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Curacao - BeachProperty Information
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Hotel Advisories
General Policies & Fine Print
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price.
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
3081 reviews-
Thanks Renaissance Wind Creek Resort Curaçao
Curaçao Thanks My sisters and I stayed at the Curaçao Renaissance Wind Creek Resort September 30th to October 6th and had a great experience. From check in with Thayla to check out with Ashanty, everyone was professional, friendly and welcoming. At check in Thayla was very knowledgeable and helpful, providing us with resort and area restaurant information with a smile. The initial connecting rooms she provided were okay, exactly what we had reserved. However as a Marriott Bonvoy Gold member (once platinum😕), I’m entitled to an upgrade if available, so on our second day I asked for one and was pleasantly surprised to receive 2 beautiful connecting oceanfront rooms with amazing views. Thanks to the wonderful manager on duty the morning of Tuesday October 7th. Unfortunately, in my excitement I didn’t write down her name, but her assistance was very much appreciated. Also, big thanks to Christopher our bellman who transferred all our baggage from one room to the other, and kept it safe our last day and also had a cab waiting for us when needed. On days she worked, Thayla greeted us every morning on our way to breakfast (included) by name and made sure we were okay. The daily breakfast was awesome due to Isabel, who made delicious omelettes and Martina, who made wonderful fresh juices (I’m not really a juicer, but they were great). They were a fierce duo and kept the line moving with a smile. We felt like family by the time we left. Other unforgettable breakfast staff members; Chantal took the time to write down the birthday song for me, because I wanted to join in singing with the staff Jouan our favorite mimosas server with just a splash and smile. Thank you ladies, you definitely set the tone for a wonderful experience the start of every day. Other notable things to mention, I like the manmade beach, with side pool area with no sand ( hubby is not a fan of sand), the availability of huts to keep you covered from sun. The gym was clean with a nice variety of equipment. There are a nice variety of things to do within walking distance, the spa, restaurants, shopping, the bridge and onsite casino. Thanks for a great experience, Cheryll Sawyer
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The whole staff made us feel welcome. Beautiful hotel, great area to walk around the heart of the city.
Not only the great location of this hotel to explore the heart of Willemstad, but the staff is what sets this property apart. We were made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Felix checked us in and gave us great recommendations for food and explained the package. We did do the all inclusive, but still explored restaurants and excursions and rented a car for a day. Chris was welcoming and escorted us up to our room and assisted with our bags. Juan was super helpful when we were running late to get breakfast as we were waiting to be picked up for our excursion and was so kind to get us carry out boxes so we could eat on the road. He checked back in on us during our stay at breakfast and gave us good tips on beaches and car rental. We enjoyed talking to him. Ivorie was the sweetest at the Infinity Bar. We went once at night and once during the day and she brought us delicious drinks and dinner. We saw her a few times throughout the trip as well and she said goodbye to us as we waited for a cab when we were leaving. Mary Dee at 5 O'Clock somewhere was exceptional and made us feel so special on our anniversary. She arranged a dessert and balloons with her manager and made me a drink that was out of this world. I also would like to mention Pete, who served us at Nautilus one night and gave my husband a to go of the blue and yellow desserts he liked, Alexis, who greeted us at the door after being out on a particularly warm evening with bottles of water and said "welcome home", Margarita who served us at breakfast one morning and last but not least, Roland at the door and Riangelo at the front desked who helped us arrange a taxi when our airport transfer that we booked did not arrive. Thanks to them, we didn't have to worry and made it to the airport in time for our flight. The hotel was clean and well decorated, the beds were comfortable and we had a little balcony to look out and see the water. We enjoyed the Infinity Beach and Pool. I had read other reviews that passed on this hotel because it was not a natural beach, but for us, it worked out perfect. We did a beach hopping excursion to see those beaches and drove back to our favorite the next day. Those beaches were stunning in natural beauty, but we had the Infinity Beach and pool basically to ourselves one night as this is a private beach. The trip and our time in Curacao was amazing and is a must return destination for us. Between the food, our walks between Otrobanda and Punda, the atmosphere, and mostly, the people, this was definitely a vacation to remember. Thank you Renaissance Wind Creek. Your amazing staff helped make our 5th anniversary trip unforgettable. We can't wait until the next time we see you. We will definitely stay here again and I would recommend it to anyone I know traveling to the area.
