Tracy S.
Google
Pros:
The room itself was clean and did not smell musty. The location is okay, but a car is definitely needed. There is a gym, one main sit-down restaurant, a bar restaurant, a small coffee/snack shop, and a beach/pool grill. Overall, the stay was fine.
Cons & accuracy issues:
The property felt overcrowded over Christmas, with not enough beach or pool chairs. Cleaning around the grounds could have been better; we regularly saw plastic and wrappers on the small beach. Some reviews mention four restaurants, which felt misleading—this was one of the main reasons we chose the hotel for the holidays, yet dining options were very limited. We ate at the JFK restaurant once on December 24, then had to leave the property on Christmas Day for dinner, which defeated the purpose of staying on-site for convenience.
Organization & atmosphere:
This was not a relaxing experience overall. One day we didn’t get to the pool until 9:00 a.m. and ended up at the main pool. Guests were yelling after someone moved belongings to take chairs, and the hotel had no visible system or staff management in place. On December 26, staff began checking room numbers at the entrance, suggesting outside guests may have been using the facilities, which negatively impacted paying guests.
Wellness & maintenance concerns:
While the room was cleaned daily, there was visible black mold coming through parts of the shower, which is a serious health concern. This appeared to be a maintenance issue rather than housekeeping. For wellness-minded travelers, this is unacceptable.
Overall:
This is not a luxury property. Everything was “okay,” but expectations set by reviews did not match reality. We chose this hotel to relax after four busy days exploring Curaçao, but only had one truly relaxing day. A fine stay if expectations are modest, but disappointing for a resort experience.