We only stopped a couple of hours and expected to try the local cuisine but it's more Caribbean style than Typical Guyanese or amazonian cuisine and then a bit expensive for what it is. On the other hand the service was very friendly and quite fast.

Very nice back yard especially in a hot day. Go for the front patio in the evening with a nice view over the Palmiste Square with the light streets on and people buzzing around. "Crevette cocktail" is the specialty item of the menu and it is highly recommended in this place. Don't expect the best of the service though!

I had a wonderful stay here. I got lucky and room no. 1 was available. A nice room with a lot of detail. The breakfast is easy. All in all a wonderful stay.

Not worth the money they're charging for the hotel room. At least not until construction is complete as they're creating new rooms on the 3rd floor. There is no elevator and the stairways are long. Construction noise starts at 8am and the hallways have plenty of sawdust. The wifi doesn't get as far as the rooms.

These French people were very barbaric and were very unhelpful. The internet didn't work. Everyone in the restaurant and hotel was rude. I wish they go out of business. You pay a lot of money and get nothing of value in return. Buy a tent and sleep outside. At least you won't have to deal with those nasty French people.

Heritage Charm The hotel is housed in a lovely heritage building, which by itself is a sightseeing tourist attraction. The property alludes charm and character from every nook and corner - be it the lovely restaurant and killer terrace seating, or the decor of the room and the common areas. Definitely, the best option in town, if you are looking for a historic vibe but don't want to splurge a lot. However. the biggest letdown of the stay was the extremely poor connectivity. The Internet barely worked. Television never functioned due to very weak signals. And even the credit card machine was struggling because of weak connectivity. Apart from this, the hotel is a jewel in the old town. The reason i am giving 3 stars is because of the weak connectivity and the poor hospitality & service. LOCATION: IN the very heart of the old town DINE + DRINK: The Bar Palmistes is THE place in town - to see and be seen. The vibe in the evening (especially in the balcony) is just too fantastic to be missed! ROOM: We stayed in Room 1, so this review is based on that; VIEW:Lovely view of the Place des Palmistes and the swinging Coconut trees and colonial buildings; SIZE: Spacious enough for 2 adults and simple baggage; AIR-CON: Perfectly functioning cooler that helped in setting the perfect room temperature; BED: Comfortable bed that played the expected part of putting me to sleep; BATHROOM: Stand-in shower; TOILETRIES: Cosmetics by L’occitane! FACILITIES: No Gym or Pool, Pure Guyanese chill SERVICE: Friendly staff that took care of all our needs with a smile, but in general the service levels of the restaurant and bar staff can improve a lot! Speed or service, attention to customers, and ability to tackle foreign visitors - all great areas for improvement!

+ nice location, with patio and view to the main square + nice ti' punch :) + relaxed atmosphere + the food was quite good - prices a tad too high (except for the ti' punch) - it might take a bit long to be served

We were able to ride around Devils island where political prisioners were wed kept including the famous Dreyfuss. Entry to Devils idkznd is so trecherous that they used a cable car from Royal Island to transport prisoners and guards. The Royal island offers a great view of the life of those who were here to maintain life including guards, nuns, and priests

Beautiful islands, nice views despite the fact that they used to be the penal colony. We only visited the Royale, it was enough to give us an idea of how terrible the lives of the prisoners there used to be. It was a nice walk around the island even though the temperature was high about 87 degrees Fahrenheit because there were lots of trees which gave us shade along with some breeze from the ocean. Lots of monkeys and other birds and animals. I i

You stand on the nicer sister islands and squint across the water at the real thing, the little rock with palm trees that ate men for breakfast. Boats do not even dock there, the shoreline is teeth, the surf is mean, so the tours drop you on Ile Royale and you stare across like a chump with a camera. That part is real, and kind of perfect, because Devil’s Island was always about not getting where you want to go. Life magazine ran a photo essay in 1938 that basically said shut this place down already, picture book to end the colony, polite American fury in glossy pages. It lands harder when you know the numbers, seven hundred shipped in a year, about seven hundred gone by year’s end from disease or escape or just disappearing into the green, population stays the same, a loop with no mercy. Rene Belbenoit wrote it straighter than anyone, first in Dry Guillotine and then in Hell on Trial, no hero cape, just sores and hunger and the slow grind, the kind of writing that smells like wet canvas and bad soup. He did his time, he ran, he made it to the States, then he put the bagne on trial from a safe chair with a sharp memory. If you read one voice before you come here, read him. The island itself is smaller than the legend, one of three little dots called the Salvation Islands, ten miles off the Guiana coast, pretty from far away, poison up close. Dreyfus stared at that same sky from a hut and the republic stared back and nearly went blind. History calls it an islet, I call it a bad idea that lasted a century too long. Come for the story, not the selfie. Walk the cells on Royale, listen for the sea hitting those black rocks, then go sit with Belbenoit in your bag, and let the book do what travel never can, which is tell you why a place like this should stay empty. Notes for the curious Tours land on Ile Royale, Devil’s Island itself is off limits, the colony system in French Guiana ran from the 1850s to the 1950s, more than seventy thousand convicts were sent over that span, and the place finally shut after enough witnesses put the truth in print.

