Avila Beach Hotel has been part of Curaçao since 1949, and it still feels connected to the island beyond its role as a beach resort. The property wraps around two calm, sandy beaches, with an infinity pool and several restaurants and bars facing the water. Service is well organized, the grounds are easy to settle into and there is enough on site to spend a full day without needing to make other plans.
There are three distinct accommodation wings, each with its own character. The colonial style La Belle Alliance has private balconies, the contemporary Octagon Wing has a range of modern rooms and the wooden Oceanfront Blues Wing extends over the water on a pier. It is worth comparing them before booking since the setting and feel vary considerably.
The Pen serves Caribbean influenced dishes beside the beach, while Blues Restaurant sits at the end of the pier and hosts live jazz. The boat shaped Schooner Bar is an easy stop for a drink with your feet close to the sand. When you want to go out, the restaurants and bars of Penstraat and Pietermaai are within walking distance.
Details We Appreciate
• Two calm beaches: Protective piers keep the water sheltered, making it easy to move between swimming and a chair on the sand.
• Rooms with distinct personalities: Choose colonial style, contemporary comfort or a wooden room built directly over the water.
• History within the grounds: The restored Octagon Museum tells the story of Simón Bolívar’s connection to Curaçao.
• A neighborhood you can explore on foot: Several of the island’s established restaurants and evening venues are close enough to reach without the car.