Sometimes pictures can be deceiving when searching for hotels but seeing is believing folks! The view really is that beautiful. I didn’t get to eat at the Blue restaurant which was disappointing but there was a few restaurants conveniently down the street. Tips: try to schedule a private ride transfer to and from airport with Avila directly! They are pretty good at replying to messages & helping out. I made the mistake of getting a airport taxi to the hotel & it was not cheap! I used their company on the way back and it was significantly cheaper! Must do: If you don’t mind walking… it’s like a 15/20min direct walk to the big “Curaçao” sign, souvenir shops and Queen Emma’s Bridge!!! What I love most about the hotel was the views and the beach I was surprise it wasn’t very busy considering I came on a Saturday but I loved having the beach temporarily to myself lol. I didn't have full breakfast only a fruit plate but seem like there was a lot to offer. The pool was great! The view from the tower is exceptional!

Not the hotel fault but, The Mosquitoes! OMG bring spray because those mosquitoes are disrespectful. I had a few in my room. Do not leave your door or window open too long. The bathroom was nice. The room wasn’t dirty but I felt it couldn’t been cleaned just a lil better because of the random strings on hair I saw. The bed was different lol. It kinda flopped up when I first laid on it. I’m only 140 pounds. The mattress was was very light. I slept like a baby though!

The room and the hotel were amazing. The location was right on the water and it was spectacular. The spa was great!!

The front desk staff were not very helpful at first, but they did get better.

Beautiful property, great location

During our stay, they were remodeling near by building, which we were notified prior to arrival, but then 2 days later our bungalows were under remodel also, lots of banging paint odors. Several of the rooms were remodeled as well as the deck which was bothersome, especially during the afternoon houra.

Our stay was perfect! My husband and I spent 4 nights in the Ocean Front Blueswing. Our room was clean and cold when we got there, which was nice compared to the heat outside. The view is SPECTACULAR. We spent every morning drinking coffee on the porch looking out over the ocean. The coffee machine made really good coffee. We felt tons of privacy in the room. The shower was spacious and right at the entrance so we could rinse off before walking through the room sandy. We also noticed house keeping did a terrific job and mopped the floors everyday so we didn't feel like we were living right on the beach by having everything sandy. It was such a refreshing stay. We ate at 2 of the restaurant, had drinks by the beach and brunch one day. All meals were lovely. Highly recommend the pina colada. The location is also perfect because we were able to walk into town and explore on foot. The path is filled with colorful and beautiful houses. We also used the budget car service on site and found it incredibly easy to book a car for 2 days there. The parking on site was easy and free. I would recommend this hotel over and over to anyone who is going to Curacao!

the only downside is that the room was a splurge for us. It would have been too expensive for a normal stay but since it was our honeymoon we increased our budget.

We booked the Octagon standard room which was clean, comfortable and well equipped. Even the outer restrooms in common areas were very clean and modernized. Electrical Outlets are Euro 220V which we only realized by asking - no info on website. The hotel offered a complimentary breakfast to guests who booked this room type on their website due to renovations undertaken nearby. This was extended to us only when we asked - something that booking.com should have negotiated. The 2 private beaches were as advertised with lots of beach chairs and thatched huts. A modestly easy walk ( 1.5 km) to the town if you missed the complimentary hotel shuttle. Staff were friendly, hospitable and helpful!! Good food, good drinks, Latin music and great atmosphere! Loved the fitness CENTRE to help balance out the experience!

A complimentary shared airport shuttle was made available to guests who booked directly on hotel’s website. We paid extra as we booked on Booking.com. Breakfast was fair. Some local options added to the “regular” American breakfast menu. Some improvement needed on making good omelettes. Drivers for the airport-hotel transfers could be more hospitable with some driving safety training. Some air refresher units in lobby area would do wonders!

Excellent location, surrounded by a huge choice of restaurants and only a 10/15 minute flat walk in to town. Very friendly staff. Gorgeous beaches. Great facilities. I would definitely recommend and hope to return in the near future.

Only a couple of negatives. There's currently some building work and a temporary reception but it doesn't affect your stay. One night, the rain was so bad that it came through the ceiling in to our room however when we informed reception, they fixed the problem quickly and all the clothes that were wet were cleaned free of charge.

Avila Beach has it all beautiful location, not far from the city excellent facilities and very friendly staff. The nice thing is that despite that it's big complex it doesn't feel like you're there with a lot of people. You still have a lot of room for yourself. The two private beaches are the best example of that, there is more than enough space. The room was big and clean with excellent beds and we had a lovely ocean view.

The only thing that could be better is the free WiFi. We lost contact a number of times, but it always came back on.

It was in a good location. The beach was very nice and not crowded. It was clean. They had waiter service on beach that was very appreciated. Our waitress Juliette was phenomenal and the best part of the stay. She was so friendly and went over and beyond to make sure we had what we needed on food and drink. She is a standout employee. Other employees that were helpful were Alexander in guest relations and Zachary at the front desk.

The construction. When we first got there our room was on a floor where there was construction going on on many rooms next to us. There were many workers around and it was messy. We did request a new room which we were able to get the following day which was much better. I also didn’t like the elevators having construction wood on the inside side which made it feel like I was on a service elevator and made it more crowded. I would also say that most of the staff at the front desk were not very friendly with the exception of Zachary and the lady who checked us out. I do think many of the staff need to work on their friendliness and customer service.

we loved our stay at Avila, perfect location and amenities

the first night, there was a wedding on one of the beach near ou room, music was soooo loud, we felt that wasn’t right for guests, some rooms were even closer than us

The property is absolutely beautiful. The staff was incredibly friendly and willing to help with any questions you have. The beaches are soft, clean, and relaxing. The restaurants located in the resort are delicious and stunning. The Pen has an amazing variety of food to try, Blues atmosphere is just incredible, and the simple food for lunch at the bars was top notch, but if you are looking for something a little more there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance.

The only thing I would say is everybody is on island time so getting drinks, food, etc takes quite a bit longer than expected but still totally worth it!