Sandals Royal Curaçao

Opened on the Santa Barbara Estate outside Willemstad, Sandals Royal Curaçao is the brand's first Caribbean resort on the island. The property stands near Spanish Water, accessible from the coast. Twenty-four room categories range from garden-view Premium rooms to seaside Butler bungalows with private pools. Entry-level Subi Premium rooms occupy the second floor and face tropical gardens; Carisia Luxury rooms add a balcony. Sunchi Beachside Club Level rooms overlook the accessible beach and the inlet. Walkout rooms on the ground floor open directly onto patios fitted with Tranquility soaking tubs. Swim-up Junior Suites offer direct pool access from private patios. One-bedroom Butler suites include separate lounges and dedicated butler service. Asombroso Rondoval villas are freestanding structures set among tropical gardens, each with a private pool. Awa Seaside bungalows face the sea from elevated positions; Kurason Island bungalows sit on an island within a heart-shaped pool.

Dining venues serve breakfast and dinner; a poolside bar operates at one of two pools, the larger a two-level infinity design. PADI-certified scuba diving departs daily to reefs offshore. Water sports include kayaks, Hobie Cats, snorkelling, and stand-up paddleboards. Land activities include pickleball, beach volleyball, and table tennis. A fitness centre stocks Life Fitness equipment. Red Lane Spa offers treatments in garden pavilions. Island Routes organises excursions into Curaçao. Private cabanas can be reserved at the beach and poolside. Wireless internet and laundry service are included.