About Papagayo Beach Hotel

Papagayo Beach Hotel sits on the shoreline in Jan Thiel, and the beach is the center of the stay. The property has a private beach area with sun loungers or beach chairs and sun umbrellas, so a day can be as simple as a book, the Caribbean in front of you and a drink from the bar. A salt-water pool and an outdoor pool, one with a view, give you another place to cool off, and the garden and terrace add shaded spots to sit.

For travelers who like to be active, the water is the draw. Water sport facilities are on site, and the activity options include diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, canoeing and fishing. Hiking, horse riding and a golf course round out the choices for days away from the shore, and the tour desk and concierge service can help you organize outings. Back at the hotel, a fitness center with fitness classes keeps routines going.

When it's time to slow down, the spa and wellness center offers massage services, a sauna and a steam room, along with beauty services such as manicures, pedicures and hair salon treatments. Evenings are social: the restaurant and bar are joined by happy hour and live music or performances, and room service and breakfast in the room are available when you'd rather stay in. Special diet menus are available on request. There's also a casino and a minimarket on site.

One practical point worth knowing: the pool, beach, restaurants and bar are shared with another property, so guests of all ages from that property use them too. A deposit may be required at the property. Free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk, airport pick up and drop off, and car hire make arrivals and logistics easy.

Who it’s best for

Rooms & suites

Papagayo Beach Hotel offers five room types, each with a maximum occupancy of two guests. The King Room - Ocean Front and the King Room with Ocean View both measure 377 sq ft. The Ocean Front room is in a detached building with a balcony and direct sea views and an open bathroom with a walk-in rain shower. The Ocean View room is decorated in white, with a terrace or balcony facing the Caribbean Sea, a SMART flat-screen TV, a desk and a sofa.

The King Room with Garden View is also 377 sq ft, with a terrace, a tile or marble floor and a walk-in rain shower. For more space, the King Room with Lobby View and the King Room with Boulevard View each offer 517 sq ft. The Boulevard View room is in the main building with a balcony overlooking Jan Thiel Boulevard.

Across the room types you'll find air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a safe, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, an electric kettle, a hair dryer and a private bathroom. Pool towels are provided.

Dining

Dining at Papagayo Beach Hotel centers on a restaurant and a bar, with happy hour and live music or performances adding atmosphere in the evening. Room service and breakfast in the room are available for slower mornings, and special diet menus can be arranged on request. Wine and champagne and fruit are also offered. The restaurants and bar are shared with another property, so expect guests from both at the tables.

Location

Papagayo Beach Hotel is in Jan Thiel, in the Willemstad area of Curaçao, right on the beachfront. The setting puts the sea at your doorstep, and some rooms look out over Jan Thiel Boulevard, while others face the Caribbean Sea or the garden. For getting around, the property has a tour desk, a concierge service, car hire and a shuttle service. Airport pick up and drop off are available, and an airport shuttle is also offered at an additional charge. Free parking is available for those who arrive by car.

Amenities

• Beachfront with Private Beach Area
• Salt-water Pool
• Outdoor Pool
• Water Sport Facilities on Site
• Diving
• Snorkelling
• Windsurfing
• Canoeing
• Spa/wellness Center
• Sauna
• Steam Room
• Massage Services
• Fitness Center
• Fitness Classes
• Restaurant
• Bar

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