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Curacao Marriott Beach Resort

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#6 of 11 resorts in Curaçao
Location
4.6
Cleanliness
4.6
Service
4.4
Value
4.2
Travelers' Choice
Rest easy at Curacao Marriott Beach Resort. Our resort in Willemstad, Curacao is located only 15 minutes from the Hato International Airport (CUR) and 5 minutes from historic Willemstad. Lounge by one of two sparkling swimming pools: an adults-only pool and a large family pool. Or, enjoy some family time with a kids club and other fun adventures near our resort including ATV tours, buggy tours, catamaran trips, swimming with dolphins, diving, and more.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Diving
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Adult pool
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Happy hour
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Poolside bar
Snorkeling
Water sport equipment rentals
Kids club
Car hire
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Massage
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Convenience store
Gift shop
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
ATM on site
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
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Room features
Air conditioning
Private beach
Desk
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Refrigerator
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
On-demand movies
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Bay View
Great View
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Dutch
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Traveler Insights
This summary was created by AI, based on 74 recent English reviews.
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Curacao Marriott Beach Resort, per many travelers, is conveniently located, offering a resort-like atmosphere with a combination of modern luxury. However, it's not without its criticism, particularly around customer service. Guests appreciate the amenities including pools, beach access, and spacious rooms, although some mention issues with room service. The resort's cleanliness and service have received mixed reviews, with some guests noting inconsistencies. Many find the hotel expensive, with high food and drink prices and unexpected charges, leading some to feel the value doesn't match the cost. Despite these complaints, the ocean views from the rooms are well-liked by many.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Luxurious
Rooms
Spacious
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Messy
Service
Inconsistent
Amenities
Well-appointed
Location
Convenient
Many travelers appreciate the hotel's location, citing its convenience for exploring various places and its resort-like atmosphere. However, some guests have criticized the customer service at this location.
  • Richard M
    Richard M
    Jul 2023 2 contributions
    ...Service was excellent food is good and reasonably priced for Caribbean location...
  • JROP
    JROP
    May 2023 8 contributions
    This resort is in the perfect location if you want to be away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown...
  • RobG
    RobG
    Mar 2023 232 contributions
    ...This location has the WORST customer service...
  • Pearliegirl
    Pearliegirl
    Feb 2023 28 contributions
    ...The location is perfect for exploring the northern beaches or going into Willemstad...
  • Dolly G
    Dolly G
    Jan 2023 3 contributions
    ...Service, Rooms, location were the best...
  • Lena E
    Lena E
    Jan 2023 2 contributions
    ...It’s packed here and if they can’t change our location we will leave and find a quiet hotel...
  • aurasc0tt
    aurasc0tt
    Nov 2022 1 contribution
    ...Location on the island is great, convenient to go places...
  • 589brandonh
    589brandonh
    Oct 2022 6 contributions
    ...We first booked the Renaissance, but ended up switching to this location because we wanted to be closer to a beach and have a more of a resort experience. First impression was this place was decent, but the staff at the other location was much more friendlier and went above and beyond for even the most basic task...
  • Jim H
    Jim H
    Sep 2022 40 contributions
    The place is great; staff, location, newly refurbished rooms, stylish...
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Atmosphere
Luxurious
Travelers describe the atmosphere as a mix of modern and luxurious with thoughtful touches, live music, and a grand hotel foyer. Some guests were disturbed by loud music from events.
  • 305dev
    305dev
    Apr 2023 46 contributions
    ...Everything from the architecture, ambiance, food, service, etc was wonderful...
  • 812amiek
    812amiek
    Apr 2023 4 contributions
    Calm, tranquil atmosphere with excellent service and kind staff...
  • EMP0726
    EMP0726
    Mar 2023 28 contributions
    ...There was a corporate conference going on and two nights right next to our room were cocktails /dinners with loud music but they ended by 9:30 p.m. so it was fine...
  • Val L
    Val L
    Feb 2023 4 contributions
    ...The hotel foyer is grand with solid white pillars supporting an impressive vaulted ceiling...
  • Carlajean D
    Carlajean D
    Feb 2023 6 contributions
    Love the set up of the hotel rooms!...
  • FMCMaryland
    FMCMaryland
    Feb 2023 640 contributions
    ...The king bed is comfortable, we have a nice covered balcony, and the shower is very luxurious...
  • Pearliegirl
    Pearliegirl
    Feb 2023 28 contributions
    ...It has been fairly recently renovated and it is terrific. The renovated rooms are really nice...
  • Lena E
    Lena E
    Jan 2023 2 contributions
    ...It is after 3 am and the music from the bar property right beside us is still thumping...
  • ChrisAmun
    ChrisAmun
    Jan 2023 6 contributions
    ...They had a band that was decent, right up to the point they left the ballroom at 10 o'clock...
  • Boston BOS
    Boston BOS
    Jan 2023 39 contributions
    ...The rooms are modern, spacious and filled with thoughtful touches that make for a pleasant stay...
  • Philip C
    Philip C
    Jan 2023 77 contributions
    ...The hotel is beautiful and the ocean view room we were upgraded to is very comfortable and spacious...
  • Cortez W.
    Cortez W.
    Dec 2022 242 contributions
    ...Reef lunge aka concierge lounge is nice touch...
  • Danny R
    Danny R
    Nov 2022 67 contributions
    ...The rooms are nice, i loved the soft beds they have!...
  • Lauren S
    Lauren S
    Nov 2022 1 contribution
    ...Facility was clean and beautiful, rooms had modern fixtures and good a/c...
  • kjel2017
    kjel2017
    Nov 2022 3 contributions
    ...We booked a double garden view room which was spacious, nicely furnished, and very clean...
  • Regina Phalange
    Regina Phalange
    Nov 2022 70 contributions
    ...We had a quick check in and straight to our room, which was very modern and clean...
  • dpny2016
    dpny2016
    Sep 2022 32 contributions
    ...Evening entertainment was a very nice soulful singer which I enjoyed he could actually sing...
  • Jim H
    Jim H
    Sep 2022 40 contributions
    The place is great; staff, location, newly refurbished rooms, stylish... Second, the new decor is nice and modern, but has gone the way of Tru (Hilton) or ALOFT (Marriott) and eliminated drawers, dressers and closets...
  • Lee Ann G
    Lee Ann G
    Sep 2022 30 contributions
    ...The renovation is beautiful and the rooms are exceptional...
  • RichardMosey
    RichardMosey
    Sep 2022 7 contributions
    ...Good food,nice music comfortable lounge chairs...
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Rooms
Spacious
Travelers generally appreciate the spacious, modern, and clean rooms, with some minor complaints about cleaning services and amenities. Many enjoyed the ocean views.
  • Traveler Intense
    Traveler Intense
    Jul 2023 3 contributions
    ...The rooms were not cleaned and made up even if one asked very early due to lack of personnel, and the towels for the bathroom were lacking. When asked why they didn't leave any hand towels their response was that they had none as the hotel was full... When you ask to speak to someone their reply is that they are full and cannot do anymore...
  • Traveler33586630798
    Traveler33586630798
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...I've asked in the morning, at midday and at noon to get room done, didnt get it...
  • John F
    John F
    Jun 2023 53 contributions
    ...The front desk manager, Stephanie, went to great lengths to make sure that we had the transport to and from the hotel we expected and make sure that our room was high-quality with a nice ocean view...
  • Nikki
    Nikki
    Apr 2023 38 contributions
    ...The rooms are modern and clean, bright and airy and well designed... The prices are extremely high as one would expect it to resort...
  • RobG
    RobG
    Mar 2023 232 contributions
    My wife and I travel a lot and stay at Marriott properties... We’re not given the type of room we were promised when we made the reservation... The cleaning staff for the rooms were below average... Three times our room was not cleaned after requested... If they did clean it, you were lucky to have the room stocked with soap, shampoo, towels, etc...
