On a fixed budge the hilton is nice but the marriott next door is worth the small / med diffrence in price. Like most vacation spots drinks are exspesive for not large sizes, but the staff was mostly friendly. The food onsite was med-good. Lynn who was at the front desk was AWESOME making us our reservations and getting things set. Had a very nice time - just know this Hilton isn't like a hilton in the states.
We we're impressed from the moment we checked in. The staff was so polite and accommodating. We met a young woman who was doing her internship in hotel management from the Netherlands. She was cheerful and always had time for an enlightening conversation with us. We spent the days in the warm ocean in front of the resort snorkeling and discovering so many new fish. We would return again and again for such a peaceful, relaxing holiday.
The beach location is perfect, private and safe. We are scubaa divers so what a great setting. The food at the resturant was good, but local places offer more atmosphere
we stayed in June 2010, the staff was friendly and the room was exactly what we expected. The diving was great, the car rental was easy and not pricy. The diveshop on site and next door at Hook's were both great. I would definitely stay again!
The hotel was dated. We found the restaurants to be slow and served average food. The breakfast buffet was probably best. The beach had little access. It was a fairly long walk to get to the nice beach on the property. My cell phone was taken from the room and never returned. We most likely would not return to this location but would choose the Marriott.
Curacao was wonderful and definately different. The island is largely undeveloped and beautiful. If you stay away from the downtown area,. you won't even realize that the island has been discovered by marketing people. Downtown Willemstad is post card pretty, but mostly just an opportunity to purchase from a hundred designer outlets. One short afternoon will do it for that area. Apart from the city, the island has many interesting museums, fabulous diving sites, secluded beaches, several old forts and lovely old homes to explore. The Hilton, while an older hotel, is well kept and clean. The hotel staff are the best! The grounds are well manicured and the pool is quite nice. There are several restaurants on the grounds and the food, while not terribly varied, was excellent. The spa at the hotel is full-service and wonderful- plan to spend some time there. While not the newest or the biggest hotel, the Curacao Hilton is quite comfortable and a great bargain for the money.
Curacao itself is a unique island with unique experiences. I have traveled many islands of the Caribbean and Curacao has a lot to offer you may not see in other islands. As for the HIlton, they have renovated their hotel and it physically looks great. The staff was very helpful. The rooms are very comfortable and very large. I was happy that the island is small enough were 5 days was enough to be able to view and visit the entire island. The Hilton is centrally located and very close to the airport for easy access. The water views from the room are great and the island food is very good.
The Facility is old and run Down. When you first arrive you can see an old faded painted building. Then the lobby has lots of many cracked tiles. The concrete walkways are old and cracking with many trip hazards.. Beach chairs are old and faded, Dive area and dock are weathered The Bedrooms an walls were in good shape. The bathrooms were old, the calk had black mold and the soap dish was rusted and coming off the shower walls. You had to hold the toilet handle to get it to flush properly. The Staff at the front desk was very nice and helpful. The dining staff was slow, but this is the Island way. The hotel lost it's head chief and bar manager last week. I The reef off the hotel is one of the worst on the island for diving. The miniature golf course was very worn with many of the holes items broken. The pool was in good shape . The work out facility was very good No Hot tub
My family and I spent a week in Curacao. We stayed at the Hilton Hotel. the hotel staff was outstanding; particularly the people at the Living Well Fitnetss Center, Karen, Gleny, they went out of their way to be accomodating. The room was comfortable. My husband and I played tennis almost everyday and had a great time. The food choices need to be improved. We try to eat healthy at home and found it very difficult to do that in Curacao. Not only the hotel food, but other restaurants that we attended, except for the food at the Bistro La Clochard and La Aldea. The staff at the restaurant was excellent, especially the hostess of hispanic descent. We loved the city and surrounding areas. We found the island to be clean, the people friendly and trustworthy. We will definitely return to Curacao; perhaps bring our food next time.
This was the best worry free trip I have ever taken! The staff at the Hilton were very helpful and so nice! the concierge made the arrangements for all of plans and needs. Great excursions and dive shop right from the resort. No need to rent a car. Hotel has a shuttle into town, excursions pick you up and many restaurants have a shuttle service as well! The view from our Ocean front room was amazing. Fabulous sunsets! Great snorkeling right at the Hilton private beach. Kayak from the Hilton right into Piscadera Bay and envision the pirates sailing their ships into the cove! I would go back again! Loved it! It would have been nice to have a mini frig in the room. But loved the gourmet coffee maker. I purchased the hotel transfers and it was great having someone waiting for us to bring us right to the hotel and then back to the airport again. They were right on time and very courteous. Loved eating at El gaucho & The Wine Cellar! The Carribean BBQ night at the Hilton was a lot of fun. Can't wait to go back!