…

  • Michelle's Island

    Guyana

    A beautiful island in the middle of the Essequibo River, Michelle's Island was upgrading its accommodation at the time of writing and will soon feature…

  • Rewa Eco-Lodge

    Guyana

    Deep in the jungle, 80km up the Rupununi River from the main road, this lovely lodge sits beside a river and is a short walk from the beautiful, tiny,…

  • Takutu Hotel

    Guyana

    The best all-rounder in Lethem, the Takutu has everything from cheap and clean air-conditioned doubles to fancier suites and a benab (palm-thatched hut),…

  • Sleepin Hotel & Casino

    Georgetown

    The newest of the three Sleepin hotels in Georgetown, this impressively ambitious modern structure has rather oddly designed rooms that don't get much…

  • Sleepin International Hotel

    Georgetown

    Sleepin has three locations in town; this is the best midrange choice with a great pool to relax around and a restaurant. Rooms are clean, modern and…

  • Sleepin Guesthouse

    Georgetown

    The cheapest of the Sleepin hotels in Georgetown, the Guesthouse is centrally located with clean, modern, great-value rooms that have hot water and TVs.

  • Dadanawa Ranch

    Guyana

    The De Frietas' remote and historic ranch is straight out of National Geographic, with three stilted timber guesthouses facing the distant Kanuku…

  • Falls Lodge

    Guyana

    It's possible to stay in this rustic lodge to one side of the top of Kaieteur Falls, bookable through the National Parks Commission. There are two…

  • Oasis

    Guyana

    Oasis, which offers both lodging and meals, is the central meeting point for everyone in Annai and the surrounding countryside, and on any given evening…

  • Cara Lodge

    Georgetown

    This is Georgetown's most historic hotel, although in this case that also means 'aged'. There's an old-fashioned ballroom, a patio bar around a 100-year…

  • Gorge Lodge

    Guyana

    One of two lodges at Kaieteur Falls, this simple place to sling your hammock is an easy two-hour hike down from the top of the falls. If you want to stay…

  • Rupununi Eco Hotel

    Guyana

    It's unclear quite what constitutes the 'eco' at this 60-room concrete hotel, but even though it was yet to finish its construction at the time of writing…

  • Rima Guest House

    Georgetown

    This backpackers' favorite is a family-run place with 10 pleasant, homey rooms sharing one bathroom and two toilets in a large colonial house in the…

  • Pegasus Hotel

    Georgetown

    One of the swankier hotel choices in Georgetown, this place is a landmark and a bit of an institution, with a great location along the seawall. Rooms are…

  • Adventure Guianas Guesthouse

    Guyana

    The rooms here are on the small and dark side, but they're absolutely fine, making this the best budget option in Lethem. There's a bar and restaurant on…

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