  • EMP0726
    EMP0726
    Mar 2023 28 contributions
    My sister and I (both in our 40s) did a getaway mid-March trip to Curacao and stayed at the Marriott for six days... We had an oceanfront room with two queen beds on the first floor, perfectly situated...
  • Val L
    Val L
    Feb 2023 4 contributions
    We had a spacious guest room overlooking the Serenity pool which is adults-only... We also would sometimes save our leftovers for lunch the next day, as there is a fridge in the room and portion sizes are generous...
  • momdadplus
    momdadplus
    Feb 2023 211 contributions
    ...Our room #442 faced the sea and we could hear rage waves!...
  • FMCMaryland
    FMCMaryland
    Feb 2023 640 contributions
    ...We checked in on Saturday after a long travel day. They gave us an upgraded room, a king oceanfront on a corner in the east end of the building, with great views... The king bed is comfortable, we have a nice covered balcony, and the shower is very luxurious...
  • Vera995
    Vera995
    Jan 2023 60 contributions
    Hotel staff greeted us and all our little request about the room were taken very seriously and with an appropriate attention ...
  • Boston BOS
    Boston BOS
    Jan 2023 39 contributions
    ...The rooms are modern, spacious and filled with thoughtful touches that make for a pleasant stay. The beds are firm but comfortable, the linens are soft and appear to be good quality...
  • wheelsgb
    wheelsgb
    Jan 2023 244 contributions
    ...Minor complaint: The room towels can use replacing...
  • Marija Makki
    Marija Makki
    Jan 2023 21 contributions
    The hotel is expensive, it doesn't provide expected quality for money they charge...
  • LuvTaTrek
    LuvTaTrek
    Jan 2023 258 contributions
    ...Try to get a room where you literally walk out the door to the beach...
  • Alan Smith
    Alan Smith
    Dec 2022 13 contributions
    ...The room is dirty, sand on floor...
  • aurasc0tt
    aurasc0tt
    Nov 2022 1 contribution
    Big bathrooms, large showers, plenty of storage... No bottled waters in room, so I recommend stopping at a store to buy a case for the week, unless you want to pay for overpriced bottles there...
  • Regina Phalange
    Regina Phalange
    Nov 2022 70 contributions
    ...We had a quick check in and straight to our room, which was very modern and clean... Minor cons: guest rooms had European outlets only, but did have usb outlets for charging phones...
  • 589brandonh
    589brandonh
    Oct 2022 6 contributions
    ...However, I question how they didn’t have our room ready despite being below 50% occupied...
  • Pharoe
    Pharoe
    Sep 2022 17 contributions
    ...Firstly our room was beautiful with a 20 second walk into the sea you can’t go wrong...
  • Tracey K
    Tracey K
    Aug 2022 12 contributions
    ...Initially there were some issues with our room and some things weren't explained to us properly but Madeline (sp?)...
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Value
Expensive
Many travelers find the hotel expensive, with several mentions of high food and drink prices, costly taxis due to the hotel's remote location, and additional unexpected charges. Some guests also felt the value did not match the high cost.
  • Muro13
    Muro13
    Aug 2023 41 contributions
    ...For a luxury all inclusive I found the beverage selection a little cheap, but in any case I was very happy...
  • Kristen H
    Kristen H
    Aug 2023 8 contributions
    ...I would say for the lack of service, this resort is extremely overpriced!...
  • Kiran S
    Kiran S
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...We had to wait three hours for our room that wasn’t ready even after the checkin time... It’s far from a lot of thing so the cab rides become expensive...
  • Richard M
    Richard M
    Jul 2023 2 contributions
    As a long term Marriott Bonvoy member this is a hotel you have to check it out... Service was excellent food is good and reasonably priced for Caribbean location...
  • Relax617481
    Relax617481
    May 2023 27 contributions
    ...The resorts food and beverage is superior to many other Caribbean beach resorts we have stayed at and reasonably priced...
  • Nikki
    Nikki
    Apr 2023 38 contributions
    This is an absolutely lovely property with an incredible beach and reef right in front... There is an on-site dive shop called Goby Divers and 1 hour of daily snorkel use is included in your room rate... The rooms are modern and clean, bright and airy and well designed... The prices are extremely high as one would expect it to resort... One thing to note, every taxi ride will be between 20 and $40 each way...
  • FlygirlMrsD
    FlygirlMrsD
    Apr 2023 13 contributions
    ...The resort is not around anything so it is peaceful I recommend renting a car (advance car rental 5+) as taxi can get expensive...
  • RobG
    RobG
    Mar 2023 232 contributions
    ...We’re not given the type of room we were promised when we made the reservation. Good luck being served in the restaurants... My advice to frequent Marriot users, avoid this place...
  • Val L
    Val L
    Feb 2023 4 contributions
    ...Food is expensive so I recommend eating off the resort when possible to manage your budget but the food is good...
  • momdadplus
    momdadplus
    Feb 2023 211 contributions
    ...Unfortunately you need a taxi to get to town and taxis are expensive...
  • George K
    George K
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    ...The hotel offers a day pass for approximately $42 USA dollars with $20 food/drink vouchers...
  • ChrisAmun
    ChrisAmun
    Jan 2023 6 contributions
    ...We had reserved a Queen Suite, Ocean View, and they didn't have one... How difficult would it have been to have someone manually make sure that they weren't oversold?... Their New Years Party at $200 per head was a disaster... We got down to the ballroom a little after nine and can tell you that it was the worst buffet ever... Think about flying to the Caribbean and spending that kind of money so that you could stand in line 20 minutes for runny eggs... It would be one thing if you were at a hotel on a strip where it would be easy to go elsewhere for breakfast or lunch but this is impossible without a taxi... Their concept of hospitality isn't what you'd expect, given the prices they demand...
  • Marija Makki
    Marija Makki
    Jan 2023 21 contributions
    The hotel is expensive, it doesn't provide expected quality for money they charge... Averege price for the coctail is 14-15 $...
  • JPVM13
    JPVM13
    Dec 2022 216 contributions
    ...Prices are island resort prices so don't expect anything to be cheap - everything was more than acceptable but it is a resort on an island so most everything has to be imported...
  • Alan Smith
    Alan Smith
    Dec 2022 13 contributions
    ...Not much else to say other than you would expect a hell of a lot more for the price...
  • kjel2017
    kjel2017
    Nov 2022 3 contributions
    ...Be mindful that the hotel is a bit far off from the heart of Willemstad so if you plan to do any kind of exploring you are better off renting a car at the airport than trying to deal with taxis that aren’t cheap...
  • aurasc0tt
    aurasc0tt
    Nov 2022 1 contribution
    ...CSpice restaurant had terribly slow service... No bottled waters in room, so I recommend stopping at a store to buy a case for the week, unless you want to pay for overpriced bottles there... Go through concierge for cheaper rental cars, car rental desk lady not helpful at all... The property is beautiful but on the pricey side...
  • 589brandonh
    589brandonh
    Oct 2022 6 contributions
    ...She is a Marriott elite member and this was a pretty basic ask. Left a bad taste in my mouth... However, I don’t see myself recommending this place for friends and family to visit...
  • dpny2016
    dpny2016
    Sep 2022 32 contributions
    Stayed at this hotel on 9/24/22 for one night... This is not an all inclusive so be prepared to spend on average $90 for dinner and $60 for breakfast for two people...
  • RichardMosey
    RichardMosey
    Sep 2022 7 contributions
    ...The Marriott gave us each a $65.00 dollar credit to the bar and grille...
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Cleanliness
Messy
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with some praising the cleanliness, while others complain about inconsistent housekeeping, especially related to towel provision and room restocking.
  • Vanessa T
    Vanessa T
    Aug 2023 5 contributions
    ...Since we arrived we’ve had to call everyday to get standard supplies that should be replenished daily like shampoo, soap, coffee cups etc...
