The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort

4.0 star property
On a private beach with Access to hot tub, near Mambo Beach
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

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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

  • Hot tub
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Bapor Kibra Z/N, Willemstad
  • Curaçao 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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 141 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Murphy Beds and 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 99 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Murphy Beds

Junior Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 48 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Willemstad

A family-friendly stay in Willemstad awaits you at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort. Within steps you'll find popular attractions like Mambo Beach and Curaçao Sea Aquarium. Highlights at this beachfront resort include a private beach, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include beachside massages and mani/pedis. Enjoy the Hot tub, kids' swimming pool, free pool cabanas and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Willemstad resort, attractions include Blue Bay and Jan Thiel Beach.

What's nearby

  • Curaçao 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

  • Willemstad (CUR-Hato Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zanzibar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Luna Park - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mood Beach - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Oceana Seafood Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hemingway - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort

On a private beach with Access to hot tub, 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 such as an outdoor pool, a children's pool and a hot 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 members are 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 a safe and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Willemstad resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

Dutch, English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2001
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately USD 25 for adults and from 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 on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in all 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.

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 Curaçao
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

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 16 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort on 14 Dec 2024 start from NZ$370.21, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

Yep, The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort is a short 5-minute walk from Mambo Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing.

Does The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort have a pool?

The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort features a private beach, an outdoor pool and free pool cabanas.

What makes The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a private beach, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort.

Is The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and a private beach, it's no surprise that The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort is a hit with families.

Does The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

No, The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 732 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 732 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 732 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 732 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 732 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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wouldn’t stay here again!! The experience was not as expected and we didn’t feel very welcomed. My sister arrived before me and was asked by security if she “belonged here”. 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 don’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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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. It’s very silent and safe, very close to restaurants and entertainment. It’s very convenient that they have free transportation to the market and town.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Diamond

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Gloria I

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very nice, it’s relaxing and clean. The lagoon is beautiful and good for snorkeling. I wish there were no Construccion machines around. Also they should have a better store in the property and more food options. The restaurant is good, but the menu needs more variety. The service a the restaurant is was very good The staff at the hotel was always friendly The rooms are amazing, very spacious. We will stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to find your way around the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property near mambo beach secluded yet close enough to walk to everything had an amazing stay will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You could watch the dolphin shows 3 times a day from your rooms balcony if you are on the second or 3rd floors
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sara Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the beach area and the staff at the front desk were very helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

claudia d

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

david a

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful family experience
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

gijsberta wilhelmina johanna van der

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The breakfast (I paid to have it included) the options got minimized and you were only allowed one beverage. Whether it was coffee or juice, only one drink. They never come around to see if you wanted anything else whether it was breakfast or dinner. If you wanted another drink. So the only restaurant there was terrible for service. The room itself was great. A/c worked well, but I believe I got reminded 3 times to make sure the kitchen was clean otherwise I would get fined $75US. Although, when I decided to check under the bed to see if I got everything before checking out. There was a full roll of toiletpaper thrown under the one bed and coral pieces under the other bed. The beach was nice, many fish to see. No glass was allowed on the beach but plastic cups weren’t available anywhere. Their trick to get you to go to the restaurant where the service is terrible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024