Beekhuizen is a former sugarcane plantation[2] and currently a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District.

[3] In the late 19th century, the Saramacca canal was widened, and 8,200 hectares could be put under cultivation.

[2] At the outbreak of World War II, in May 1940, some Surinamese detainees were interned there, as well as some Germans on a temporary basis until the internment camp at Copieweg was completed.

[4] In 1947, Bruynzeel [nl] started a wood factory, and constructed wooden prefabricated houses on an industrial scale.

[6] The Zorg en Hoop Airport is located in the Beekhuizen resort.