“Devil’s Island: The hottest vacation spot… literally. If you’ve ever thought, ‘Hey, I’d love to experience prison, but with a tropical twist,’ then this is the place for you! From the second I arrived, the VIP treatment was clear: private accommodations (because, well, there’s no one else here), and the staff is… invisible? I didn’t see a single person except a crab that seemed particularly judgmental about my footwear. Activities are top-notch—like ‘Find Potable Water’ and ‘Dodge the Poisonous Bugs!’ Dining options include ‘Whatever Washed Up on Shore’ or ‘Air for Dinner,’ and let’s just say the portion sizes were… slimming. And the nightlife? Oh, it’s electric! Every night there’s a lively, unscheduled mosquito rave in your tent. Plus, the sounds of crashing waves and distant howls ensure you’ll never sleep through the terror. Overall, it’s a solid 5 stars if you’re into rugged survival or just want to feel like a pirate who’s made some really poor life choices. Highly recommend—for my in-laws.”

It was super cool to see and learn all the history in person. The island is beautiful and the monkeys are adorable.

This island was used as a prison in the 19th and 20th centuries and it was a place to keep exiled political prisoners, and because of the violent treatment of the guards with the prisoners, it became known as Devil's Island. Alfred Dreyfus is among the most famous people incarcerated in this prison. The movie Papion was inspired by the real life story of one of the escaped prisoners of this place.

I was wrongfully accused of treason and imprisoned here for many years. It was my good fortune to meet an Italian priest who educated me in the arts & sciences as well as sword fighting. I escaped with the body of my dear deceased friend, the priest, and with a hidden fortune and help from pirates, I made my way home and took my revenge on those who stole my life. Alas, that is a tale for another post. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend a stay on the island.

Beautiful place and quiet

(Translated by Google) I really like it, however I would have liked some infrastructure with deckchairs, finally some tourist facilities... the color of the water is not appealing and at the time of writing this message there is a decree prohibiting swimming for health reasons... I won't even mention the waste, it's just a disgrace... and in this case we can't blame the tourists... there aren't any! (Original) J'aime beaucoup cependant j'aurais aimé qques infrastructures avec des transat enfin des équipements touristiques.. la couleur de l'eau ne fais pas envie et au moment ou je rédige ce message il y a un arrêté interdisant la baignade pour raison sanitaire..je ne vous parle pas des déchets c'est juste une honte...et la pour le coup on ne peut ps accuser les touristes .. y'en a pas!

(Translated by Google) We arrived in the morning around 6:30 a.m. to possibly witness the emergence of baby leatherback turtles, and we were lucky enough to find them emerging from the sand and heading towards the ocean for a long journey. The presence of a woman from a turtle protection association made the experience even better because she explained to us why we shouldn't help the baby turtles when they were struggling (they develop their muscles from the nest to the ocean, and helping them by carrying them to the water would handicap them later in the water). Everyone was respectful, and our presence probably scared off the birds, which allowed the whole group to reach the sea safely. It was a wonderful experience. (Original) Nous sommes arrivés le matin vers 6h30 pour éventuellement pouvoir assister à une émergence de bébé tortues luth et nous avons eu la chance de les trouver en train d’émerger du sable et se diriger vers l’océan pour un long voyage, la présence d’une dame d’une association de protection de tortues a rendu l’expérience encore meilleure car elle nous a expliqué ce pourquoi il ne fallait pas aider les bebe tortues quand elles galéraient (elles développent leurs muscles du nid jusqu’à l’océan et les aider en le portant jusqu’à l’eau les handicaperaient plus tard dans l’eau.) tout le monde a été respectueux et notre présence a probablement fait fuir les oiseaux ce qui a permis à tout le groupe de se rendre à la mer sain et sauf. Ce fut une magnifique expérience.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful beach with parking nearby. You can dip your feet in, but swimming is rather risky. A great place to spend some quality time in the sun, fishing, or just doing nothing 😁 (Original) Belle plage avec de la place pour garer sa voiture a proximité. On peut y tremper ses pieds mais la baignade est plutôt risquée. Un bon endroit pour passer du bon temps au soleil a pêcher ou a ne rien faire 😁

(Translated by Google) Very pretty beach with a nice length for strolling along the water. Calm and full of palm trees. (Original) Très joli plage avec une belle longueur pour se balader le long de l'eau. Calme et plein de palmiers .

(Translated by Google) Very nice beach We were able to see a turtle laying eggs (Original) Très belle plage On a pu voir la ponte d'une tortue

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful beach! Go there one evening, the sunset is magnificent and maybe you'll see some turtles fighting there 😉 (Original) Très belle plage ! Allez y faire un tour un soir le coucher de soleil est magnifique et peut-être y verrez vous des tortues luttes 😉

Great views and a very informative display on the history of Cayenne and the interaction between the first European explorers until today.

