Hotels with Swim-up Rooms in Jan Thiel

It was luxury at and serenity at its most. We were upgraded to a private pool villa and could not have had a better experience. The resort is small and so peaceful.

The total opposite of the noisy, crowded, 24/7 commotion of the cruise ships in the harbor or large commercial hotels. From the moment you step into Baoase the warm smiles and tropical surroundings create an atmosphere making it hard to leave. A private, quiet beach, surrounded by palms, Michelin level cuisine, Balinese style suites with private pool and great ocean views - this is a very special place for the experienced traveler or someone who knows how to relax and allows time to stand still. Don't tell anyone about it - I want to be able to get a room there again.

Baoase Luxury Resort is hands down THE MOST amazing place to enjoy a couples romantic getaway or like what we did, celebrate our honeymoon. It truly was luxurious with its beautiful private beaches, white sand and crystal clear water great for snorkel just outside the lagoon. The staff were very helpful and professional, they felt like family by the end of our trip. The food was better than any other food I have had the room was magnificent with our own private pool and beach

This was by far the most luxurious resort I’ve ever visited. We were here for our honeymoon and it could not have been more perfect. We had a private plunge pool and beach. We had a private outdoor shower. The room was luxurious and the service was so attentive. The food was amazing as well. We had a beach picnic on the last night. It was heavenly! Can’t wait to come back!

Truly unique and amazing Caribbean experience in Curacao. This top-notch resort is perfect for a romantic getaway. We stayed at a beautiful, well maintained villa with private pool and open air shower & bath created by a professional hotelier for his family and friends. Very close to Willemstad, excellent beachfront restaurant & bar on the property, short drive to other wonderful restaurants in the area.

Sandals Curacao was absolutely amazing. I have nothing but amazing things to say about all the staff, the grounds, the food, the entertainment the rooms etc. The staff at Sandals are truly incredible. Every single member of the Sandals family at this resort was professional, pleasant, accommodating and welcoming. A huge shout out to the entertainment team. From the evening shows “Carnival” “Sensational” to pool volleyball that team was flawless. They are all so friendly and fun. We will ALWAYS choose Sandals wherever we vacation. Beautiful pools, beaches and rooms. Truly a perfect vacation.

We loved everything about our stay! On days when we just wanted to lay back and chill we ordered room service and relaxed. We loved hanging out around the infinity pool. If someone told me that I would spend hours standing in the pool and not swim, I wouldn’t have believed it. I can’t say enough great things about our stay!

The PEOPLE. They are amazing. Everything they do it’s with a big smile on their face. Best SERVICE ever. Rooms are spacious and clean. Swimming pool to die for.

We like so much, the facilites are amazing, the kindnes of personal, the rooms, the restaurants, the food, the pools, the gardens, the premium liquors, all was 10/10

Wow!!! What an amazing hotel! I’m not usually one for all-inclusives but this one was 10 stars!! The resort was clean and beautiful. The food was 5 Michelin stars and the staff was fantastic. I will say you probably need a better process for the hostess in the breakfast area. They work so hard, bussing tables, setting them and then sitting people and it’s off season . Maybe the wait staff need to bus their own tables. The check in process was easy, but checking out I received 3 phone calls from different people and 2 desk people to plan my checkout and it was a struggle. Each of them giving me different times. In the end it all worked out, just could have been a little smoother. Thank you Sandals I will definitely recommend this resort to others and may even try another one.

Leuk verblijf gehad. Mooie kamers en goed ontvangst. Sfeer is ontspannen en alles is netjes geregeld. Echt een aanrader.

More than cozy!!! Kiki and Mario were so kind and helpful. Mollie is Awesomeness personified…

The property had so many places to visit/relax/escape to, and while it was so large, it appeared to be small. I didn't like to overlapping music; and it would be nice to have had no music playing in some locations. The swim up pool was a bit murky,

Room was spacious and loved our swim up- however wish it connected to the large pool. Food was great- always fresh. Very self service than usual all inclusive resorts.

My best decision was booking the room with private pool (shared with 4 other rooms). It was worth the extra money It is a nice location and it was an enjoyable stay I was disappointed in the food. The buffet and the specialty restaurants. It was all very mediocre.

