This was our first visit to the north of Haiti. We chose Habitation Jouissant based on reviews I'd read. Overall we were not disappointed.
The hotel driver picked us up at the airport, getting our trip off to a very good start. The hotel is located high above the city center and offers spectacular views of the sea and city center. Our room was extremely comfortable and clean. We even had wi-fi, hot water and air conditioning ... luxuries we aren't accustomed to in Haiti. While the property is clean, the hotel needs to touch up the physical details ... updating that would be standard practice in an upscale US hotel. (Things like rusting chairs, loose handles, peeling laminate on cabinets, fading paint.) And I don't want to say, "Well, this is what to expect in Haiti, because I respect the country and what it's capable of!
The staff at the hotel is wonderful and made us feel welcome and well taken care of. We were sad to say goodbye to them! Habitation Jouissant hosts a varied mix of clients (Americans, Europeans, NGOs, etc.) which made our visit even more interesting.
As long as they maintain the property we would definitely choose HJ on our next visit to oKap.