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Curaçao is home to much diversity, and its accommodations are no exception. Here you'll find everything from beautiful resorts and bungalow hideaways to do-it-yourself camping stays.
All-inclusive resorts are certainly available to travelers, but may not be the most popular way to stay in Curaçao because it is such a unique destination. Other hotels and resorts provide everything from upscale surroundings to quaint, local lodgings.
Guesthouses are popular with travelers and usually cost a bit less than the larger hotels and resorts. Apartments are another option, especially for those planning a longer stay. Camping is possible, but there are no official campgrounds in Curaçao; guesthouses are a popular alternative.
Hotels are often located near Willemstad along the southern coast of Curaçao. Dive resorts are also concentrated in this area, usually no more than 15 minutes from downtown. To the northwest of Willemstad, Piscadera Bay is home to many of the larger chain and resort hotels. Travelers looking to stay on a budget would be wise to explore hotel options in the Punda and Otrobanda districts of Willemstad. To get a better feel for what particular accommodations have to offer, scroll through this site's alphabetical listing of hotels and resorts on the island to take an in-depth look at amenities and facilities, as well as other aspects of vacation accommodations.
Accommodations have a wide range of costs, but usually begin around $25(USD) per night. Mid-range accommodations cost approximately $100(USD) to $150(USD) per night. Popular dive resorts along the southern coast may charge more than $250(USD) per night, while the most expensive hotels will top $300(USD) per night.
Travelers who want to stay in Willemstad should call ahead and make reservations, as city hotels often fill up with business travelers from around the world, especially nearby Venezuela. It's also important to ask the hotel if the quoted cost includes the 12 percent government room tax and $3(USD) per night energy tax.
Because Curaçao has an extremely open attitude toward homosexuality, many hotels support gay and lesbian travelers as a part of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA). Such accommodations are listed on Gay Curaçao's Web site. (http://www.gaycuracao.com/eng/index.php) These hotels welcome all travelers.
The friendly faces and welcoming smiles of the people in Curaçao are topped only by the number of hotel and accommodation options available to travelers.
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