Houma/Thibodaux
Houma / Thibodaux
Find your wild side in Houma, Louisiana’s Bayou Country. With over 6000 square kilometres of bayous, swamps and wetlands to explore, Houma is the perfect place to get outside in Louisiana. Go deep into the swamps on one of our many swamp tours, whether by pontoon, air boat, kayak, hiking trail or even by air in a sea plane. Take a scenic drive down the Wetlands Cultural Scenic Byway where you will find fresh and salt water marshes, nature preserves, Native American burial mounds and exceptional bird watching opportunities.
For the avid angler, the Houma area offers over 50 charter fishing captains and a variety of fishing opportunities, from casual casting in our marshes to deep water sport fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. You’re sure to work up an appetite touring, and Houma has authentic Cajun flavour for you to taste. Enjoy a gumbo, jambalaya or étouffée at one of our many restaurants featuring centuries old recipes. For a real treat, have your dinner with live Cajun music at a Cajun dance hall. Travel down the bayou and enjoy the Bayou Country life in Houma, Louisiana.
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Suggested Accommodation
Hampton Inn Houma
Moderate
From £68 per room per night
From £68 per room per night
This hotel is located just minutes away from downtown historic Houma. The rooms are all well-furnished and have televisions, coffee makers, microwaves and wireless internet. There is also an onsite fitness room and pool.
Grand Bayou Noir, Houma
Inn
From £100 per room per night
From £100 per room per night
Grand Bayou Noir sits on four acres of “terre bonne” This 7,000-square-foot Georgian-style house is a bed and breakfast located less than an hour away from New Orleans in the heart of Cajun Country. The hotel offers a hot breakfast with fresh-squeezed juice each morning and also banana pancakes with macadamia nuts to beignets and fresh fruit platters.
Their diverse gardens include 15 varieties of citrus, 34 varieties of banana trees, and 12 varieties of ginger. There is a hot tub on the outdoor patio which guests are invited to use. The Rooms feature, WIFI, TV and a refrigerator.
Twelve Oaks Plantation, Houma
Inn
From £111 per room per night
From £111 per room per night
Twelve Oaks Plantation is a grand estate nestled among magnificent oak trees in the heart of Cajun Country. The home sits on a 750-acre working sugar cane plantation and overlooks the Big Bayou Black in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. Inn amenities include, free WiFi, Cable Television, In-suite Bathrooms and a free Gourmet Breakfast.
A Chateau on the Bayou, Thibodaux
Bed & Breakfast
From £135 per room per night
From £135 per room per night
Located on the banks of Bayou Lafourche
30 minutes from the N.O. airport, 10 minutes from Thibodaux, and 15 minutes from Houma. Close to airboat and swamp tours and plantation homes. The four bedrooms have flat panel TV's and DVD players, ceiling fans, mini fridge and hairdryers. There is a communal living room to relax in, complimentary wifi and a traditional southern breakfast is included.
Dansereau House, Thibodaux
Unique Stay
From £132 per room per night
From £132 per room per night
This inn recaptures the past in the lush beauty of Southern Louisiana. Built in 1847, the house retains its historic architectural majesty, while being lovingly restored and equipped with all the amenities of today. Relax on the veranda or your balcony and enjoy the beauty of the gardens. Located in downtown Thibodaux, unique shopping and fine dining are all within walking distance. Breakfast is included in the rate.
Carmel Inn and Suites, Thibodaux
Moderate
From £58 per room per night
From £58 per room per night
Located in the heart of Thibodaux, this hotel is conveniently located for exploring the major attractions of the area. The 95 rooms are all comfortably furnished and have televisions, refrigerators, microwaves and coffee makers. There is also an onsite pool.
