Lodge Kura Hulanda and Beach Club, Curacao Vacations, Honeymoons and Travel Package



 

• Featuring sweeping Caribbean Sea views, native greenery, and blossoms, this tranquil beach resort is isolated near Curaçao’s western tip about 6 km (4 mi) from Christoffel National Park.
• Guestrooms and suites include balconies or patios with garden or sea views. Beds have 300-thread-count Egyptian-cotton sheets and white comforters. High-speed Internet access is complimentary.
• Guests may book either an All-Inclusive plan or a Room-Only (No Meals) plan. The All-Inclusive plan includes meals in sea-view restaurants, drinks at a beach bar, and water-sports equipment.

Lodge Kura Hulanda and Beach Club, General Information

What to expect: Popular with divers since opening in August 2005, Lodge Kura Hulanda and Beach Club also attracts couples and families seeking a serene setting, panoramic Caribbean Sea views, and opportunities to explore Christoffel National Park, 6.5 km (4 mi) away. Grounds include a secluded Japanese garden, native trees, cactus gardens, flowering bushes, and tamarind and breadfruit trees.

Amenity highlights: The resort stands on a cliff above a 75-m (82-yd) beach of white coral sand along the Caribbean Sea. A coral reef for snorkeling and scuba diving is just offshore. The resort supplies snorkeling gear, kayaks, pedal boats, and small sailboats. An independent dive center offers scuba and snorkeling excursions and scuba instruction/certification. Large thatched shades border a freeform pool.

Insider tip: On the island's north coast 4 km (2.5 mi) from the resort, Boka Tabla is the largest of a cluster of grottos carved by the sea, which crashes relentlessly against the limestone shore. Parakeets and other birds nest in the grottos.

Ocean Front One Bedroom Suite - One king bed in bedroom. Double sofa bed in living/dining room. 300-thread-count Egyptian-cotton sheets and white comforter. Panoramic views of Caribbean Sea from second-floor balcony with lounge chairs and dining set. Private outdoor shower on small balcony off bedroom. 78-sq-m (840-sq-ft) indoor space. Pitched blue-wood ceiling with fan plus air conditioner. Kitchenette with two-burner cooktop, microwave oven, compact refrigerator, tableware, glassware. (Cookware available for surcharge.) Dining set, armchairs, built-in desk. Two phones (one cordless). Shower/tub and contemporary pedestal sink. 21-inch TV in bedroom. 29-inch TV in living/dining room with DVD/CD player, surround-sound system. U.S./international cable channels. Complimentary high-speed Internet access.
Lodge Garden View Room - One king bed or two double beds with 300-thread-count Egyptian-cotton sheets and white comforters. Ground-floor patio with garden view. 30 sq m (323 sq ft). Compact refrigerator. Rattan ceiling fan plus air conditioner. TV with U.S./international cable channels. Stall shower (no tub). Complimentary high-speed Internet access.

• Internet access - high speed 
• Cable/satellite TV 
• Balcony 
• Climate control 
• Blackout drapes 
• Voice mail 
• Coffee/tea maker 
• Housekeeping 
• Massage - available in room 
• Hair dryer 
• Electronic/magnetic keys 
• Iron/ironing board (on request) 
• Clock radio 
• Cribs (infant beds) available 
• Premium TV channel(s) 
• Premium bedding 
• Patio 
• Air conditioning 
• Internet access - complimentary 
• Refrigerator 
• Wake-up calls 
• Turndown service 
• Complimentary toiletries 
• Child care (in room, surcharge) 
• Television 
• In-room safe 
• Window opens 
• Smoking rooms
  

Guests may book either an All-Inclusive plan or a Room-Only (No Meals) plan. All-Inclusive plans include meals, drinks, gratuities, and water-sports equipment. Room-Only (No Meals) plans do NOT include meals, drinks, gratuities, and water-sports equipment. (Scroll up to the All-Inclusive Plan Details section for more information.)
The two-level, open-air Watamula Restaurant features local and international cuisine, an Asian buffet on Saturday nights, and a buffet brunch on Sundays. Massage (surcharge) is offered in guestrooms, suites, and outdoors.

Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
 

Guests may book either an All-Inclusive plan or a Room-Only (No Meals) plan. The All-Inclusive plan includes meals, beverages, and gratuities at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars. The Room-Only (No Meals) plan does NOT include meals, drinks, and gratuities. (Scroll up to the All-Inclusive Plan Details section for more information.)

