Located on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, the Casino du Gosier gives you gaming excitement with a tropical paradise as a backdrop. Not only is there plenty to do, but it’s all done in style as this thriving tourist destination provides the upscale travel experience you’re looking for. Visas to this country are not required as it is part of the European Union.
Open daily from 10PM to 3AM, the Casino du Gosier provides elegant gaming in its lush game room where you can play on the casino’s 115 gaming machines – slots, video Poker, virtual Roulette and more. You can also play the more traditional table games; there is Blackjack, Poker and Roulette on nine tables. Unlike most other casinos in the Caribbean, however, there is a dress code – pants, shirts and shoes – and an age restriction that allows only 21-plus gamers.
When you’re in need of some rest, head to your room at the Hotel Arawak – home of the Casino du Gosier. This eight-floor facility presents a choice of 200 rooms, and though the official language is French, there are plenty of English speakers around to cater to your needs. Choose from Superior, Deluxe and Duplex Rooms, all of which have air conditioning, cable television, mini-fridge and terrace. Or, for something really special, opt for one of the hotel’s three suites, which offer unprecedented space, amenities and service.
When you get hungry, head down to one of the resort’s restaurants. Enjoy a breakfast of fresh fruits, pastries and hot/cold cereals at Laffitte – 6:30AM to 9:30 AM. The restaurant also serves dinner from 7:30PM to 10PM with steel band music to create a romantic tropical dining experience. During the day, you can get a snack or light meal at Karacoli – 12PM to 2PM – or at one of the resort’s two bars. If you want an afternoon or evening drink or nightcap, check out Le Bar Paillotte, which has a comfortable atmosphere and live music regularly.
If you’re looking to keep in shape, don’t worry; there’s a full workout facility with free weights and cardio machines. When you’re done, take a swim in the nearby freshwater swimming pool. There’s also tennis, beach volleyball, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and motorized water sports. You’ll have no problem relaxing at Hotel Arawak.
At night, there’s plenty of music and activities to keep you entertained. Le Fonzy Bar pumps the music – 50’s to the present – until the early morning. There’s also the Zoo Rock Café, which plays international rock music in a highly energetic atmosphere that always draws big crowds.
To find the Casino du Gosier, fly into Pointe-a-Pitre Guadeloupe International Airport and take a 10-minute drive to Hotel Arawak, 43 Pointe de la Verdure, Gosier, Guadeloupe.
