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Papagayo Beach Hotel

Property class: 4
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An aerial view of a coastal resort with a clear turquoise sea, a rocky shoreline, and several buildings including a hotel with a pool and a restaurant.
A beachside lounge with seating and a bar area, overlooking the sea.
An aerial view of a coastal resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a rocky shoreline.
A person relaxing on a white lounge chair on a sandy beach with a clear blue sky and ocean view.
A beachside resort with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a bar area.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Jan Thiel Z/N, Jan Thiel
  • Place, Jan Thiel Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kanoa Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Caracas Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Willemstad (CUR-Hato Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬
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Room options

View all photos for Lobby View Room

A modern living room with a sofa, a green armchair, a round wooden coffee table, and a dark ottoman. A large window with curtains is visible, and a tropical plant mural adorns the wall.

Lobby View Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Boulevard View Room

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, large windows with a view of the outdoors, and tropical plant artwork on the wall.

Boulevard View Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Garden View Room

A modern room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a round mirror on the wall, and a round wooden table with a book.

Garden View Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ocean View Room

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Ocean View Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the ocean, and tropical wall art.

Ocean Front View Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Papagayo Beach Hotel

Along with 10 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a casino, 4 bars/lounges, and a health club are onsite.
Papagayo Beach Hotel offers 154 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a health club and a sauna.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision.

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

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open select days.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Papagayo Beach Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Jan Thiel Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and 2 outdoor pools are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine with a beachfront location at Papagayo Beach Club, one of the property's 10 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to body wraps, body treatments, or deep-tissue massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a sauna, and fitness classes
  • 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Jan Thiel Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Mambo Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Papagayo Beach Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a health club, and a sauna. There are 10 restaurants on site, along with a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a beach bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A casino, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Papagayo Beach Hotel. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Jan Thiel hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.
Papagayo Beach Club - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Specialty Restaurant - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Papagayo Beach Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 10 AM to 6 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 28 for adults and USD 14 for children
  • 10 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar

Restaurants on site

  • Papagayo Beach Bar
  • Papagayo Beach Club
  • Specialty Restaurant

Things to do

  • 142 slot machines
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 8 gaming tables
  • Bingo
  • Casino (5,920 square foot of space)
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Papagayo Beach Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 500.00 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: approximately USD 28 for adults and USD 14 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 110 per room (roundtrip)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Papagayo Beach Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property class

This property does not have a Curaçao Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Papagayo Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 652 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 652 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 652 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 652 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 652 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stays at Papagayo, I recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, and the property is beautiful with many options for food.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The food was great at Papago beach bar restaurant and the bar had plenty of options
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is so much nicer than the photos and other reviews portray, the staff are unbelievably accommodating and nice, it’s directly on the beach and all the restaurants nearby were very convenient. the location is amazing this is where I will stay everytime I’m in Curacao!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay! The salt water infinity pool is the absolute best part for
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ilona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying here, everything was very clean, and the host was incredibly friendly. Breakfast was great they have a lot of options. I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room cleaned daily, towels changed daily, wonderful view, kind staff, good location, beautiful beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Papagayo Hotel property was clean and well maintained. We got an ocean view room and enjoyed the balcony and view. The hotel has many amenities including being right on the beach. We were close to stores, restaurants, markets and more. Staff was friendly and the hotel was well designed. Loved our time will be back !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The AC was fantastic. We had a gorgeous ocean front view!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing ocean view ! Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

yaseen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff well trained and the front desk manager is very helpful and very understandable. Dafintely will comeback again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property with equally amazing staff. If you're looking for a convenient location near all the action, Papagayo Beach Hotel is it! The property is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terrencia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Papagayo was beautiful, fun, and relaxing. The room was very clean, staff was so friendly and helpful, the beach is beautiful. Tons to do on the resort. I would stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really good location and good vibes
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melem Teodoro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great experience here! Would definitely recommend 100/10!!! Great location , great staff , clean rooms and lots to do !! The hotel has a supermarket connected to it , few good restaurants, great pools and beach access . also a rental car place!! This made it easy to drive around the beautiful island . Awesome experience!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was could’ve been better but overall a great resort with great amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and courteous. Loved the pools and beach. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly and attentive. Rooms are nice, good parking. No complaints from me 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the ocean front rooms and it was amazing! The staff are incredible and easy access and walking to restaurants. Loved the cabana at the beach, the pool area is quiet and relaxing, endless views of ocean. Classy modern mcm decor in the lobby, rooms are modern decor, groceries on site if needed. Thank you so much for the very thought anniversary dessert, flowers and generosity. Hospitality top notch!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chaima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mohamad

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didnot book room with breakfast, the aircondition works great
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place! The staff was very nice, professional, friendly and helpful. We had an ocean view room was perfect with a large balcony for morning coffee. Enjoyed the 2 pools, beach areas and the beach bar was lively but not crowded & loud. Breakfast was buffet and/or Ala carte.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gershom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing! Huge resort with astonishing beach views and amenities. Great restaurants, bars, pools, all on the beach. Stunning! My one recommendation would be the doors. They slam very loudly and will awaken you while sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026