Bergendal Eco & Cultural River Resort

We visited after the resort had been closed due to Covid for over a year and a half. They were still in the process of fixing things and restarting activities. Not everything was perfect, but after having no guests for so long due to unfortunate circumstances, I felt they were doing a good job. 🙂 The staff was friendly and helpful. (Helpful hint. . hive your tips directly to the staff instead of just putting it on your receipt.. that way they will actually recieve it.) The guards at the entrance checked our temperature and asked if we were vaccinated. Be prepared to drop off all your luggage at the lobby.. They will drive it to your cabin as you are not allowed to drive to the cabins yourself. Then you park in the designated spots near the entrance. The two cabins we were in overlooked the river. They were clean and the pillows smelled wonderful. The showers were nice and hot,and the air conditioners worked well. Although a bit of maintenance is needed, we are sure they will get to it as guests start coming back. A minor thing I would change is the lighting in the main rooms. The balconies are the prize feature of each cabin. The sounds of different birds and the howler monkeys is true gift. Sitting outside and quietly viewing the river.. . priceless! The Kiskadee restaurant was a pleasant surprise. The food that was available from the menu was very good. I did not have the buffet, however friends we met up with at the resort said the food was good. The continental breakfast was included in the price of the room. It was adequate. A variety of flavors for different cultures. But the croissants were exceptionally rich. The only coffee offered at the time was instant. We solved that by bringing our own coffee and filters. . There are coffee makers in each room along with a small refrigerator. To stay safe and eco friendly bring your own. ice cube tray, water bottles, and water. We booked our kayak trip and our boat trip with our guide Kaatje. He was an exceptional knowledgeable guide. We learned about the river, the animals protected being on land protected by Berg en. Dahl. We also were able to see a couple villages of Maroon tribes, and learn how they make a living for themselves. The pool had just reopened the week before we arrived. We enjoyed the view of the river from the infinity pool.. As they rehire more staff we are sure that the pool area will be cleaned up from the construction, and will be better maintained daily. In the meantime we were happy that the showers were operating and the pool was open. No changing rooms or toilets were open. Next time we come, we hope the zip lines are open. We understood that before Covid it was one of the best places to zipline in South America! We could see the towers and the line that went over the river! This resort is so beautiful and is truly a place of peace, quiet, and relaxation. Swim in the pool, sit on your deck, eat at the beautiful outdoor restaurant. Get some exercise by going for a walk on the trails, swimming, or kayaking. We hope as they continue renovation they keep in mind why people come and do not try to make it into a noisy place with a raucous nightlife. The true treasure they have here is the animals and trees and river in the Amazon Rainforest.

I am back for my 40th bday at this resort.the employees of this resort very friendly. We enjoyed the pool ,and waw diner delish.surrounded by trees and the sound of birds chirping very peaceful. We are very blessed from a 1 night stay ,became a 2 night (gift from a family we know )

It is so wonderfully relaxing and tranquil at the resort. The pool is very nice and they make it very easy to participate in activities. The food was really tasty and the bed was A-MAY-ZING. My little lodge was so adorable! I loved it! Word to the wise - the shuttle to the resort from Paramaribo leaves from Hotel Krasnopolsky at 10:30 am and arrives around 12:30 at the resort. The shuttle home (assuming you're spending the night) leaves between 12:30 and 13:00. Great cultural events at night - a local choir came the night I was there! The buffet was a bit expensive for what you get (the food is really good! just not a lot of options) -- US$17 for the lunch buffet and US$23 for the dinner, and they've got you because there's nowhere else to go for food!