Boutique Hotel 't Klooster is a pleasant, three-pearl property located in Curaçao’s trendy Pietermaai District. Housed in a repurposed monastery, this compact property embraces its heritage with 26 guest rooms that feature colorful original floor tiling as well as a restaurant set in the building’s old chapel. A good location and intriguing history are this property’s strong points, but guests should bear in mind that the rooms and facilities are no-frills across the board. Travelers with some flexibility in their budget might want to consider Avila Beach Hotel, which also offers a historic setting along with direct access to the beach.
Boutique Hotel 't Klooster is a pleasant, three-pearl property located in Curaçao’s trendy Pietermaai District. Housed in a repurposed monastery, this compact property embraces its heritage with 26 guest rooms that feature colorful original floor tiling as well as a restaurant set in the building’s old chapel. A good location and intriguing history are this property’s strong points, but guests should bear in mind that the rooms and facilities are no-frills across the board. Travelers with some flexibility in their budget might want to consider Avila Beach Hotel, which also offers a historic setting along with direct access to the beach.
Otrobanda Hotel and Casino is an unfussy, three-pearl property with a convenient location in downtown Willemstad. While colorful and contemporary, the decor in the hotel’s 45 rooms looks a bit hodgepodge. Many rooms offer appealing views over the bay, but none have balconies. On-site amenities include an adequate pool and a picturesque restaurant, but there’s plenty more to do and see within easy walking distance. While the hotel’s location is ideal for shopping, dining, and sightseeing, it’s also not on the beach. The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort tends to be slightly pricier, but it’s a solid alternative for travelers who prefer to have direct access to the sand.
Otrobanda Hotel and Casino is an unfussy, three-pearl property with a convenient location in downtown Willemstad. While colorful and contemporary, the decor in the hotel’s 45 rooms looks a bit hodgepodge. Many rooms offer appealing views over the bay, but none have balconies. On-site amenities include an adequate pool and a picturesque restaurant, but there’s plenty more to do and see within easy walking distance. While the hotel’s location is ideal for shopping, dining, and sightseeing, it’s also not on the beach. The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort tends to be slightly pricier, but it’s a solid alternative for travelers who prefer to have direct access to the sand.
Papagayo Beach Hotel is a fashionable, four-pearl property located on Jan Thiel Beach. The hotel’s 155 guest rooms have clean lines and trendy decor, and all feature roomy balconies, flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. There's an infinity pool with striking ocean views, and guests have access to extensive facilities at the neighboring Papagayo Beach Club and Papagayo Beach Plaza. Unfortunately, the hotel has a handful of issues that prevent it from feeling like a luxury property. Also, guests with limited mobility should be aware that there's no elevator. Families looking for a stay with more kid appeal can check out Royal Sea Aquarium Resort.
Papagayo Beach Hotel is a fashionable, four-pearl property located on Jan Thiel Beach. The hotel’s 155 guest rooms have clean lines and trendy decor, and all feature roomy balconies, flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. There's an infinity pool with striking ocean views, and guests have access to extensive facilities at the neighboring Papagayo Beach Club and Papagayo Beach Plaza. Unfortunately, the hotel has a handful of issues that prevent it from feeling like a luxury property. Also, guests with limited mobility should be aware that there's no elevator. Families looking for a stay with more kid appeal can check out Royal Sea Aquarium Resort.
This large upper-mid-range resort is a hub of sporty activities and family-friendly fun. With a 50-meter lap pool and an excellent fitness center, there's plenty to keep busy. For those coming for the famed Caribbean sea, the resort has a lovely, wide white-sand beach. The apartments and suites are modern and sleek. There are four restaurants on-site, but this is a lively location and several more dining options are within a five-minute walk. It's worth comparing prices with the more luxurious Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort, though, which is sometimes not much more.
This large upper-mid-range resort is a hub of sporty activities and family-friendly fun. With a 50-meter lap pool and an excellent fitness center, there's plenty to keep busy. For those coming for the famed Caribbean sea, the resort has a lovely, wide white-sand beach. The apartments and suites are modern and sleek. There are four restaurants on-site, but this is a lively location and several more dining options are within a five-minute walk. It's worth comparing prices with the more luxurious Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort, though, which is sometimes not much more.
This 82-room upscale resort is more than hotel – it is an entire restored 18th-century village, complete with cobblestone alleyways and courtyards peppered with sculptures. The beautiful European and colonial architecture allows guests to feel like they've stepped back in time. It’s conveniently located in downtown Willemstad, an area with lots of dining and shopping that also happens to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel offers two lovely pools, two restaurants, a spa and an excellent museum. Art lovers, culture hounds, and history buffs will appreciate this property, though note that no beach is on the premises or even close by; for that, consider the similarly priced Kura Hulanda Lodge & Beach Club.
This 82-room upscale resort is more than hotel – it is an entire restored 18th-century village, complete with cobblestone alleyways and courtyards peppered with sculptures. The beautiful European and colonial architecture allows guests to feel like they've stepped back in time. It’s conveniently located in downtown Willemstad, an area with lots of dining and shopping that also happens to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel offers two lovely pools, two restaurants, a spa and an excellent museum. Art lovers, culture hounds, and history buffs will appreciate this property, though note that no beach is on the premises or even close by; for that, consider the similarly priced Kura Hulanda Lodge & Beach Club.
