Renaissance Curacao Resort and Casino Reviews

Our room at the Renaissance was great. Awesome layout. Everything so close. The picture of the Renaisance doesn't do it justice. The Unesco World Heritage Site is indeed a treasure. And rent a car and drive to the National Parks on the western side. Not your typical caribbean island. We really enjoyed Curacao.

Our vacation to Curacao was great, Cheap Caribbean did it again. Great vacation great price. The hotel Renaissance was the newest on the island and was outstanding. The are several unique things to see, like the floating bridge, The tallest bridge in the Caribbean, the makeup of the island, coral and lava rock. There is plenty of shopping and food, however the food is expensive. Most people were friendly, The dutch's politeness or lack of takes a little to get used to. All in all a great trip and a must do if you have never been

Exceeded my expectations. Everything CheapCaribbean promised was true - from shuttle pickup at the airport to room comfort. The room was spacious with plenty of closet space, a roomy bathroom, and the balcony was a plus. Artificial beach was well appointed with comfortable lounchers with ajacent pool. The hotel's location is ideal, only a few minute's walk from city center and shopping area. We had a wonderful vacation, definitely got full value for our money.

The hotel was pretty inside and kept clean, some rooms that did not look out on the water look out on a local baseball field. Staff was nice. The convenieince is unmatched for access to the city by walking over the very cool floating bridge. RIF FORT, next to hotel, was great and we saw entertainment for free at least one weekday night while there. Food is pricey everywhere on the island and portions are just passable-the food at the hotel was very good but selection was a little limited. I would say that overall this is a slightly better choice for it's convenience than the others on the edge of town and newer looking. This island was very enchanting and the people were very agreeable.

I absolutely loved my holiday on the island of Curacao. The people are VERY friendly and helpful. I especially enjoyed visiting the Hato Caves and the Slave museum. I had lovely room facing the atrium with a king bed. I upgraded to a room with a balconey which I really enjoyed. The beds had feather padding topper which I had removed because it made the bed too soft. Everything about the resort is 5 star. The travel/tour service representative, Maureen, was soooo helpful and friendly. She got her uncle to take me a on tour to the caves for a discounted price.... he was so nice and such a gentleman. My only advice is plan to arrive on Monday evening. Most businesses are closed on Sunday and Monday so there isn't much to do....

After we got there, we realized we went during off-season (March 6-10). There weren't many tourists around. My husband and I are in our early 30s and don't have children yet so we look for nightlife options. Because the island is pretty small, they keep one nightclub open at a time and the Bermuda nightclub was chosen to be open that weekend. The locals also party there and it gets packed! It's recommended to go there for sure! But back to the resort, it's located on a fort where cruise ships dock and ppl get off to the rif area for shopping, dining and drinks. This rif area is part of the resort and we tried out a sushi, mexican, and indian restaurant there. It was good but it can get pricey. The bar by the mexican restuarant was the liveliest and had the best frozen mojito with fresh crushed mint leaves - Yum! Their drinks were very reasonable in price. They have live outdoor bands. The resort also has a casino and we happen to get lucky seats at the $10 blackjack table and won with satisfaction! Sorry, they didn't have poker tables. A local who gambles there regularly told us that casino is the newest on the island and the best one in her opinion. And after walking through town and checking out other casinos, I agree! The location of the resort is in a perfect spot b/c its close to a walking bridge that connects to another town - Punda. The resort is located in Otrabanda. It takes less than 10 minutes to go to Punda where they have more shopping & dining options. And finally, we contibuted a couple of hours to volunteer at a local food distribution center that packs bags with non-perishable foods to give to needy families on the island. We found an organization online before leaving for vacation, connected with the people that make things happen via email and found out that they needed volunteers and so we were there! Try it on your vacation....you'll feel great about yourself knowing that you just helped someone from giving up on life!

This is the best Americqn hotel on the Island and the location is the best! The hotel is clean and well maintained and attached to a huge shopping & restaurant district, providing many choices in walking distance The town of Willemstad and the famous pontoon bridge are a 5 minute walk. Guests can get away with a few short cab rides or renting a car dor only one day if you want tot our the whole island. Is is the windeard side of the island so there is no beach but the sand bottom football sized pool is amazing. Be sure to stay in a beach view room the resort view rooms look at concrete buildings. The value and location were excellent and it is the ONLY American hotel we would choose again. For something truly special, there is the hotel Avila, but its proximity to town is a bit less desirable. Don't miss Blues no matter where you stay and a boat trip to Klein Curacao is a must. The island is full of Dutch tourists and most of the Americans seem concentrated at the Hilton. Nothing cheesy or touristy about this magical place! It is a must go locale.

This is a very nice new clean resort on the edge of Willemsted. It is within easy walking distance of most of Willamsted and many neat reataurants nearby. The hotel is interesting with its infinity beach and pool right on the ocean. The saltwater beach is a great way to provide an ocean beach where there is none and has to be experienced to be appreciated...many palapas providing adequate shade and a beach bar with good service. The real beauty of Curacao for us was the snorkeling which revealed a lot of beautiful coral and a lot of colorful fish. It is really necessary to rent a car for at least a day or more, can be done right at the hotel, to get to many of the snorkeling beaches. The activities desk at the hotel is very helpful in suggesting where to go. We were there five days and four nights which seemed about right and we definitely would go back.

Admitedly, we did not have good weather which is rare for this island. I'm sure this altered our perception of everything through out our stay. The hotel is beautiful. Everything is brand new and very modern. There are not many food options in the hotel itself, so I would not encourage travelers to do all inclusive unless it includes restaurants in Rif Fort. The gym is mediocre. the machines are all brand new, but are not good quality. We did have ants in our room, which was left unaddressed for 2 days and we were finally moved to another comparable room(not an upgrade.) Generally the rooms are clean and comfortable. The beds are fantastic! The pool area is small since it is a man made beach, but for me it is sufficient. The water is very dark at this location which is a bit disappointing. The shopping is interesting for a day, but really nothing that sustains your for more than a few hours. Mostly stores that you could find at a decent local mall. the shopping in Punda and the floating market are over-rated in my opinion. Mostly junky stores and all the food/produce stands are exactly the same for blocks. We chose not to do all inclusive due to the proximity of many restaurants. Unfortunately, all business that are affiliated with Renaissance(all in rif fort) levy a 15% service charge and 3% tax. We were told this is NOT a tip. So all meals and purchases, already at "island prices," become essentially 30% more! By the end of a rainy week, where we were eating and drinking more than if it had been sunny, we were feeling the strain! I have never paid so much for meals at any other island. The restaurants in Punda and off this property are far more reasonable and still very tasty! Especially, the Grill King. Also, the Hotel Kuralanda, only a few blocks from the fort, had many dining options which looked fabulous, but on the pricey side. Unsure if the extra tax applies there. Inside Rif Fort, the indian place is great and the coffee shop offers a variety of great caffienated drinks at more reasonable prices than in Expresso cafe in the hotel.

Went there on a whim as the result of a great discount offered by Cheap Caribbean. Didn't know squat about Curacao other than it was supposed to hav some good snorkeling. What a refreshing island from the other Caribbean islands we have visited. Due to its Dutch heritage it is much more heavily European influenced than other islands. We stayed at the Renaissance right in Willamsted and really enjoyed walking the city with many sidewalk cafes, shops and historical sites to seel. At night there are many restaurants within easy walking distance several right on the ocean with marvelous views. Prices were very reasonable for both food and merchandise. Took a snorkeling trip and it was some of the best snorkeling we have done anywhere in the Caribbean. Will likely repeat and would highly recommend this island.