Curacao Marriott Beach Resort

My partner and I recently stayed at the Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort during our first trip to Curaçao. As Marriott Titanium Elite members who have stayed at dozens of Marriott resorts both in the U.S. and internationally, we had high expectations overall, this property delivered a wonderful vacation experience. We stayed in a one-bedroom oceanfront suite, and both the room and the view were absolutely perfect. The beach area was beautiful, with crystal clear water and a very relaxing atmosphere. One of my favorite aspects of this resort was that it never felt overcrowded or oversold. There were always plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas, and even beach cabanas available at no additional charge, which made the experience much more enjoyable and stress-free. The hotel also offers complimentary parking, which is extremely convenient if you plan on renting a car. I highly recommend renting a car while visiting Curaçao, as it allows you to fully explore the island and makes the overall experience significantly better. That said, there were a few opportunities for improvement. Marriott elite members should temper expectations regarding elite benefits at this property, as the staff is quick to remind guests that benefits are not guaranteed at resort locations. We arrived at 3:00 PM, one hour before official check-in, so I completely understood that our room may not have been ready yet. However, the room was ultimately not available until nearly 6:00 PM, which was frustrating, although we chose not to complain at the time. What became more frustrating was the inconsistency surrounding late checkout. When I requested a 2:00 PM checkout on departure day, the request was initially denied. Only after asking to speak with a manager and reminding them of the significant delay at check-in was the request approved as a “one-time exception.” If the hotel is going to strictly enforce checkout times, then rooms should consistently be ready by the published 4:00 PM check-in time. The food at the resort restaurants was average at best. The daily breakfast buffet at JFK could definitely be improved, as the selection felt somewhat limited and the quality was underwhelming. The other dining options, including Salty Iguana and the lobby bar, were decent, but there are far better restaurant options throughout the island if you venture outside the resort. One overall theme I noticed not just at this property, but throughout Curaçao in general, was that the level of restaurant service and hospitality often felt below what I’ve experienced in many other countries. Service was not terrible, but it frequently lacked attentiveness and warmth. Overall, however, this is still a beautiful resort and we had a fantastic vacation. I would absolutely recommend both this property and a trip to Curaçao. With a few operational improvements, this resort could easily become an exceptional Marriott destination.

Awesome location and the weather was beautiful in May. Jaymy at the Salty Iguana went out of his way to make us feel welcome and included. Looking forward to coming back

Jaymy was amazing. Hew welcomed us with opened arms. He is definitely why I would come back to this resort love Tony and Andrea!!!

The people at the Marriott Beach club make your stay a ten. Jaymy, Julian & Yourrick were great! Drinks tasted great and were there when you wanted them. Bryan helped arrange taxi’s in advance for early morning tee times and dinner reservations.

I stayed here with my husband and eight of our friends (five couples) and was overall thoroughly impressed by the resort. The vast majority of the staff was super friendly/accommodating (especially the Salty Iguana bartenders and Zala waitstaff), and the food was delicious (though I do specifically recommend the pesto pasta dish at Salty at the Beach as my friends didn't like their food there as much). There was plenty of poolside/beachside seating, however we were surprised to learn the corresponding food/beverage service only has limited hours of 12pm-4pm. The resort location is great and only a quick cab ride away from the airport and downtown, bell services particularly helpful when it came to fetching taxis or even a golf cart for transport over to the neighboring restaurants on Piscadera Beach (highly recommend Tomatoes and De Visserij). The resort grounds are beautiful, and our room was clean and modern with a particularly spacious and inviting shower. While our room wasn't ready until 6pm, we were appreciative of the food/beverage vouchers we received as an apology. The fitness center is modern and well-appointed (but can get crowded early in the morning), with plenty of towels to be had both there and for the pool/beach. We had no issue with housekeeping, other than the one day they missed during our weeklong stay. This resort provided a fantastic value for the amount we paid per night and comes highly recommended from this Marriott Bonvoy member. Enjoy!!!