  • Kristen H
    Kristen H
    Aug 2023 8 contributions
    ...We’ve called housekeeping 2 times to try and get clean towels and it’s been over 2 hours...
  • Muro13
    Muro13
    Aug 2023 41 contributions
    ...Rooms looks freshly renovated and the cleaning service is excellent...
  • Traveler33586630798
    Traveler33586630798
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    Bad at cleaning, had to please ask to get floor cleaned, cause it was disgusting, they just swept it... Asked for fresh towels to shower my kid over and over, it took forever to get them...
  • Joy N
    Joy N
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...When the manager did a courtesy call, and I mentioned that we needed our floor cleaned again because of the sands and need some foam pillow, by the time we got back from dinner, our room is clean and got the pillows...
  • Extreme European Travelers
    Extreme European Travelers
    Jul 2023 101 contributions
    ...The bathroom had a nice big shower with excellent water pressure. The maid came every day to clean our room... The all inclusive pool had nice wide steps to get in and out of the water...
  • Tahitian Jewels
    Tahitian Jewels
    May 2023 240 contributions
    ...Staff were friendly Surrounding and lobby were very clean...
  • RobG
    RobG
    Mar 2023 232 contributions
    ...The cleaning staff for the rooms were below average. Three times our room was not cleaned after requested... If they did clean it, you were lucky to have the room stocked with soap, shampoo, towels, etc...
  • EMP0726
    EMP0726
    Mar 2023 28 contributions
    ...It had new equipment and was very clean and well-maintained...
  • Carlajean D
    Carlajean D
    Feb 2023 6 contributions
    ...Hotel is clean, wonderful pools and great views...
  • Valerie O
    Valerie O
    Jan 2023 2 contributions
    Very clean and friendly- Alexis, Zarhya and Sidney are especially delightful!...
  • J G
    J G
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    ...Our room was beautiful, well appointed and perfectly maintained throughout our stay...
  • petoskystonefan
    petoskystonefan
    Jan 2023 18 contributions
    ...The facilities are spotless, my husband was very happy with the gym...
  • tuongbasao
    tuongbasao
    Dec 2022 5 contributions
    ...Beach: beautiful, wthite sand, clear water, no gargassium. Room: very clean, comfortable, spacious, safety box, modern fridge...
  • Regina Phalange
    Regina Phalange
    Nov 2022 70 contributions
    ...We had a quick check in and straight to our room, which was very modern and clean... The Marriott Beach Resort had a large beach with soft, white sand and crystal blue water...
  • Lauren S
    Lauren S
    Nov 2022 1 contribution
    ...Facility was clean and beautiful, rooms had modern fixtures and good a/c...
  • kjel2017
    kjel2017
    Nov 2022 3 contributions
    ...We booked a double garden view room which was spacious, nicely furnished, and very clean...
  • anya_at_large
    anya_at_large
    Nov 2022 184 contributions
    ...Food was ok. Room was very comfortable and clean, good amount of space!...
  • dpny2016
    dpny2016
    Sep 2022 32 contributions
    ...The room an ocean view was clean with a very spacious bathroom...
  • Hope O
    Hope O
    Jan 2022 4 contributions
    ...Rooms are clean and the everyone is friendly and ready to help...
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Service
Inconsistent
Guests gave mixed feedback on the service; some praised the friendly, helpful, and attentive staff, while others encountered issues with slow service, lack of cleanliness, and availability of amenities.
  • Hershey L
    Hershey L
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    Curaçao is breath taking but what made our stay was the people inside Marriott Jaymy and Lauda ( Çspice)were incredible giving us 5 star service the whole week they definitely brought the filipino hospitality. Towel boys and everyone who also work at the Salty Iguana were also phenomenal they know how to keep you hydrated while relaxing at the pool... Let me not forget about Stephanie from coral reef club her communication and follow up is amazing ...
  • Kiran S
    Kiran S
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    ...The staff isn’t trained to accommodate guests and provide them with any extras for their mishaps. We had to wait three hours for our room that wasn’t ready even after the checkin time...
  • Nikki
    Nikki
    Apr 2023 38 contributions
    ...There is an on-site dive shop called Goby Divers and 1 hour of daily snorkel use is included in your room rate... Showers have excellent water pressure... The casual poolside restaurant, - salty iguana is just very mediocre... One thing to note, every taxi ride will be between 20 and $40 each way...
  • 812amiek
    812amiek
    Apr 2023 4 contributions
    Calm, tranquil atmosphere with excellent service and kind staff... The beach chairs were accessible and the resort does not feel crowded...
  • 305dev
    305dev
    Apr 2023 46 contributions
    ...Food was delicious, and service superb... The dive shop was great getting us snorkel gear to enjoy a spectacular reef just off the beach that was a wonderful part of our beach day...
  • RobG
    RobG
    Mar 2023 232 contributions
    My wife and I travel a lot and stay at Marriott properties. This location has the WORST customer service... We’re not given the type of room we were promised when we made the reservation... Good luck being served in the restaurants... We would often be finished eating before they would bring us our drinks or salad... In the Lobby bar/restaurant was the worst service... The wait staff ignore you and spend more time flirting/talking with the bartenders... The cleaning staff for the rooms were below average...
  • Val L
    Val L
    Feb 2023 4 contributions
    We had a spacious guest room overlooking the Serenity pool which is adults-only... Everyone from the doormen that greet you to the front desk staff and concierge were so friendly and helpful... We also would sometimes save our leftovers for lunch the next day, as there is a fridge in the room and portion sizes are generous... Our waitress even included silverware in our doggie bag!...
  • Pamela K
    Pamela K
    Feb 2023 13 contributions
    ...Check in was easy and the room was great. The access to the pools, beach and bars/ restaurants was all very easy... I had planned this trip for a group of 18 people, which is never easy, and everyone felt the same way about this hotel and cannot wait to return... I would like to thank Zurena at concierge who worked with me prior to the trip to help with restaurants and activities, and Stephanie, who arranged our airport transport... Shout out to our friends Nash and Bryan for coordinating all of our transportation needs during our stay with Eldrick and Eugene, again not an easy task with all these people... Every staff member went out of their way for you... Breakfast and dinner at C-Spice was excellent... Lunch at the beach bar was great, especially the fish tacos and Maurice was a pleasure at the bar... Plenty of beach chairs with some umbrellas...
  • George K
    George K
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    ...The hotel offers a day pass for approximately $42 USA dollars with $20 food/drink vouchers...
  • ChrisAmun
    ChrisAmun
    Jan 2023 6 contributions
    ...We had reserved a Queen Suite, Ocean View, and they didn't have one... Most days, the line to get into breakfast was 20 minutes long... They only have one beachside restaurant that handles their own tables, the pool deck, and room service... When I had the temerity to complain to the waitress, she casually looked at me and said that they were busy... The waitress starts screaming at the manager, the manager backs down, and walks away... Obviously, the worst part about it was that the servers knew this as well...
  • Philip C
    Philip C
    Jan 2023 77 contributions
    ...Service is excellent and staff is very friendly... We were told poolside food and drink service began at 10:30am... The first day, we did not have any service until 12:30... So far, the second and third day there has been no service at all so we had to go to the main pool snack bar to get drinks and snacks... Excellent service everywhere we have been so far...
  • Dolly G
    Dolly G
    Jan 2023 3 contributions
    ...Service, Rooms, location were the best... Want to give a shout out to the Stephanie one of the managers and Nash who is a great bellman... Having an adult pool along with a main pool for families is a bonus... Renting the car on property at Hertz was so seamless and easy... Thank you Curacao Marriott Beach Resort for making our first time to Curacao an amazing vacation...
  • Alan Smith
    Alan Smith
    Dec 2022 13 contributions
    ...Breakfast is self service and everyone uses the same utensils to pick the food up with so complete lack of hygiene and no care for cross contamination of food items. Staff are friendly that's the only reason I'd give 1 star...
