HR Curacao Resort REVIEW - MASTER THREAD - NO LONGER HYATT (Independent)
May 2, 2012, 11:05 am
#46
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 847
Thanks !!! I just booked the double bed & upgraded to the junior suite
The rate was 189 with Hyatt Free time which came out to 152 & change but I found a rate of 132.00 on aa.com so my final rate was 106.30
One last question .. Has anyone used teh all-inclusive option here ?
I was quoted a rate of 175 per person per night .. Wow
If I never left the table I dont think I could consume that much , is the food THAT expensive there ?
The rate was 189 with Hyatt Free time which came out to 152 & change but I found a rate of 132.00 on aa.com so my final rate was 106.30
One last question .. Has anyone used teh all-inclusive option here ?
I was quoted a rate of 175 per person per night .. Wow
If I never left the table I dont think I could consume that much , is the food THAT expensive there ?
May 3, 2012, 3:38 pm
#47
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: pretty much everywhere
Programs: FB, MM, QM, ES, KF & LP / HH, HGP & SPG
Posts: 484
May 6, 2012, 8:18 pm
#48
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 37
Actually, no , they changed my reservation to the Hyatt daily rate so it would be an equal comparison . Sorry about the confusion
May 7, 2012, 3:29 pm
#49
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,130
Thank you for the tip off of the BRG... we were to arrive on 12/21 for an award stay but see a $132 night rate on aa.com... think we're going to have a stretch to requalify for diamond this year so arriving a day earlier (and possibly using a diamond suite upgrade for the one night)... can't wait to return
we had a great stay last xmas and are so looking forward to returning to another relaxing stay
we had a great stay last xmas and are so looking forward to returning to another relaxing stay
Jun 22, 2012, 3:28 pm
#51
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: MFR
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,894
Did anyone notice they just changed the names to "Tula" and "Sunset" suites? Just in case it wasn't confusing enough.
Jul 4, 2012, 9:04 am
#52
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 204
Just completed a long weekend (3 nights) and LOVED it! Since we weren't there long, we took a taxi from the airport $65 each way. Booked a Premier Waterview and asked for a quiet room. We were in the last bldg near the harbor on the top floor. It was a nice walk back to the lobby however we enjoyed it. They will pickup/deliver you by golf cart if you like.
Played 9 holes of golf and it was amazing! The course is in perfect condition with magestic views. Club Rental $60, shoe rental $40.00 and 9 holes at 4pm for $55.
We layed out on the beach and didn't use the pool. Great chairs and hammocks, with good service for the bar/food. We bought liquor in the airport before catching the taxi for the hotel.
In comparison with Hyatt Regency Aruba...HRCuracao wins hands down on every aspect except entertainment. It is dead after 9pm. In my opinion that is the only area that needs improvement.
Played 9 holes of golf and it was amazing! The course is in perfect condition with magestic views. Club Rental $60, shoe rental $40.00 and 9 holes at 4pm for $55.
We layed out on the beach and didn't use the pool. Great chairs and hammocks, with good service for the bar/food. We bought liquor in the airport before catching the taxi for the hotel.
In comparison with Hyatt Regency Aruba...HRCuracao wins hands down on every aspect except entertainment. It is dead after 9pm. In my opinion that is the only area that needs improvement.
Jul 9, 2012, 4:51 am
#53
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: dfw
Programs: AA EXP/MM, HGP ♦; former elite in Hilton, Marriott & DL (just under MM thanks to Leo)
Posts: 415
Jul 9, 2012, 6:20 am
#54
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: MFR
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,894
We're just back. I'll try to post a review later, but all I can say is NEVER AGAIN.
Jul 9, 2012, 7:25 am
#55
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: ORD-LAS
Programs: UA MM 1K, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium Elite
Posts: 4,419
And if your dream destination includes the above but WITHOUT pesky kids flopping in the pool all day, beachballs hitting you in the head, french fries flying through the dining room and loud family-friendly "theme nights"...do not go to the Curacao Hyatt.
We're just back. I'll try to post a review later, but all I can say is NEVER AGAIN.
We're just back. I'll try to post a review later, but all I can say is NEVER AGAIN.
I prefer Aruba to Curacao, but Aruba has taken a hit lately.
Jul 9, 2012, 12:33 pm
#56
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globlist, Hilton Silver, Amtrak Select Plus, UA Silver
Posts: 2,025
There are lots of plus and minus between the 2 properties but we really enjoyed Curacao. The Dia breakfast was a home run for us (4) and the beach is much cleaner here. You can actully see several feet deep with lots of colorful fishes and lobsters hiding under rocks. And the beach is long enough where 1/2 of it is on the "ocean" and the other 1/2 faces the channel.
The Aruba beach water was not very clean when we went a couple yrs back. It smelled liked gasoline for some reason. We just stayed at the pool area and went down the slide which was a big plus.
These 2 resorts are very different and so is the island itself. To each its own.
One last thing - the points redemption requirement for Curacao is 15K vs 22K for Aruba.
The Aruba beach water was not very clean when we went a couple yrs back. It smelled liked gasoline for some reason. We just stayed at the pool area and went down the slide which was a big plus.
These 2 resorts are very different and so is the island itself. To each its own.
One last thing - the points redemption requirement for Curacao is 15K vs 22K for Aruba.
Last edited by hotelfanatic; Jul 9, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Jul 9, 2012, 3:02 pm
#57
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: ORD-LAS
Programs: UA MM 1K, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium Elite
Posts: 4,419
There are lots of plus and minus between the 2 properties but we really enjoyed Curacao. The Dia breakfast was a home run for us (4) and the beach is much cleaner here. You can actully see several feet deep with lots of colorful fishes and lobsters hiding under rocks. And the beach is long enough where 1/2 of it is on the "ocean" and the other 1/2 faces the channel.
The Aruba beach water was not very clean when we went a couple yrs back. It smelled liked gasoline for some reason. We just stayed at the pool area and went down the slide which was a big plus.
These 2 resorts are very different and so is the island itself. To each its own.
One last thing - the points redemption requirement for Curacao is 15K vs 22K for Aruba.
The Aruba beach water was not very clean when we went a couple yrs back. It smelled liked gasoline for some reason. We just stayed at the pool area and went down the slide which was a big plus.
These 2 resorts are very different and so is the island itself. To each its own.
One last thing - the points redemption requirement for Curacao is 15K vs 22K for Aruba.
Great snorkeling in Curacao!!
Nov 10, 2012, 12:30 pm
#59
Join Date: Aug 2008
Programs: BD*G,M&M SEN,FB Plat, GF, BA Silver
Posts: 25
Hyatt Regency Curacao, room advise
Hi, I want to stay at the Hyatt Regency Curacao, I like tthe secluded area and set up of the hotel looks nice, the golf course also attracts me, but what I miss is a club room, is there an alternative, on the booking page I can only choose Resort view, Partial sea view and Premier room, when looking on tripadvisor i am not seeing a big difference in the rooms, anyone a suggestion?
Nov 12, 2012, 10:43 am
#60
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,130
Any Current Feedback on HR Curacao???
We're returning in a month (can't wait) and was wondering if there's been anything new going on there since Xmas. What could be expect using a diamond suite upgrade (last time went on points). Any current reviews on Medi, Shore etc would be appreciated or what to do around the island.
TIA
Carolyn
TIA
Carolyn