The beauty of this hotel and it's location the swim up room and food and drinks available all day all night and the coffee Cafe. There is so much about this hotel that I liked ❤️ Will defenetly return for a family vacation and make use of the Waterpark and all the many places and activities this hotel offers ❤️

I felt safe and at ease on property and it was an easy walk to town. I booked one of the swim up adult only rooms and there was a child there everyday (kids will be kids so there was some noise, I did report to front desk however it continued)…ordered room service (still waiting for my order and trip has been complete for several weeks now)…I had a nice time despite the hiccups and would book again due to safety, cleanliness and overall appearance.

The staff were all friendly and welcoming. We liked that we had our own space with a private pool. Additionally we liked the location, as it’s very central.

A lovely big villa with a private plunge pool and very close to the main pool and restaurant. We used both a lot, and the staff were helpful and friendly throughout the whole week. The fountain show and karaoke were a highlight! We used the free shuttle to downtown, the beach and grocery store, which was really helpful. Lounge in a cabana by the pool and watch the sky drift by!

The food is excellent especially breakfast shoutout to Erica!! I booked the 1 bed villa w/ a private pool and it was great. Nice and spacious my only complaint is that the side of the villa by the pool could’ve been cleaner. Other than that the actual property is also really big and gorgeous. Love love love the water show!

I've stayed at Acoya many times already and just recently I stayed with my friends for a night because my friend was moving to another country. I stayed in a villa with 3 bedrooms, private pool, and breakfast included. We had so much fun and the food was amazing! The service was amazing as well! The employees were very nice.

Loved our recent stay. We rented a two bedroom apartment with private pool and it was perfect all day swimming for the kids and relaxation for us as parents. Only downside was that the a/c in our room didn’t cool properly and we couldn’t switch the shower setting. But our stay was really nice, staff were friendly and supportive and the place was just perfect for my birthday stay with my family.

Clean and spacious apartment with spectacular views Private beach with lagoon swimming Private pool Location near great beaches and night life Staff available at all times through the what’s app Gated property. Safe! 10 minute walk to a state of the art gym

Location was great, lovely appartement with good facilities. Private pool and beach were great.

Beautiful apartment and fully equipped. Location is great, with a large private pool and a really beautiful private beach. The garden is great with a lot of beautiful birds visiting. The resort makes a very safe impression, with code access for the entry gate and video security. Location is great, close to the Sea Aquarium, Mambo Beach and the Cabana, all within walking distance. It is a 10 minutes ride to the center of Willemstad. Also close is a large supermarket (7 minutes by car) - Vreugdenhil. Staff is friendly and reacts promptly.

We had a really spacious 3 bedroom apartment with a large patio. It really elevated or Curacao holiday! There’s a large and deep pool (and a small kids pool), and a really nice private beach. There’s a 45 kwh electricity limit per day, which was plenty for us - we ended up using about 35 per day by being conservative with the AC use (only using it when needed and not on 24/7). Snorkels were provided free of charge which we greatly appreciated. The bedroom tv supported airplay, which made streaming your favorite movies easy, while the living room tv was different and although in theory had a lot of channels and options just was too difficult to use. There is a daily free shuttle to the closest supermarket (which is not within walking distance) but we ended up renting a car (which frankly is required to enjoy the island fully).

We stayed at the Violet Blossom for 7 nights. Very good location near the pool, appartement had large terrace with everything needed. The furniture is a bit dated and I would rate the kitchen equipment as fair. The property is very nice, you can snorkel directly from the beach and see lots of under water wild life. Pool area is nice as well and very clean.

Nice vieuw! Very clean! Host Dennis Bruin a very friendly person.

Having the entire space to ourselves. A truly private pool in a private space. Lots of towels and a washing machine.

Lovely welcome, spacious flat, private pool, A/C in rooms.

The plunge pool was amazing and private with a lovely patio

Conveniently located and the private pool was AMAZING

Clean, spacious, private pool. Good location.

