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Hotel Oloffson

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Port-au-Prince

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Exterior
Garden
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed
Balcony
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ave Christophe #60, Port-au-Prince
  • Place, Museum of Haitian Art
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Champs de Mars Square
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, National Palace
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port-au-Prince (PAP-Toussaint Louverture Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Balcony

Standard Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Port-au-Prince

Oceanside stay.You'll find Stade Sylvio Cator and Museum of Haitian Art within a 15-minute walk of this Port-au-Prince hotel. National Pantheon Museum and Champs de Mars Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Stade Sylvio Cator - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Museum of Haitian Art - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Champs de Mars Square - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • National Pantheon Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • National Palace - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Port-au-Prince (PAP-Toussaint Louverture Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪C Jean Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kanel Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Epi D'Or - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Baya - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Oloffson

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Port-au-Prince
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Oloffson. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Port-au-Prince hotel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Oloffson offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Oloffson Port-au-Prince
Hotel Oloffson
Oloffson Port-au-Prince
Oloffson
Oloffson Hotel Port Au Prince
Hotel Oloffson Haiti/Port-Au-Prince
Hotel Oloffson Hotel
Hotel Oloffson Port-au-Prince
Hotel Oloffson Hotel Port-au-Prince

Hotel Oloffson Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 76 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Gérard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I can not blame the property because I was the only guest at the hotel.The neighborhood is unsafe.I would be better to keep this property off your hotels selection.Only one hour of running electricity.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If one is interested in "glitz", the Oloffson is not your place. It is very full of history (read Graham Greene's The Comedians, set here during Duvalier years). The place and rooms are unique, clean, certainly functional and with fascinating grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The atmosphere is enchanting. The rooms are large and comfortable with nice showers. The food is well prepared and very reasonably priced - and the view from the dining room is calming. The Hotel Oloffson is a historic property with much charm but not as much upkeep. While the facilities are well maintained, they are a bit stodgy and parts of the grounds are still in disrepair. Air conditioning is not available during the day. WiFi works well in the common areas but doesn’t reach the rooms. And of course nothing beats the famous Rhum Punch -especially when you can enjoy it on a night that RAM is playing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Patricia

It is a beautiful and charming place. Service is slow and breakfast is way too little. Our shower was running for no reasons from time to time with no way to stop it...However, I still recommend for people to experience this unique landmark. The Thursday night RAM night is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

DS

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I arrived at the hotel and they informed me they did not have a room available and there was nothing they could do for me. I was not able to check in and I had to go to another hotel. I received no advance notice. I nowmust fight through my credit card company not to be charged for the room I paid for in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Mardi, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Oloffson based purely on the history of the place. It's a stately old property (classic "gingerbread house") that we enjoyed staying at for a couple of days mid-trip around Haiti. Our room was quiet (not in the main house) and very large. We had good hot water, a huge fan and aircon (though the electricity went out intermittently) and slept comfortably, despite the absence of proper curtains on the windows (just lace). Hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating (they let us leave our rental car and some luggage with them for 3 days while we visited Can Haitien) and were always very pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was just some bread with jam/ peanut butter/ butter and coffee but there were a few other items you could purchase (fruit etc...). We didn't get the chance to enjoy a drink at the bar or eat in the restaurant but it was a lovely space. Don't miss the RAM concerts on Thuesdays (they were not playing the week we were there but we caught them at a different location on another night).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wish the condition of the country was safer.

