The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort

4.0 star property
On private beach with outdoor pool, near Mambo Beach
VIP Access

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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

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

Explore the area

Map
Bapor Kibra Z/N, Willemstad
  • CuraƧao Sea Aquarium
    ā€Ŗ1 min walkā€¬
  • Mambo Beach
    ā€Ŗ5 min walkā€¬
  • Jan Thiel Lagoon
    ā€Ŗ4 min driveā€¬
  • Willemstad (CUR-Hato Intl.)
    ā€Ŗ30 min driveā€¬
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Room options

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ocean View

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

Junior Suite, Ocean View

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

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About the neighborhood

Willemstad

The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort places you next to Mambo Beach and CuraƧao Sea Aquarium. This 30-room, 4-star resort welcomes guests with a restaurant, a private beach, and an outdoor pool.

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 - 21 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

On private beach with outdoor pool, near Mambo Beach
At The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort, guests enjoy a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. You can put free offsite parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach resort include free WiFi in public areas, a spa tub, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include microwaves, coffee makers, and ceiling fans.
An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Dutch, English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

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

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 elevator
  • 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 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.Ā 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is free cancellation available at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Jan 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort on Jan 14, 2025 start from $323.5, 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.

What's there to do around The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

Guests enjoy the resort's walkable location in Willemstad based on their ratings, and it's steps from Mambo Beach and CuraƧao Sea Aquarium. You'll also find Queen Emma Bridge and Kura Hulanda Museum within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

No, there isn't parking at the resort but you'll find free parking nearby.

Is a spa located at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

Spa services at the resort include beach massages and mani/pedis.

Does The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort include a casino on the premises?

No, The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a spa tub.

Is The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this resort, including a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this resort.

Does The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort.

Does The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort have connecting rooms?

No, this resort doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

The closest major airport to The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort is Curacao Intl. Airport (CUR), which is 10.3 mi away (30 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort offer a furnished balcony and may feature ocean views.

The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 758 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 758 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 758 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 758 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 758 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

Eglee

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, New Franklin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought this property was amazing. The staff were wonderful, especially Belfor. The location is ideal for divers and its right across from Ocean Encounters Dive Shop and they were also fantastic. I prefer to cook some of my own meals and sitting out on the patio to enjoy the ocean breeze and sunsets rather than eating put every meal. This resort had everything I needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Management went out of their way to insure that we were satisfiedā€¦even moved us to a better location when we had issues. Disappointed that Orbitz changed their policies and we no longer were eligible for an upgaradeā€¦but that was NOT the fault of the property.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, great staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, relaxing. Staff is excellent. Everyone is very helpful, nice and friendly. Room is comfortable and well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Elena

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like only snorkeling at the beach. Beach would benefit from more sand. Room was outdated, molds smell was very distinctive, coffee machine didnā€™t work properly. I requested a different room upon booking, when asked for a change of room upon checking in was told no rooms was available, hotel looked half empty during all our stay ( keep in mind this is timeshare property, which I didnā€™t know) so they only can give you thats available by timeshare owners. Housekeeping service very poor, rooms not clean properly, everything dirty and dusty. I had to clean everything myself. You have to chase then in the hallway to get toilet paper, towels, tissue. One day housekeep took the 2 rolls of toilet paper we had, so we were left with nothing. Bring your own soap and shampoo and body wash. You donā€™t get any. The worst was very loud music during weekend from nearby club, even with closed balcony and earplugs it was unbearable until midnight, whole room was shaking.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ting

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A slightly dated resort compared to its neighbors but fitting of a lower price. We got the suite and it was extremely spacious with our own private balcony. The apartment was updated except for the bathrooms. The private beach and coral reef are unbeatable, but dining options are limited. The resort is very walkable to the public beach with many dining and drinking options. Staff were mostly friendly and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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