Acajou Hotel - Grande Riviere

Beachfront cottages in Grande Riviere, overlooking the Caribbean and the world's second largest leatherback turtle nesting site

Accommodations

Acajou Hotel offers six cottages constructed from exotic hardwoods with architectural influences from Indonesia, Polynesia, and Japan. Each cottage includes a private bathroom, an outdoor terrace with river views, and a hammock. Kitchenette facilities with mini-fridges and electric kettles are provided in every unit.

Dining

The on-site restaurant features a vaulted wooden ceiling and ocean views, serving customized menus with products sourced from local farms and gardens. Guests receive a complimentary continental breakfast each morning, with a la carte menu items available. The restaurant offers vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, and can prepare packed lunches.

Activities

Acajou Hotel provides free guided tours for nature enthusiasts, including bird watching and turtle watching excursions. Guests can use complimentary kayaks to explore the river, or join snorkeling, fishing, and hiking trips to nearby waterfalls. The hotel is located near Madamas National Park, Paria Falls, and Jakatan Waterfall.

Location & Wildlife

The hotel is situated at the confluence of the Grande Riviere and the Caribbean Sea, with direct access to Grande Riviere Beach. This beach is a significant leatherback turtle nesting site, the second largest in the world. Guests can observe leatherback turtles during the nesting season from April to August.

Family-Friendly

Acajou Hotel offers family rooms with private bathrooms and garden or river views, accommodating up to three adults. The hotel provides kids' meals, special diet menus, and a range of activities suitable for families, such as canoeing and hiking. Free private parking and a paid airport shuttle service are available for guests.

• Location: Confluence of river and Caribbean, near world's second largest turtle nesting site
• Accommodations: 6 cottages with Indonesian, Polynesian, Japanese architecture
• Dining: Restaurant with vaulted wooden ceiling, local farm-to-table menu
• Activities: Free guided bird watching and turtle watching tours
• Family: Family rooms, kids' meals, free parking
• Nearby: Madamas National Park, Paria Falls, Jakatan Waterfall