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Best manager
I would like to acknowledge the manager, Julianne. Julianne provided impeccable service as she was incredibly attentive, accommodating and helpful. She was also extremely friendly as she generously welcomed my guest and I. I will be sure to recommend this hotel. Thank you for having her on your team!
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Great location and easy access to restaurants!
Our 1st time in Curacao and we are very happy we chose this place given the proximity to the shops and great restaurants close by (Kaya 91 and Ceviche 91). The "beach" is basically a man-made pool with ocean water and sand. It's great for a quick dip and some late afternoon cocktails but definitely RENT A CAR and go visit the gorgeous beaches this island has to offer. The parking is free at this hotel. Thank you to THALIA at front desk for all the help with tips on places to visit and restaurants to eat and drink at. She knows where all the good frozen drinks are sold!
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Best oceanfront resort in town
I recently stayed at the Renaissance for a brief weekend getaway to Curacao. The spring 2024 fare deals on Copa Airlines for fall 2024 flights from SFO came down to CUR v. AUA v. SXM. However, I had just visited AUA in November 2022 and I couldn't find any good hotel deals in SXM. Therefore, it was time to try Curacao. I soon determined that I wanted to forego a rental car, and instead stay in Willemstad and explore the town on foot. In my research, I learned that Curacao looks a lot like Aruba, except with much smaller beaches and taller hills. I have no interest in snorkeling, scuba diving, or climbing hills in 90 degree heat. My main priorities on vacation in tropical climates are swimming laps in a pool and taking long walks on the beach. Overall, I was pleased with the Renaissance as the best oceanfront resort available in the Willemstad area. Curacao doesn't have many natural beaches, so many of the "beachfront" resorts like the Renaissance have fake beaches. In this case, the Renaissance has a seawater pool with an infinity edge on one side and sand on the other that simulates a beach, and a freshwater pool for people who don't like to taste salt in their mouth while swimming laps. Curacao is a much older colony than Aruba, meaning that Willemstad has more authentic historical Dutch architecture and more history to explore in its Maritime History Museum. In contrast, Oranjestad on Aruba is notorious for its tacky, bland, and dull pseudo-Dutch architecture, and the Aruba museum only covers Indigenous history but not the history of the colonial period. The Renaissance resort is conveniently located next to the Rif Fort, which the developer converted into a shopping center with shops and restaurants. It is also a short walk from the Queen Emma pontoon bridge over which one can cross to the Punda area. My room was clean, smelled good, and was well-maintained. No unusual smells or sights noted. Now it's time to turn to the downsides, which is what we all read TripAdvisor for. The main downside is that because I booked a cheap room on Hotwire, I got an "internal" room. The resort's Web site fails to explain what that is. Because of the resort building's unusual shape, there is a large triangle-shaped conference room with a high ceiling which spans several floors, with corridors and rooms around it, and a number of rooms actually face towards that conference room. I think what happened is that guests found it creepy to look out their windows only have a view of a conference room, so the resort management blocked off the window with a permanent opaque wrap. The result is a hotel room that gets no natural light or air! Fortunately, this kind of room didn't bother me. As a solo traveler who takes short vacations, I try to minimize my time in hotel rooms. Either I'm asleep, or getting ready to go to bed, or getting ready to go out. I am not the kind of person to sit on a hotel room balcony all day watching the world go by. Having an internal room meant I wasn't paying for a view that I was not going to use anyway. But it would have been nice to know about that in advance. In the end, I concluded I got my money's worth: a Dutch Caribbean oceanfront resort where I was able to swim plenty of laps in the swimming pool, then walk into the adjacent town and enjoy the local cuisine, architecture, and history. But having tried Curacao for a refreshing change from Aruba, it also made me realize how much I prefer to walk on long, natural white sand beaches on vacation. Therefore, I won't be coming back to Curacao for at least another 20 years (if ever). But I definitely recommend this resort to anyone curious about Curacao.