Very unique experience. The Villa is situated right next to a natural area so you have the sense of being totally immersed in the island. Each room of your villa is separate from each other and on separate levels. That means to move from living area to bedroom to toilet you must go outside hat area to another level. This includes the need to climb stairs from one level to the next. The pool area beautiful. Those who are have difficulties with stairs or will not be able to negotiate this villa.

Bohemi Villas were a wonderful choice for our family vacation. Our villa was modern and comfortable. The staff was very easy to work with and communicated well before and during our stay. It’s a lovely combination action of eco-friendly resort and utilitarian elegance. Be aware this is not a “full service hotel”, you will need to purchase items such as coffee and extra bath tissue for use during your stay. Daily maid service is not included and there is a cleaning fee upon departure. The villa does have a well equipped open air kitchen for food preparation. The property is well situated on the island for access to restaurants and shops, but it does require a car. The property is situated in an authentic Curacaoian residential neighborhood. You should be comfortable with that before booking. It was exactly what we wanted, very safe, and a unique island experience.

Forrygende villa til 6 personer. Køkken/stue-huset var virkelig velfungerende og velindrettet til 6 personer. Gode udeområder hvor vi grillede et par gange. Stor service fra Danielle

Out of the way if you are looking for tranquility. Make sure you rent a car.

Liked the open views from our one bedroom, 2 bathrm unit with large terrace and it included a partial view of the ocean. The grounds are beautifully landscaped including the pool area. Kitchen is well stocked and Nancy was very helpful with any needs and questions. The walk to the beach is about 10-15 minutes and we loved the path route by the ocean. We stayed one week without a car and we brought along enough food for breakfast and a few other meals. Several restaurants are within walking distance. But for longer stays, a car is necessary as the grocery store is about 40 min. walk along roads with no sidewalks. (it is expensive by taxi).

Everythingvto making reservation to arrival to checkout was great. Donald was very accommodating upon our arrival brought extra towels, hair dryer and explained how to use microwave/oven combination. Arrival instructions were very explicit. Location to beach and restaurants are within walking distance,but it is hilly and we always rent a car anyway for exploring the island. However the condo, pool, beach are so wonderful you may not want to leave Blue Bay. Thank you again Green view we had a great time and are already planning our next stay.

Apartment was very clean and modern. Lighting was efficient. In a quiet area with exception of construction of new apartments close by. Very short 2 minute drive to resort beach. Resort has gated entry with security. Communication was quick and simple with email, local number, or WhatsApp for any needs.

The property is well maintained. Unit was spacious and equipped. Hytzach, is the lady who keeps the units clean and refreshes the towels. She is extremely accommodating. If there is anything lacking or that you need you just ask her, Nancy or Donald and they will see to it.

If you need anything your only a phone call away. Very attentive! Check-in and out is simple and easy. Clean, great porches to relax on. Views of the golf course. Cannot beat it!

Communication is a bit weird. They aren't part of the resort per se, Read your welcome email thoroughly, then read it again. Once you get settled in tho, It's fantastic. The resort (you will receive pass cards for free admittance thru security & the beach), has a private beach, great security, three restaurants/bar, a dive shop (the folks whom we know know by first names) all a few minute walk. The scuba is great, and they have a boat to charter as well...all on the property. Blue Bay is the premier place to be on the island. The entire island speaks English, drives on the right (kinda like go-carts tho), and take dollars. The locals are very nice.

We stayed at a Blue Bay one bedroom apartment for the first two weeks in Feb 2018, and we have nothing but positive feedback to give. The Holiday Property management group was great to deal with, and provided everything we needed and more! The resort specifically is in a great location, with a beautiful private beach which is never crowded. We enjoyed our stay at Blue Bay, and Curacao in general. We will definitely keep coming back to this paradise!

It was a beautiful apartement with almost everything you need. Why almost, because you don't have a dryer machine (electricity is very expensive) but you have a rack where you can dry your stock. Very quiet place with an elevator that is very useful when you have to bring your lugage at the second or third floor. I would recommend that place anytime. Thanks to the people who took care of us.

