Your stay — Full Love Hôtel
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The Property — Full Love Hôtel
Full Love Hôtel is a modest 3-star in central Carrefour that feels like a straightforward, no-fuss base rather than a destination. The small lobby has tiled floors, a few armchairs, and staff who check you in without fanfare — the vibe is local and practical, with air conditioning and hot water being the real draws. Its USP is proximity to the Carrefour commercial strip and the Route Nationale 2, making it decent for business travellers or visitors passing through the capital region. It suits anyone who needs clean accommodation near Port-au-Prince without paying the city-centre markup.
Chronicles of Carrefour
Carrefour grew as a dormitory suburb of Port-au-Prince in the 20th century, but its roots go back to a small fishing village on the coast. The city expanded rapidly after the 1940s as the capital spilled westward, and its architecture is a mix of concrete block houses, small roadside businesses, and a few colonial leftovers. Today it’s Haiti’s second-largest commune, a busy commercial and market hub, and a major transport junction linking the capital to the south. Culturally, it reflects the relentless energy of the metropolitan area — street commerce, music, and traffic jams — with little tourist infrastructure but a real sense of daily Haitian life.
Best Time to Visit
Full Carrefour guide →Best months
November to February — these are the driest and coolest months, with daytime highs around 28-30°C and far less rain, making road travel easier and outdoor movement more bearable.
Peak / festival surge
July is technically in the rainy season, but visitor numbers are low year-round in Carrefour; peak interest in Haiti overall is during Carnival (February/March), when hotel prices in and around Port-au-Prince can double. Events like Rara processions in Lent also bring brief surges.
Budget shoulder season
March and April are good shoulder months — still relatively dry, temperatures rising but crowds negligible, and hotel rates drop back after Carnival. You can negotiate directly for discounts.
Weather & packing
July is hot and wet — expect afternoon downpours and humidity above 80%. Pack a light, quick-dry rain jacket, closed-toe shoes for muddy streets, and at least one formal outfit (crisp shirt or dress) for the few air-conditioned restaurants or meetings.
Live City Briefing — Carrefour
- Roadworks on the Route Nationale 2 between Carrefour and Port-au-Prince are ongoing through mid-2026, with sporadic lane closures and delays; allow 45 minutes extra for airport transfers.
- A new branch of the local Digicel store opened on Rue Louverture, offering better SIM top-ups and mobile data for visitors than the airport kiosks.
- The rainy season has triggered minor flooding in low-lying areas around Carrefour Market — avoid Ruelle Pétion after heavy rain, and stick to main roads at night.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Full Love Hôtel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd floor at the back of the building, away from the main road. These are high enough to avoid street-level noise and benefit from any upper-floor ventilation.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street — Carrefour's main roads are busy with tap-taps and motos, and ground-level rooms pick up all that racket plus any foot traffic from the lobby.
Best views
Request a room at the back or side of the building — you'll likely look out over Cité Soleil's rooftops or a quieter side street. No ocean or landmark view given the Carrefour address; it's a trade-off for peace.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and above, provided the room is not directly above the entrance or any mechanical area. The 3rd floor is the safest bet given typical 3-storey mid-range hotel layouts in Port-au-Prince.
🔊 Noise notes
Carrefour is a major transit hub — expect traffic noise from motos, tap-taps, and market activity from early morning until late evening. The hotel's own entrance and parking area will add clatter. Back-facing rooms are the only reliable escape.
Insider tips
1) The 3-star rating means no soundproofing upgrades — bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper, especially on lower floors. 2) If you have a car, ask for a room overlooking the car park (but not the street) — you'll get quieter sleep and can keep an eye on your vehicle.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Full Love Hôtel
Free basic Wi-Fi (1.5 Mbps) in lobby and ground-floor rooms; premium tier at 150 HTG/day (5 Mbps) for upper floors. Login via voucher at reception.
Single lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
One printed Le Nouvelliste at reception table, usually gone by 09:00. No digital newsstand.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 if room not ready. Late check-out until 14:00 costs 1,500 HTG; after 14:00 full night charge.
Free in locked luggage room behind front desk; open 07:00-22:00. After hours, left at your own risk in lobby.
No step-free entrance; two steps up at main door. No wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms. Ground floor has a room with wider door, but no grab bars.
Small on-site lot (6 spaces) on a first-come basis: free. Nearest public car park 300 m north on Route Nationale 1: 200 HTG per night, open 24h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 250 HTG per person per night, collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full room rate charged at booking; a 5,000 HTG hold on credit card for incidentals at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Destiny sur le Rocher (116 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Eglise Lumiere Du Nazareen (159 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Eglise Chrétienne d'Ami-Foi (227 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Eglise Baptiste Imitateur Des Apotres (287 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centre Commercial — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Place Publique Canaan 3C — 450 m · ~6 min walk
Gaguerre — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Le Don divin — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Bèl rèv Provision Alimentaire — 317 m · ~4 min walk
KEK station — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Haitian Gourde, HTG
Exchange US dollars for gourdes at local banks or exchange houses (cambios) in the area; avoid airport or tourist bureaux that give poor rates.
Cards are accepted only in upscale hotels and some larger stores; most local shops, street vendors, and eateries require cash in gourdes or US dollars.
