Barbara M.
Google
My husband and I just returned from a week’s stay at the Mangrove Beach Corendon Curaçao All Inclusive Resort, Curio by Hilton. We were a part of a group of 20 traveling together. Our group was a mixture of adults and kids.
We had seen many negative reviews on different social media outlets. Many of us became anxious about so much negativity. We started to question our decision, but chose to overlook and make our own conclusions based on our own experiences.
I can happily report we had a fantastic time from start to finish!
Our room was a beautiful room with a gorgeous view of the ocean. It was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. My husband and I were able to adjust the air conditioning controls to our comfort level. This did take a couple days, as we weren’t sure initially what temperature would work best for us.
On our first morning at the resort, we made sure to go to the desk in the lobby (at 10am) and make our dinner reservations for the week. It was our personal choice to do this in person as opposed to electronically, especially since we had such a large group. It was worth it to us to take the few minutes to speak to someone and sort this out. Happily, they were able to seat us at each restaurant, so we were all able to partake in all dining experiences offered.
The buffet offers so many options that it can be overwhelming to choose! It’s shared with the Riff side of the resort, so it may seem busier than you might anticipate. We tried to go to the buffet on the earlier side to offset this. Take the time in the morning to wait in line for the omelette station and the pasta station during dinner time. It may take a few minutes, but it’s worth it! Everything was so fresh! With so many options, the buffet can accommodate any dietary preferences. Don’t skip the homemade donuts!
The Italian restaurant was absolutely delicious, we enjoyed the barbecue restaurant, loved sitting by the water for the seafood restaurant, and the sushi restaurant was top notch!
We enjoyed the nightly entertainment. Fun for the entire family!
Our crew had a lot of fun at the waterslide park. There are slide options for all ages.
The ENTIRE STAFF at this resort was friendly, helpful, and welcoming! Everyone had a smile on their face and always greeted us with a “Good morning” or “Good Afternoon” or Good Evening”. No exceptions! They did everything they could to make our stay a memorable one. And they did! I would love to recognize a few of the many who contributed to our experience:
Shady, Estrella, Ludvianka, Johana, Nestor, Dylan, Ri-Gëinely, Deyo, Jonas - Our incredible bartending staff
Cecilia, who was our housekeeper with the most beautiful smile and warm heart
If you’re looking for a family friendly all-inclusive stay in Curaçao, I highly recommend this resort!