Experiência incrível, o apartamento era ótimo, espaçoso e com todos os itens necessários. Fiquei 7 dias no país e só tenho elogios. O atendimento no complexo é excelente, assim como a localização que por ser no centro da ilha permite se locomover com facilidade. Outra vantagem importante é poder utilizar a praia do resort sem custo que é uma das melhores da ilha.

Wonderful penthouse unit, plenty of space, including outside patio and balconies, great views, all necessities provided. Great master bedroom, true king size bed. Walk in closets, private bathrooms and walk in closets in all rooms. Blue Bay beach is right there, still recommend a rental car for more Curacao. Daily service is not included, but we did not need it.

Arrived to the property after experiencing a two day delay in our travels home. Very affordable and clean. Wish we would've stayed here for the entire stay in Curacao. Warm pool, convenient location, and perfect rental car! Lost our key for the car at sea, (don't ask how) and the owner and his wife drove 2 hours to bring us a new key for the car, had to pay for a replacement key due to our stupidity, but as to be expected and the Owner was very nice and understanding. Gave us a shuttle ride to airport for departure and breakfast was very good. Book here if you are interested in saving money, and open communication making your stay an amazing one! Would give 10 stars if able.

My overall experience was great! As a solo traveler to Willemstad, Curaçao. I stayed at the Advantage Apartments, in the premier apartment which had 1 Bedroom with 1 Queen Bed - 1 Bathroom - Kitchen - and Type B Power Sockets. Included a Shuttle service from and back to the Airport - an in room Safe with key - property was Gated - location was Quiet - the Air Conditioning was in the bedroom only, but a tower Fan was also provided - WiFi. Nearby to Mambo Beach Blvd - Punda - Otrabanda - Curaçao Liqueur Distillery at Landhuis Chobolobo - Curaçao Ostrich Farm and Aloe Vera Farm - Vreugdenhil Supermarket - Luna Park Maxi Market. And a thank you to Karel for his quick communication :)

The hotel is about ten minutes drive from one of the popular beaches, which is, Mambo beach. It is also close to great restaurants, bars and friendly recreational places to hang out and just relax. A place where one can gather oneself in peace and quietness, a true stress reliever. I would most certainly recommend this hotel to all and sundry.

Is mooi rustig verblijf aan de goede kant van Willemstad. Eigenaar Karel is erg behulpzaam en er is makkelijk een shuttle te regelen vanaf het vliegveld. Beter en goedkoper dan een taxi. Je kan bij Karel ook auto huren. Rustige accommodatie met lekker zwempoule.

Mooi appartement met alle benodigde voorzieningen. De eigenaar is goed bereikbaar en behulpzaam voor als er iets nodig is.

Almost new hotel, not too busy, neither noisy. Great room, cosy and neat. Good bed and great bathroom and shower, well use of light. Decent breakfast buffet, fantastic pool with poolbar. Nice and helpfull staff.

The property was very nice and we really enjoyed our stay. The staff was great and breakfast was awesome with many choices. We loved the pool but pool bar needed some supplies. We wanted a pina collada and they were unable to accommodate us. We had a bloody Mary but they again didn't have the ingredients to make unless someone went to inside bar to retrieve. We do wish the room had a refrigerator and not a cooler but we made it work. The shower was awesome...they do use the sun to heat the water so it was never hot but definitely comfortable The room was nice and we would definitely return.

This was a newer property. It was extremely clean! I was comfortable in my room. The staff was very nice. Dotti was personable and called me by my first name. The breakfast was good. I had eggs, bacon, sausage, bread, fruit, deli meats 7 cheeses daily and it was included in my room price. This hotel was walking distance of the floating bridge. I stopped at Plaza Bieu for some local food... which was inexpensive and delicious. The hotel was very close to shopping and 15 minutes from the airport. The airport shuttle was about $35. The pool was beautiful and you can see the beach from the hotel. I only had 2 issues. There were ants in the room (as I read in a previous review). They were on the counter where I had my snacks and juice. So, I everything in the fridge. The next day I saw an ant in the fridge. I found about 4-5 ants in my bed. It was only a small handful of ants, so it didn't ruin my view of this wonderful hotel. However, on my last day there were these NASTY red juicy worms crawling around the room. I saw a few in the hallway and a few in my room. Now THAT grossed me out!!! I am very glad I did not see them until the last day. This stay was extremely comfortable until the worms. Hopefully they can get that under control.

