LionsDive Beach Resort

Stayed for vacation with my 7yo son. Ocean/beach was amazing and great for kids with good snorkeling spots right there that kids could easily access. Right next to Mambo beach and a outdoor mall with several decent restaurants (although still expensive). Resort restaurants were pricey and didn't have many kid friendly options. Note there are fridges in the rooms but NO microwaves. Wish I had known that before booking. The front desk staff was willing to microwave things for us but was not ideal to have to walk all the way up there for them to do it for us. Rooms were air conditioned but set at 71.6F/22C and although it appeared you could adjust the temp it would go back to the preset temp within an hour. This was too hot to sleep comfortably for me. Kids pool was pretty small but my son loved the big lap pool and there was always space for him to play there. Location on the island was not central making it somewhat of a drive (40-60min) to many of the beaches we visited, but not terrible. Was close to airport (30min) and downtown (20min). Resort and rooms generally clean. Lots of kids and families there. Would probably stay again.

Such a let down! The resort its self was beautiful. The service and the staff made it terrible! Food took forever, staff was unfriendly. Rooms were not cleaned daily.

Great atmosphere! Very accommodating and quick to resolve any issues. All 3 of our rooms were comfortable with great views. The resort is a lot bigger than I originally thought. We didn’t find the Piazza for the first few days, it’s tucked away near the lap pool that we also hadn’t noticed. The bars are a lot of fun, just remember cash for tip! I loved that they provided each room with a beach bag and reusable water bottles. Also, reef safe sunscreen is located near the beach towel pick up. I thought there was a playground but we never found one. The snorkeling is amazing and it’s such a safe area for the kids to swim and snorkel without the push and pull of waves.

Great stay! Good rooms, very comfy beds & sheets. Rooms being cleaned daily. Resort is great! Food is great! We’ll come back for sure!

Location, beach

Too few restaurants

Fast, friendly check-in but when we got to our Deluxe Ocean View room, we were looking down at a construction site. Yes, we also had a great view of the marina with the ocean in the distance but once construction noise started at 9 am, the balcony was too noisy to enjoy. The room was updated and spacious. Coffee pods were unique brand and absolutely wonderful. Fridge is really tiny. There was no top sheet on bed, just a duvet which was too warm unless you really cranked the A/C so we got one from housekeeping. Beach and water entry had many stones and bits of coral so need to tread carefully. Snorkelling was amazing. Water clarity was perfect, lagoon was fairly calm and the quantity and variety of fish was mind-blowing, especially when someone was feeding them from above. Imagine being surrounded by at least 50 fish within 4 feet. Plenty of palapas for shade but you need to put your stuff down before 8 am or you will be stuck frying in the sun. We had a coupon for a free buffet breakfast at Hemingway and while there was a decent variety, food was not hot and not particularly flavourful, except for the smoked salmon. Happy hour at Chill on Sunday was great, half price beer and the local Brasa beer is similar to Corona. Happy hour on the weekday was overcrowded, 10 deep at the bar so not worth it. We read the reviews on the resort restaurants and decided to stick to Mambo Beach, Boca and Greenhouse were our faves. Definitely worth the walk across the street to Reefs Cafe for delicious takeout. Free shuttle to grocery store and downtown was very convenient. The resort was full but no issues. Many kids at the family pool so we stayed at the beach.

People very pleasant, helpful and efficient. Resort amazingly comfortable, well maintained and clean. You are actually on the beautiful private beach, nice sand, turquoise water. Beach protected by the stone barrier, no waves or seaweed. Tropical gardens around resort well kept. We like very much the Hemingway restaurant, on the waterfront, very charming. Also the Chill beach bar, very good shrimps. Shuttle to the supermarket and Willemstad. Recommend for elderly couples and people with children.

Our second trip to Lions Dive Curacao in the last two years. Loved the hospitality, diving and beautiful Caribbean waters, reefs and beaches. Family friendly but suitable for adults who want live it up and party. Special shout out to Kimberly and Eldrich at the front desk who made the check in and out process very easy and relaxing.

Great location, familiar atmosphere, clean spacious rooms,

Terrible. Poor customer service. I hate to say racism played a part but I absolutely think it did. We decided to spend the day here and while we were immediately greeted by someone ready to take payment for our beach chairs, we were never shown a menu or asked if we wanted order food or drink. We saw servers readily waiting on other customers of the whiter skinned variety but not us. I wondered if the service was for hotel guests. I asked and clarified it was for everyone on the beach. Just not us. If you are brown or black, skip this one. Lovely beach but I won’t frequent again.