  • JPVM13
    JPVM13
    Dec 2022 216 contributions
    ...They have also added an adult only pool which was wonderful now that we no longer travel with our children!... We also had access to the Reef Club as Platinum Bonvoy members and it was nice to get breakfast there or a drink in the evening... There is a car rental on site which we used instead of getting one at the airport which was much easier with pick up and drop off... They have 2 rooms dedicated to massage which was heavenly... You have to sign up at the towel hut at the pool and then someone will email you... We used Goby Divers while there and generally they were a good shop if you dive... Service was good all around but there were a lot of new people at the front desk and sometimes no one at all...
  • Lauren S
    Lauren S
    Nov 2022 1 contribution
    ...Facility was clean and beautiful, rooms had modern fixtures and good a/c. Reliable internet throughout the resort... Service at the front desk was amazing: we experienced a flight delay and they were happy to accommodate us... Service at the restaurants was slow however... A great crew who were happy to take people out rain or shine and show them the best the Curacao reefs have to offer...
  • Danny R
    Danny R
    Nov 2022 67 contributions
    ...The staff in the hotel is very friendly, they really try to make it a good stay. Breakfast is very good, we had daily breakfast at the terrace outside and they have a large choice of various things, even live cooking :) !... Beds are available for free and you can get pooltowels with your pass...
  • anya_at_large
    anya_at_large
    Nov 2022 184 contributions
    ...Two pools, one for families and one for adults - the one for adults was set up for lane swimming when I was there, with a small end for people to lounge in...
  • Pharoe
    Pharoe
    Sep 2022 17 contributions
    I booked this resort for my husbands special birthday and it exceeded our expectations... The breakfast was delicious with good variety and the Sushi restaurant served the most delicious sushi... I have to thank the wonderful staff at the hotel who were so so friendly and welcoming and the pool bar was fun with happy hour cocktails that were Devine... Thanks to the bar staff including John and CJ who were so good and friendly... In the breakfast room I have to commend the lovely Velma who made delicious eggs so perfectly and always had a smile... Jacqueline was high spirited and always served with a smile, Dishailla was so friendly and always willing to assist... In the Sushi restaurant was the lovely Jolie who had a constant smile and was so friendly and at reception we have to thank Giovanka who assisted us when we checked in and was so welcoming and friendly... Brian was the first person to meet us when we arrived and what a lovely welcome... All these people plus others , not forgetting the wonderful cleaning staff, contributed to what was a memorable stay on a beautiful island... We would definitely return to this hotel resort without a doubt...
  • RichardMosey
    RichardMosey
    Sep 2022 7 contributions
    ...The Marriott gave us each a $65.00 dollar credit to the bar and grille... The beach was excellent, bring water shoes... The Marriott provided us with towels and we needed them because it downpoured on us twice but we were under the bar... We took a taxi back before the van which was scheduled for 6pm...
  • Tracey K
    Tracey K
    Aug 2022 12 contributions
    ...The complaints that I have a really minor and easily fixable.They have waiter service around the pool and in the beach area however there were a couple of days where depending upon who worked no one really came around to ask if I wanted to order food or drinks... The Salty Iguana by the pool was also good (the pizza is just okay and shobe upgraded)... Some servers/bartenders that were especially attentive were Jaime, Aimee and Dylan... the manager took care of all of that for us and fixed our bill... I just hope that they can fix the service issues around the pool and do better with some of their recipes...
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  • Nikki
    Nikki
    Apr 2023 38 contributions
    This is an absolutely lovely property with an incredible beach and reef right in front. If you like to scuba and snorkel, this is ideal... There is an on-site dive shop called Goby Divers and 1 hour of daily snorkel use is included in your room rate... The rooms are modern and clean, bright and airy and well designed... Showers have excellent water pressure... The casual poolside restaurant, - salty iguana is just very mediocre...
  • 812amiek
    812amiek
    Apr 2023 4 contributions
    Calm, tranquil atmosphere with excellent service and kind staff... The beach access is easy; right next to the pool... Food is very well-prepared and drinks are strong!... There’s a general pool in the center and a quieter adult-only pool as well... The beach chairs were accessible and the resort does not feel crowded...
  • FMCMaryland
    FMCMaryland
    Feb 2023 640 contributions
    ...This time, we were looking for a place where we could stay for a whole week... They gave us an upgraded room, a king oceanfront on a corner in the east end of the building, with great views... The king bed is comfortable, we have a nice covered balcony, and the shower is very luxurious... We had dinner at C-Spice the night we arrived... The service was pleasant and the food was fabulous... They have homemade olive foccacia bread... They have a fabulous buffet, with omelet and waffle stations... The Salty Iguana is the beach bar by the main pool... They make great drinks at the bar there... They brought it all out very quickly The adults only pool has been our home, with its lovely cabanas... I also purchased coffee at the Papiamento market, where they also have sodas, sandwiches, snacks, and desserts...
  • Pamela K
    Pamela K
    Feb 2023 13 contributions
    ...Check in was easy and the room was great. The access to the pools, beach and bars/ restaurants was all very easy... I had planned this trip for a group of 18 people, which is never easy, and everyone felt the same way about this hotel and cannot wait to return... I would like to thank Zurena at concierge who worked with me prior to the trip to help with restaurants and activities, and Stephanie, who arranged our airport transport... Every staff member went out of their way for you... Breakfast and dinner at C-Spice was excellent... Lunch at the beach bar was great, especially the fish tacos and Maurice was a pleasure at the bar... The bar in the lobby was great and even had music on certain nights, as well as a managers sunset cocktail reception one evening... Plenty of beach chairs with some umbrellas...
  • Val L
    Val L
    Feb 2023 4 contributions
    We had a spacious guest room overlooking the Serenity pool which is adults-only... The hotel foyer is grand with solid white pillars supporting an impressive vaulted ceiling... Everyone from the doormen that greet you to the front desk staff and concierge were so friendly and helpful... We also would sometimes save our leftovers for lunch the next day, as there is a fridge in the room and portion sizes are generous... Our waitress even included silverware in our doggie bag!...
  • Boston BOS
    Boston BOS
    Jan 2023 39 contributions
    We stayed at this resort in 2016 before the renovation and were very pleased with what they have done with the place. The rooms are modern, spacious and filled with thoughtful touches that make for a pleasant stay... The beds are firm but comfortable, the linens are soft and appear to be good quality... The air conditioner is very quiet but you cannot set it below 70 degrees... The outdoor spaces feel very intimate and make you want to stay a while, especially the open air lobby and bar area which offers spectacular views of the ocean and pool areas... If you travel to Curacao this winter, don't miss this place... Even if it's just to stop by and grab a drink...
  • George K
    George K
    Jan 2023 1 contribution
    ...Pool bar had very good food and drinks. The hotel offers a day pass for approximately $42 USA dollars with $20 food/drink vouchers...
  • ChrisAmun
    ChrisAmun
    Jan 2023 6 contributions
    ...We had reserved a Queen Suite, Ocean View, and they didn't have one... It was billed as a buffet from 8:00 PM till 11:00 PM with an afterparty on the beach... Most days, the line to get into breakfast was 20 minutes long... They only have one beachside restaurant that handles their own tables, the pool deck, and room service...
  • Valerie O
    Valerie O
    Jan 2023 2 contributions
    ...Very clean and friendly- Alexis, Zarhya and Sidney are especially delightful! Food is really good and it’s easy to just spend your day reading and relaxing on the beach... Convenient to Willemstad fort and downtown!...
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    Daniel US J
    Dec 2022 10 contributions
    ...Beautiful landscaping, beach outstanding... There is too much plastic, plastic cups in the lobby, mini peanut butter packages at breakfast, plastic utensils, cleaning products that weren't environmentally friendkly, no ability to reuse things...
