Hotels

Curacao has a long tradition of warm hospitality that is many centuries old. It has lot of accommodations on offer for the guests who come to visit this beautiful island, which is part of Antilles Netherlands. There are several options of accommodation to suit the preference of guests and tourists of different tastes and budgets.

There are large luxurious resorts that offer a view of the ocean to the tourists. They basically cater to the up market crowd for whom price is of little consequence. These hotels play host to various conferences and meetings that are intrinsic to the latest corporate trend of combining pleasure with work. They offer a wide choice of activity and entertainment for visitors.

There are also quaint bungalows and villas that offer accommodation to tourists who seek the pristine and untouched beauty of the islands. Tourists have the option of lazing around in these scenic surroundings and rejuvenate themselves.

Affordable midsize accommodations are also available aplenty in Curacao to cater to the needs of backpackers and visitors with limited budgets. Tourism has been declared as the priority sector in this region. Building and maintenance of quality rooms to accommodate the flow of tourists is therefore, a major concern of the administration

At present, almost 3300 hotel rooms are on offer in different parts of the island to house tourists from various market segments. 1,130 first class hotel rooms and 1,700 mid priced rooms and small hotel and resort rooms are available. Also, on offer are around 500 apartment and bungalow units. The tourism department aims at increasing the overall supply of rooms to 5000 in order to cater to the ever-expanding tourist traffic to the island.

A. Recommended Hotels

Some of the choices of accommodation available here are mentioned below. However, this is not an exhaustive list.

Avila Beach Hotel

Penstraat 130

Tel: 599.9.461-4377

Fax: 599.9.461-1493

E-mail: info@avilahotel.com

Website: www.avilahotel.com

The Avila Beach Hotel is a fine-looking Dutch Colonial style mansion. It has a grand lobby and business center space that can be used for meetings and conferences. The original mansion was built towards the end of 18th century, which does evoke a sense of nostalgia in guests staying here. There are 102 rooms and 12 suites available in this hotel.

Curaçao Marriot Beach Resort & Emerald Casino

Piscadera bay

Tel: 599.9.736-8800

Fax: 599.9.462-7502

E-mail: rvg@cura.net

Website: www.marriotthotels.com/curc

This hotel is popular with international tourists and has around 120 rooms to offer to various segments of visitors. This is one of the trendiest hotels on the island and plays host to classy tourists.

Holiday Beach Hotel & Casino

Pater Eeuwensweg 31

Tel: 599.9.462-5400

Fax: 599.9.462-5409/599.9.462-4397

E-mail: marketing@holiday-beach.com

Website: www.hol-beach.com

There are 198 rooms in this hotel that basically caters to tourists on a medium budget. However, it has one suite that caters to the up market visitor. The hotel also hosts a casino that offers much desired entertainment to visitors amidst their other planned tour activities.

Breezes Curacao Resort Spa & Casino

Dr. M. L. King Boulevard # 78

Tel: 599.9.736-7888 / 461-1928

Fax: 599.9.461-4003

E-mail: sales@Breezescuracao.net

Website: www.Breezescuracao.com

This hotel boasts of 338 rooms and it is advisable to book in advance during the season. The resort boasts of a spa and a casino that is a hot favorite with patrons and locals alike.

Pietersz Guest House II

Roodeweg 74

Tel: 599.9.462.9511

Fax: 599.9.868.8519

E-mail: germain@pietersz.com

Website: www.pietersz.com

Guesthouses such as this basically cater to budgeted tourists. The tourist is able to save ample money in this kind of arrangement, in comparison to a stay in a resort or a hotel. These are typically without many frills and the tourist has to venture out for most requirements such as food, laundry and travel arrangements.

Apartments: These are also available on hire for the tourists who do not want to stay in hotels and would prefer having more privacy. Tourists who are on the island for a longer period of stay also seek apartments.

Alablanca Apartments

Kaya toni Kunchi 15b

Tel: 599-9 736-5660

Portable: 599.9.566-1358

Fax: 599.9.736-5444

E- Mail: alablac@cura.net

Website: www.alablancaa-appartments.com

All West Apartments & Diving

West punt

Tel: 599.9.461-2310 / 599.9.864-0102

Fax: 599.9.461-2315

E- Mail: allwest@cura.net

Website: www.curacaoweb.com/casha/allwest