Hotel Information: A late-1700s Dutch Colonial mansion at the center of this multi-section hotel once served as the 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 dive center one block away delivers rental snorkeling and scuba gear. Treatments at the hotel’s Relax au Paradis Spa include the Water Massage in the sea, couples massage, the After Sun Aloe Wrap, and the beachside Sunset Massage.

Insider tip: 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.

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Rooms

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 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 - high speed
• Internet access - wireless
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Cable/satellite TV
• Balcony
• Patio
• Air conditioning
• Access via exterior corridors
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Voice mail
• Refrigerator
• Minibar

• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping (daily)
• Turndown service (on request)
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Clock radio
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• In-room safe
• Window opens
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available

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. A dive center one block away delivers rental snorkeling and scuba gear and offers scuba instruction/certification and snorkeling/scuba excursions.

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
• Tennis on site
• Swimming on site

• Scuba diving on site
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Fishing nearby

Property Amenities

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.

Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in the lobby, in the restaurant area, and on the beaches of this Curacao hotel.

Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.

• Private beach
• Full-service health spa
• Concierge services
• Bar/lounge
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Parking (free)
• Self parking
• Exhibit space
• Conference room(s)
• Event catering
• Ballroom(s)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Banquet facilities
• Business center
• Internet access - wireless
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Audio-visual equipment

• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Business services
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Number of rooms: 150
• Express check- in
• Porter/bellhop
• Express check-out
• Security guard
• Multilingual staff
• 24-hour front desk
• Number of floors: 4
• Currency exchange
• Medical assistance available
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Wedding services
• Poolside bar

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
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. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is 1 PM

Dining

Belle Terrace - Open-air dining terrace shaded by giant Royal Poinciana (Flamboyant) tree. International, Danish, local dishes. Lunch, dinner.

Avila Café - 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 above bar. Open for dinner. Friday-night tapas buffet with flamenco dancer. Live jazz Thursday, Saturday nights. (Breakfast and lunch available while Belle Terrace and Avila Café are closed for renovation.)

Schooner Bar - Casual beachfront restaurant designed like half-buried wooden sailing ship. White sail-like canopy. Open mid-morning to late night for beer, tropical drinks.

Pool Bar - Tropical refreshments and healthful snacks served throughout the day.

Address

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Pennstraat 130

Willemstad, Curacao

Netherlands Antilles

Nearest major airport:

Willemstad, Curacao (CUR-Hato)

Area:

Willemstad, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles