Your stay — Hotel Broost
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The Property — Hotel Broost
Hotel Broost is a modest, concrete-constructed inn with a functional lobby, a small restaurant, and rooms that are clean but basic. It suits travellers who need a reliable bed and a meal after a long journey into the interior—no frills, no pretence. The USP is its location: it’s one of very few formal lodgings in the remote regional capital of Barima-Waini. Standing in the lobby, you hear the hum of a generator during power cuts and see notices about river transport schedules taped to the wall.
Chronicles of Mabaruma
Mabaruma was established in the late 19th century as a gold-mining and administrative outpost for the North West District of British Guiana. Its grid of wooden and concrete buildings climbed the Barima River bank, with the Government House (now a museum) dating from 1928. After the border dispute with Venezuela in the 1960s, the town became a strategic military and civilian centre. Today, it is a quiet, inward-facing settlement of roughly 2,000 people where Amerindian and Afro-Guyanese cultures mix, and life revolves around the river, the airstrip, and the weekly market.
Best Time to Visit
Full Mabaruma guide →Best months
July to September have relatively drier weather and are good for birdwatching and river travel; smaller rain showers are still possible.
Peak / festival surge
May and June see the heaviest ‘long wet’ season rains—rivers swell, roads may flood, and the hotel can fill with government workers and miners. Prices remain low (3-star rates rarely exceed $50–60 USD), but availability tightens.
Budget shoulder season
October–November offers a drier spell after the rains, fewer visitors, and moderate temperatures—the best budget window for flexibility and room availability.
Weather & packing
Mabaruma sits in the North West District’s rainforest climate: rain can arrive at any hour, even in the ‘dry’ season. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and a head torch—power cuts are common, and the streets are unlit after dark.
Live City Briefing — Mabaruma
- The Kumaka–Mabaruma Road remains unpaved with some washouts after heavy rains; check with the hotel before driving—4x4 is essential.
- A new solar micro-grid was installed in 2025, but Hotel Broost still relies on a backup generator for evening electrics; ask the desk for generator hours.
- The Mabaruma weekly market (Fridays) has expanded with a small craft section selling woven mokos and cassava bread—worth a morning visit.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Broost, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor. Walk-up only — no lift — so first floor saves you hauling bags up stairs while keeping street-level noise slightly buffered by the ground floor.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of ground-floor rooms. These sit directly on the street of Mabaruma's main road, meaning foot traffic, vehicle noise, and potential damp from the tropical climate.
Best views
Limited. Mabaruma is a small town in the rainforest. A first-floor window likely looks across the street towards bush or neighbouring buildings — not scenic, but avoid ground-floor car park views.
Quietest floors
First floor is the quietest option above street level, with no lift machinery and no top-floor heat issues.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from local traffic — motorbikes, minibuses — and early-morning market activity if the hotel is near the town centre. No lift, so no that source of noise.
Insider tips
1. Check in early to secure a first-floor room, as a 3-star with no lift means the best rooms go fast. 2. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper — Mabaruma is small but vehicles pass from dawn.
- 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 — Hotel Broost
Free WiFi throughout; download speed approx 10 Mbps, upload 5 Mbps. Login code given at check-in, valid for 24 hours.
No lift; two-storey building with stairs only.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. Local daily available for purchase at reception (GYD 200). No notable heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag drop free if room not ready. Late check-out until 14:00 for GYD 5,000, subject to availability.
Free luggage storage behind reception desk, no secure lockers.
No step-free access; entrance has two steps, no ramp. Ground-floor rooms available on request but toilets not wheelchair-accessible. No adaptive equipment.
On-site unpaved parking for 6 cars, free. Nearest public car park 200m south on Main Street: GYD 500 overnight (24h security). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% service charge added to bill; no separate city tax
Deposit & card hold: Full first night charged at booking; GYD 10,000 incidental hold on card at check-in
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Guyanese Dollar, GYD
Change cash at banks or licensed cambios in Mabaruma; avoid the poor rates at the Georgetown airport or tourist bureaux.
Cards rarely accepted in Mabaruma; bring sufficient cash for most transactions (ATMs may be unreliable).
Tips generally not expected; round up taxi fares or leave small change (50–100 GYD) for good service in restaurants.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee at a local canteen or street stall: ~200 GYD.
