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Palapa Beach Resort

2.5 star property
Beachfront aparthotel near Mambo Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Marina
Aerial view
Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Marina View | Terrace/patio
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Playa Caracasbaai 2, Jan Thiel
  • Place, Caracas Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Jan Thiel Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mambo Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Willemstad (CUR-Hato Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View, Poolside

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View, Poolside

  • 117 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Marina View

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Marina View

  • 234 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

Deluxe Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

  • 10 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Jan Thiel

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Caracas Bay and 2 miles (3 km) of Fort Beekenburg with a stay here. Jan Thiel Lagoon and Tugboat Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Caracas Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jan Thiel Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Mambo Beach - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Curaçao Sea Aquarium - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Blue Bay - 23 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Curacao Intl. Airport (CUR) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kanti Awa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Bike - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪VillaVis - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Visboer - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brisa Do Mar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Palapa Beach Resort

Beachfront aparthotel near Mambo Beach
Palapa Beach Resort offers its guests a private beach and an outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Palapa Beach Resort also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Jan Thiel aparthotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 10 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Palapa Beach Resort offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private white sand beach

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 10 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • 8 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 500.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Cleaning fee: USD 95 per accommodation, per week (varies based on length of stay)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per person (one way)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned.

National rating

This property does not have a Curaçao Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Palapa Beach Resort Jan Thiel
Palapa Beach Jan Thiel
Palapa Beach
Palapa Beach Resort Jan Thiel
Palapa Beach Resort Aparthotel
Palapa Beach Resort Aparthotel Jan Thiel

Palapa Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

lynnette

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The property itself is nice. Beach is rocky. The entrance riad is very dilapidated and almost thought we were at the wrong place.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Irena

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Liked tge service of the security guards, the communication with front desk was not optimal!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Yulia

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Pros: the room was spacious, the pool was nice with a great view. Cons: got charged for overuse of utilities even though we only used AC in one room and only at night; pillowcases were dirty and one of the towels was stained with what looked like blood. We arrived on Saturday and the office is closed on weekends so I took care of the dirty pillowcases myself (there's a washer). This is one is partly my fault but I completely forgot to visit the office once it opened on Monday. Instead of messaging me, leaving a note or politely knocking on the door, the manager banged on the door in the morning for a few minutes (we were sleeping) until i woke up and opened it. Overall, we had an "okay" stay at this hotel but will not be returning. One other thing for those counting on going to the beach by the hotel, it's very rocky and we didn't see anyone swimming there.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

You can't go wrong!!

As always, it was another great stay at Palapa! I've stayed there 3 or 4 times now and everything has been consistently perfect each and every time!! Yamillett, who is the manager there, is awesome! She will do whatever it takes to make sure your stay is a pleasant one!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A few glitches with check-in were quickly resolved by staff. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wendell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a great find!!!!

Had such a great time and can't wait to get back! The staff was great from day one, making sure you were well informed on everything that you needed to know to help make your stay more enjoyable! The size and space of the unit was amazing! You get a HUGE bang for your buck! It was awesome to be able to just walk next door, rent a jet ski and take to the waves too! :)
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome place!

I don't know why the low rating. Our stay was amazing. The staff is awesome, the location is amazing and overall it was fantastic! Loved every second of our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Dyana, Venezuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place,excellent location

Palapa is a really nice place, beautiful view from the property,well maintenance overall. Quite, safe. The neighborhood nearby is really nice, great houses and bars. But you need to have a car in this area. The apartment/unit we had was really comfortable for us family of 4. With 2 children ( 9 yrs and 3 yrs). They gave us (an upgrade) room in from of the pool so that was fantastic for the girls. 2 bed/3bath, with jacuzzy, big kitchenette, spacious living room. There are units/condoms at palapa rented for long period, also people who are owners of units so the atmosphere when we stayed there weren't the same as the hotel/resort. Joost is the person who is in charge to attend every need the guests could have. He is a nice person, always ready to help us. He only stay at Palapa from 9am to 5pm. But he gave us his phone to call him in case we needed something. You can't not swin in the beach that lapala has. it has a lot of big stone but the view is nice. We went always or most of the time to the papagayo beach area. It is really nice place with a supermarket, good restaurants and bars. Cuaracao is really beautifull now days. Near you can rent a boat, kayak, etc. Our youngest daughter became ill and gave her fever for 2 days. Near Lapala there is a pharmacy that has medical service. The doctor was Dutch and the nurse spoke Spanish.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

would be perfect if not for the manager's attitude

The apartment has perfect layout if you need to have separate quarters or big family. There were some issues at arrival (no soap or shampoo, although promised), no washer machine (while stated in description), very weak water pressure in the shower. Luckily, these issues were addressed promptly. Most important, however, our room was not what we booked - we were upgraded by hotels.com to "oceanview, oceanfront", but instead were placed in the "partial beachfront" view. The view was not too bad from the balcony or one of the bedrooms, but still lacked the privacy we were seeking. Using shower in Jaccuzi was a challenge, as there was no drapes to cover the windows that were facing another building. Most unpleasant was that the hotel manager insisted that this was a correct room, although the reservation said otherwise. It is strange that he thought that people are so stupid or ignorant that they do not know the difference. He also complained on couple of occasions that we did not pay too much to have the better room. He refused to give us the room we reserved for different reasons (no boss available on the weekend (later he said that he IS the boss), no room available, or "other people paid more")... We paid the "secret" hotels.com member price + had an extra coupon.... Why should it be the manager's business if this is the rate they negotiated with hotels.com? That really was disturbing to me, otherwise I would give it a 5* review. Advice: check reservation with hotel!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Valerio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Viviendo Una Excelente Experiencia en Palapa Beach

El lugar esta muy bien ubicado con una playa muy agradable, y adicionalmente cerca hay una zona forestal en la cual puedes caminar o correr. Los espacios dentro del apartamento son amplios y muy limpios y organizados. La atención del personal a cargo del Resort es con alta vocación de servicio y super amigable. Espero volver pronto.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Mario Ernesto

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buena opción para vacaciones.

Muy buen departamento bien equipado.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Viaje Inolvidable en Familia

Excelente Apartamento para viajes familiares ubicado muy cerca de la Playa de Jan Thiel con buenos Restaurantes , Supermercados y Tiendas para ir de Compras
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A estadia ocorreu dentro do esperado, todavia ao final da estadia, como saímos muito cedo não fizemos o check-out e por what's app quiseram nos cobrar consumo de energia elétrica e consumo de água, fato não mencionado na reserva ! Importante que tudo esteja claro no momento da reserva.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Bartosz/Steffi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schöner Aufenthalt im Palapa Beach Resort

Das Palapa Beach Resort ist sehr schön auf einer kleinen Landzunge in der Caracasbay gelegen und bietet einen tollen Ausblick auf das Meer und den Jachthafen. Der kleine private Strandabschnitt ist leider steinig und eher spartanisch ausgestattet. Hier bietet die gepflegte Poolanlage jedoch eine gute Alternative. Die Appartements sind großzügig, hell und modern gestaltet. Jedes Schlafzimmer hat ein eigenes angrenzendes Badezimmer. Ein besonderes Highlight hier, ist der eingebaute Jacuzzi. Die Küche verfügt leider über wenig Utensilien, so dass man beim Kochen improvisieren muss. Das Personal des Palapa Beach Resort ist freundlich und hilfsbereit, wir hätten uns jedoch etwas mehr Informationen bezüglich der organisatorischen Dinge gewünscht. Alles in allem können wir diese Unterkunft für einen Aufenthalt in Curacao empfehlen und haben unseren Urlaub sehr genossen!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2017