Hotel: Lions Dive & Beach Resort Curacao

Friendly service and a laid-back environment--not to mention that bright, oh-so-Dutch blue and yellow exterior--are the hallmarks of this dive resort, popular with European travelers. Rooms are large and comfortable, if not flashy, and kept very clean by the hotel staff. Amenities include modern air-conditioners, cable TV, wireless internet access, and comfy beds; some rooms have kitchenettes, and most have ocean views. The dive center is staffed by Ocean Encounters, one of the island's largest dive operations. Instruction and certification courses are available for divers of all levels, and there's an excellent reef directly in front of the hotel for shore diving while several of Curacao's top dive sites (like the Superior Producer and the Tugboat wrecks) are just minutes away. The resort is popular with families, not least because the Sea Aquarium, one of the island's best attractions--for kids and adults alike--is just steps away and admission is free for Lions guests. That said, a

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Friendly service and a laid-back environment--not to mention that bright, oh-so-Dutch blue and yellow exterior--are the hallmarks of this dive resort, popular with European travelers. Rooms are large and comfortable, if not flashy, and kept very clean by the hotel staff. Amenities include modern air-conditioners, cable TV, wireless internet access, and comfy beds; some rooms have kitchenettes, and most have ocean views. The dive center is staffed by Ocean Encounters, one of the island's largest dive operations. Instruction and certification courses are available for divers of all levels, and there's an excellent reef directly in front of the hotel for shore diving while several of Curacao's top dive sites (like the Superior Producer and the Tugboat wrecks) are just minutes away. The resort is popular with families, not least because the Sea Aquarium, one of the island's best attractions--for kids and adults alike--is just steps away and admission is free for Lions guests. That said, a lively bar means adults have plenty of playtime too. Though most guests are divers, the resort offers a number of activities for non-divers, including a health club, snorkeling, mountain biking, beach volleyball, and more.

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