Port Salut Beach House Bar and Grill

By Matt Marek on Thursday, January 25, 2007.
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port salutI absolutely reject tourism in Haiti, unless I’m the tourist. Yes it’s a selfish position but I don’t want anyone else enjoying the pristine beaches and secluded waters of Haiti’s coastline. Honestly and realistically that probably won’t be an issue in Haiti for years and years to come. But for the few daring travelers that do venture to Haiti I have a new find on the south west coast in the south department. Well, Port-Salut isn’t new to anyone who has spent enough time in Haiti however the Port-Salut Beach House Bar and Grill or Kay Nadine is new and it’s the type of place every low budget high quality “roughing it” traveler is looking for.

PSBHBG or Kay Nadine for short is a small 5 room joint perched on a rock ledge overlooking the crisp Caribbean sea, which you can fall right into directly from the back yard of the beach house and swim for hours in its buoyant waters. All rooms have plenty of lighting when the thick wooden shuttered windows are swung open and a touch of Haiti painted or hung somewhere on the walls, as well as mosquito netting, which wasn’t needed during our stay. The place is clean and bathroom amenities are surprisingly functioning. The upstairs dining room, bar and hammock haven is perfectly laid out with a high thatched roof, plenty of breeze and 180 degree views. You can spend most of your day on the top floor and never feel guilty about not having gone to the beach. As for the food, well the toughest part is choosing between large fish yellow tail snapper or lobster which were certainly caught that morning or even better that afternoon. And the preparation is a pleasant surprise of Haitian spice. The white sandy beach covered in coconut trees is just a 5 minute walk down the road past the pleasant homes and smiles of the Haitian fishing families that still live her. And for the “overly ambitious”, this is a lazy beach atmosphere, there are 2 beautiful cascades just a few minutes hike outside of town. The staff, though just learning the trade is kind, courteous and on the ball. Anything we asked for we received.

Above, as I skeptically admonish Haiti’s capacity to reign in tourists until years and years from now at present there are actually 2 or 3 domestic flights a day from Port-au-Prince to Les Cayes. So you can find yourself in Les Cayes from the capital in just 48 minutes. From there on Les Cayes to Port-Salut is just a 30 minute drive on a perfectly paved road. So eventually when people realize that expensive all inclusive resorts are the same on every island, are boring, and want to find something different, they should find the Port-Salut Beach House Bar and Grill.

Haiti is a vibrant country

Submitted by Alexandra (not verified) on Thu, 11/06/2008 - 23:36.

Haiti is a vibrant country with marvelous beaches, great music and wonderful people.I joined a friend of mine on a trip to Haiti to find her biological family, which we did. We had the best time ever. It's a shame that after the storms a few months a go, the people of Haiti now face long-time hunger. The storms have wiped out most of Haiti's food crops and damaged the irrigation systems. We should do what we can to help.

I alway wonderd what it was

Submitted by Jimmy Hanes (not verified) on Tue, 11/04/2008 - 02:00.

I alway wonderd what it was like there, seem like all place have there good and bad points, this on is no differet.

James (Home Repair)expert

Wow this place looks

Submitted by Jenny Mallord (not verified) on Mon, 11/03/2008 - 09:47.

Wow this place looks awesome, going to have to put it on my place to go list very nice !

Jenny Mallord(Cancer Survivor)

Haiti is much better without tourism

Submitted by Markedsføring på Internett (not verified) on Fri, 09/19/2008 - 15:38.

Markedsføring på Internett

Haiti would be much more valuable for me it it had no tourists walking around..

Thaiti is a very nice place and I think that all the tourism is making it more dependent than nessecary.

I have to admit...

Submitted by SEO (not verified) on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 18:54.

I never would have though Haiti would be amazing get-away but those pictures have me convinced.

Haiti is safe as long as...

Submitted by Handicapped (not verified) on Mon, 07/28/2008 - 10:48.

Haiti is safe as long as you stay in the "good" neighborhoods and have people around. Especially when it's dark.

Is Haiti Safe

Submitted by Walking Spain (not verified) on Sat, 07/26/2008 - 04:36.

Hi,

My brother is an engineer and is going to Haiti to install a water purification plant.

