ABC Resort Curaçao

English is spoken by the hotel team, alongside Dutch, so you can get the practical details sorted without turning check-in into a guessing game. ABC Resort Curaçao is a 19-room resort and lodge for travellers who prefer an apartment-style stay to a conventional hotel room, with space to prepare something simple, settle in and manage the day on your own terms.

The mood is straightforward rather than theatrical. There is a garden, a terrace, a library and outdoor space for a barbecue or picnic, while the pool area gives you somewhere to cool down between outings. For divers, that self-contained rhythm can work well: breakfast when you choose, a proper place to put your feet up, and enough practical support to organise excursions or a hire car.

You are in Julianadorp, Curaçao, at Zorgendal 2, with the resort positioned near the beach and around 1 km from the town centre. Willemstad is part of the excursion picture, while the resort's location keeps you away from having to base every decision in the middle of the city.

The airport is about five minutes away by car, and the city centre is around ten minutes away. That makes the resort useful if you plan to explore Curaçao rather than stay within walking distance of a dense strip of restaurants and shops. A car can be hired through the resort, and free parking is available for those who bring or arrange one.

The accommodation is built around apartments, so the choice matters less by grand labels than by how you intend to use the space. A double apartment with a double bed fits a couple who want a simple base, while the two-bedroom options make more sense when you want separate sleeping space or room for a small group. Balcony versions give you an outdoor area attached to the accommodation, and pool-view apartments put the resort's swimming area into the outlook.

The Standard Apartment is the most practical option for a stay with a bit of living to do rather than simply sleeping between dives. It includes a kitchen, dining area, patio, washing machine, Wi-Fi, air-conditioning and a fan, along with a private bathroom, shower, towels, wardrobe, hairdryer, iron, television and tea or coffee facilities. That means you can rinse the day off, cool down properly and deal with laundry without making an expedition of it.

Air-conditioning is available in several apartment categories, including the Standard and Deluxe apartments, while private bathrooms run through the accommodation range. Some of the simpler categories list fewer in-room facilities, so check the individual apartment details carefully if a kitchen, patio, washing machine or air-conditioning is part of your plan. There is no lift, which is worth keeping in mind when choosing a room and handling bags after travel.

Your apartment is where most of the food arrangements are made: selected apartment categories include a kitchen, dining area and facilities for making tea or coffee. After an early dive, you can keep to your own routine rather than wait for restaurant opening times.

For the evening, barbecue areas and a picnic area are available on site. It is a straightforward option for food after a day of sun, salt water and activity: shop, prepare it and eat outdoors.

The meals included in your booking depend on the rate you choose. This accommodation suits you if you prefer to keep mealtimes flexible and explore the island’s food beyond the resort.

Two swimming pools give you a choice of places to cool off, and the resort also has a sun terrace, garden and regular terrace space for a slower part of the day. It is the sort of arrangement that suits a quiet hour with a book rather than a timetable of organised entertainment. The library is there for precisely that kind of pause when the glare outside has done enough for one day.

If sitting still for too long starts to feel suspicious, Pilates and walking are available, and boat trips can be arranged. Excursions also include beach outings and trips to Willemstad, giving you an easy way to make a non-diving day about the island rather than another round of poolside recovery.

The barbecue and picnic area add a useful option for an informal meal outdoors, particularly when an apartment stay has left you with more interest in an easy evening than a formal dinner. There is no spa listed, but the pool, garden, terrace and outdoor activities cover the basics for unwinding without overcomplicating the afternoon.

Check-in runs from 15:00 to 20:00, with check-out by 11:00. Plan your arrival around that window, particularly if you are using the airport transfer service. Airport transfers are available through the resort, and car hire can also be arranged if you want to reach beaches, Willemstad and other parts of Curaçao independently.

Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available. Laundry and dry-cleaning services, luggage storage, concierge assistance and excursion support are also part of the practical set-up, while ticket assistance can help with planning outings. The reception has no lift access elsewhere in the building, so the lack of elevators is worth factoring in if stairs are awkward after a flight or with heavy equipment.

Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted. The property has designated smoking areas, and pets are not admitted. For a self-catering stay, the combination of kitchen facilities in selected apartments, laundry support, parking and a nearby airport makes the resort easier to run from than a room-only base.