Scuba Lodge City Beach

Hotels
9.2 (378 reviews)
Pietermaai 104 , Willemstad , cw

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location with direct ocean access
Clean, renovated and spacious rooms
Friendly, helpful staff
Pools, restaurant, bar and artificial bay
Delicious food and good breakfast
Cons:
Street parking is limited and hard to find
Occasional slow service in the restaurant
Some ground-floor rooms advertised as oceanview have no view
Isolated reports of moldy/musty smell and overflowing garbage areas
Air conditioning not always sufficiently cool in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Generally praised as very clean and renovated rooms; a few guests reported moldy/musty odors in older parts and overflowing garbage bins on arrival.
Service
9.4
Staff repeatedly described as welcoming, helpful and accommodating (help with luggage, local guidance); isolated reports of a slightly unfriendly waiter and slow restaurant service.
Location
9.6
Strong positive sentiment: excellent central location, short walk to city center, direct access to the ocean and great snorkeling right by the hotel.
Room Quality
9.2
Many guests noted renovated, spacious and lovely rooms/apartments; some reviews mention older rooms with a strong odor and an AC that did not cool well.
Amenities
9.3
Highly rated amenities: two pools, restaurant, bar and an artificial bay for guests; limited number of beachbeds and some paid options noted.
Value for Money
8.9
Viewed as worth the price by multiple guests and repeat visitors, though some felt the rate could be lower given minor issues (parking, occasional service slowdowns).
Food and Beverage
9.1
Food and restaurant repeatedly described as delicious and breakfast tasty; however service can be slow at times and seating/availability was occasionally an issue.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall very positive — many strong recommendations, repeat stays and 'fantastic' holiday comments, offset by a few operational/comfort issues mentioned above.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-07-03 07:50

Property Description

Oceanfront Location near Floating Market:
Experience the beauty of Willemstad’s Floating Market just a short stroll away from our oceanfront hotel. Dive into adventure with scuba lessons and gear shop right at your fingertips.

Luxurious Apartments with Modern Amenities:
Relax in style in our apartment units featuring full kitchens, multiple bathrooms, and stunning sea views from private terraces. Enjoy entertainment with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and laundry facilities included.

Relaxation and Dining Options:
Unwind by the infinity pool or garden pool, or indulge in a rejuvenating on-site massage. Start your day with a delicious breakfast menu and end it with tropical cocktails at the oceanfront bar. Book now for a memorable stay at Scuba Lodge & Suites!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CUR

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 378 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 9.3
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beatriz • extended_group • uy
9
Pros:

La ubicación excelente. El personal súper profesional.

Cons:

Nada

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Wolfgang • family_with_children • de
9
Es war traumhaft
Pros:

Alles

Cons:

Nichts

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Maya • couple • ch
8
Tranquille et bien situé pour explorer la ville
Pros:

L’hôtel dans son ensemble, la situation, propre
Le personnel de la réception très sympathique.

Cons:

Le personnel du restaurant pas très sympathique, mais pas mal poli non plus. Ça donnait pas envie de faire tout les repas sur place.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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488britd • Couples
10
Excellent stay!
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at Scuba Lodge. It is located on the Punda side of Pietermaai, about 5-10 minutes by walking from the town center and about 15-20 minutes by walking from Kura Hulanda Village. It has great amenities and is also conveniently located down the street from an excellent dive shop. The front desk staff were excellent and helped us arrange some last minute details like car rental!

2026-07-28 • via Tripadvisor
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DickieB77 • Solo travel
8
Beach side 3 star hotel with great service
Pros:

It is on the beach and that is the biggest selling point. It’s in a refurbished building which many might find appealing. I found it quiet and comfortable. Great location. Four doors down from Dive Center Pietermaai. The rooms are European meaning somewhat small. Service is outstanding. Very friendly. On-site restaurant and bar generally reasonable for drinks and meals. Nice views. My biggest complaint is the TV. Bad reception, no streaming. Parking can be a challenge. You’re in Pietermaai street parking. They have WiFi which is pretty fast so you can stream on your phone. Nice infinity pool.

