Located right on the shores of Piscadera Bay, the three-and-a-half-pearl Hilton Curacao is certainly trying to be a stylish beachfront getaway. Indeed, its amenities are impressive on paper: a private beach, infinity pool, multiple restaurants, and a modern fitness center. The 196 rooms are pleasant, but the summery pastel palette and oak veneer furniture somehow look dated despite a 2014 renovation. While there are terraces in each room, some are beat up, and the beach is small and unimpressive. It's a bit far from downtown Willemstad, and like most Curacao destinations a car will be handy. For something far more stylish and intimate, consider the nearby Floris Suite Hotel. It's only a five-minute walk from a way prettier beach and rates are consistently lower, though it's adult-only.
Located right on the shores of Piscadera Bay, the three-and-a-half-pearl Hilton Curacao is certainly trying to be a stylish beachfront getaway. Indeed, its amenities are impressive on paper: a private beach, infinity pool, multiple restaurants, and a modern fitness center. The 196 rooms are pleasant, but the summery pastel palette and oak veneer furniture somehow look dated despite a 2014 renovation. While there are terraces in each room, some are beat up, and the beach is small and unimpressive. It's a bit far from downtown Willemstad, and like most Curacao destinations a car will be handy. For something far more stylish and intimate, consider the nearby Floris Suite Hotel. It's only a five-minute walk from a way prettier beach and rates are consistently lower, though it's adult-only.
As one of the few fully all-inclusive resorts on the small island of Curacao, Sunscape Resort is a popular pick. This large 341-room upper-mid-range resort is a great family-friendly option, with many games and activities available for teens and kids, from soccer and kayaking to movie nights and even a rock wall. Its rooms are colorful and updated rooms and the central location is close to shops and nightlife. The tradeoff for these features and convenience are the crowds, which often pack the beach and pool areas. The Renaissance Curacao and Curacao Marriott Beach Resort have optional all-inclusive packages, so it may be worth comparing rates.
As one of the few fully all-inclusive resorts on the small island of Curacao, Sunscape Resort is a popular pick. This large 341-room upper-mid-range resort is a great family-friendly option, with many games and activities available for teens and kids, from soccer and kayaking to movie nights and even a rock wall. Its rooms are colorful and updated rooms and the central location is close to shops and nightlife. The tradeoff for these features and convenience are the crowds, which often pack the beach and pool areas. The Renaissance Curacao and Curacao Marriott Beach Resort have optional all-inclusive packages, so it may be worth comparing rates.
This 23-room luxury boutique hotel is a Balinese-inspired paradise in Curaçao where the details make the difference -- hand-carved teakwood pieces, gift bags left on the beds, and candles lit all around the property are just a few examples. The highlights of the resort are the elegant rooms and villas, some with private pools, the excellent fine-dining restaurant, and a lovely (though man-made) stretch of tranquil beach. This is the top luxury resort on Curacao, without contest. Those looking for a larger luxury property with an all-inclusive option might prefer the Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort, however.
This 23-room luxury boutique hotel is a Balinese-inspired paradise in Curaçao where the details make the difference -- hand-carved teakwood pieces, gift bags left on the beds, and candles lit all around the property are just a few examples. The highlights of the resort are the elegant rooms and villas, some with private pools, the excellent fine-dining restaurant, and a lovely (though man-made) stretch of tranquil beach. This is the top luxury resort on Curacao, without contest. Those looking for a larger luxury property with an all-inclusive option might prefer the Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort, however.
This upscale oceanfront resort, opened in 1949, is the longest continuously open hotel on the island of Curacao -- and over its history it has maintained roots by preserving the refurbished original mansion and the quaint Dutch colonial architecture. Today the 150-room hotel blends history with modern luxury, offering updated rooms with flat-screen TVs, a sleek infinity pool, an excellent gym, business facilities, two small beaches, and three restaurants. Couples may also want to consider the similarly priced, adult-only Floris Suite Hotel, though it's a short walk from the beach.
This upscale oceanfront resort, opened in 1949, is the longest continuously open hotel on the island of Curacao -- and over its history it has maintained roots by preserving the refurbished original mansion and the quaint Dutch colonial architecture. Today the 150-room hotel blends history with modern luxury, offering updated rooms with flat-screen TVs, a sleek infinity pool, an excellent gym, business facilities, two small beaches, and three restaurants. Couples may also want to consider the similarly priced, adult-only Floris Suite Hotel, though it's a short walk from the beach.