  • JPVM13
    JPVM13
    Dec 2022 216 contributions
    We have stayed at this property several times over the years and the renovation has made it a place we will return again... They have added a 4th floor to each wing, removed all the carpet and upgraded the bathrooms... There is a built in refrigerator which is great if you want cold drinks in the room or go to the grocery store for snacks... They have also added an adult only pool which was wonderful now that we no longer travel with our children!... Our room overlooked this pool area and had a partial ocean view... We also had access to the Reef Club as Platinum Bonvoy members and it was nice to get breakfast there or a drink in the evening... CSpice restaurant was ok. We found that the bar and sushi in the lobby area was much better and ate there several times... There is a car rental on site which we used instead of getting one at the airport which was much easier with pick up and drop off... They have 2 rooms dedicated to massage which was heavenly... You have to sign up at the towel hut at the pool and then someone will email you... We used Goby Divers while there and generally they were a good shop if you dive... Not a big outfit but they do daily 2 tank boat dives and then shore dives around the house reef... Generally everyone is very pleasant and helpful...
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    aurasc0tt
    Nov 2022 1 contribution
    Big bathrooms, large showers, plenty of storage... Food at Salty Iguana and in the lobby at night was good... Location on the island is great, convenient to go places... No bottled waters in room, so I recommend stopping at a store to buy a case for the week, unless you want to pay for overpriced bottles there... Tap water is safe and taste good, but bottles are convenient... Go through concierge for cheaper rental cars, car rental desk lady not helpful at all... Beaches/water very warm and nice, but rocky and coral went you first enter then gets sandy farther out... The property is beautiful but on the pricey side...
  • kjel2017
    kjel2017
    Nov 2022 3 contributions
    We had a wonderful stay at the Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort. We booked a double garden view room which was spacious, nicely furnished, and very clean... The room does have a mini fridge and a Nespresso coffee machine... Both pools were very lovely although we only swam in the family pool... The beach is somewhat small but there were chairs and umbrellas available for use... We ate at the Salty Iguana which has your standard beach fare and drinks, C Spice which is the more upscale restaurant, and Zala... The little cafe is good for a sandwich, snack, coffee or cold drink... There’s free parking at the resort, the roads are decent, driving isn’t difficult as long as you know how to navigate a roundabout, and Google maps worked fine...
  • Danny R
    Danny R
    Nov 2022 67 contributions
    ...It's a nice hotel next to the beach. The rooms are nice, i loved the soft beds they have!... The bathroom is nothing special but it has everything you need... I have a nice view over the pool area straight from my balcony... The staff in the hotel is very friendly, they really try to make it a good stay... Breakfast is very good, we had daily breakfast at the terrace outside and they have a large choice of various things, even live cooking :) !... Marriot Beach Resort is located next to the beach where you can hang out during the day... If you don't like the beach, you can relax at the large pool... Beds are available for free and you can get pooltowels with your pass... Overall we had a great time in Marriot Beach Resort and it's definitely a one to come back to...
  • Regina Phalange
    Regina Phalange
    Nov 2022 70 contributions
    ...We had a quick check in and straight to our room, which was very modern and clean... 100 times better than the beach area at the Dreams resort next door... The Marriott Beach Resort had a large beach with soft, white sand and crystal blue water... The swimming area was good to wade out into as there was no rocks, just soft sand... Many families and I can see why it would be a great beach for those with kids... The drinks at the bar were perfectly crafted cocktails and food was very good... A nice tropical getaway experience... Wish we had stayed here our whole trip...
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    anya_at_large
    Nov 2022 184 contributions
    We spent a week here and overall enjoyed it. Snorkelling is really easy, with a reef just off the beach... Lots of loungers around which is fantastic... Two pools, one for families and one for adults - the one for adults was set up for lane swimming when I was there, with a small end for people to lounge in... Food was ok. Room was very comfortable and clean, good amount of space!...
  • Pharoe
    Pharoe
    Sep 2022 17 contributions
    ...I booked this resort for my husbands special birthday and it exceeded our expectations. Firstly our room was beautiful with a 20 second walk into the sea you can’t go wrong... The breakfast was delicious with good variety and the Sushi restaurant served the most delicious sushi... I have to thank the wonderful staff at the hotel who were so so friendly and welcoming and the pool bar was fun with happy hour cocktails that were Devine... Thanks to the bar staff including John and CJ who were so good and friendly... Jacqueline was high spirited and always served with a smile, Dishailla was so friendly and always willing to assist... In the Sushi restaurant was the lovely Jolie who had a constant smile and was so friendly and at reception we have to thank Giovanka who assisted us when we checked in and was so welcoming and friendly... Brian was the first person to meet us when we arrived and what a lovely welcome... All these people plus others , not forgetting the wonderful cleaning staff, contributed to what was a memorable stay on a beautiful island... We would definitely return to this hotel resort without a doubt...
  • RichardMosey
    RichardMosey
    Sep 2022 7 contributions
    ...The Marriott gave us each a $65.00 dollar credit to the bar and grille. The pool was huge and plenty of shade... The beach was excellent, bring water shoes... The Marriott provided us with towels and we needed them because it downpoured on us twice but we were under the bar... Good food,nice music comfortable lounge chairs...
  • Jim H
    Jim H
    Sep 2022 40 contributions
    The place is great; staff, location, newly refurbished rooms, stylish... Plugs are provided, but they are only adapters, not converters... Otherwise the stay was great and we will be back, albeit better equipped...
  • Tracey K
    Tracey K
    Aug 2022 12 contributions
    ...All of the upgrades were definitely well done. I love the shape of the family pool, You can sit and relax in the pool on the ledge and have your drink... The trees around the pool also provide nice shade... The Salty Iguana by the pool was also good (the pizza is just okay and shobe upgraded)... I just hope that they can fix the service issues around the pool and do better with some of their recipes...
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Peter D wrote a review Dec 5
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I am a Titanium Elite, so I've stayed in more than a few Marriotts and usually have nothing but good things to say. This was hands down the worst experience I have ever had at a Marriott. The rooms are OK (floors were filthy), the resort itself is nice if you like the all inclusive feel. The wait staff are excellent, but the front desk and the management we encountered are terrible. If you want or expect any recognition as an Elite member, go elsewhere. They absolutely do not value brand loyalty. We arrived just after a tour group and that meant 25 minutes to reach the check in desk. No line or signage anywhere for Elite member check in. When I finally did get to the desk, I was told because I am an Elite, I must check in with the concierge. I explained to the front desk person that I had no desire to go anywhere else after standing there for 25 minutes. He then informed me he could not check me in, only a concierge can. When I spoke to the concierge (which was a desk within eye shot of the front desk where no one had been for 25 minutes) I expressed my disappointment there was no signage directing me to the elite check in. The concierge looked at me and said "that's the way we do it, you have to stand in line with everyone else and then we bring you over here". When I asked "so what's the point of the concierge if I have to wait in line with everyone else?", she looked at me like I was from Mars. She could not grasp the concept that making me stand there for 25 minutes to reach someone who would then send me elsewhere was going to leave your customers annoyed. As she said "well, you come here because you're special". I replied with a chuckle, "well I sure don't feel special tonight". She then tried to placate me by saying "I'll upgrade your room to a nicer one because of your wait". I don't think she was ready for my response of "um, you're supposed to do that for Titaniums anyway". I really could care less whether or room was upgraded as it was a very short stay and we spent no time in it, but don't try and make that seem like it's a special thing you are doing when it's something you are supposed to do under the program anyway, It's is a little insulting. I then queried "is that the lounge for elite members". The response "yes sir it is, but you have to pay $60 a day to use it". Even getting a late checkout was a big production. I've never experienced a Marriott that makes Elite members pay for lounge access, that's a first. The food in the lobby was a true low point. It is mediocre at best, especially the Sushi, it was terrible, some of the worst we've ever had. All the tuna was excessively salty and just what you would get in fish section of your local grocer. Absolutely nothing fresh being served, all frozen flown in stuff. You will be eating in the lobby, no A/C, if you can find a seat, no reservations taken. They just give you different menus from he supposed different restaurants and over half the tables are very low cocktail type seating that is completely inappropriate for eating dinner. It's a real all inclusive feel, but you pay! The hotel is out in the middle of nowhere, nothing is walkable and their beach is horrible (you cannot enter the water without water shoes because of all the rocks). I'd never recommend staying here to anyone used to a good Marriott experience or who values the Marriott loyalty program. When we were downtown, we did go into the Renaissance Wind Creek to check it out. Fantastic location in the heart of the action, lots of restaurants around, casino onsite and the pool there makes you feel like you are at the beach. It has a sand bottom and it really feels like you are at a beautiful beach. Their beach pool was so much nicer than the Marriott beach Resort beach. Wind Creek is the place to be if you want a better and classier hotel with lots to do around it. The Marriott Beach Resort is where you want to be if you want to feel like you are at an all inclusive in the Dominican Republic (except no nice beach) and never want to leave the resort. From the reviews here, that obviously appeals to a lot of people.
