Papagayo Beach & Lounge Resort
Willemstad self-catering property with an outdoor pool
Close to beach
This beach property is situated in Willemstad, near Fort Beekenburg. Another nearby point of interest is Dolphin Academy.
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Recreational amenities at Papagayo Beach & Lounge Resort include an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Other amenities include a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar.
More hotel informationBalconies
Guestrooms offer balconies, direct-dial phones, and air conditioning; rooms also include refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.
More room informationTraveler Opinions: Hotel review summary of Papagayo Beach & Lounge Resort, Willemstad Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 66% of travelers (2 of 3) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 4.7 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.3 | ||
| Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system. | |||||
Most recent reviews and ratings for Papagayo Beach & Lounge Resort in Willemstad
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 |
Choose Another Island
The Papagayo Resort and Villas were lovely. The restaurant at Papagayo and at the beach were both excellent! We loved all the birds and flowers. However, there were tons of screaming kids at the adult pool even though they do have one for the children. We were constantly reminded to lock our villa up, which made us feel unsafe. Because there is no A/C in the living area, you have to leave everything open, which also lets in all the mosquitos and flies. I got several mosquito bites on my face, which were quite unsitely. Our bed was very uncomfortable (two twins pushed together) and they do not have top sheets. We did not like the Jan Thiel beach across the street as it was extremely crowded, rocky and were not happy about having to pay for chairs. We learned that most beaches had an entry fee and chair fee and nice beaches were close to an hour’s drive. The island attracts mostly Europeans and menus were not in English and prices are quoted in Dutch. In addition, the electric outlets at Papagayo were European and we were not able to get a converter until our last day. Tons of traffic and most streets are not marked so just getting to Papagayo was extremely stressful. Shopping in Punda was a waste of time. We will not go back.
Traveler's tip on getting the most out of your stay
Happy Hour on Friday around the corner was fun, even though they didn’t have ingredients to make a Manhattan or know what a White Russian was. The restaurant was good and great band til 11. We also went to a casual Italian Restaurent five minutes away twice. The pizza was great, dinner was terrible. The only bad meal we had.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Much better than expected
Having lived on Curacao my expectations about the resort were moderate. What a pleasant surprise! The service was wonderful, the houses very nice, the restaurant amazing.
Traveler's tip on dining
Go eat at seasons, the hidden restaurant of the resort
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Great for families
This resort made our trip, and our one regret is that we did not spend more time just hanging out there. The grounds are beautiful and contain walking paths and gardens containing tropical plants and cacti surrounding each Villa. The gardens are inhabited by iguanas, parrots, and dozens of beautiful birds. Even though the resort was booked, we never noticed other people while we were in our Villa. It is like having your own private vacation house. The heart of each Villa is the wrap around porch. The two walls facing the porch slide open to create a vast open space stretching from the kitchen, through the living room area, to the porch. The porch contains comfortable cushioned chairs, a hammock, and a dinning table and chairs. There are two bedrooms and two full bathrooms in each Villa. The showers were great and had plenty of pressure and hot water. This layout was perfect for our family. The kitchen was also a bonus. Each bed was also equipped with a mosquito net, but we did not encounter any biting insects during our trip. The Pool was small but was fine for unwinding at the end of the day. The Papagayo Beach Resort is simply fabulous and is perfect for families.
Traveler's tip on recreational activities
Make sure to rent a car a nd visit the beautiful beaches on the island. The snorkeling is great, even for children. Our favorite snorkeling site was the tugboat wreck.