Nice views of the city. The fot itself is not so impressive. Nice murals

Fort is named after Cépérou, a celebrated indigenous chief and was built in 1643 to protect the city of Cayenne. Required some easy uphill climbing to reach the fort. Good panoramic view of Cayenne Town. Free entry. Saw a family enjoying a picnic at site in Sunday afternoon.

Nice place with a good view

A small nice place with a panoramic view. Not much is written down about the history of the place but it has a nice atmosphere.

Not much to see there except views of the town. Free entry. There were some weird guys around noon when I went to the fort, they started to talk to me in a hostile way with brazilian accent. Luckily nothing happened as there were other people around, but I felt I could have been attacked or robbed (that's the downside of the French policy of "multiculturalism" and "open doors"). Be careful.

Nice view of the city, but not much to see at the fort.

(Translated by Google) Departure around 1 p.m. from Degrad Des Cannes. After 30 minutes of navigation, we arrive on the Islet la Mère. We took the path going around the islet. Lots of windfall but without real difficulty. Hiking shoes recommended +++ The Saïmiris are present throughout the route and mainly climb on people carrying backpacks. Very pretty view. The afternoon goes by very quickly! (Original) Départ vers 13h au Degrad Des Cannes. Après 30 minutes de navigation, nous arrivons sur l'îlet la Mère. Nous avons pris le chemin du sentier faisant le tour de l'îlet. Beaucoup de chablis mais sans réelle difficulté. Chaussures de randonnées conseillées +++ Les Saïmiris sont présents tout au long du parcours et montent surtout sur les personnes portant des sacs à dos. Très jolie vue. L'après-midi passe très vite !

(Translated by Google) Very pleasant visit. We were able to enjoy the beach and swim. & The monkeys were adorable. (Original) Visite, super agréable. Nous avons pu profiter de la plage et nous baigner. & Les singes étaient adorables.

(Translated by Google) Superb experience. Well, it's the fifth time, but it's always a pleasure to see these little monkeys, who climb on you. Departure in the morning for 40 minutes by boat, along the river and seeing very pretty landscapes. Once arrived, we took the main path that goes around the island, accompanied by the monkeys, who are on the lookout for the slightest crumb that might come out of your bag. After 2 hours, picnic on a small beach, alone in the world, with the sky and the water as the only horizon. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to swim in water above 26 degrees. It’s a must-see in Guyana! (Original) Superbe expérience. Bon c’est la cinquième fois, mais c’est toujours un plaisir de voir ces petits singes, qui vous grimpent dessus. Départ le matin pour 40 minutes de bateau, longer le fleuve et voir de très jolis paysages. Une fois arrivés, nous avons fait le sentier principal qui fait tour de l’île, accompagnés par les singes, qui sont à l’affût de la moindre miette pouvant sortir de votre sac. Après 2 heures, pique-nique sur une petite plage, seuls au monde, avec pour seul horizon le ciel et la l’eau. D’ailleurs vous aurez l’occasion de vous baigner dans une eau à plus de 26 degrés. C’est un incontournable de la Guyane !

(Translated by Google) Calm and pleasant island and coming there by canoe was an intense experience! The trail that goes around it is rather well open and maintained, which is a little less so on the interior trails. On your arrival you will be greeted by the saimiris monkeys, not very shy and very cute, who will ask you to eat. To be calm we ate on the degrad! (Original) Îlet calme et agréable et y venir en canoë était une expérience intense ! Le sentier qui y fait le tour est plutôt bien ouvert et entretenu, ce qui l'est un peu moins sur les sentiers intérieurs. A votre arrivée vous serez accueillis par les singes saimiris, peu farouches et très mignons qui vous réclameront a manger. Pour être tranquille nous avons mangé sur le degrad !

(Translated by Google) Nice walk, aperitif and music on the boat, our skipper knew how to set the mood. On site, if you bring a few bananas, you will quickly be covered with little Surimy monkeys, not aggressive at all but real little food thieves! Bring your hiking shoes for a tour of the island of around 2 hours, with some hilly terrain. (Original) Ballade sympa, apéro et musique sur le bateau, notre skipper à su mettre l'ambiance. Sur place, si vous apportez quelques bananes, vous serez vite recouvert de petits singes Surimy pas agressifs du tout mais de véritables petits voleurs de nourriture ! Prévoyez quand même vos chaussures de randonnée pour un tour de l'île d'environ 2 heures, avec quand même un peu de reliefs.

(Translated by Google) Short hike to go around the island. Short swim in the presence of cheeky monkeys on the beach. The morning is enough. (Original) Petite randonnée pour faire le tour de l'île. Petite baignade en présence de singes effrontés sur la plage. La matinée suffit.

(Translated by Google) Great experience A must-see The monkeys are super adorable 🥰🥰🥰 (Original) Super expérience Un incontournable Les singes sont super adorables 🥰🥰🥰