The place was so clean, and the room spacious. The view from the balacony was amazing, everyday we seen the different cruise ships docks. The bed was so dreamy and comfy. The pool was clean and large and they also offer food(you pay seperately). The Renaissance plaza is a 8 minute walk wuth shops and food.The cons- Dining is very limited. I wish there were more dining options. They do state breakfast is not included but you can purchase breakfast. We did once and the breakfast was mediocre.

Amazing staff and great location to walk into town. Joanna and the housekeeping manager was very nice! Shaquille in the pool bar was very nice and helpful. I love everything about the hotel and visit in Curacao! I’ll definitely be back to visit ❤️great area to walk to places

Royer and Paul are super nice, friendly, attentive, and professional hosts. They build this very charming hotel stay in Willemstad with passion. Its a very homey place including a cuddly dog named Irene. We felt at home immediately. Location is good: 14m Emma Bridge, 10m to Nieuwestraat (nice restaurants and nightlife) Beds are nice and very soft, we slept tight. Also, there is a smart tv including netflix (and others) provided, nice to have! The breakfast is pretty basic, but they use good products which we liked. Also, there is tasty decent coffee available 24/7 The hotel provides other convenient services including taxi at a fair price. You just gotta text them and they will pick you up. At arrival, We got 4 tickets from their home-base-pool Saint Tropez (free of charge!), a very chique and trendy place with a romantic infinity pool. How luxury. We definitely recommend people to visit this place if you’re in the mood for an upscale beach club. By the way, like never before, we found the place in reality better than the pictures! Royer and Paul, thank you for this great experience!! See you later

Villa Amalie was AMAZING! Royer was an incredible host and made our stay spectacular. He took great care of us and not only gave us great suggestions about what to do but went above and beyond by basically planning our itinerary with us. The rest of the staff was also extremely friendly and helpful. It was a lot more special to stay somewhere where the host could offer individualized recommendations than a bigger, impersonal resort. The property itself is beautiful and in a very convenient location, and access to the pool at Saint Tropez is a nice bonus. We had an amazing trip in no small part because of our experience at Villa Amalie--anyone headed to Curaçao should absolutely stay here!

The lovely owners/staff of Villa Amalie go above and beyond to ensure you have a great stay. They took their time to chat with us and give us local tips on where to eat, swim, snorkel etc. This personal touch made our time really enjoyable. The Villa is centrally located, a short safe walk to the Pietermaai district and the awesome pool you can use at St Tropez near the ocean. The breakfast each morning was great, with yoghurt, fruit, a boiled egg, bread, cheese and cold cuts. We hope to be back soon!

We enjoyed our two weeks stay at the Villa. It really felt like home. Poul and Royer are great hosts. They bring customer service to another level. The location is great - walking distance to buses, shops and restaurants. The delicious breakfast is served on a beautiful terrace. The property is very clean. As a bonus, we had access to an ocean view infinity pool nearby. We already miss our morning chats with Royer.

My last two nights in Curacao were truly fantastic, thanks in large part to the wonderful hospitality I experienced here. Roger and his staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. The location and breakfast were great. A particularly nice touch was receiving vouchers for the beautiful pool at Saint Tropez, which was a wonderful bonus. I highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Curacao and looking for a great experience with a personal touch.

Everything was amazing. This place is worth every penny. The staff at reception were very kind and generous. Kudos and high five to chelsea whose smile and warm greetings every single time made a huge difference. The location in willemstad was perfect. Everything was within a walking distance. The restaurants are good. You have clean towels for the swimming pool and the beach any time you want. The view from the roof with the swimming pool is breathtaking. I highly recommend this place.

The hotel was great! It is located in the heart of Punda and close to many things and very walkable. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, and the beds are absolutely amazing! The shower is also very big and nice. Another great figure is that they give you unlimted bottles of water. I had a great stay at Elements. The only thing I didn't like was that the pool is very small and the water did not look clear. There also are no lounge chairs to lay on. They have to big beds, but the cushions were all flat, black and very dirty. It's a shame because they have beautiful big rooftop, but have put nothing into the pool area.

