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#2 of 10 resorts in Willemstad
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The Avila Beach Hotel is a centrally located Historic hotel in Curacao (Dutch Caribbean). The resort counts Two private beaches, a beautiful House Reef, an Infinity Pool, Spa, Luxury Gym and Five high quality Restaurants & Bars onsite. Family run boutique hotel comprises the islands original governor's mansion dating from 1780 and organizes an array of Cultural and Culinary events. The hotel is just a few minute walk away from downtown Willemstad and is located in the lively Pietermaai District with numurous trendy and great Restaurants and Bars on walking distance. The Three different Hotel Wing each have their own Character and Ambiance. The Ocean Front Blues wing has a Caribbean feel. The Octagon wing breathes a Modern ambiance while the La Belle Alliance wing feels more Classic. The Avila Beach Hotel does countless efforts to contibute to a Sustainable planet Earth and continues to be a reflection of the island of Curacao. Friendly. Intimate. Understated. Welcoming. Feel the Warmth.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Diving
Children's television networks
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Yoga classes
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Fitness classes
Personal trainer
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Happy hour
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Poolside bar
Snorkelling
Water sport equipment rentals
Walking tours
Highchairs available
Free shuttle or taxi services
Shuttle bus service
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Makeup services
Manicure
Massage
Massage chair
Neck massage
Pedicure
Salon
Waxing services
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Convenience store
Executive lounge access
Gift shop
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Shops
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Doorperson
First aid kit
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Shoeshine
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Room features
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Private beach
Additional bathroom
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Sofa bed
Walk-in shower
Desk
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Safe
Seating area
Separate living room
Telephone
VIP room facilities
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Ocean view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Bay View
Historic Hotel
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Dutch, German and 1 more
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GailFNewYorkCity wrote a review Yesterday
New York City105 contributions12 helpful votes
Top notch hotel & location. Third time staying here. Wonderful staff. Went out of their way to help me find out about local cultural events- music & art. I also needed medical assistance snd they had a doctor on call. Everything is well maintained & clean- great snorkeling at their beach!
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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POz917 wrote a review Aug 2023
Clinton, New Jersey1060 contributions256 helpful votes
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We recently returned from a wonderful stay at Avila! When we arrived, we were greeted with a delicious rum drink. The hotel staff was super friendly. We stayed in one of the Blue Swing rooms that had a lovely ocean views and it was wonderful to have a balcony over the water. The room was quite spacious, the bed was very comfortable, and the AC worked wonderfully (which is very important as Curaçao was quite hot the week we were there). The only complaint I have is that there were no 120 volt outlets to plug our phones in near the beds, only 220. There was only one 220 volt outlet in our room that was near the TV so we had to take turns charging our electronics. I loved the beautiful private beaches and it was never difficult to find a shaded chair. I liked the sunscreen dispensers by the pool and beach area as well. The restaurants on site were all great. The service was top notch and the food was delicious. The food prices were not crazy high once we realized in local currency and not dollars on the menu. I appreciated that the extras offered did not feel like resort prices. They have a really good breakfast for a charge. The resort location is excellent. There were so many great restaurants within walking distance. The hotel has 2 shuttles going to downtown Willemstad and back per day. But it's also not a bad walk..about a 1 mile walk each way. If you are looking for a great resort with affordable prices and a great beach area, Avila is a great choice!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Avila Beach Hotel. We are absolutely delighted to learn that your stay with us was fabulous and memorable. It's fantastic to know that you appreciated the warm welcome and found the room in the Blues Wing to be spacious, the bed comfortable, and the AC efficient, ensuring your comfort in the warm climate. We apologize for any inconvenience regarding the voltage outlets in your room and appreciate your feedback. We will certainly look into improving this aspect. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed our private beaches, the availability of shaded chairs, and the convenience of sunscreen dispensers. Additionally, we're pleased that you relished our on-site restaurants, service, and food offerings. Avila's location indeed offers the best of both worlds, with easy access to excellent restaurants and a convenient shuttle service to downtown Willemstad. Thank you for your kind words and for recommending Avila Beach Hotel as a great choice for a beachfront getaway with affordable prices. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
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1iowahawk wrote a review 15 Mar
1iowahawk22 contributions20 helpful votes
Perfect location. Great property, good food, wonderful staff! Everyone was very friendly and eager to assist in any way. Walking distance to restaurants and steps to the beach. The airport transfers went off without a hitch and if you aren't into walking the bus or hotel shuttle are available. Clean property, clean rooms, very comfortable beds.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience at Avila Beach Hotel! We are thrilled to learn that you found our location to be perfect and our property to be great, with good food and a wonderful staff. It's wonderful to know that our team members were friendly and eager to assist you during your stay. We strive to provide exceptional service to all our guests, and we are delighted that we could meet your expectations. We are glad that you appreciated our convenient location within walking distance to restaurants and steps away from the beach. It's fantastic that you found our airport transfers to be seamless, and we are pleased to offer bus and hotel shuttle options for those who prefer not to walk. Maintaining cleanliness throughout our property is a top priority, and we are delighted that you found both our property and rooms to be clean. We are also happy to hear that you found our beds to be very comfortable. Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing Avila Beach Hotel. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay in the future!
