Know Before You Go
Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in at this property.
There are no room charges for children 12 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
Onsite parking is free for guests only for the duration of their stay.
This property caters to gay and/or lesbian guests.
General Information
What to expect: A late-1700s Dutch Colonial mansion at the center of this multi-section hotel once served as the original Curaçao governor's residence and is now the lobby building. The mansion was called La Belle Alliance. That name is preserved in one of the hotel's sections, which includes a vermillion recital hall where chamber-music festivals are held several times a year.
The Avila Hotel’s rich history, proximity to downtown Willemstad, and reputation for personal service (the Dutch Royal family stays here) attract guests from around the world.
Amenity highlights: Two private beaches with thatched shades fringe swimming coves protected by rock breakwaters, with snorkeling-and-scuba reefs just beyond. A freshwater infinity pool provides a cool alternative to the sea. Treatments at the hotel’s full-service spa include the Water Massage in the sea, couples massage, the After Sun Aloe Wrap, and the beachside Sunset Massage. The wellness center offers fitness equipment, a personal trainer, and panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. Amenities include steam rooms, saunas, and an outdoor spa tub.
Insider tip: The Octagon, an octagonal, tower-like house with a domed roof is located on the hotel’s grounds. Venezuelan liberator Simón Bolivar spent time there before setting out in the early 19th century to free Venezuela (and eventually all South America) of Spanish colonial rule. When his first revolt failed, he retreated to Curaçao, and his two sisters moved into Octagon. Today the house is a museum devoted to Bolivar. Guided tours are offered for a surcharge.
Property Amenities
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The Blues restaurant and jazz bar stands at the end of a wooden pier, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the Caribbean Sea. Live jazz is presented Thursday and Saturday nights. Other dining-and-refreshment choices include the open-air Belle Terrace, the casual Avila Café, and the beachfront Schooner Bar.
Santai Spa, named for the Indonesian word for relaxation, offers massages and signature treatments. The adjacent wellness club offers panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, along with the latest equipment, a Kinesis Wall, and cardio stations with integrated TV and connections for iPods. Other amenities include steam rooms, saunas, and an outdoor spa tub. An outdoor swimming pool is also site.
Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in the lobby, in the restaurant areas, and on the beaches of this Curacao hotel. A local shuttle takes guests to downtown Willemstad Monday-Friday.
A concierge desk, business center, and meeting rooms are available.
- Private beach
- Full-service health spa
- Concierge services
- Bar/lounge
- Self parking
- Parking (free)
- Banquet facilities
- Business center
- Ballroom(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Business services
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Audio-visual equipment
- Internet access - wireless
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Express check- in
- Porter/bellhop
- Security guard
- 24-hour front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Number of rooms: 150
- Express check-out
- Medical assistance available
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Number of floors: 4
- Elevator/lift
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Wedding services
- ATM/banking
- Babysitting or child care
- Poolside bar
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee shop or café
- Tour assistance
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Fitness equipment
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Health club
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
- Beach/pool umbrellas
- Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
- Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
- Dial-up Internet access - surcharge
- Parking (secure)
- Patio
- Sauna
- Shopping on site
- On-site car rental
- Garden
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Suitable for children
- Umbrella
- Wheelchair accessible
Accessibility Options
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible path of travel
Rooms
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Guestrooms provide balconies or terraces with varying views, many of the Caribbean Sea. Décor varies from contemporary Scandinavian in the Blues Wing to neutrals with splashes of Caribbean colors in the Octagon tower.
All rooms offer high-speed wired or wireless Internet access (surcharge) and flat-screen TVs with U.S./international cable channels.
Avila Hotel amenities include coffeemakers, minibars, and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards are provided either in the room or on request.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Internet access - high speed
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Cable/satellite TV
- Patio
- Balcony
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Access via exterior corridors
- Air conditioning
- Internet access - surcharge
- Voice mail
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Turndown service (on request)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- In-room safe
- Clock radio
- Window opens
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Telephone
- Housekeeping
Dining
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Belle Terrace - Open-air dining terrace shaded by giant Royal Poinciana (Flamboyant) tree. International, Danish, local dishes. A la carte lunch and dinner.
Avila Café - Open-air patio restaurant serving buffet breakfast and sandwiches, salads, pastries between meals.
Blues - Open-air restaurant and jazz bar at end of weathered-wood pier. Floor-to-ceiling windows facing Caribbean Sea. Bandstand on platform in the attic. Open for dinner. Friday-night tapas buffet with flamenco dancer. Live jazz Thursday, Saturday nights.
Schooner Bar - Beachfront bar designed like half-buried wooden sailing ship. White sail-like canopy. Open mid-morning to late night for beer, cocktails, and light snacks.
Pool Bar - Tropical refreshments and healthful snacks served throughout the day. Caribbean Sea and pool views.
Recreation
The Avila Hotel offers two small, private beaches with swimming coves protected by rock breakwaters. Reefs just outside the cove are ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving. The hotel also has a freshwater outdoor infinity pool with views of the Caribbean Sea.
Use of a lighted tennis court is complimentary.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Snorkeling on site
- Swimming on site
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Fishing nearby
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is Noon