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The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront resort near Mambo Beach

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Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 25 per person)
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Children's play area - outdoor
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is $343
includes taxes & fees
$323 per night
Dec 19 - Dec 20

Explore the area

Map
Bapor Kibra Z/N, Willemstad
  • CuraƧao Sea Aquarium
    1 min walk
  • Mambo Beach
    5 min walk
  • Jan Thiel Lagoon
    4 min drive
  • Willemstad (CUR-Hato Intl.)
    27 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

Terrace/patio

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

  • 1518 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Murphy Beds and 2 Double Beds

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ocean View

  • 1066 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Murphy Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, Ocean View

  • 517 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Willemstad

Beachfront retreat .With a stay at this well-placed Willemstad resort, you'll be steps from Mambo Beach and CuraƧao Sea Aquarium. Jan Thiel Lagoon and Jan Thiel Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • CuraƧao Sea Aquarium - 1 min walk
  • Mambo Beach - 5 min walk
  • Queen Emma Bridge - 8 min drive
  • Renaissance Shopping Mall - 8 min drive
  • Jan Thiel Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Curacao Intl. Airport (CUR) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖZanzibar - ā€¬12 min drive
  • ā€ŖLuna Park - ā€¬5 min drive
  • ā€ŖMood Beach - ā€¬14 min walk
  • ā€ŖOceana Seafood Restaurant - ā€¬15 min walk
  • ā€ŖHemingway - ā€¬3 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort

4-star beachfront resort near Mambo Beach
Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort like an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach resort also offers a garden and a terrace.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Willemstad resort.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2001
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Willemstad resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

Dutch, English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa tub
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 500
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests with bookings that include Saturday night may be required to change rooms during their stay.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • Late check-out fee: USD 500 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted.Ā For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

This property does not have a CuraƧao Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Aquarium Resort
Resort Aquarium
Royal Aquarium
Royal Aquarium Resort
Royal Sea
Royal Sea Aquarium
Royal Sea Aquarium Resort
Royal Sea Aquarium Resort Willemstad
Royal Sea Aquarium Willemstad
Sea Aquarium Resort
Royal Sea Aquarium Hotel
Royal Sea Aquarium CuraƧao
Sea Aquarium Resort Curacao
The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort Curacao/Willemstad
The Royal Sea Aquarium
The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort Resort
The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort Willemstad
The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort Resort Willemstad

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort to the airport?

The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort is 10.3 mi (30-min drive) away from the Curacao Intl. Airport (CUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

As of Dec 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort on Dec 28, 2024 start from $454.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort.

How close is The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort to the beach?

This resort is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isnā€™t provided at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 25 for adults and USD 25 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort, but Sahara Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

Free parking is not available at this resort.

Does The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort have a pool?

The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort have a spa?

This resort doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis and beach massages.

How close is The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort to downtown Willemstad?

The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort is 2.8 mi away from Willemstad.

The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 749 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 749 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 749 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 749 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 749 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

YANIDSA, Hillside

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here with my best friend! Staff was pleasant and helpful especially Chris the manager!! Easy access to private beach and 10 min walk to Mambo beach restaurants. Would definitely come again.šŸ™šŸ¾
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winifred

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice renovated condo with most beautiful view and privacy walking distance of restaurants night life and beaches staff gave us a different condo on request
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sten

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very good.
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

YOSHIYUKI

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel staffs and their services were excellent. However, the restaurant in the property was unfortunately terrible. My friend and I only ordered two appetizers and some drinks. Drink services are slow, and we waited for the appetizers more than 30 mins even though it wasnā€™t busy hourā€¦ It was the most poor service I have ever had in my whole life(BTW, Iā€™m early 50ā€™s).
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nandani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie Jo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really missed the young man that made the smoothies by the pool last August! He was fun and entertaining. If we didnt know from last year, we would have had no idea what the girls were there for. They were doing each others hair and staring at their phones. Great time other than that!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vermelly

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice but too quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jerome