Location, amenities, special prices and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was very comfortable with the bed size. The art works were great and reminded me of the greater Haiti
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Fabyby, Valley stream, NY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Need to have a better service and a cleaner area. The breakfast service was not good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The grounds were very unique, neat place for visitors to take in the voodoo culture
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Raquel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived for check in the evening. There wasn't any signs to make it easy. When we arrived for check in, they gave us keys for two rooms. But later brought me back to tell me that my reservation was for one room. She showed me the reservation and I pointed out it was for two (it said multi room booking, 2 of 2 rooms). The staff refused to call Expedia and kept us standing around for the longest to try to get us to pay additional $115 for room. In addition to the three hour check in, the food was the smallest portions ever - not good - and they charged is $107 for 5 meals. Breakfast was $63 and the food was cold. The beds were dusty and there were stains on towels and sheets
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Atmosphere and Comfort

If there is a hotel in Port au Prince with more character, I can't imagine what it is. The Oloffoson is in a class by itself. You can feel the atmosphere is not drastically changed from when Graham Greene used it as a setting for "The Comedians." The restaurant food is good, but the menu is limited. The voodoo accoutrements displayed on the grounds are (I think) for decoration, and they do add atmosphere. The rooms, each named for a past famous patron, are clean and comfortable. The hotel is walled and feels secure. I would definitely happily return to the Oloffoson on my next trip to Haiti.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

niko

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very unpleasant, TV not working in the room, , discomfort inside the Room, but staff was nice to me, That's the only good thing I can remember about this staying.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely stay here~Beautiful place,rich history!

No Complaints-- wonderful place in a great area of the city!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Descent for the price

The staff's have not fully grasped the full concept of customer service. I have stayed there two days, and had to request towel for both days. Wanted to take a swim but the pool was dirty.However, the food was exquisite and the whole aspect of the 17th century was impressive to say the least. With that say, i would not mind giving it another try because I presumed it was due to the carnival season.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
There was no hot water the entire stay couldn’t take no shower because the water was cold
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Emd, England

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although I wasn't expecting loads, given Haiti's levels of infrastructure, it does seem this hotel is trading off its legacy. Given the price of the room, the hotel is tired and old, the staff were completely indifferent. The 'standard room' has no towels, no hot water, no toiletries, no WiFi, no view. Such a shame.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Rudy, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good Character Hotel

This hotel is close to downtown Port au Prince. It has lots of character and history. There is voodoo art everywhere, which is very interesting. When we arrived they didn't seem to know about our Expedia booking. We had booked a deluxe room and needed a rollaway bed because we were travelling with our adult daughter. They ended up giving us an upgraded room in one of the cottages with two queen beds instead. The staff were friendly enough, and the food was good. Breakfast was bread with peanut butter and jam and a couple of cold cereals, coffee and tea. My understanding is that breakfast isn't a big deal in Haiti. The rum punches were very good. It was nice to have the pool to cool off. The air-conditioning didn't work, but this is probably more a function of the lack of state electricity than anything. Because we needed to keep the windows open for cooling, the street noise was a bit of an issue, but you're gong to find that anywhere in PaP.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

John, Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Oloffson is a cultural institution.

There are many more polished hotels in Haiti, but staying at the Oloffson is experience that every visitor to Haiti should have. The rooms vary in refinement, this is a 140 year old hotel, but most are quite nice, the beds comfortable and the space is more than adequate, but the real draw to this hotel is the mixture of cultures--ex pats, visiting artists, locals that you'll find here, especially on Thursday nights when RAM plays. I'm a writer, and the storied history of the hotel was the first draw for me (Graham Greene set much of The Comedians here and was a regular), but I've kept coming back because of the social environment that exist here. You meet memorable people every time you come. The internet may go off for an hour, and some other little electrical hiccup might occur from time to time, but there is nothing sterile or westernized about the place. And RAM, the resident band is one of the most relevant experiences that you can have in PAP. I keep coming back, and every experience is rich. In my travels, I could not recommend a place more.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Genevieve , Atl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Neutral

This hotel has a long history and I wanted to stay there for that reason . It's very dated, TV in the room doesn't work, nice simple breakfast in the morning, one friendly dog on site. RAM performs every Thursday at the hotel, no admission fee if you're a guest. Not to forget, the staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

junior, New york

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great place to be in haiti, I love the atmosphere there, the staff are really friendly, close to place jeremie and only 10 to 15 minutes to champ de mars
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about this hotel is great - the staff, rooms, music, food and drink are all fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017