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Response from Gary Farstad , General Manager at Curacao Marriott Beach Resort
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Dear U3247XMpeterd, We are deeply disappointed to hear that you had such a negative experience at out hotel. We understand that your check in with the front desk did not go so well, the restaurant in the lobby bar and the beach fell short of your expectations and for that, we sincerely apologize. We assure you that we are taking immediate steps to address the issues and prevent them from happening again in the future. Please feel free to contact us directly at +5999 7368800 so that we can discuss your stay and find a way to resolve this issue.
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Niki G wrote a review Dec 3
Seattle, Washington13 contributions
I have mixed feelings about our recent vacation. On a positive note, the location and beach are terrific. We were able to swim in the ocean and the pool and walk to a great fish restaurant daily. The manager, Stephanie, was wonderful and responsive and welcoming. The negatives are that we really weren't able to sleep comfortably. The bed was really hard and the pillows were awful. To make it worse, the A/C didn't flow well in the room so even though we had an oceanfront room, we really couldn't open the curtains because it was so hot. They don't have any fans on property either so we couldn't get the air to flow at all for sleeping. We also were attacked by mosquitoes inside our room while we slept. We asked for the room to be sprayed with repellent but it didn't help. The breakfast buffet was fine, we opted for the continental breakfast each day. There were plenty of chairs around the pool and the beach. I would strongly recommend renting a car to be able to see the rest of the country. Taxis were pricey (they don't have Uber) and parking is pretty inexpensive or free.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Gary Farstad , General Manager at Curacao Marriott Beach Resort
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Dear 621nikig, Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it. We are happy to hear that you had a great stay wth us and that you liked the beach so much. Your feedback is something we take very seriously, and we will take this into consideration, Thank you. We look forward to welcoming you again.
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noel n wrote a review Dec 2
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Our 2nd time at the Marriott. We like it a lot. Very low key compared to Aruba or other islands. Still has the old world Dutch experience if one chooses to visit the main town. Our bartender Jamie is the best. Second time with him and he never disappoints. Good luck and enjoy your on your stay. Btw: the cabanas are free! Haven’t seen that anywhere else :)
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Dear noelm148, Thank you for your lovely review, we truly appreciate it. we are happy to read that you enjoyed your our resort. One of our goals is to make our guests feel at home in out tropical paradise. We hope to be able to host you again.
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RollingLuggage58 wrote a review Nov 2023
New York City, New York57 contributions
There's so much to cover that I'm unsure where to even begin. For context, beach vacations are one of our favorite vacations to take because we get to stay at sprawling 4-5 star resorts, outside of other hotels around the world that we've traveled to. To be fair - the property is nice and the rooms are big, but it ends there. Now, let's get to the nitty gritty. BEACH/POOL: From Miami, to Hawaii to European resorts, we have NEVER stayed at a resort that did not have enough beach umbrellas. We're not folks who get to the beach late as we were at the beach by 9am each day of our stay and all the umbrellas were already taken. Why you ask? In the entire beach there was only FIFTEEN umbrellas on the beach. 15. Yes, I counted cause I couldn’t believe that we never got one at all during our entire stay…and again, we were there at 9am EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Having gone late November, which is off peak, we cannot imagine how it would be during peak season. We have never seen a supposedly 5-star resort having guests fighting like scavengers to find shade under random palm trees before!!!!!!!!! Even in the pool area, most folks try to grab loungers under the trees because there's just not enough. You can get to a cabana, but then you have no view. As previous reviewers mentioned, the sand entering into the water has a lot of coral and rocks. In the overhead image of the property if you Google it...you'll see two beaches which appears like it's all usable right? NO. Only 1/4 of that is actually swimmable because one side (left of the rock semi circle if you are facing the ocean) is actually just all rock boulders under water for the most part that also has a sign that says "Swim at your own risk due to wildlife" - so it's only useful if you plan to possibly snorkel. Which leaves the other beach...which only has half of the water useful as well, as the other half is also just large boulders under water. Again, we went off peak and we had to wait till the water clears out of people just to get in the water because there's just not enough space for everyone. Just imagine during peak season. As for that semi circle dividing the two sides - who even knows what the purpose of that is...was just unused, unsightly sand and rock. Especially since there's a deck on one side of the property already. HOUSEKEEPING: Perhaps the worst one we've ever encountered in the world. On DAY ONE, they didn't even give us towels. Don't think you need to be a 5 star resort to say that towels are standard to provide. We came back from our beach day and wanted to shower. We didn't want to have to wait forever to have towels delivered as we had dinner plans, so we hunted down the housekeeper and grabbed some from them. On DAY TWO, when we came back from our day at the beach, OUR DOOR WAS OPEN. We had brought it up to reception to which the gentleman at the desk just made a face and said "I'll let them know". That was it. Since we never heard back from anyone regarding this, we had brought it back up during our checkout and was given the same response. Good to know that they take it seriously that housekeeping is just leaving guest room doors open, and that was not alarming whatsoever. On DAY THREE, our toiletries was never refilled, and neither did they change our linens as outlined on their stay policies. How can I tell? I had accidentally dropped a tiny bit of foundation powder on the top of the sheets on day one. On one of the days they also didn't refill our coffee supplies properly, so late at night coming back from town, we were there trying to stir our coffee with our toothbrushes. 5-star indeed. IN-ROOM: Speaking of coffee, they also do not provide any other option outside of espresso coffee in your room, not just decaf, but no tea of any sort. So if you happen to not be a coffee drinker, best of luck to you. Again, seems quite basic even for a 2 star hotel. One other thing that struck us weird was their in-room tv guide which was all around incorrect. It would list shows and movies that are supposed to be playing, but it is NEVER correct. We thought it was a fluke for just one hour, and so we would check for a well known movie to start so we can watch it, and it would never be actually that movie, but something else entirely - and it was like that for our entire stay. Also, we have never stayed at a 5 star property that was not thoughtful enough to provide robes and slippers for their guests. SERVICE/ANCILLARY: Everything takes FOREVER...the service all around is very slow. The food is just OK for the price - you are definitely better off spending the $20 taxi for the 5 min ride into town to get some creativity and authenticity. That said, it wouldn't be that expensive for the resort to provide a shuttle into town considering it is only a 5 minute ride - just something, again, thoughtful, to provide guests considering you are at a 5 star resort and should have all the ease in the world at your disposal. Reception was stoic on everything and their service did not feel genuine. Outside of their non-chalant reaction to the fact that our room was left open by housekeeping, one time we asked reception if there was going to be live music the next day. The person on the counter just replied, "Oh look at the schedule over there." We did, and mind you - the schedule they have was NEVER accurate. It would say "Saturday - Live Music at Zala from 8-11pm" but it was actually 7-10pm. Next day it said "Sunday - Live Music at Salty Iguana from 5-7pm" but it was actually 6-9pm at Zala. So we were planning around this "schedule" and it never worked out for us because it's always wrong. Overall, we tried to make the best of our stay at this resort, but it was not the relaxing vacation we thought it would be. As mentioned, we've stayed at many other hotels and resorts around the world, and it would be kind to rate this resort a 3 star, just for the fact that it's new and big. It's absolutely disappointing because it is a Marriott resort. But as a 5 star? They can barely get it right on the most basic things...which includes room safety! Which clearly they do not care about. We definitely would not go back here.