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TCIgal wrote a review 14 Mar
Cumberland Foreside775 contributions40 helpful votes
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We were three couples traveling together, and all 6 of us could not have been happier with our stay. Although the hotel is in the city, we never felt like we were in a city, given the beachfront setting. We reserved ocean front rooms and they were all lovely and updated with wonderful views. We always found chaises on the beach and appreciated the beach- side bar service provided (a shout out to bartender Juliette). In addition, snorkeling right off the beach was great. With regard to food, the Saturday night BBQ was terrific. Other dinners were fine, but not exceptional. We did go to a few off- site restaurants and they were very good- the location gives you that option. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We definitely plan to return.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience at Avila Beach Hotel. We are thrilled to learn that all six of you had such a great and relaxing week with us. It's fantastic to know that you found our beachfront setting to provide a serene escape despite being located in the city. We're delighted that you enjoyed your oceanfront rooms with wonderful views, and that you were able to easily find chaises on the beach. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to bartender Juliette for her excellent service at the beachside bar. We're also glad to hear that you had a great time snorkeling right off the beach and that you enjoyed our Saturday night BBQ. It's wonderful that you took advantage of the option to explore off-site restaurants, and we're pleased to hear that you had enjoyable experiences. Our location does indeed offer convenient access to a variety of dining options. Thank you for highlighting the friendliness and helpfulness of our staff, we are delighted that our team made your stay even more memorable. We can't wait to welcome you all back for another fantastic stay at Avila Beach Hotel.
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clemson1991 wrote a review 14 Mar
Greenville, South Carolina68 contributions5 helpful votes
Just returned from a 5 night stay at the Avila Beach Hotel. We had an excellent experience all around. Stayed in the Blues Wing and had a room at the very end on the second level. Literally the ocean was right outside our balcony. The room was spacious with a comfortable bed. There was a large TV (we didn't watch much) and both American and European outlets. Check-in was easy and quick and the hotel provided shuttle from the airport made things easy. The grounds were immaculate, just had some ants out on the beach but they weren't very bothersome. The beach itself was very nice. Plenty of space and covering, but it did appear that some groups would stake out a spot, put down towels and not come back for 4-5 hours (while others would be looking for places to sit). We ate at all of the restaurants (including the breakfast buffet) and were pleasantly suprised by the quality/quantity of food. Check-out on our last day was easy and the hotel provided shuttle was right on time to take us back to the airport. We hated having to leave because this trip was so relaxing. I would defintely stay at the Avila Beach Hotel again when I return to Curacao.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to share your excellent experience at Avila Beach Hotel. We are thrilled to learn that you had a wonderful 5-night stay with us. We are delighted to know that you found the room spacious and the bed comfortable. It's great to hear that our check-in process was smooth and that our airport shuttle service added convenience to your arrival. We appreciate your feedback regarding the grounds and beach area. While we strive to maintain cleanliness throughout the property, we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the presence of ants at some spots on the beach. Rest assured, we will address this issue promptly. We understand your observation about guests staking out spots for extended periods, and we will continue to monitor and manage this to ensure fairness for all guests. We are thrilled that you enjoyed dining at all of our restaurants and that you were pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity of food. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we are glad to have met your expectations in this regard. It's wonderful to hear that your check-out process was seamless and that our shuttle service ensured a hassle-free departure. We are honored to have contributed to a relaxing trip for you, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Avila Beach Hotel.