Watamula Restaurant - Two-level open-air restaurant with rattan furniture, red-marble floor, and massive chandelier under conical thatched roof. Buffet or à la carte breakfast. À la carte lunch. À la carte fine-dining dinner except for Saturday-night Asian buffet. Sunday buffet brunch. 
 
Sample dinner menu for Watamula Restaurant
Starters:

• Beef carpaccio with oven-dried tomato confit
• Shrimp-avocado salad
• Hawaiian salad with grilled ahi
• Salad of smoked salmon, shrimp, avocado, tomato
• Plantain soup
• Conch chowder

Main courses:

• Tenderloin steak with pepper-cognac sauce
• Tenderloin steak and tiger shrimp
• Tiger shrimp in Thai red-curry broth
• Linguine with three-cheese sauce
• Stir-fried chicken and shrimp with Chinese noodles
• Grilled lobster
• Roasted rack of New Zealand lamb with black-olive sauce
• Fish of the day steamed in banana leaves

Desserts:

• Profiterole with coconut ice cream, hot chocolate sauce
• Crème brûlée
• Cheesecake with passionfruit coulis
• Apple pie with ice cream
• Tropical-fruit salad
   

 
Christoffel Sunset Lounge - Open-air poolside lounge with conical thatched roof, big-screen TV. Additional seating at umbrella tables on sea-view terrace. Live entertainment some nights. À la carte lunch and dinner. Bar service from late morning to late night.
 
Sample lunch menu for Watamula Restaurant and Christoffel Sunset Lounge
Appetizers:

• Fried chicken with mango salsa
• Asian-style beef with mandarin slices, snow peas, lime-ginger dressing
• Salad of goat cheese, roasted pepper, artichoke, pine nuts, balsamic vinaigrette
• Salad of smoked salmon, shrimp, avocado, tomato
• Plantain soup

Main courses:

• Sandwiches, burgers, pizza
• Fish of the day
• Grilled steak
• Grilled mahi mahi with Creole sauce
• Jerk chicken

Desserts:

• Tiramisu
• Cheesecake with passionfruit coulis
• Apple pie with ice cream
• Tropical-fruit salad
• Ice creams

Sample dinner menu for Christoffel Sunset Lounge
Appetizers:

• Caesar salad
• Plantain soup
• Saigon-style chicken wings

Main courses:

• Mixed grill with garlic mashed potatoes
• Local bouillabaisse
• Sirloin steak with peppercorn sauce or garlic butter
• Fish of the day steamed in banana leaves
• Coconut shrimp with Thai curry
• Grilled mahi mahi with Creole sauce

Desserts:

• Tiramisu
• Apple pie with ice cream
• Tropical-fruit salad 

Guests may book either an All-Inclusive plan or a Room-Only (No Meals) plan. Please note the following recreational amenities may not apply to all guests (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Plan Details section for more information).
Stairs from the 7.5-m (25-ft) cliff lead to a 75-m (82-yd) beach of white coral sand lapped by the Caribbean Sea. The beach features panoramic views of seaside cliffs to the south. Guests can snorkel and scuba dive amid coral just offshore. Waters are calm in most weather.

Guests booking the All-Inclusive plan enjoy complimentary use of snorkeling gear, kayaks, pedal boats, and small sailboats. Guests booking the Room-Only (No Meals) plan can rent the equipment. An independent dive center at the resort offers scuba and snorkeling excursions and scuba instruction/certification.
A freeform pool measures approximately 15.25 x 15.25 m (50 x 50 ft). Large thatched shades border the sundeck.
 
 
Use of a lighted tennis court is complimentary for all guests in daylight, with a surcharge for play under the lights. Yoga and aerobics (complimentary for all guests) are provided on a sea-view deck with a conical thatched roof outside a large air-conditioned fitness center (complimentary for all guests). The fitness center contains weight machines, cardio equipment, and free weights.
Hiking and mountain biking are other popular pursuits. Christoffel National Park, 6.5 km (4 mi) away, features trails, wildlife-watching, caves, and historic sites.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.

• Sailing 
• Swimming 
• Tennis 
• Yoga classes/instruction 
• Hiking/biking trails 
• Horse riding/rental 
• Bird watching 
• Scuba diving 
• Snorkeling 
• Aerobics 
• Mountain biking 
• Bicycle rentals 
• Fishing 
• Playground