Marriott Resort Curacao
Hotel Information: Consisting of six oceanfront acres, the resort offers a tranquil ambience of sea views and gardens. A fountain pool at the entrance and a waterfall from an open-air lobby toward the beach heighten the prevailing hush. Adults dress in resortwear after dark, when lights illuminate the resort's many palm trees and a nightclub/lounge and the casino get busy.
Amenity highlights: Washed by the turquoise sea, 300 yards of beach with thatched shades flank a rocky oceanfront section. A watersports center rents kayaks, personal watercraft, and small sailboats; snorkeling and diving trips are also offered.
A central courtyard features a large freeform pool and children's pool. Two other courtyards contain cross-shaped, 20-person spa tubs in wooden pavilions that shade ranks of lounge chairs on surrounding decks.
Insider tip: Unlike many resorts that close their pools at sunset, this resort's pools remain open to 11 PM, and spa tubs can be used around the clock.
Marriott Curacao Resort offers 247 extra-large guestrooms in a three-story building that forms three U-shaped courtyards facing the ocean. The building is in Dutch-Colonial style, with a yellow exterior, white balustraded balconies, and a red tile roof. Rooms have balconies or ground-floor patios furnished with chairs and cocktail tables.
Ivory-colored furniture includes a desk, table, and upholstered chair. Sheer white drapes, gold-and-red carpeting, yellow walls, and a powder-blue accent wall create a contemporary-tropical look. Amenities include compact refrigerators and high-speed Internet access (surcharge).