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Matthew D wrote a review Nov 2023
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I want to preface this with some background about myself. I have worked in hotels for 17 years and am currently the General Manager of a hotel at a high end ski resort in Colorado. (This is also the second review about theft from the hotel during October 2023, see below!) I stayed with my girlfriend at the Marriott Beach Resort in Curacao in October 2023 for my 40th Birthday. The rooms were nice and the design and layout were good. We enjoyed talking to the bar staff at the lobby restaurant. The food was decent at all of the restaurants, nothing special. We liked the pools, and the beaches were also pretty good, except for the fences and tractors they brought in for the last 4 days of our stay, which made using the beach nearly impossible. Now for the bad part of the stay. On the day before my birthday, we left the room and accidentally forgot the lock the in-room safe (I know, our fault). When we returned we realized it was not locked, but it seemed that everything was there, until I checked the cash we had brought. $800 had been stolen from the safe. I know people lose things all the time, it happens at the hotel I run frequently, so I was hesitant to say anything until we were sure. After doing the math and triple checking we went to the front desk to inform them of what happened. After waiting about 20 minutes in the lobby, a housekeeping manager, Jeremiah, came to speak with us. He quickly dismissed what we told him and let us know that housekeepers were not to go into the safe. I explained that I know what they are and aren't supposed to do, but I wanted to at least inform the hotel and get some follow up on the situation. He asked me to come back the following day at 4pm after they had the opportunity to investigate. I returned to the front desk the next day at 4pm and asked to speak to the manager, after explaining the situation again. I waited in the lobby again for some time before a different manager, Ryan, came to speak with me. He seemed much more empathetic to what happened, but ultimately told me that they had done nothing about the situation and hadn't spoken to any housekeepers yet. I asked him to follow up with me with a phone call or an email. He said he would. We waited 2 more days, nothing happened. Upon checking out, the front desk agent asked about our stay. I explained quickly what happened and told her that I knew that the money was gone, but a follow up was the least they could have done (especially after wasting time talking to 4 different employees and waiting in the lobby twice). She basically said nothing and asked if we wanted to put the room charges on the credit card. I know that what happened was our fault and that little could be done about the situation (short of filing a police report, which I mentioned, but the managers said they would look into it and to wait for them to do an investigation). I would probably give this review 4 stars if I had at least gotten a follow up call or something from the managers there. Knowing that their managers don't follow up with guest concerns, leads me to believe there is a problem with leadership at this hotel. If I were you, I would probably stay somewhere else. There are many great options on this island.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Dear Mattyd1518, Thank you very much for your candid review of your recent stay at our hotel. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us, as we strive to improve with each and every stay. We have done a thorough investigation on your claim, as we take these very seriously. However, the results were inconclusive. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and we would like to highlight that this is not a common occurrence. We hope that you were able to enjoy the remainder of your stay with us. Please reach out to me directly if you would be willing to give us a chance to turn your experience around. It would be such a pleasure to personally welcome you back to our hotel! With much appreciation,
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TGTG wrote a review Nov 2023
Toronto, Canada23 contributions
When I was planning my trip to Curacao I searched for "luxury hotels in Curacao" to see what the search returns. The Marriott Beach Resort consistently tops searches for the best Curacao hotels. But after a week-long stay at the hotel, I find it difficult to understand how this property can be considered luxury by any measure. It's mid-range, at best, and to even consider it mid-range is generous in my opinion based on my experience. There is ample parking on site if you opted for a rental car, as I did (and I was glad to have the rental, given the location of the hotel). The hotel is about a 15 minute drive from the airport. It's also about 15 mins to Willemstad, 15 mins to the organized beaches at Mambo and Jan Thiel, and 30-45 mins to the natural beaches west, toward Westpunt. The hotel is mostly in the middle of everything, but not close to anything at the same time. On arrival, the first impression is the hotel is cute. Fountains in the driveway. Verdant grounds. An open air causeway lobby with view through the lobby to the ocean and pool beyond. The lobby bar is nice. The view past the lobby to one of the two pools is nice. The open air lobby gives the feel of a true tropical resort. There was a bit of a wait to check in, which wasn't terrible. There's a reception desk for Marriott Bonvoy members, which is good. Check in was easy enough. I wasn't booked on an all inclusive rate but was informed of the option. I was also told about the additional fee if I wanted to enter a lounge area separated from the lobby bar. I wasn't compelled to spend USD$50 daily for access to this lounge. Someone might disagree if it's imperative to have an air conditioned lounge, rather than sitting in the open-air lobby. I was directed to my oceanfront room. Nobody offered to help with luggage. The hallways are open-air causeways, with lots of lush greenery, trees and birdsong. It's a nice feature of the property. My oceanfront room was spacious but plain, dated and tired looking. I might even say it was a sad room, with little to suggest this was a luxury hotel, as promised. It wasn't plush, and it wasn't stylish. It was a very modest, if not basic, room. The bed was not comfy. Four pillows on the bed were all anemic, stacked together they barely provided enough support for a comfortable sleep. I didn't care for the way the pillows smelled, either. The air condition worked well. The shower and bathroom area were spacious. The room is equipped with a refrigerated drawer if you wish to get supplies for your stay (there's a great Carrefours grocery store about a 10 minute drive away). There's an in room safe, Nespresso machine, two drinking glasses, a hair dryer and towels (just two bath towels in my case). There was no water, no bathrobe, and no hotel slippers - these items all had to be requested. I asked for all three and they were provided the next day. Water was replenished by housekeeping as they saw my supply dwindle over the week. While the room looked clean, it didn't feel clean. There was long hair stuck to the shower wall. Walking barefoot on the tiled floor resulted in blackened feet. I got the impression there a greater focus on sweeping over mopping the floor. I'd leave notes (and tips) for housekeeping staff if I wanted extra towels, or water, or to have the sheets changed (they're changed every three days). A call to request extra towels was fulfilled one day but not on another. I got white vinegar and some rags and wiped down the floor myself. The are two pools. The larger of the two pools invites adults and children to swim while the second pool is adults-only, a quality which is enforced by hotel staff. One afternoon, squealing children and their father slipped into the adults pool and were promptly asked by staff to move to the other pool. At night the pools are beautifully lit. By day, there are ample loungers, with many of them unoccupied throughout the day. Of course, that didn't stop some people from getting up early and going down to clip towels to loungers, or leave various personal items on the loungers to indicate they had been claimed - true all-inclusive resort guest behaviour. The worst offenders of this behaviour would be away from the pool until 3pm, presumably until after they returned from an excursion, and usually tied up the best loungers all day. The pool loungers are adequate, but they're not equipped with cushions. There is food and beverage service pool side from the pool-level bar and eatery. The drinks are served in plastic cups and the food is delivered to your lounger in a paper bag holding paper take-out containers with your food - a distinctly not luxury food and beverage experience. The food was unremarkable. The drinks were sufficient, if not a bit on the small side, portion wise, in light of the cost. The staff are attentive, circulating the pool deck frequently, and quick to fulfil orders from the menu and bar. There's no music at the pool. You can lay in the sun quietly, which is most people did, except when some couples came along and saw fit to play music from their bluetooth speakers, whether anyone else liked it or not. When I was there, I recall hearing Sia on one side and Phil Collins on the other. There is no entertainment at the pool and no "animation" to join in on. I saw yoga happening early in the morning on a deck at the beach, but I suspect that was privately organized. Overall, there really is no vibe at the pool. It's just people sitting quietly in the sun, most of them reading or listening to their own music (the bluetooth speaker crowd notwithstanding), with many of them swanning about the pool carrying their aluminum thermal travel mugs, presumably filled with booze - another true all-inclusive resort guest behaviour. The beach was tidy, with the same loungers and umbrellas as the pool. Entrance to the water was very rocky so you might want to pack aqua socks in your luggage. The hotel bar was cute. The bar staff were friendly, attentive and quick. But the bar was a ghost town most nights, with only Saturday seeming a busy night. There was only entertainment at the bar later in the week, a trio performing, or a guy playing a keyboard. The bar didn't have a vibe either. It pretty boring there. The food was mediocre, inexplicably heavy on asian-inspired menu options like sushi. The breakfast buffet, in my opinion, was inedible. I tried it one day and left two plates of food unfinished except for a bite out of each item I selected. The patio was cute and the inside space was well air conditioned. There was a line to get into breakfast later in the week, by mid morning. I preferred the sandwiches in the lobby coffee shop, where the staff were lovely and you could find snacks, water, beer, croissants, cookies, muffins and small gourmet take-home items like tea, honey, and hot sauce. Searches for "best restaurants in Curacao" return the eating options at the Marriott at the top of the search returns. This made me think someone working for the hotel's marketing department is really good at optimizing search results because the food was completely uninspiring to me, a quality that is also not indicative of a "luxury" hotel. Overall, I didn't care for the Marriott Beach Resort. While some might say it's a luxury hotel, to me it was just a mid-range all-inclusive resort - that's not luxury. It just wasn't my vibe. It had no style, no substance, and no reason I could see to warrant a luxury classification.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Hi TGTG1, We would like to thank you for your review we really appreciate it. your feedback is something we take very seriously we will take this in consideration. providing the highest level of hospitality is our number one priority and I sincerely apologize for failing to meet your expectation. We are happy to hear that you have enjoy the Papiamentu market, the pool/beach and the staffs. Our breakfast is very highly acclaimed, we have just launched our new menu for the restaurant in the lobby so maybe give it another try and for entertainment we have in the weekends Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I hope you choose to stay with us again when your travel brings you back to the area.