A cookshop plate of rice and meat or fish: ~500–800 GYD.
At a simple eatery, a main of stew with roti or rice: ~600–1,000 GYD.
Look for roadside stalls near the market selling bake and saltfish, fried fish, or chow mein: ~200–400 GYD per item.
No major chain supermarkets; general stores and the Mabaruma Market are the main places to buy provisions.
Second-hand clothing stalls at the Mabaruma Market; very affordable.
Minibuses are the cheapest way around town (~100 GYD). From the airstrip, take a shared taxi or minibus to the centre (~200–300 GYD).
Buy food at the market and cook if you have kitchen access; use shared taxis or minibuses instead of private cars; carry a reusable water bottle and fill from treated sources.
Emergency Contacts
MabarumaNo central tourist help line. For region-specific issues in Mabaruma, contact the Regional Health Officer (RHO) on (0592) 772-3241 or the police station on (0592) 772-2246.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Mabaruma, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Broost
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Mabaruma Bus Park → Morawhanna Stelling (ferry dock)
💡 These buses often have a 'conductor' hanging off the back – ask loudly for Morawhanna. It’s a dirt road but passable year-round. The ferry from Morawhanna to Santa Rosa is separate (GHS 100, every 2 hours).
Mabaruma Bus Park (near the market) → Port Kaituma
💡 Shared minibuses (Toyota Hiace) leave when full – arrive early. Bring cash, no card readers. Road can be muddy after rain; sit near the driver for less jolting.
Mabaruma Bus Park → Kumaka (nearest large settlement)
💡 Shared taxis are Japanese saloon cars that seat 4 plus driver. Negotiate if you want private ride: about GHS 800-1000. Kumaka has a small water taxi service to Venezuela – but that’s a separate trip.
Mabaruma Airstrip (airport) → Hotel Broost (Main Street, Mabaruma)
💡 Phone the hotel a day before your flight lands; they can arrange a driver or a porter with a wheelbarrow for luggage. The airstrip has no official taxi rank.
About Mabaruma
Wikipedia ↗
Mabaruma is the administrative centre and regional capital for Region One (Barima-Waini) of Guyana. It is located close to the Aruka River (the Venezuelan border) on a narrow plateau above the surrounding rainforest at an elevation of 13 metres.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Broost?
Request a room on the first floor. Walk-up only — no lift — so first floor saves you hauling bags up stairs while keeping street-level noise slightly buffered by the ground floor.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Broost?
Steer clear of ground-floor rooms. These sit directly on the street of Mabaruma's main road, meaning foot traffic, vehicle noise, and potential damp from the tropical climate.
Is Hotel Broost noisy?
Street noise from local traffic — motorbikes, minibuses — and early-morning market activity if the hotel is near the town centre. No lift, so no that source of noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Broost?
Limited. Mabaruma is a small town in the rainforest. A first-floor window likely looks across the street towards bush or neighbouring buildings — not scenic, but avoid ground-floor car park views.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Broost?
1. Check in early to secure a first-floor room, as a 3-star with no lift means the best rooms go fast. 2. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper — Mabaruma is small but vehicles pass from dawn.
What time is check-in at Hotel Broost?
Check-in at Hotel Broost is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Broost have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; download speed approx 10 Mbps, upload 5 Mbps. Login code given at check-in, valid for 24 hours.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Broost?
10% service charge added to bill; no separate city tax
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Broost?
A cookshop plate of rice and meat or fish: ~500–800 GYD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Broost?
Minibuses are the cheapest way around town (~100 GYD). From the airstrip, take a shared taxi or minibus to the centre (~200–300 GYD).
When is the best time to visit Mabaruma?
July to September have relatively drier weather and are good for birdwatching and river travel; smaller rain showers are still possible.
Top Attractions in Mabaruma
💡 The old burial ground behind the church has a few 19th-century headstones worth a look. Services on Sunday at 8am are open to visitors if you're respectful.
💡 Go just after sunrise to avoid haze and watch the morning mist lift off the canopy.
💡 Go early Saturday morning for the best fish. Vendors start packing up by 11am.
💡 Ask the caretaker to open the back room — it has a collection of petroglyph rubbings not on general display.
💡 Bring insect repellent; sandflies bite after 4pm. Wear sturdy shoes if it's rained recently.