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Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites

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#2 of 34 hotels in Willemstad
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The Scubalodge is the premier ocean front boutique hotel in Curacao. Made of in total 5 monumental buildings, every room and apartment are different! And so is the staff! With a very relaxed and personal atmosphere guests are like staying with friends! Relax in one of the two swimming pools, in the ocean in our house riff and enjoy a cocktail at the Ocean Bar. Scubalodge has a PADI Dive School and shop and the well known breakfast basket and weekly barbecue! Laid in the "quartier Latin" of Curacao, many restaurants and bars are walking distance, as is the city centre, the cruise terminal and all musea and shopping center. Explore the real Curacao in Otrabanda, the "pontjes brug" and the fruit and local market. Or take your rental car and explore the Island and all of its 70 beaches!!! Scubalodge, welcome!
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Bar / lounge
Beach
Diving
Car hire
Baggage storage
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Snorkelling
Concierge
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Air conditioning
Private beach
Private balcony
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Laptop safe
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Charming
Languages Spoken
English, Dutch
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551Kathy wrote a review 12 Mar
Croton on Hudson, New York5 contributions1 helpful vote
Scuba Lodge met all our expectations. Beautiful setting. Friendly and helpful staff. Swimming cove out to ocean was phenomenal. Convenient location. Very walkable to all restaurants. Curacau is a beautiful country with wonderful people.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Regine G wrote a review 11 Mar
Amersfoort, The Netherlands5 contributions2 helpful votes
From the moment we arrived the reception was heartwarming! We received great advice and tips for a family with (almost) grownup son and daughter! The suite with 2 bedrooms offered a lot of space and bathrooms are fully equipped. A special thank you for Shenard and Marissa, they were great and made a difference with their help! Lovely people!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Johanna T wrote a review Feb 2024
2 contributions1 helpful vote
If you come to Curacao, spend your time at the Scuba Lodge - a beautiful boutique hotel with local charme. Where should I start - all the staff is so welcoming and friendly, the view during breakfast is so relaxing, not to forget the great meal selection . You can choose between hanging at the pool or jumping into the crystal clear water. Thanks to Danielle for helping us to find a car to rent in high season last minute!!! (Note: book a car in advance otherwise it will be tricky to get one - the hotel supports you with car rental at a very reasonable price) Last but not least … we had a great night sleep due to the boxspring bed! If you do not stay at Scuba - vist for dinner and a sundowner cocktail, it is worth it! All in all - Masha danki to the team of the Scuba lodge, it was a great holiday!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Scuba Lodge Info, Owner at Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thanks a bunch for sharing your experience with us! It sounds like you had an amazing time soaking in the local charm and hospitality. We're happy to read that you are so positive about our team, and we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the relaxing breakfast views and delicious meal options. Glad we could help sort out that last-minute car rental for you – Danielle is a superstar! And yes, booking ahead for a car is definitely a good tip for fellow travelers. Masha danki right back at you for choosing Scuba Lodge for your holiday. We hope to welcome you again some time in the future!
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Eva M wrote a review Feb 2024
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Loved the Scuba Lodge! - it is a great boutique hotel in Curacao. Spacious accommodations (1 Br apartment), modern conveniences, walkable to many restaurants and the staff can't be beat! Special shout out to Daniela, Dalies & Ghislaine! Also the Scuba shop a few doors down was top notch!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Room Tip: Warning - A/C only in the bedrooms so mosquitos can be a bit of a problem. Would be nice if the...