Exceptional Stay at Element Hotel, Willemstad. My recent stay at the Element Hotel in Willemstad, Curaçao, was absolutely fantastic. The hotel offers excellent value for the price, with rooms that are stylish and comfortable. My room was immaculate, with modern amenities and an incredibly comfortable bed—perfect for a good night's rest after a day of exploring. The location is unbeatable, right in the heart of Willemstad, making it easy to explore the city’s historic sites and vibrant neighborhoods. The rooftop infinity pool and on-site dining, especially at Cascada with its stunning views, were definite highlights. What truly made the stay memorable was the friendly and attentive staff who went out of their way to ensure everything was perfect. In short, Element Hotel is a top-notch choice for anyone visiting Curaçao. I’ll definitely be returning!

My recent stay at the Element Hotel in Willemstad, Curaçao, was absolutely fantastic. The hotel offers excellent value for the price, with rooms that are stylish and comfortable. My room was immaculate, with modern amenities and an incredibly comfortable bed-perfect for a good night's rest after a day of exploring. The location is unbeatable, right in the heart of Willemstad, making it easy to explore the city's historic sites and vibrant neighborhoods. The rooftop infinity pool with stunning views, were definite highlights. What truly made the stay memorable was the friendly and attentive staff who went out of their way to ensure everything was perfect. In short, Element Hotel is a top choice for anyone visiting Curaçao. I'll definitely be returning!!

My girlfriend and I made our first trip to Curacao this past December. We stayed at Elements and had a fantastic time. It's a newer hotel and our room was comfortably and roomy. The rooftop pool, bar and restaurant were great and the staff, from the desk clerks to the bartenders, were gracious and very hospitable. We also had the fortune to meet the hotel's owner, Karan, abd his father, both very bright, worldly, and engaging men. Elements is located right in the heart of the Willemstad Punda neighborhood; the original Dutch settlement on the island. It was all a wonderful pleasure.

The Staff is great! We loved having a private pool area along with a private beach, all with a great bar and light menu. We were there everyday of our trip!

The Renaissance Wind Creek is a large, amazing hotel in the heart of downtown Curacao in Willemstad. The amazing staff were all friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the friendly and informative conversations. Steven from the Nautilus was right on point with restaurant suggestions. Zahyra from the front desk was great and if you need you dress buttoned. LOL. Also shout outs to Alexis, Stephany and Elizabeth. The man made beach was a great touch. Plenty of lounge chairs with umbrella huts. The saltwater infinity pool filtered from the ocean was great. Also, the separate pool was nice. We were on the 2nd floor (room 209) which had direct access to the pool and beach deck. Also, there was a Starbucks literally outside our room. LOL. The hotel is surrounded by shopping. There is a nice fitness center. Also, through the fort is an easy walk to the Queen Emma Bridge. Nicely lighted at night. A must walk. After staying in Bonaire, Curacao was all in all an amazing change of pace vacation!!!

The Renaissance has an excellent location at the border of Otrobanda and Munda- accessible to many activities and restaurants and very safe, even at night. My room was spacious, ergonomic, and included a large, flat-screen TV with plentiful American channels and Netflix, with clear reception. In addition, the hotel restaurant buffet menu and food were high quality, both for breakfast and dinner, albeit expensive ($32 USD for breakfast and $50 for dinner. I enjoyed the hotel's man-made beach and saltwater wave pool, although my eyes stung after swimming laps in the pool- too much chlorine. The wave pool and man-made beach was satisfactory to me. However, some people may be disappointed at the lack of a natural beach and accompanying ocean water.

