Courtyard by Marriott Paramaribo is a well-regarded hotel, capturing the attention of guests for its exceptional service and amenities. Guests often praise its comfortable accommodations, attentive staff, and convenient location. Despite its positive attributes, some areas for improvement have also been highlighted by visitors.
1/5
Safety index
60 out of 100
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Courtyard by Marriott Paramaribo
8.1
(483 ratings)
Paramaribo, Suriname -
1.5 km Palmentuin Park
1.5 km Maretraite Mall
1.5 km Presidential Palace
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Breakfast
Food
Fitness
- Location: Guests appreciate its strategic location, offering easy access to local attractions and the business district.
- Comfortable Rooms: Many have commented on the comfortable and clean rooms, making for a restful stay.
- Efficient Staff: The hotel's staff receives high marks for their professionalism and dedication to guest satisfaction.
- Quality Dining: The on-site dining options are frequently praised for their variety and quality of food.
- Facilities: The hotel's range of facilities, including a well-equipped fitness center and outdoor pool, is often highlighted as a positive feature.
Area for improvement
- Maintenance Issues: Some guests have reported minor maintenance issues within their rooms or common areas.
- Price: For some, the cost of stay and dining options can feel a bit steep, impacting the overall value for money.
- Internet Connectivity: A few reviews mention challenges with the hotel's Wi-Fi service, citing slow or intermittent connections.
- Noise Levels: There have been occasional complaints regarding noise, either from within the hotel or the surrounding area, that can affect the tranquility of a stay.
- Check-In Process: While not a widespread concern, some guests have experienced delays or complications during the check-in process.
Amenities
Kids pool
Microwave
Extra beds/cribs
Pool
Breakfast available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking included
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RateScore
Total 483 Reviews
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Blended Web Rating
booking
198 Reviews
7.7 / 10
expedia
285 Reviews
8.4 / 10
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Breakfast was mentioned 34 times
Reviews based on Breakfast
This hotel is one of the few chain hotels in Paramaribo. It is quite functional and but certainly not a polished version of the brand’s presence in the capital city (probably consistent with the overall lack of tourism in the country). Rooms are fine and there are multiple restaurant options. Staff is friendly and competent. The location is not the most ideal as it is away from the central attractions like Zeelandia, park or palace. Although the river is nearby, there is no view or easy access. There is a casino next door if that’s of interest. We enjoyed the food in 2 different restaurants and it was good. Christmas decorations were festive.
I had a perfectly pleasant stay at this Courtyard. Nice, simple and modern room. Overall better than an average Courtyard in the U.S. The location won't work for everyone though - the hotel is a bit out of town. We had a rental car (from Hertz), so the location wasn't an issue. There's also Avis car rental next to the hotel, but I couldn't price it up through the Avis website so not sure if it's open (if it is, I'd take a taxi form the airport to the hotel and rent a car from there). ||More generally, we really liked Suriname - super friendly people, we generally felt safe, the food was delicious, prices weren't crazy. All of this in stark contrast to Guyana.||It seems that most countries don't need a visa to enter, but you still need to pay the entry fee online. I read multiple reports saying that you can no longer do it on arrival at PBM or ORG airport - this wasn't true as a couple of passengers from my flight were paying the entry fee on arrival at ORG (September 2023). You also need a yellow fever vax certification - this was checked by the airline at check-in.||Another hopefully helpful tip - Transguyana Airlines runs 3 flights a day between the small regional airport in Paramaribo (Zorg en Hoop - airport code ORG) and its equivalent in Georgetown (Ogle - airport code OGL). These are super convenient as the main international airport in both Georgetown and Paramaribo is an hour away from the city. Note that these flights were not coming up on Kayak or Expedia, but were easy to book through the airline's website. FWIW, there was also a flight from PBM to OGL which may be helpful for those arriving at the main airport in Paramaribo and connecting to Georgetown. The flight itself is on a small 12-seater (Cessna Caravan) which is fun on its own.||I wish I had more time in Suriname - what a fascinating country!
Hotel Quality
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General Info
Total number of rooms 139
Number of floors 6
Number of buildings/towers 1
Year Built 2008
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
6Download
26Upload
23Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
73 out of 100
Safe
Nighttime safety
47 out of 100
Risky
Paramaribo safety index
Overall Safety Index
Risky
An average rating of the six safety categories
60 out of 100
Women safety
Risky
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
50
Physical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
83
Property safety
Very Unsafe
Likelihood of theft.
16
Political safety
Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
70
LGBTQ safety
Risky
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
43
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
Overall Crime index
Moderate
An average rating of the crime categories
51 out of 100
Property crime severity
Moderate
53
Mugging or robbery 48/100
Car theft 36/100
Car break-ins 58/100
Home break-ins 53/100
Violent crime severity
Moderate
58
Physical attacks 41/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 20/100
Other crime severity
Moderate
54
Insult or harassment in public 39/100
Corruption or bribery 84/100
Drug problem 50/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.7 - $1.8
Coffee
$1.4 - $2.8
Beer 0.5L
$1.2 - $2.8
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$2.9 - $9.2
Public transport, one-way ticket
$0.4 - $0.9
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$2.8
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$36.9 - $368.8
Bottle of mid-range wine
$4.6 - $9.8
McMeal at McDonalds
$6.2 - $8.4
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$0.9 - $1.8
Public transport, monthly pass
$83
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.8 - $1.2
Mobile phone monthly plan
$19 - $23
Fitness club, monthly fee
$8.6 - $13.8
Weather In Paramaribo
Precipitation In Paramaribo
Traffic around property
Light
Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.
House Rules
Check in after 15:00
Check out until 12:00
Children welcome
No pets, service animals welcome