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remses r wrote a review Nov 2023
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Remses Rafaela The Curaçao roll was amazing. I love the concept and the taste fits the island. It was a pleasure for me to experience this taste. The service is very nice and I like the energy of the people. Thanks to Anna also for giving the nice energy. You guys have a nice team.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Hi Remsesr, Thank you very much for your lovely review, We are happy to read that you enjoyed your stay and food on property. We really appreciate it. We look forward to welcoming you back again.
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Ana G wrote a review Nov 2023
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BAD: From the beginning. Arrived a little earlier 2pm. Room was not ready. Waited until 4pm - room is still NOT READY. Had to fight to get a room. They put only 1 towel and toilet paper was just about the end. Asked at 5pm to bring - nothing! Asked next morning - nothing. Went myself to staff room and asked. Ice machine was not working properly on our 4th floor. I went to 3 floor - was not even plugged. 2nd floor was out of service. Last day at the resort, November 14 - lost power - total blackout for all island from 1pm. Staff did not communicated to guest - NOTHING. Going to room around 5pm, 4th floor - no elevator. Asking staff why elevator is not working ( no sign for not working elevator - press couple times nothing), they just say tomorrow will work! I was thinking some technical issues. Came to room - no power, no phone and no internet. Thinking that something wrong with my room going to reception, standing in line for about 20 min. Getting response - no power for all island. I asked why you did not put signs or inform guests because we all standing to ask same staff. Answer: "we want to deal with everyone on case by case basis". The good thing lobby and restaurants had power and we could stay there and charge our phones at least. I asked if they can provide coffee because coffee machines at our room did not work due to luck of power, they said I can BUY in the bar. I spoke at airport with other people from other resorts and they said they were provided with drinks and meals. And couple hotels even reimbursed them for last night because they did not receive full service. The service at spicy iguana for lunch was extremely slow. At some point they run out of beach and bath towels. Good: the breakfast was exceptional. Big compliments to staff and cook. The hotel beach is nice but need more umbrellas and possible man made extensions to prevent high waves. Adults pool was very clean and well maintained. Family pool was nice too but need a little more attention to clean leaves around. Beds were very comfortable and balcony view incredible. Stay in this hotel if you have very low expectations. I will try a different accommodations in Curacao for next time.
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Hi AnagT5825MI, Thank you for your review and we apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced during your stay with us. Please note that this is a very rare occurrence and we will certainly take your feedback into consideration. We hope you are able to give us another chance to prove to to you our wonderful hospitality.
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E K wrote a review Nov 2023
Lincoln Park, New Jersey74 contributions
We just returned from a fantastic 7 night stay at this resort. The food/drinks at all the restaurants and bars were very good. The beach had plenty of loungers and umbrellas and we had no difficulty getting one. We love to snorkel and dive. The snorkeling right off the beach is amazing. We saw a great variety of big and little fish as well as a turtle. Suggest you bring your own snorkel and mask. Diving with Goby Divers was fabulous. We were thrilled with the convenience of having a dive shop right on site. The entire staff was friendly and very customer focused. The front desk staff (Neska, Madeline, Thahelies, Julien) were helpful in answering my questions. Stephanie ( Reef Club) provided detailed information on the resort's offerings. The Reef Club was worth the price! We loved hanging at the Beach Bar with Shavon, Jayme, and Shudayus - they made fabulous drinks! We decided to get a taxi a few times and Nash was so friendly in assisting us and kept us informed on when the driver would arrive. We had an ocean front room and absolutely loved the view and sitting on the balcony listening to the waves. Housekeeping did a wonderful job cleaning the room every day. We always had plenty of towels and toiletry items ( shampoo, soap, etc). Highly recommend the Marriott Beach Resort. We're definitely returning next year.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Bring water shoes and snorkel/mask.
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Hi Elkorleski, Thank you for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate it. We are happy to read that you enjoy our resort and staffs. We looking forward to welcoming you back again.
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Exploration767659 wrote a review Nov 2023
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Curacao was recommended by travel agent as an island that was laid back with more of a European feel. He was correct. The island is beautiful. The resort is beautiful. The rooms and the grounds are well maintained and very clean. Though there is an all inclusive option, we chose to pay as we go. We ate in town a few nights which was much less expensive than the hotel restaurants. The food at the hotel bar, the The Salty Iguana was pretty good. Decent beach bar food. The upscale restaurant CSpice had better food at higher price. The staff at the bars and on the beach were AMAZING especially Jayme, Joshua, and Maria. They were attentive to our needs and very friendly.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Dear Exploration, Greeting from the beautiful Curacao Marriott beach resort. Thank you so much for your lovely review, we really appreciate it. We are very happy to hear that you had enjoy our resort and staff. We look forward to welcoming you back again.
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$304 - $442 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Curacao Marriott Beach Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Curacao Marriott Beach Resort?
Nearby attractions include Copperstone (2.4 miles), Dushi Diving (2.7 miles), and Island Treasures Gifts and Souvenirs Curacao (2.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Curacao Marriott Beach Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Curacao Marriott Beach Resort?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Curacao Marriott Beach Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Curacao Marriott Beach Resort?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Curacao Marriott Beach Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Ceviche 91 Curaçao, 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill, and Poke Food Station.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Curacao Marriott Beach Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness center during their stay.
Does Curacao Marriott Beach Resort offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Curacao Marriott Beach Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Dutch.
Are there any historical sites close to Curacao Marriott Beach Resort?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Fort Nassau (2.7 miles), Fort Amsterdam (2.3 miles), and Landhuis Papaya (4.6 miles).
Does Curacao Marriott Beach Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.