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff, helpful. Sea aquarium next door was a great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent a week with our family. Super friendly and helpful staff. Resort was clean, quiet and safe. Beach and pool access was strictly limited to those staying at the resort. We rented a car, however most of the restaurants we frequented were within walking distance. Kids enjoyed the dolphin encounter right next door. Hope to return again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtianna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that this property had its own beach (more like a lagoon). It was close to Mambo Beach which had a few restaurants to dine it and a nice beach for bathing. Additionally, it was 15 drive away from down town and the Sea Aquarium was next to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wouldnā€™t stay here again!! The experience was not as expected and we didnā€™t feel very welcomed. My sister arrived before me and was asked by security if she ā€œbelonged hereā€. From the start they were slow to respond to email etc. if response received at all. Emails were sent several days in advance regarding transport from the airport and I was celebrating my birthday so I inquired about birthday packages for arrival. Emails were either not answered or very last minute. After several attempts at contacting them to set this up Chris contacted me the day before arrival and stated this is last minute. Provide 2 balloons , some chocolate which was nice however the treatment we received once we arrived was not up to standard. My sis had to call them when she was at the airport were given a room in the back of the hotel which was not fully booked. The customer service was very matter of fact when trying to convey needs etc. Shane the trainee told another employee donā€™t ask her for help when we asked for information. The staff was very condescending. Which made us not want to voice concerns. The bath tub along with the shower curtain was dirty. We felt like they were prejudice against us. Nyaisa was the only staff that was really genuine with assistance. Chris remarked and questioned if we ever been out the country (US) inferred that island time is different. Meanwhile we are world wide travelers. We had charges that were not accurate upon check out that we had to dispute.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Watch when you book this property. We booked a "suite" but got a hotel room. Based on the photos we chose, we were supposed to get a kitchen, a living room and a large balcony/patio, but we got a plain hotel suite with a TINY balcony. We had to upgrade to get what we had reserved, a bait and switch type situation. With that said, it's a great place to stay with a private beach and security on their own private island. Snorkeling was ok right at the beach. Not a lot of fish, but a lot of different fish to see. We could watch the dolphins in the aquarium next door from our patio, and my wife was happy to see that they let them out to swim freely in the ocean for exercise!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel has beautiful views, is not overcrowded and has wondeful pools with ocean view
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra Banks

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The private beach and the dolphins.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annah

Traveled with family
Beautiful property, spacious rooms!
Lovely staff, beautiful SPACIOUS rooms! So happy to have found this gem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was nice It can improve with complementarity tea n coffee in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Amenities
Was supposed to get a bottle of wine and even received a email confirmation stating a complimentary bottle and bever received it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Johanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort has the best location, beautiful sea aquarium view from our room. Cleaning service was the best. Bedroom, dinning/living area and balcony on the suite apartment are amazing but bathroom and kitchen are outdated. Itā€™s very silent and safe, very close to restaurants and entertainment. Itā€™s very convenient that they have free transportation to the market and town.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Diamond

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The views were beautiful however the room was not cleaned properly. On the surface it was clean but the bathroom wasn't uo to par. The shower was filthy. The showerhead had dirt and grime stuck to it where the water came out. The tissue was not on a tissue holder. Initially i thought it was an acccident and ignored it hoping one would be privided after housekeeping. But on day 2 or 3 I had to ask for one. Staff is friendly though.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They did an amazing job to make sure our reunion was amazing. I loved our experience !!! 3 times coming to Curcacao... this was the best living arrangement by far.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

regine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pros: Great location, Private Beach. Quiet location but few minutes walk to Mambo Beach. Aquarium and Dolphin Academy next door. Watched dolphin show right from huge patio. Beautiful views, nice pools, offers transportation to downtown and supermarket, huge 1 bedroom suite. Felt wecomed. Great staff. The Cons: Plumbing is a problem. Slow draining. Beds are very uncomfortable. All three beds were beyond lumpy and hard. The beds hurt our backs and hips. No support in mattresses. Huge roach in kitchen and hallway outside of room on second to last night. After running and screamimg got son to kill roach. Would like to go back to this location next year but the Huge Roach and beds makes me rethink this.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yasmin M, Brooklyn

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a 1 bedroom suite with 2 other females. VIP access was supposed to give me a bottle of wine (they did) & a free room upgrade when available. (When I asked about this at check in I was told my room was already upgraded, which is BS because that is what I booked & paid for). If you like to explore on vacation, rent a car. If you don't & just want to walk to Mambo beach, you probably don't need one. There is a shopping center there with restaurants & shops. Pros Had a view of the aquarium & got to see dolphins every am, suite was clean & spacious, terrace had a table/4 chairs & also 2 loungers, property was clean/well cared for, room had modern furniture/decor, walking distance to Mambo beach, have towels & other beach items that you can check out (ex: snorkels, floaties, etc), outlets are compatible with US plugs, never had issues with noise fr other rooms or bldg nearby with construction Cons No bowls, no gym, nearest restaurant (Olas y Copas) took too long even though not busy, parking was across the street (not too far) but a pain when we came back with shopping bags (they do have 10 min temp parking to load/unload & we never had issues finding parking in the lot)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024