Attractions

There are a number of attractions that are close to our hotel. For more information about general attractions in Guyana, see Explore Guyana.

Demerara Harbour Bridge

img_3910Spanning Peter’s Hall on its eastern edge and Schoonard/ La Grange on the western edge, the bridge is a vital, linking spanning the east and west banks of the Demerara River. Persons living in the Essequibo communities and beyond also utilize the bridge to access the capital city and other areas in eastern Guyana.

The Demerara Harbour Bridge is not, as is widely believed, the longest of its kind in the world. It is in fact, only the fourth longest and was established in 1978 and consists of 61 spans of varying lengths and floats on 122 steel pontoons.

A number of buoys are attached to the structure and serve as a safety measure in case of persons accidentally falling overboard. Described as one of Guyana’s majestic landmark, the 6074- foot floating toll structure was opened to the public on the 2nd of July, 1978.

Attached to the bridge is a walkway which is used by pedestrians for various reasons. Sightseers, tourists, and lovers spend many leisurely hours on the walkway while health enthusiasts use it as an exercise footpath. The bridge’s walkway is seen as a recreational outlet from where the public views the awesome fireworks display by the Guyana Defense Force on holidays.

http://www.harbourbridge.gov.gy/bridge.html

Guyana National Stadium – Providence Stadium

img_3925The Providence Stadium is a sports stadium in Guyana, replacing Bourda as the national stadium located about 9km south of the capital, Georgetown. The stadium was built specifically to host Super Eight matches in the 2007 Cricket World Cup, which were held in March and April 2007.

The stadium hosted six World Cup matches between 28 March and 9 April in 2007, most notably the match between Sri Lanka and South Africa in which Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga became the first bowler in international cricket history to take four wickets in four consecutive balls.

The Guyana stadium can hold 15,000 seats. Built on the banks of the Demerara River, it was designed to be the largest stadium in Guyana.

Amazonia Mall

For a modern, unique and exhilarating shopping experience, visit the Amazonia mall located just a stone’s throw away from our Hotel. The Amazonia Mall is the heart of entertainment, shopping and dining on the East Bank of Demerara. The Mall houses a state-of-the-art theater at its facilities, several popular global fast-food chains and eateries, Local restaurant, Supermarket, Electronic stores, Health Care Services, Gym, laundromat, Insurance, Fashion, Salon and Stationery supplies and Trinidad-based Massy supermarket, making it the largest one-stop shop facility in the country.