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Pindy4 wrote a review 10 Mar
Newburgh England161 contributions54 helpful votes
We visited Curaçao for a day on a cruise ship and had reserved 2 x beach day passes at Avila Beach Hotel. We had a fabulous time, the beaches were beautiful with comfy sun loungers and we ate lunch at the restaurant too. It all felt very sophisticated and quiet. Thank you for a perfect day and hope to be back next year.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank you for sharing your experience of your perfect day at Avila Beach Hotel. We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your beach day passes during your visit to Curaçao. It's wonderful to know that you found our beaches beautiful and our sun loungers comfortable, providing you with a relaxing experience. We are thrilled that you also had the opportunity to dine at our restaurant and enjoyed the atmosphere. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back next year for another memorable visit to Avila Beach Hotel.
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Richie S wrote a review 7 Mar
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Friendly staff, from front desk, maid staff, restaurant staff, efficient and friendly. Breakfast buffet hits a home run. beach is beautiful. Rooms are comfortable, cleaned every day. Had a family gathering, was wonderful at Avila. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Thank you very much for your glowing review of Avila Beach Hotel. We are thrilled to learn that you had a great vacation experience with us. Providing friendly and efficient service is always our goal, and we are delighted that our staff, from the front desk to the housekeeping staff and restaurant team, made your stay enjoyable. It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed our breakfast buffet and found it to be a home run! We are also glad you appreciated the beauty of our beach and found our rooms comfortable and well-cleaned. We're honored to have been a part of your family gathering and that it was a wonderful experience for you all. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another fantastic stay at Avila Beach Hotel,
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Corinne T wrote a review 6 Mar
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I had such an enjoyable time at Avila Beach Hotel. I have to say it's the cleanest and most efficient place I have stayed in by far and the food was delicious. The bed was comfortable and the beaches are pristine! Very relaxing stay and the staff were always helpful and friendly.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Avila Beach Hotel. We are thrilled to learn that you had such an enjoyable time during your stay. Maintaining cleanliness and efficiency is always a top priority for us, so we are delighted to hear that you found our facilities up to your standards. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our delicious food and found our beds comfortable. Our team takes great pride in providing excellent service, so we are glad to know that they were helpful and friendly throughout your stay. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another relaxing getaway in the future!
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James L wrote a review 5 Mar
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It was OK. The beach is beautiful I thought the on-site food was basically horrible. The only good food was the Saturday night BBQ. We found the service at the restaurants slow and inattentive. For almost $300 a night at least they could give you a couple of complimentary bottles of water in your fridge.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed the beauty of our beach during your stay. However, we are truly sorry to learn that your dining experiences did not meet your expectations. Rest assured, we take your comments seriously and will address them with our culinary and service teams to ensure that we are consistently meeting the expectations of our valued guests. Regarding your feedback about complimentary amenities, we understand your expectations and will certainly take this into consideration for future enhancements to our guest services. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with a more enjoyable stay.
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Sarah wrote a review Feb 2024
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Clean, comfortable apartment with free parking, reliable hot water and AC, spectacular sunsets and walking distance to restaurants. Pool was cold- should heat in winter for comfort. Ate twice here- lunch- not great. Breakfast buffet- equally bad unless you like burnt scrambled eggs. Plenty of other options for food. Overall lovely trip. Would look at other accommodations if we were to return.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay at the Avila Beach Hotel. We are pleased to learn that you enjoyed the great beach, stunning sunsets, and the convenience of our clean and comfortable apartment accommodations with free parking. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the pool temperature. Typically, with our year-round warm weather, the water is usually very well-liked and refreshing for guests to cool off. Your comments regarding our food offerings have been duly noted, and we will certainly address them with our team to ensure improvements are made. We appreciate your observations and will consider them as we continuously strive to enhance our guests' experiences. Should you reconsider and decide to return, we will ensure to provide you with an improved experience.
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RM 1,009 - RM 1,566 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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avila beach resort, hotel avila beach
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
157
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Frequently Asked Questions about Avila Beach Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Avila Beach Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Curacao Underwater Marine Park (0.8 km), Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral (0.4 km), and Historic Pietermaai District (0.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Avila Beach Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Avila Beach Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Avila Beach Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Avila Beach Hotel?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Avila Beach Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Wine Cellar, Soi95, and Cafe de Tijd Curacao.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Avila Beach Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and fitness classes during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Avila Beach Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Avila Beach Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Avila Beach Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Dutch.
Are there any historical sites close to Avila Beach Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Fort Nassau (1.7 km), Fort Beekenburg (7.2 km), and Fort Amsterdam (1.5 km).