Curacao, CuraçaoOtrobanda
The Rif at Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao All-Inclusive, Curio by Hilton
Mangrove-bordered beach resort
Otrobanda Curacao, Curaçao
Opened
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
HiltonMangrove-bordered beach resort
Protected mangrove lagoons wrap around three sides of the property, which opens directly onto private Caribbean sand.
What it’s good at
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Otrobanda's historic streets lie just outside the gates, and the Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge is a short ride away.
The rooms
Swim-up rooms have submerged steps that lead straight into dedicated pool lanes.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A large freshwater pool borders the hotel wing, and the adjacent aqua park adds six towering waterslides.
The spa and gym
Open-air wooden cabanas host massages along the sand, and the fitness center runs around the clock with Technogym machines.
At the table
Dinner ranges from Mexican dishes at Maya to Turkish mezze at Sofra. Open terraces look out toward passing cruise ships.
How it began
The grounds once held the 1968 Holiday Beach Hotel, rebuilt from the ground up by Dutch operator Corendon in 2023.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.