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Response from Scuba Lodge Info, Owner at Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thanks so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us and fellow Tripadvisor users. We're happy to know that our team was able to make your stay on the island a special one, we have shared your compliments with our team! :-)
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JMT528 wrote a review Feb 2024
Gloucester, United Kingdom13 contributions9 helpful votes
We had a lovely stay here, it was exactly the holiday we wanted. This is not a glamorous overdone hotel, it provides a clean spacious room with everything you need, the staff are all very friendly and helpful. We just couldn't fault our stay and fully intend to return in the future. If you want a quiet hotel off the beaten track this would not be for you as it is located on the road into town meaning that there is traffic noise in the front rooms, having said that it also means that you are very conveniently located for the 15 minute walk into the town and a really good selection of restaurants in the surrounding area, should you decide not to use the on site, very good, restaurant.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Scuba Lodge Info, Owner at Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites
Responded 7 Feb 2024
Thank you for choosing Scuba Lodge and for sharing your experience with us and other TripAdvisor users. We are very happy to read that your stay with us lived up to your expectations and that you described us as 'exactly the hotel we wanted.' That is so nice to hear! We aim to offer guests a casual, comfortable atmosphere and to provide them with a friendly, personalized service. It sounds like we succeeded in offering you exactly that! We take it as a huge compliment that you intend to return to stay with us in the future. We hope to welcome you again soon!
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MARCIGothenburg_NE wrote a review Feb 2024
Gothenburg, Nebraska10 contributions3 helpful votes
Cute boutique hotel in a great location . Staff was extremely helpful and facility was well kept The reception desk always helped with any questions we asked and any maintenance problems were handled immediately. The restaurant on site had good food and service
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Rooms above the kitchen were noisy early in the morning Ocean front rooms had great view , just...
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Responded 5 Feb 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We are happy to learn that your stay with us was enjoyable. Your recognition of our friendly staff is very much appreciated, and we will be sure to share your compliments with our team members. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future!
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Diving S wrote a review Jan 2024
Amsterdam, The Netherlands134 contributions69 helpful votes
We were booked for 3 nights. Upon arrival we got to the front desk and right away the receptionist made us pay for the remaining two nights, the first one was already pre paid. After paying we were told that our first two nights were not on their property as they were fully booked, but in an hotel nearby. We would have to come back after two nights and checked in for our last night. We could use all facilities of the hotel and charge our food to the room. The receptionist took us to the hotel nearby, we were put in a very small room barely 12 sqm with no window. We were in shock as this was not what we paid for. Five minutes later I went back to the scuba lodge front desk to complain but it was already closed. So we had no choice to spend the night there. In the meantime we went to dinner to the restaurant adjacent to Scuba lodge, had a great dinner and when the bill came, we could not charge our meal to the room as we were not in their system. Enough was enough. Back to our "closet toom" I checked the room rate of were they put us and it was 100 dollars cheaper per night. Not only they put us in another property without telling or notifying us in advance, but they also tried to cheat us with a much cheaper night rate for what we paid for. The next morning we went back to the front desk of scuba lodge and expressed our discontent. We asked to speak with the manager and were told there were none on the property site. We told the receptionist that we wanted the be reimbursed the difference in our two night rate and cancel our third night as we wanted nothing to do with scuba lodge anymore. She called the manager and told him/her that we wanted our money back... She was surprised we found out the price of were they put us. We were refunded the 2 night difference plus the third night stay. No advanced notice, no apologies and we found out later that they were trying to put us in the hotel nearby for 3 nights, full duration of our stay, but could not as it was not available. We live on Aruba, very close to Curaçao and needless to say that we will never book the scuba lodge for our next Willemstad city trip. 1 star is one too many for the way we were treated. They ruined our holiday.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Scuba Lodge Info, Owner at Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites
Responded 5 Feb 2024
On behalf of our team, I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment you experienced during your stay with us. I deeply regret the series of events that led to your less-than-stellar experience, starting from the confusion upon arrival to the discomfort of the room provided by us at the nearby hotel. This is certainly not the standard of service we aim to deliver, and we understand the frustration it caused. Our goal is that every guest has a positive and pleasant experience and we failed to provide that for you. We are committed to learning from this experience to avoid situations like these in the future. Although we are disappointed that your stay with us did not meet (y)our standards, we do appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. If there's anything else you would like to discuss or clarify, please feel free to contact me directly at christina@scubalodge.com. Once again, I apologize for the inconvenience you faced, and I hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust in the future. Sunny regards, Christina General Manager
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Kavita wrote a review Jan 2024
San Francisco, California145 contributions117 helpful votes
We booked this hotel in 10 months advance (ocean front apartment) and even before landing one week before we had conversation with them regarding our booking. As soon as we reached to the hotel, Receptionist tells oh we are overbooked and they put into super small room for 2 days which was claustrophobic room and no privacy. I could not sleep for 2 days and endup throwing up in major migraines. Their rooms are filled with mosquito and roaches. My son got sick after mosquito bites on him everywhere. On top of it you don’t have windows but you can just slightly open the blinds on the door (from which people can look inside your room).The light inside the room are very dark and so all together it gives you a sense of claustrophobia. How come they overbooked and made us suffer by downgrading our room? Why we had to pay for those nights when we were downgraded due to hotel mistake? Every room has mosiquito and roaches claustrophobia rooms Due to open windows, Noise is there even in the night In the end, Scuba logde made my vacation ruined badly so my experience in curacao. Its very unethical hotel running the business and i personally felt they made us suffer by giving our room to someone else. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Room Tip: Room are full of roaches, mosquitos Room are always noisy as donot have windows,its only blinds...
