Hotel Mont Joli Cap Haitien

I had the opportunity to stay at the Mont Joli so I could meet with fellow ecologists and water scientists. The Joli is a cute hotel tucked onto the hillside above Cap Haitien – you can’t tell how steep the road is from satellite imagery or maps. It doesn’t occupy much space, but offers scenic views of the bay and town below. The restaurant is down the stairs next to the pool, and offers typical Haitian chicken and seafood plates plus burgers and pasta (please don’t eat conch/lambi – they are ENDANGERED!). Along with the typical limited options for vegetarians (pasta, french fries, fried plantains and rice), not too exciting, but it was good. There is seating on the main level near the bar for relaxing and meeting other hotel guests. The rooms have AC and hot water, along with a view of the bay. There’s a little gift shop in case you forgot essentials or want a t-shirt that says Mont Joli. If you are up it you can walk down the step hill to the Roi Christophe and nearby restaurants. Or hug the side of the road and walk up hill to see trees and maybe the scaly-naped pigeon that I saw on a property located above the Joli.