Picolo recommends · Hotel in Willemstad, Curaçao
Avila Beach Hotel
A colonial mansion from the 1700s at your back and a calm, sheltered cove in front, with the restaurants of Pietermaai within reach on foot.
The water in the cove barely moves early in the day, and the first swimmers have it to themselves. Behind the sand stands the heart of the hotel, a colonial mansion from the 18th century, with a beach bar, three places to eat and a spa gathered around it.
Pietermaai, the old merchants' quarter where restored townhouses now hold restaurants and bars, begins just west of the hotel, so dinner is a stroll away. For the painted facades along Handelskade on the harbour, hop in a taxi.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Avila Beach Hotel
We picked it because it solves the usual Willemstad dilemma of town or beach. Here you get both, with a dose of history in the old mansion. The cove is sheltered enough for small children, so it works for couples and families alike.
Do not expect a long sweep of sand. The beach is a small cove, and space on it is limited when the hotel is full. If you want a big resort with lots of pools and entertainment, the coast outside town offers more.
What you get
- Own beach in a sheltered cove
- Historic 18th-century mansion
- Three restaurants and a beach bar
- Spa
- Calm water that suits children
A day at Avila Beach Hotel
- Morning
- A swim in the cove before the sun gets strong.
- Midday
- Lunch in the shade at the beach bar.
- Afternoon
- A spa treatment while the heat peaks outside.
- Evening
- A walk into Pietermaai for dinner in a restored townhouse.
Location
Willemstad, Curaçao
Open in MapsQuestions about Avila Beach Hotel
Does Avila Beach Hotel have its own beach?
Yes. The hotel sits on a small, sheltered cove with its own beach, and the water is usually calm enough for younger swimmers.
Can you walk from Avila Beach Hotel to Pietermaai?
Yes. The hotel lies just east of Pietermaai, so its restaurants and bars are within walking distance. For Punda and Handelskade, most guests take a taxi.
Is Avila Beach Hotel a good choice for families?
It works well for families, thanks to the calm cove and several places to eat without leaving the grounds. Couples tend to like the historic setting too.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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