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CURACAO ROMANTIC RESORTS
Marriott Beach Hotel
and Casino
P.O. Box 6003, Piscadera Bay
011-599-9-7368800, Fax 011-599-9-4627502
Reservations: 800-223-6388
www.marriotthotels.com
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This elegant hotel holds the position as the island's best,
stretched along a wide swath of beach just a short ride from
either the airport or the city. Built in 1992, the 248-room
property is designed in the style of the Netherlands Antilles
architecture. Cool lemon walls contrast with chile pepper-colored
roofs, all framed by stately palms. The property is a veritable
oasis on this dry island, just down the beach from the desalinization
plant (the world's largest), where unsightly smokestacks distract
slightly from the view but don't interfere with the enjoyment
of this romantic property
We especially liked
the low-rise, open-air quality of this resort, starting with
the lobby, where you'll arrive to a view over a cascading fountain
across the palm-shaded pool and out to the sea. Every room includes
either a balcony or patio (ask for a ground floor room for direct
beach access) and at least a partial view of the ocean.
Hotel Features:
beachfront, freshwater pool, hot tub, casino, casual and fine
dining, tennis, shopping arcade, watersports
Princess Beach Resort
and Casino
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard 8
011-599-9-7367888, Fax 011-599-9-4614131
Reservations: 800-327-3286
www.princessbeach.com
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Located near the Seaquarium, this resort is nestled along a
wide stretch of beach protected by a man-made breakwater. The
three-story resort features rooms features rooms in Caribbean
colors, as well as three restaurants, four bars, and a casino.
Hotel Features:
beachfront, casual and fine dining, casino, freshwater pools,
shopping arcade, watersports, dive shop
Lion's Dive Hotel
and Marina
Bapor Kibra
011-599-9-4618100, fax 011-599-9-4618200
Reservations: 888-546-6734
www.lionsdive.com
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Especially popular with divers, this hotel has everything scuba
enthusiasts could want: a five-star dive center, dive courses,
snorkel and boat dive trips, rentals, and a complete dive shop.
Its 72 guest rooms are all air-conditioned, each with a balcony
or a patio. The hotel also operates a shuttle to Willemstad
and offers free admission to Seaquarium.
Hotel Features:
beachfront, fine and casual dining, dive shop
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