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Response from Christina Sieperda, General Manager at Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites
Responded 22 Jan 2024
Although your review isn't typical for us or flattering, we are thankful that you provided us with your feedback as this helps us to improve our services. We understand that the room change and unexpected downgrade must have been frustrating for you and your family. Overbooking is a rare occurrence, and we deeply regret the impact it had on your stay. Rest assured, we have already taken measures to understand what went wrong and avoid similar situations in the future. Upon your check-in at our hotel, our team explained the situation, admitted that the mistake was on our side, apologized, and offered you compensation for the inconvenience. Throughout your stay, we actively tried to make your time with us as comfortable as possible. It leaves us with a saddened feeling that our efforts went unnoticed. Although our hotel rooms are not as spacious or luxurious as our oceanfront apartments, they have never before been described as “claustrophobic” by our guests. Each person has different opinions, and we accept yours. We are sorry that you felt this way about our hotel. With regards to your accusation that “Every room has mosiquito and roaches,” our housekeepers work hard every day to make sure they provide a clean, comfortable, and hygienic environment for our guests. They checked all rooms and suites and found no evidence of your accusations. Unfortunately, mosquitos are part of tropical climates and therefore they are hard to avoid in Curaçao. We understand that mosquitos can be a real nuisance so we spray treat our property regularly and we sell repellent at our front desk. We regret that your stay was not up to your expectations and that you were unable to enjoy your time in Curaçao. We hope you give the island another chance as it’s a beautiful place and we are proud of our home!
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Lisanne S wrote a review Jan 2024
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At Scuba Lodge, you instantly feel the coziness on this beautiful island. The people are super friendly, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Amidst stunning surroundings, it's a a true haven where relaxation meets the charm of Curaçao's natural beauty.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Response from Christina Sieperda, General Manager at Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites
Responded 22 Jan 2024
Thank you for these very kind words! Come back soon ;-)
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Terry K wrote a review Jan 2024
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Excellent place if you’re not looking for a big resort with lots of people. It has beautiful views of the ocean from both the pool and restaurant. The food at the restaurant was amazing Great location for a walk to town the 2 pools were clean and very quiet
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Responded 22 Jan 2024
Thank you for your kind words and come back soon!
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PRICE RANGE
RM 783 - RM 1,174 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
the scuba hotel willemstad, the scuba lodge and suites
LOCATION
CaribbeanCuraçaoWillemstad
NUMBER OF ROOMS
42
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Frequently Asked Questions about Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites
Which popular attractions are close to Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites?
Nearby attractions include Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral (0.2 km), Historic Pietermaai District (0.2 km), and Street Art Willemstad (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Wine Cellar, Sal The Kitchen, and Mosa/Caña.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Dutch.
Are there any historical sites close to Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Fort Nassau (1.4 km), Fort Beekenburg (7.7 km), and Fort Amsterdam (1.0 km).
Does Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.