About Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort Curaçao
Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort is a secluded beachfront resort situated in Curaca Nieuwpoort that features a golf course, three outdoor pools, access to a private beach, a full spa and a marina
Guest rooms feature a balcony or patio, iPod Docks, a flat-screen television, pay movies, air conditioning, coffee and tea facilities, complimentary newspapers and a refrigerator.
Services and amenities offered at the hotel include tennis courts, fitness center, BBQ facilities, paid Wi-Fi, kids club, free parking, room service, currency exchange, express check-in, 24-hour front desk, shuttle service, room service, a sun terrace, sauna, hot tub, bicycle rentals, tour desk, laundry facilities, luggage storage and concierge service.
SHOR restaurant features fresh seafood, Mediterranean specialties are featured at MEDI restaurant and SPLASH is a poolside bar and grill.
Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort is located close to the city center of Willemstad where there are many ships and restaurants. Fishing windsurfing, snorkeling, canoeing, hiking and cycling are also enjoyed in the area.
Positive Reviews
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Great Location with Amazing Views
Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort is in a perfect location for peace and quiet. It's surrounded by amazing views, a beautiful, calm beach is located nearby and the hotel is far enough away from the city center and large crowds to be quiet while still being fairly close to attractions. .
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Facilities are in Perfect Working Order
Guests reported that the leisure facilities at this hotel are well-maintained and in working order. The fitness center is modern and the pool and beach are clean and never crowded. Guests also reported that there is no need to leave the resort as everything is right there including plenty of entertainment. The grounds are also very well-maintained.
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Well-Appointed Guest Rooms
The guest rooms are well-appointed with modern and tasteful decor, comfortable beds and furnishings and lots of space to move around. .
Negative Reviews
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Forgetful and Aloof Staff who Don't Seem to Care
Guests reported that some staff members at Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort seem like they are either forgetful or simply uncaring towards guests. There have been reports of laundry orders being lost, requests being forgotten about, spa appointments being ignored and issues going unresolved for long periods. Also reported was unprofessional staff who complain in front of guests, staff who don't act on complaints and front-desk staff who don't answer the phone.
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Noise is an Issue Around the Hotel
It can get noisy around the hotel at times especially with the loud music that seems to be constantly playing at all hours of the day and night. .
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Poor-quality Food and Service in the Restaurants
The meals served at the on-site restaurants are of poor quality with a lack of variety, a lack of fresh fruit and a lack of condiments. Guests also reported that the meals are the same every day, the service is slow, dinner reservations get lost, items run out frequently and meal times are limited. .