We loved our stay at the Renaissance! At check-in, we were upgraded to an ocean view room with a balcony. So, off to a great start right away. The room was beautiful and provided a great ocean view, along with the man made beach. We stayed in room 205, which was perfect for us. Steps away from Starbucks for a quick morning coffee, and just down the hall from the entrance to the beach and pool. The man made beach was beautiful! Lots of available seating and the sand bottom pool was perfect. The best part of this area, though, was the staff at the Infinity Beach Bar! We had the best time talking with them each day! They were all so nice and really made our stay that much better! The cocktails were amazing and the service was quick and so friendly! A special shout out to Ivoree, who is the supervisor at the bar! She is WONDERFUL!! Just so genuinely happy and friendly! I hope the hotel understands just how much a gem they have! She is outstanding and is such a wonderful representation of the hotel and Marriot! We rented a car for a few days and loved the free parking in the parking garage located just outside of the front entrance to the hotel. Very convenient! There are several dining options just outside the resort, in Rif Fort. Just past Rif Fort is a quick walk to the Queen Emma Bridge and Punda for shopping and dining. This resort checked all of the boxes for us and we will definitely choose the Renaissance when we return to Curacao!

We absolutely loved this resort! We spent 12 days and it was very relaxing. Pros: *The location is perfect. Right by the Rif Fort which has lots of restaurants and shops and walkable to the downtown which has the floating bridge and more shops and restaurants. *The staff was very friendly and helpful! Shout out to Alexis on the door, Riangelo on the front desk, Jewelle, the hostess at the restaurant, Isabelle, our omelette lady, and last but not least, Chantel, our server every morning at breakfast! *We had an issue at the Five O’clock restaurant and Herbert and Lauren were wonderful fixing it and are truly professionals at their positions! *The resort is very clean and the pool and beach area were always clean and tidy. Service was very good. *We loved the man made beach and view of the ocean with the constant cruise ships coming and going. *The breakfast buffet was awesome and if you’re Bonvoy platinum it’s free. We would eat late and then skip lunch. *Lots of palapas on the beach for shade. Just get there early. Negatives: *Ask for foam pillows. Our originals were not good. *The layout was confusing because you had to go the 2nd floor to get to the pool and beach. *Food prices were very high but the whole island is. *Ask for the 3rd or 4th floor. Floors 1 & 2 views are not as good.

This was our first trip to Curacao. The Bayside Boutique Hotel is both elegant and comfortable, a tranquil retreat ideally situated at the bay and beach. Loved the ability to snorkel directly from shore. The pool, while small, was a refreshing break. No problem securing chaise lounges. The staff are excellent, in particular Melissa and Janna, along with Imelda, who cooked several of our delicious complimentary breakfasts (we'd met at the Bonaire Airport enroute to our stay at Bayside). All of our needs were met quickly, professionally and sincerely. The generous welcome basket was a wonderful surprise. Glad we had a rental car, which is needed to reach the resort and for island exploration. We thoroughly enjoyed staying in our Sunset Suite (appreciated having a living room, separate bedroom, kitchen and balcony with a narrow sea view and sunset views). We are looking to return next year.

Amazing beach right on the property free for the hotel guests. staff were friendly. good snorkelling spots too, really enjoyed the beach day and night. the room was lovely, spacious. the AC sad isn’t work but got fixed straight away. Nice coffee machines in the rooms. nice restaurant at the hotel and on the beach too. there was a pool too by the apartments and plenty of space for parking. nice views for the neighbourhood. everything was lovely

Free access to the beautiful beach! They also had a gold course, tennis court and pool but we did not have the chance to try those. There are a number of restaurants nearby and the one closest to the beach was fantastic.

Luxury feel to the hotel. Short walk to a great beach, nice good sized room, friendly helpful staff. Hotel had nice pool, good parking, restaurant, welcome reception. Good location on island for visiting other parts, close to airport and supermarket. Highly recommend.

Lovely. 100 yards to a beautiful beach, front desk staff very helpful. On site restaurant was good, (The restaurant on the beach was excellent.) Housekeeping staff is very good. Room was large with very nice balcony overlooking the pool.