Restaurants: 10-15% unless service charge included; taxis: round up fare or add 50-100 gourdes; hotel staff: 100-200 gourdes per bag or per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Buy a cup of strong local coffee at a roadside vendor or small café for around 30-50 gourdes.
A hearty plate of rice, beans, and meat from a local lunch spot (fritay or plate) costs about 150-250 gourdes.
A main course of grilled meat or fried fish with sides at a casual eatery runs roughly 200-400 gourdes.
Street food stalls along main roads and near markets sell griot (fried pork), akra (malanga fritters), and pate kode (fried pastry) for 50-150 gourdes per item.
Budget supermarkets like Big Star or Galerie Marassa are common, but smaller corner shops (boutik) sell basics at similar prices.
Clothing is available at open-air markets (e.g., in the Carrefour market area) where you can bargain for second-hand or locally made items cheaply.
Shared tap-tap buses cost 25-40 gourdes per ride; from the airport, take a tap-tap or a shared car for about 50-100 gourdes, or arrange a moto-taxi for 100-200 gourdes.
Always negotiate prices in local markets; buy street food and tap-tap rides in gourdes to avoid markups for foreign currency; carry a reusable water bottle and refill at filtered water stations (sachet) for 10-20 gourdes each.
Emergency Contacts
CarrefourCarrefour, Haiti does not have a centralised 911 system. Use these numbers direct: police 114, ambulance 118, fire 115. For any emergency, also try contacting the Haitian National Police via +509 22 29 02 00 or the local fire station at +509 22 28 72 00. Response times can be slow; consider having a local contact or taxi driver on speed dial.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Carrefour, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Full Love Hôtel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · Le Don divin — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Port-au-Prince city centre → Sivananda Hotel, Carrefour
💡 Use a reputable driver from a hotel or a referral. Traffic on Route Nationale #2 can snarl in the afternoon—plan for an extra 15 minutes.
Carrefour main junction (Route Nationale #2) → Sivananda Hotel
💡 Flag one down anywhere on the main road. Know your stop and yell 'Sivananda!' to the driver. Keep small bills ready—exact change is best.
Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) → Sivananda Hotel, Carrefour
💡 Book through the hotel at least 24 hours ahead. Airport taxis will haggle—agree a price before getting in, not after.
Carrefour market area → Sivananda Hotel
💡 Cheapest for quick hops. Negotiate the fare before you mount. Helmet is optional here—insist on one if you can.
About Carrefour
Wikipedia ↗
Carrefour (French pronunciation: [kaʁfuʁ] ; Haitian Creole: Kafou, pronounced [kafu], meaning Crossroads in English) is a largely residential commune in the Port-au-Prince Arrondissement, in the Ouest department of Haiti. Port-au-Prince has a population of 1,234,742 while the commune has a populatio...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Full Love Hôtel?
Request a room on the 3rd floor at the back of the building, away from the main road. These are high enough to avoid street-level noise and benefit from any upper-floor ventilation.
Which rooms should I avoid at Full Love Hôtel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street — Carrefour's main roads are busy with tap-taps and motos, and ground-level rooms pick up all that racket plus any foot traffic from the lobby.
Is Full Love Hôtel noisy?
Carrefour is a major transit hub — expect traffic noise from motos, tap-taps, and market activity from early morning until late evening. The hotel's own entrance and parking area will add clatter. Back-facing rooms are the only reliable escape.
Which rooms have the best views at Full Love Hôtel?
Request a room at the back or side of the building — you'll likely look out over Cité Soleil's rooftops or a quieter side street. No ocean or landmark view given the Carrefour address; it's a trade-off for peace.
What are insider tips for staying at Full Love Hôtel?
1) The 3-star rating means no soundproofing upgrades — bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper, especially on lower floors. 2) If you have a car, ask for a room overlooking the car park (but not the street) — you'll get quieter sleep and can keep an eye on your vehicle.
What time is check-in at Full Love Hôtel?
Check-in at Full Love Hôtel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Full Love Hôtel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (1.5 Mbps) in lobby and ground-floor rooms; premium tier at 150 HTG/day (5 Mbps) for upper floors. Login via voucher at reception.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Full Love Hôtel?
250 HTG per person per night, collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Full Love Hôtel?
A hearty plate of rice, beans, and meat from a local lunch spot (fritay or plate) costs about 150-250 gourdes.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Full Love Hôtel?
Shared tap-tap buses cost 25-40 gourdes per ride; from the airport, take a tap-tap or a shared car for about 50-100 gourdes, or arrange a moto-taxi for 100-200 gourdes.
When is the best time to visit Carrefour?
November to February — these are the driest and coolest months, with daytime highs around 28-30°C and far less rain, making road travel easier and outdoor movement more bearable.
Top Attractions in Carrefour
💡 Go early morning to see the market set up; the fried plantain vendors are cheapest before 8am.
💡 Haggle respectfully; prices drop 20-30% if you buy multiple items from the same stall. Avoid peak noon heat.
💡 Mass on Sunday at 10am has local choir singing traditional hymns, but sit near the back to slip out quietly.
💡 Ask the caretaker for the key to the rooftop terrace — it's not advertised but offers a great view of the bay. Open only by request.
💡 Bring your own food and drinks; vendors on the sand charge triple the market price. Arrive by 9am to get a spot under a palm tree.