I have read your post and the comments, but I am still concerned about how safe it is there.

Are there any parts of Haiti he should avoid?

Any advice would be great.

love the Port Salut courtyard !

Submitted by Beach - Port-Salut (not verified) on Fri, 07/25/2008 - 20:20.

I love the courtyard at Port-Salut it is so very nice, and the outside has that Caille Creole look. Man I can wait to get back !

Friends just returned

Submitted by Ami Ohayon (not verified) on Tue, 07/15/2008 - 13:52.

Some friends of mine just returned from Post Salut and had a marvellous time ... I need to start saving for a trip of my own!

Is it still open? Is it safe?

Submitted by christopher (not verified) on Tue, 07/01/2008 - 06:45.

I would also like to see some voodoo cerimonies and take pictures, does anyone have any recomendations on where to go?

Been there

Submitted by DNR (not verified) on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 19:51.

I stayed in Port au Prince and went fishing with no luck. Beautiful place though!

I visited the Port-Salut

Submitted by Wicker (not verified) on Thu, 02/14/2008 - 06:48.

I visited the Port-Salut Beach House Bar and Grill when I was over there - loved it.

I can't wait to get back there again and 'chill' in the sun :)

Winona

Such places make me realize

Submitted by gordman (not verified) on Mon, 01/14/2008 - 13:30.

Such places make me realize how beautiful this world can be. My best holiday memories are related to the seam, I special remember the moments when I used to hire a canal boat, and sailed the blue waters.

Steer clear unless you like pretty girls

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 11/18/2007 - 15:58.

Steer clear of this place and go directly to either Calico or Auberge du Rayon Vert. They're either right on or within walking distance of the beach. I do have to say that Nadine is a hottie. She could be a model--no kidding--like Tyra Banks hot. I accidentally saw her showering from the second floor. Amazing body.

i been there it is very fun

Submitted by been there (not verified) on Sun, 10/14/2007 - 16:53.

i been there it is very fun i lived in miami and when i waz 1 i moved 2 haiti and live in haiti for 8 years it is a beautiful beach now im in miami! we go there with family and friends and it was crowded!

Port Salut

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 08/21/2007 - 14:15.

I have photos of my visit to Port Salut some 20 years ago. It was a unique place that I will never forget. Can you come directly to Port Salut via boat, or are visitors still required to enter the country only at PAP?

By the way, yes. I agree with the article above. Don't bother going to Port Salut. Go to a Club Med somewhere instead.

Where were these beach cabins

Submitted by Tony Eckert (not verified) on Tue, 02/20/2007 - 12:28.
Where were these beach cabins located exactly? I am the owner of the Port Salut Beach House Bar & Grill and am generally very familiar with the area.

info

Submitted by Tony Eckert (not verified) on Tue, 02/20/2007 - 12:26.
It's easy to get to the Port Salut Beach House Bar & Grill. For reservations (et sur commande) call Nadine at 634-7636. For more in depth info, email myself at karibbeansoul@hotmail.com. Look at our new site: www.portsalutbeachhouse.com Peace

PSBHBG

Submitted by HaZA (not verified) on Fri, 02/02/2007 - 12:49.
I'm going there in april. Could you tell me where I reserve the flight from Port Au Princ to Les Cayes and back to Port Au Prince. Is it possible to reserve it from airport in Port Au Prince. I mean is there seats if you reserve in same day. Other question is: which is the best vehicle to travel from Les Cayes to Port Salut?

ah, port-salut

Submitted by alice b. (not verified) on Fri, 02/02/2007 - 04:56.
Having grown up in Haiti, I have very many wonderful memories of P-S. Thanks for the update.

Indeed, Haiti's south coast i

Submitted by Michael Deibert (not verified) on Sun, 01/28/2007 - 21:43.
Indeed, Haiti's south coast is one of the undiscovered wonders of the Caribbean. Michael Deibert

Does anyone know if the beach

Submitted by rich Ireland (not verified) on Sat, 01/27/2007 - 17:54.
Does anyone know if the beach cabins that we used to go to in Port Salut are still operating. That was a wonderful beach, great food. Time and Susan know it well since it was the start of their romance. I was there! Rich

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