Avila is close to many restaurants and shopping. It felt safe and was clean. It was quiet, since the beach wasn’t really an attraction for those not staying at the resort. (Other hotels invite non-guests to fill the beaches and make money on the chair rentals) The two separate beaches were lovely. The rock walls shelter the lagoon from big waves but also invite lots of colorful fishes. Snorkeling was great right at the hotel. The bars and restaurants were nice to have, but we did venture offsite for most meals. The prices were in line with other places on the island. Cocktails were about $14 USD each. The rooms are basic but clean. We did have a little mix up where we booked 2 queens, but they gave us a king the first night. They brought a rollaway, and my young son just slept with my husband and me. They moved us the next day. FYI - They say you are only booking the room class, and the # of beds cannot be guaranteed. All of the Alliance wing rooms have at least a partial ocean view. The room has a small fridge, and they provide reef safe sunscreen and bug spray. Reef safe sunscreen is also available for free by the towel stand. Avila has entertainment Wed-Sun which is nice and not too loud. The grounds are maintained nicely. The pool isn’t huge but is a nice option. There are plenty of sun chairs, umbrellas, and cabanas (for free) at the pool and beaches. Parking is also free, and some covered parking is available. If we were to return to Curacao, I would stay here again.

We had booked a Preferred Room in the Octagon wing. Prior to arrival I had asked for a room on a higher floor with a nice view. Upon check-in we were upgraded to a Deluxe Room in the Octagon wing. Room 316 was a corner room with a nice sea/pool and courtyard view. The room was spotless and very large. Room had a decent size fridge, a nice coffee machine and a kettle. Coffee was replenished daily. Dishes were also provided. Nice ice machine in the building to refill our water bottles. We ate at the Blues Restaurant on our first night- excellent burger! We had the buffet breakfast on one occasion (25 USD pp) and everything we had was very fresh and good. Good coffee/juices/mimosas included. We enjoyed the beach further away from the pool since it was quieter and less crammed. We never had an issue getting a hut for shade. Beach and grounds of the hotel are all very well kept and clean. All our interactions with staff were positive and many would say to us : welcome home! A short walking distance from the hotel (probably less than 200m) there are many nice restaurant options. Walking to Punda is also only about 15mins and safe. We rented a car for 3 days and parking at the hotel was free and never an issue. Check out is noon but they do keep your luggage and allow you to reserve a time in a shower room to freshen up before heading to the airport.

My girlfriend and I as well as my two friends stayed on vacation for the week of November, 30th to December, 7th 2024. From the moment that we checked in at the lobby, the staff at the front desk were very friendly and extremely courteous. This is the oldest hotel on Curacao and some of the history is on display with old photos and paintings in the lobby. Wonderful architecture and the layout of this resort is amazing. Our hotel room had plenty of space, the bed was extremely comfortable and the shower was amazing. Perfect water pressure and the unit had plenty of shelf, closet and drawer space. We had a small balcony that looked out over the pool and ocean. The room had a safe, mini-fridge and plenty of bathroom space. We were always well stocked with linens and towels. A nice touch is that they provide you with sunblock and inset repellent. For a point of reference, my group stayed at the Octagon Standard on the fourth floor. As far a restaurant options are concerned, we enjoyed the breakfast buffet at the Pen Restaurant and Terrace and snacks at the Schooner Bar. The staff at both facilities were very attentive and friendly. We didn’t get the chance to dine at the Blues Restaurant because it wasn’t open to suit our schedule. The only critique that I have is that less expensive options for breakfast and lunch aren’t available. What I really loved and enjoyed was the layout of the two beaches at Avila. Amazing snorkeling and over too crowded.

We had a wonderful time at the Avila. It exceeded our expectations. The private beaches are small, but beautiful and did not feel crowded, even during peak season. the pool was nice too. The whole hotel and grounds were vey well maintained. We especially enjoyed the snorkeling in the calm, clear water. Breakfast buffet was great and offers a wide variety of options with slight variations every day. We had one meal at The Pen and one meal at Blues. These were ok, but not great. There are many better options for dinner within a short walking distance. We would definitely choose this hotel again.

Fantastic beach resort! We loved the two sheltered lagoons for swimming and snorkeling. There wasn’t a ton to see but we found some fish in the left lagoon by the rocks. The grounds and pool were immaculate. Cabanas and beach chairs were included. We thought the restaurant was just okay, but there are 4 or 5 very nice small restaurants about a 5 minute walk away. Staff were pleasant and helpful, particular shoutout to the front desk staff and to Shayna at Blues!