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The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront resort with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Daily buffet breakfast (USD 25 per person)
Junior Suite, Ocean View | Private kitchenette | Microwave, coffee/tea maker
Restaurant
Guests at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort enjoy access to a private beach and rejuvenating spa treatments. The resort features water activities like snorkeling and kayaking, plus an outdoor pool and a separate children's pool complete with comfortable cabanas and sun loungers.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 99 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Murphy Beds

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Terrace/patio

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 141 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Murphy Beds and 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Bapor Kibra Z/N, Willemstad

What's nearby

  • Curaçao Sea Aquarium - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mambo Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Renaissance Shopping Mall - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Queen Emma Bridge - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Jan Thiel Beach - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Curacao Intl. Airport (CUR) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Every Juan Kantina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rilèks Beach Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bonita Beach Club Curaçao - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Donerix - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort

Upscale family-friendly resort near Mambo Beach
Curaçao Sea Aquarium is located near The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort, which provides a terrace, a garden, and a playground. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach massages, and sun loungers. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. Enjoy onsite activities like archery, snorkeling, and kayaking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a hot tub.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Beach towels, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snorkeling
  • 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.
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (28 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

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 at the property
Guests with bookings that include Saturday night may be required to change rooms during their stay.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 smoke detector and a security system
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

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.

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 Curaçao
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

Does The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 500 (subject to availability).

Where is The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Willemstad resort is just steps from Curaçao Sea Aquarium and Mambo Beach. Jan Thiel Beach and Kanoa Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 892 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 892 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 892 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 892 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 892 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tywanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about the property and staff. Especially due to having an oceanfront
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort will definitely stay again
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. I keep going back. See you in 2026 Thank you for making our vacations so perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Royal Sea Aquarium. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. We particularly appreciated the fact that the resort is small and quiet, it’s easy to get around. We had a wonderfull view on the ocean. The room was super clean. The food at the restaurant was really good too.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ambiance, friendly staff, clean, comfortable, affordable. Absolutely loved it My only complaint is the parking lot is too far away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

Every single aspect of our stay was fantastic. Perfect location and clean, spacious, and comfortable rooms. The staff are very friendly and knowledgable. Will be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cemal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time at the resort. And the stay was even better.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The resort was right on a private beach. Also had a nice pool.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice place. More for family. Beach area was really nice and the water was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was absolutely beautiful! Location was great. The room had everything we needed and the balcony was stunning. The snorkeling was great right off the beach. We had an amazing time and would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quiet resort! The staff was all very nice and helpful. Parking was a breeze just over the bridge. Great beach area to snorkel and relax
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really prettty property with private teach and friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, very clean and everyone that worked there was not only super friendly but very helpful!! Our room was a bit dated but very clean!!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It’s a nice property with an ocean view. It’s a little tired but well kept. They prioritize their time share owners ahead of regular guests. Lacking typical amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayesha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient and there are a lot of things to do in the area if you do not want to leave the facility. The breakfast is not buffet style which was the only drawback since I love my breakfast and my coffee!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect for our group of 5 families with kids. We all got our own spaces when we needed a break from each other, but the pool and beach ares were ideal for getting to spend time together in between other activities in Curacao
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the quite beach, very safe, perfect for my 4 years old
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sara Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the beach area and the staff at the front desk were very helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

10/10 Excellent

Agnes Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely Beautiful!!! I would definitely recommend this property ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location away from all the other
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jerome

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

david a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful family experience
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra Banks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The private beach and the dolphins.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annah

Beautiful property, spacious rooms!

Lovely staff, beautiful SPACIOUS rooms! So happy to have found this gem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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