The Ritz Village

Our stay at The Ritz Village was such a pleasant and memorable experience. The location is cozy and close to town, and although we didn’t feel like walking, renting a car made getting around super convenient. I really appreciated that the property is gated and private—it felt safe and peaceful the whole time. We arrived at 10 a.m. after an early morning flight, but check-in wasn’t until 4 p.m. As a first-time visitor to Curaçao, I was hoping to wind down after traveling since we had been up since 5 a.m. That said, the front desk handled it so well—they stored our luggage safely, offered us a space to change out of our travel clothes, and even suggested activities we could do around the island while we waited. We took their advice and explored a bit, and by the time we returned at 3:30 p.m., our room was already ready. The staff truly made the stay special. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and informative whenever we had questions. A special mention to the lovely lady at the front desk who made check-in a breeze and greeted us warmly every time we passed by—I wish I’d seen her before we left to say goodbye! Even the security guards were welcoming and added to the safe, homey atmosphere. We also opted for the breakfast package and loved the buffet setup, especially since everything was cooked fresh on the spot. The quaint setting made mornings and evenings so peaceful—it really felt like a home away from home. Overall, The Ritz Village made my trip to Curaçao even more enjoyable. I’ll definitely be booking here again every time I visit!

Although my experience at the "Urban Beach" restaurant left a lot to be desired (more on that later), my stay at the Ritz Village hotel was otherwise very pleasant. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. My (ground level) hotel had a concrete floor, which was great since I was in Curacao to scuba dive. The room was clean and shaded from direct sun, which helped keep it cool in the 85° F heat of the day. Outside each room there was a small table and chairs, as well as a small rack for hanging wet items to dry. The courtyard in front of my room had a nice pool, and the afternoon I used it I was the only one there. Next to reception is a car rental place and a small mini mart (with delicious crab salad) on site. My room had a tv with about 20 different channels, some US networks including some "local" Florida stations, as well as some stations in Dutch, and a few in Spanish. My room also had a small microwave and a medium sized refrigerator, some dishes, pots and pans, and an electric kettle. Instant coffee was provided but no way to brew or make drip coffee. My plan included breakfast at the Urban Beach restaurant, but my first morning there no one could find the key to the fancy coffee maker so they put an out of order sign on it. Although I arrived for breakfast at 750 am and there were two employees there, one was supposed to be cooking breakfast to order and the other was a new employee that didn't know how to do anything so when I left at 820 am, I don't think anyone had gotten any hot food and I know no one had gotten coffee. The second morning went much better- shortly after I arrived the out of order sign came off the coffee maker, but it only makes fancy coffee so there was pretty much always a line of people waiting to get what amounts to a very small cup. They really should invest in a large coffee dispenser so those of us that just want regular coffee can get it quickly, and shorten the line for people wanting fancy coffee! I ate at the restaurant for dinner twice. I was surprised at how American the menu was- pizza, burgers, pasta. The food was good though and reasonably priced considering I didn't have leave the complex to eat. The Ritz is also reasonable walking distance to the downtown and port areas of Curacao. There is a movie theatre nearby, and several restaurants (many of which require advanced reservation). Apparently there is a weekly festival on Thursday evenings in the downtown area; shops stay open a bit later than usual, bands give free performances and there is a short fireworks display about 830 pm.

The reception give great customer service, really love the idea of the ice cream when you check in. The property is very clean and update, the cleaning ladies was very nice. Highly recommend ritz village to anyone, staff always willing to help you.