This 60-room, upper-mid-range resort is fun for families at kids-at-heart who love the sea -- it’s both surrounded by water and connected to the Sea Aquarium next door, which is home to dolphins, sea lions, flamingos, and more. There is a waterfront Italian restaurant on-site, and plenty more dining options can be found in walking distance. The resort offers two great pools and small, sometimes crowded, beach under a lovely grove of palm trees for shade. It's also worth considering the Avila Beach Hotel, which has a nicer beach, but it can be slightly pricier.
This 60-room, upper-mid-range resort is fun for families at kids-at-heart who love the sea -- it’s both surrounded by water and connected to the Sea Aquarium next door, which is home to dolphins, sea lions, flamingos, and more. There is a waterfront Italian restaurant on-site, and plenty more dining options can be found in walking distance. The resort offers two great pools and small, sometimes crowded, beach under a lovely grove of palm trees for shade. It's also worth considering the Avila Beach Hotel, which has a nicer beach, but it can be slightly pricier.
The Floris Suite Hotel is a sleek, modern adult-only resort that caters to couples and friends who are looking for chic relaxation. This 72-room, upscale hotel makes a statement with its crisp, all-white decor. The excellent pool area is a definite highlight, while there are two nice beaches close by, but not directly connected to the property. Those who prefer to be right on the sand might consider the Avila Hotel, though its beachfront can get crowded.
The Floris Suite Hotel is a sleek, modern adult-only resort that caters to couples and friends who are looking for chic relaxation. This 72-room, upscale hotel makes a statement with its crisp, all-white decor. The excellent pool area is a definite highlight, while there are two nice beaches close by, but not directly connected to the property. Those who prefer to be right on the sand might consider the Avila Hotel, though its beachfront can get crowded.
This hip, vibrant 21-room boutique hotel offers a laid-back island vibe and is set in historical 19th-century Dutch colonial buildings. The colorful mid-range property with two small pools is located in Pietermaai, a district known for local art and culture. The Scuba Lodge is a dive-centric hotel, as the name suggests, but it still offers plenty of value to non-divers with its friendly, welcoming charm, ocean views, and location close to town. It stops short of having a beach, however – there are some sandy areas to lounge in, but the coast is rocky and the closest beach is a bus ride away. If a beach is a priority, consider the similarly priced (or sometimes slightly pricier) Avila Hotel.
This hip, vibrant 21-room boutique hotel offers a laid-back island vibe and is set in historical 19th-century Dutch colonial buildings. The colorful mid-range property with two small pools is located in Pietermaai, a district known for local art and culture. The Scuba Lodge is a dive-centric hotel, as the name suggests, but it still offers plenty of value to non-divers with its friendly, welcoming charm, ocean views, and location close to town. It stops short of having a beach, however – there are some sandy areas to lounge in, but the coast is rocky and the closest beach is a bus ride away. If a beach is a priority, consider the similarly priced (or sometimes slightly pricier) Avila Hotel.
This 80-room hotel is the epitome of a budget option, with a dated look and feel, peeling paint, and an overall lack of amenities. The rooms have some updates, like new bedding and flat-screen TVs, but look closer and you’ll find cracked windows and less-than-tidy conditions. The San Marco’s main redeeming quality is its location -- right in the middle of historic downtown Willemstad. Only if you are on a strict budget, are only staying one night, and need to be in the center of town should you look into the San Marco -- actually, even then, consider other options before choosing this hotel.
This 80-room hotel is the epitome of a budget option, with a dated look and feel, peeling paint, and an overall lack of amenities. The rooms have some updates, like new bedding and flat-screen TVs, but look closer and you’ll find cracked windows and less-than-tidy conditions. The San Marco’s main redeeming quality is its location -- right in the middle of historic downtown Willemstad. Only if you are on a strict budget, are only staying one night, and need to be in the center of town should you look into the San Marco -- actually, even then, consider other options before choosing this hotel.
This tiny, charming nine-room boutique hotel offers a warm, personal setting and a hip, stylish atmosphere throughout, and is perched on the edge of the deep blue sea. An excellent outdoor restaurant, an upscale boutique, and a tiny pool are the extent of the features at this upper-middle-range property, but the convenient location is just a 10-minute walk from the myriad sights and sounds of popular downtown Willemstad. There's no beach, though; if that's a priority, consider the often similarly priced Kura Hulanda Lodge & Beach Club.
This tiny, charming nine-room boutique hotel offers a warm, personal setting and a hip, stylish atmosphere throughout, and is perched on the edge of the deep blue sea. An excellent outdoor restaurant, an upscale boutique, and a tiny pool are the extent of the features at this upper-middle-range property, but the convenient location is just a 10-minute walk from the myriad sights and sounds of popular downtown Willemstad. There's no beach, though; if that's a priority, consider the often similarly priced Kura Hulanda Lodge & Beach Club.