4 Best Hotels in Curaçao

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Simple beachside relaxation, culture and history, snorkel and dive-centered, adult-only romantic solitude, or fun family-friendly activity spots: On Curaçao you’ll find it all, including small boutique-style stays and all-inclusive full-service complexes. You'll generally find that hotels at all price levels provide friendly, prompt, detail-oriented service and clean, well-maintained accommodations, and English is spoken by staff just about everywhere. Many of the large-scale resorts east and west of Willemstad proper have lovely beaches and provide a free shuttle to the city, 5 to 10 minutes away, but there are also fine hotels right in the city center should you want to be in the heart of the action. There are also resorts in their own self-maintained neighborhoods just out of town in Santa Barbara and Jan Thiel.

Villas and Rentals. Villa and bungalow rentals are especially popular with divers and European visitors and are generally good options for large groups or longer stays. Coral Estates (www.coralestatevillas.com) has gorgeous villa homes to rent. The Curaçao Tourist Board (www.curacao.com) has a complete list of rental apartments, villas, and bungalows on its website.

THE BEST HOTEL IN CURAÇAO

Renaissance Windcreek Curaçao Resort

$$ | Pater Euwensweg, Willemstad, Curaçao
Fodor's Choice

FODOR’S EXPERT REVIEW

The colorful four gabled buildings of this downtown Willemstad resort—in the historic Rif Fort amid an entertainment complex of high-end shops, restaurants, cinemas, and the large modern Carnival Casino—are painted in colors that mirror those of Punda across the harbor. Many rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows affording great harbor and oceans views, and some boast gorgeous bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. Lots of hotels have infinity pools, but the Renaissance has gone one step further: its second-floor, saltwater, manmade "infinity beach," complete with a bar, palm trees, and white-sand, allowing the whole pool area to blend visually with the real ocean beyond.

Pros

  • Every amenity imaginable on-site
  • Walking distance to all the attractions of both Otrobanda and Punda
  • Exceptionally helpful staff

Cons

  • Rif Fort area can get overcrowded with visitors
  • Better suited to couples and business travelers than families
  • Few rooms have full balconies
Pater Euwensweg, Willemstad, Curaçao
5999-435–5000
Hotel Details
223 rooms, 14 suites
Free Breakfast

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Dreams Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino

$$ | 2133 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Willemstad, Curaçao Fodor's Choice

This landmark Piscadera Bay seafront property is a premiere upscale family-friendly resort, where all guests participate in the Unlimited Luxury offering of top-shelf spirits, gourmet fare, 24/7 room service and concierge, à la carte dining with no reservations, and lots of activities. You might opt for one of the adults-only beachfront bungalows next door, available as a part of the Preferred Club options. Fifty-two futuristic looking stand-alone pods come with top-shelf luxury amenities, a private beach, an infinity pool, and a private bar and restaurant.

Pros

  • Choice of both family-friendly and adult-only options
  • Excellently supervised kids' club
  • High-end spa and glitzy casino on-site

Cons

  • No reservations for dining can mean waits at prime meal times
  • Not all rooms are ocean view
  • Sand beach is tiny for the size of the resort
2133 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Willemstad, Curaçao
5999-462--5000
Hotel Details
197 rooms
All-Inclusive

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LionsDive Beach Resort

$$ | Mambo Beach, Bapor Kibra, Curaçao Fodor's Choice

The first dedicated divers’ hotel beside the Sea Aquarium has morphed from a spartan lodging into a full-service boutique retreat for all kinds of guests, including families with seriously upgraded rooms, amenities, and new restaurants. A location on busy but beautiful Mambo Beach, with all its dining, shopping, and nightlife opportunities, adds to the allure. Dining at their four restaurants can be added as an all-inclusive package. Children under 12 stay free.

Pros

  • On a happening beach and ideal for dive enthusiasts
  • Olympic-length pool and sports programs for all ages
  • Multiple meal plan options

Cons

  • Beach can get busy
  • Not all rooms are sea view
  • Can be very noisy on weekends due to nightlife on Mambo Beach
Mambo Beach, Bapor Kibra, Curaçao
5999-438--8888
Hotel Details
113 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Blue Bay Curaçao

$$ | Landhuis Blauw z/n, Willemstad, Curaçao

Set in a storied plantation estate and on a beautiful beach, Blue Bay's accommodations range from luxury apartment–style rooms to stand-alone villas and bungalows—hillside or beachfront. On-site dining includes one main restaurant, three beach bars, and a bakery, but all rooms also have full kitchens for in-room meals. It's an attractive outpost for golfers as it crests a seaside 18-hole course, and divers take full advantage of the on-site PADI dive center and a wall dive right offshore. Families will enjoy the calm surf for swimming and snorkeling, and there's a playground and Blue Bay Kids Club to keep wee ones busy as well. Breakfast plan can be added for a fee. 

Pros

  • Spacious units
  • Ideal for golfers, divers, and families
  • On-site dive operator

Cons

  • A bit isolated, so a car is absolutely necessary
  • Little nightlife
  • Not all rooms are ocean view
Landhuis Blauw z/n, Willemstad, Curaçao
5999-888–8800
Hotel Details
120 units
No Meals

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