Sonja's Guesthouse
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Why people book this hotel
“Sonja and Henry were excellent hosts and the shuttle ride to the airport at 2:30…”
“They picked us up at the airport and drove us to the meeting point for our lodge…”
“Sonja and Henry were great hosts that accommodated our date change of our room w…”
“The hosts wqere very friendly and helpful”
“What we needed for the few hours we were there, was comfortable beds and air con…”
“The room was fine, and since we were only staying a few hours, it worked well”
“We had an early breakfast and Henry showed us his garden and gave us a papaya”
“Breakfast was lovely because I normally take only fruits and coffee for breakfas…”
“The room had ac and 2 big beds and was very clean”
“The husband was pleasant and punctual for an early airport transfer the place wa…”
“Our food was terrible and and extremely overpriced at $15 per person for dinner”
Overview
Located in Republiek, 38 km from Paramaribo and 3 km from Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport. Sonja's Guesthouse features a barbecue and views of the garden. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. A terrace or patio are featured in certain rooms. You can engage in various activities, such as fishing and hiking.
Traveller reviews
Chris
extended_group
May 26, 2026
“Lovely hosts, comfy beds, and excellent location for an early flight”
We had a late check in and a super early departure the next morning. Sonja and Henry were excellent hosts and the shuttle ride to the airport at 2:30am was fantastic. What we needed for the few hours we were there, was comfortable beds and air conditioning, both of which didn't disappoint. Thanks.
Sandra
solo_traveller
May 26, 2026
Sonja and Henry were great hosts that accommodated our date change of our room when the airlines delayed our flight 7 hours. They picked us up at the airport and drove us to the meeting point for our lodge pickup (small fee). We had an early breakfast and Henry showed us his garden and gave us a papaya. Super nice couple. The room had ac and 2 big beds and was very clean. There's a small kitchen area and a lovely outdoor patio. It was a perfect stay to start our journey in Suriname. Thank you.
David
couple
May 8, 2026
“Lovely hosts, basic room.”
The hosts wqere very friendly and helpful. The room was fine, and since we were only staying a few hours, it worked well. We had a wonderful dinner that Sonja cooked and Henry gave us a ride to the airport.
Maëlyss
extended_group
January 6, 2026
“Sonja’s bedrooms are great ! The dinner was also amazing and it’s next to the airport! We will come back for sure !”
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Chester
solo_traveller
December 3, 2025
“It was very comfortable, clean and pleasant. The hosts were helpful and friendly. The location was”
Breakfast was lovely because I normally take only fruits and coffee for breakfast.
Lucinda
couple
November 22, 2025
“Nice stay”
The hosts are very friendly, the location is perfect
Lucinda
couple
November 15, 2025
The Hosts are very friendly, good location near the airport, good breakfast, good bed… 👌🏾
Jamie
solo_traveller
September 19, 2025
It’s close to the airport
Jacobus
couple
July 2, 2025
“We should stay there again when we arrive late at the airport.”
Sonja and Henry are very friendly. Henry waited 2 hours, in the middle of the night, for us at the airport because of the delay. He will be your first information source about many aspects of Suriname. We had nice conversations and learned a lot from him. Sonja is making an excellent breakfast, which is served on the nice patio.
JosefCan
solo_traveller
May 16, 2025
“Good choice when there are flight overlays”
Guesthouse a couple of kilometres on the highway from the airport to Paramaribo. Good option for conecting flights with much overlay. Room quiet, bed, a/c and Wifi okay. There is a kitchen where you can prepare a meal, but you can order food (meal 1 day in advance) and a pick up service from the airport (10 dollars/Euro charge). Large covered terrace for the house guests. Walking into the "village" and visiting the Reggae Bar is a small adventure. Sonja and Henry are very nice hosts.
David
couple
April 30, 2025
“Miserable”
Seemed to be a different place to the other reviewers. Our food was terrible and and extremely overpriced at $15 per person for dinner. We had one vegetarian and one fish curry. The fish curry was roti, two spoons of potatoes, a small helping of greens and three pieces of fish. The vegetarian was identical but with no fish normal price $5 at most in local stall. Sadly it wasn’t tasty either we left over half and were told off as Sonja the owner had no dog to feed it to. That was not the worst. Sonja wanted euros in payment and was annoyed we had none. She then insisted on US dollars not initially accepting the local currency unlike all other places in Georgetown. Then our room was not the triple we had booked at 18m2 (for extra space). But a cheaper simple double -as we were only two and the triple was being used - she opened the door and showed us other belongings on the bed. No refund for not giving us the more expensive room we had paid for. I don’t recognise the place other people have described in their favourable reviews but beware - it was also quite noisy at night being next to main airport road. The positives. The husband was pleasant and punctual for an early airport transfer the place was also clean and shared facilities good.
Klaas
solo_traveller
April 2, 2025
“Very nice place to stay, very friendly hosts, good Surinamese food.”
Outside on the porch in a nice garden.
JAEL
solo_traveller
February 28, 2025
This was my first time staying at Sonja's. It's a great location if you've got an early morning flight out of Suriname. It's about 5 minutes away from the airport (by car). The hosts are very pleasant and transport services to the airport are provided for a small fee. I received a very warm welcome upon my arrival. The room was very comfortable. It's a good place to stay when in transit.
Jason
solo_traveller
February 17, 2025
“Convenient and very cozy”
Perfect for airport transiting.
Epifanio
couple
December 26, 2024
“Short trip, but nice”
Breakfast was good and well presented
Chris
couple
September 27, 2024
“Great place near the airport”
Excellent place for arriving late at the airport or flying early - the owners will arrange your pick up/drop off. Note - Paramaribo centre can be a long drive from the airport (the traffic can be very bad!) so Sonja's can be a great option. We ate there in the evening and it was delicious food. Owners were very friendly and welcoming.
Kris362
couple
September 25, 2024
“Perfect for layover for early flight out of Paramaribo airport.”
Courteous and smiling hosts, very clean and great for stopover for early flight out of Paramaribo airport.
Daniella
solo_traveller
September 3, 2024
“Very kind owners and amazing food!”
The place is really nice and clean, and sonjas food is amazing! They are a very kind couple and he waited patiently for me at airport for almost a 1h while I solved a visa issue and drove me back as well, when I needed. I wish I had more time there ♥️
Robin
solo_traveller
January 24, 2024
“A wonderful place to stay, excellent food, service (day or night) Sonja nad Henry score 10 out of 10. I will certainly s”
Sonja and Henry are excellent hosts. They go out of their way their way to be helpful. I would highly recommend them and the services that they provide. The meals are excellent and Henry was so good a picking up and dropping off clients at the local international airport.
Robin
solo_traveller
January 7, 2024
“A great place to stay with excellent hosts , very comfortable and excellent food….”
Excellent location, ideal -place to stay if fly from and to Suriname. Henry offers an excellent lift service to and from the property.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Fishing, Hiking
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options, Kid meals
General
Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Reception services
Invoice provided
Services
Shuttle service, Shared lounge/TV area, Grocery deliveries, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), 24-hour front desk, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Currency exchange, Airport shuttle
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Budget Double Room
Guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker in the fully equipped kitchen. The double room also offers a barbecue. This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a shared bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Economy Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
The triple room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath or a shower. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that features a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This triple room has a dining area, a barbecue, a flat-screen TV and a terrace. The unit has 2 beds.
Triple Room with Garden View
Guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker in the well-fitted kitchen. The triple room also provides guests with a barbecue. This air-conditioned triple room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a shared bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
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