2026-07-24 • via Tripadvisor
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Mac • solo_traveller • jm
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • couple • co
3
The room I was given is nothing like what was advertised.
Cons:

The hotel sold us one room type but assigned us a completely different one. We paid extra for an ocean view, based on the photos provided, but were given a room facing a building that totally blocked the view. Additionally, the bathroom had a strong sewage smell. We had to leave the doors and windows open to ventilate the room, forcing us to endure the extreme heat.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Julieta • solo_traveller • ar
10
Pros:

Muy bien ubicado cerca del centro histórico y muy linda vista al mar del restaurante

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Daiana M • family_with_children • ar
7
Pros:

El restaurante es muy caro y no tiene buen servicio.

Cons:

El restaurante

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Aldo • solo_traveller • br
9
Ubicación muy buena
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Precio

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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OlegR938 • Family • McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia
10
Ecxellent property in a great location!
Pros:

The property is great and well-located. The Dive Shop is right next to it. Everyone at Scuba Lodge was very helpful, friendly, and welcoming.
We will definitely be staying with them again next time.

2026-07-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Nazareth • couple • ar
9
Pros:

La atención del personal, estaba limpio, tiene todo , pileta, mar, restaurant, todo cerca

Cons:

No tiene estacionamiento pero buscas lugar en la calle, se escucha ruido desde temprano

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • us
8
Pros:

Charming boutique hotel right within walking distance of Willemstad harbor and downtown. The food in the restaurant was fabulous (and so was the ambience of being able to each right in the sand and on the water. The infinity pool was lovely. And, the staff ... so helpful. I had medical emergency, and the clerk at the front desk bent over backwards to help me get in to see her eye doctor. Thanks a million for that!

Cons:

Room had quite a steep stairway up to it (so, if mobility is an issue, be sure to ask for a ground floor room). The lighting in our 3rd-floor bedroom was dimmer than I'd have liked. I'm a big windows person, and since the gables didn't allow for super large windows, more lighting would've been nice. Though on the water, you should be aware that this hotel isn't really on a beach. It's on a rocky plateau above the water. This plateau is covered with sand. So, it looks charming. But, there's no gentle entry into the ocean (that involves a ladder), and the two days we were there, the water looked quite rough. I'd say this is really a property for adults (even if there is a playset on property, there's no real place for children to pay in the water or sand (unless that second non-infinity swimming pool opens back up).

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Patrícia • couple • br
10
Nossa estadia foi inesquecível. Voltaremos com nossos filhos! ❤️
Pros:

Tivemos um upgrade de acomodação e nosso quarto foi ótimo! Muito espaçoso, cama maravilhosa, super confortável, ótima para recuperar as energias dos dias intensos. Muitos utensílios para alimentação no quarto! Banho sensacional!

Cons:

A TV não estava preparada para assistir os jogos da copa do mundo! Poderia ter uma mesa interna para refeição no quarto. Tem bastante espaço! 🥰

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Shamaica • couple • us
10
Pros:

Very clean and staff welcoming

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Mónica • couple • cr
8
Muy lindo
Pros:

Limpio, muy bonitas las instalaciones

Cons:

Cuesta conseguir parqueo, pues es en la calle y se llena bastante la zona, que el aire acondicionado no enfriaba lo suficiente y cuando llegamos los contenedores de basura estaban muy llenos y olían bastante mal

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Coastal10450855423 • Couples • Charlotte, North Carolina
10
Beautiful country, fantastic experience, lovely hotel. Highly recommend Scuba Lounge as a hotel and Curacao as a holiday
Pros:

Wonderful hotel, great holiday destination

2026-06-06 • via Tripadvisor
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Silva • solo_traveller • co
9
Pros:

Personal de recepcion muy amable, dan guia turisitca en la habitacion, te ayudan guardando equipaje, incluso me acompañaron a tomar mi transporte, bastante queridas. Restaurante cena y almuerzo, comida deliciosa.

Cons:

El restaurante la comida deliciosa,solo que una noche pese a estar en las bancas del lado del mar, y al querer entrar por ese costado al restaurante a cenar, un mesero me dijo que no había mesa, como no me vio rubia sentí una leve actitud no tan amable, le dije que me hospedaba en el hotel, otro mesero más cordial me ubicó en una mesa interior y fue más amable. Quiza porque en su mayoria son europeos los huespedes. Pero los demas meseros solventaron con mejor servicio.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Andres • couple • ec
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee