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The capital Willemstad (population 130,000) has a 17th century fairy tale look. It is the seventh largest harbor in the world and one of the busiest. Curagao is off the northern coast of Venezuela. It is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The island maintains a Dutch flavor, with its old houses and small, neat streets.
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| AIRPORT HOLLAND HOTEL & CASINO |
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FDR weg 524, Willemstad, Curagao, N.A.
Tel: (9) 688044.
Fax: (9) 688114.
Type: Tourist hotel & casino.
Location: 8 miles from downtown, 5 mi./ 8 km to Hato Int'l Airport.
Casino Clientele: Locals & tourist.
Casino: Small Caribbean style.
Games: slots (250 - NAFL1), 7 tables (3 blackjack, 2 American roulette, 1 7-card stud poker).
Open: 12noon5am.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Minimum gaming age 18.Casual dress.
Casino Language: English, Spanish, Dutch, Papiamento.
Casino Currency: NAFL.
Amenities: 60 rooms, wheelchair Access, bar, restaurant, coffee shop, swimming pool, meeting facilities.
Airport Transportation: taxi.Season year round.Reservations Suggested.
Credit Cards: AE / DCNISA.
Room Rates: US$40- 70.
Service: 12%.
Tax: 7 %.
Description: An appealing Dutch atmosphere hotel conveniently located near the airport.It features on site dive operations and free shuttle service to town.
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| CORAL CLIFF HOTEL & CASINO |
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Santa Marta Bay, PO Box 3782, Willemstad, Curagao, N.A.
Tel: (9) 641610.
Fax: (9) 641781.
Type: First class bungalow style oceanfront hotel & casino.
Location: 14 mi / 22 km from town and 11 mi./ 18 km from Hato Int'l Airport.
Casino Clientele: Tourists & Locals.
Coral Cliff Casino: Small Caribbean style.
Games: 40 slots (50 - NAFL1) reels, video poker, video roulette, video keno; 4 tables (2 blackjack (US$3 - 100), 2 American roulette (US$2 - 250).
Open: 2pm-5am.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Minimum gaming age 18.Casual dress.
Casino language: English, Spanish, Dutch, Papiamento.
Casino currency: NAFL.
Amenities: 35 rooms, wheelchair access, nonsmoker rooms, terrace restaurant, 2 bars, meeting room, tennis, snorkeling, wind surfing, sailing, scuba diving facilities.
Credit Cards: AE / DC / MCNISA.Rates US$70 - 275.
Service: 12%.
Tax: 7%.
Description: A small hotel and casino whose main attraction is its dive facilities.
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| CURACAO CARIBBEAN HOTEL & CASINO |
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John F.Kennedy Blvd., Otrabanda, PO Box 2133, Willemstad, Curagao, N.A.
Tel: (9) 625000.
Fax: (9) 625846.
Type: First class resort hotel and casino.
Location: on Piscadera Bay 1.5 mi./ 2.4 km from Willemstad, 6 mi./ 10 km to Hato Int'l Airport.
Casino: Caribbean style, Games: 250 slots; 12 tables (8 blackjack, craps, roulette, Caribbean stud poker, mini- baccarat).
Open: 2pm-5am.
Amenities: 181 rooms, 15 suites, wheelchair access, 3 restaurants, entertainment (Super Club, Nightclub), freshwater swimming pools, tennis, water sports, meeting facilities, Airport Transportation: taxi.Season year round.
Reservations: suggested.
Credit Cards: AE / DC / MCNISA.
Rates: US$110 - 850.
Service: 12%.
Tax: 7 %.
Description: An exceptionally pleasant resort at the site of historic Fort Piscadera.A glass enclosed elevator crawls up the side of the hotel for the view.A shuttle is available to downtown and the airport.At night the resort jumps with dancing, entertainment, and the casino.
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| HOLIDAY BEACH HOTEL & CASINO |
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Pater Eutwensweg, PO Box 2178, Willemstad, Curagao, N.A.
Tel: (9) 625400.
Fax: (9) 616911.
TIx: 3317 Holin NA.
Type: First class hotel & casino.
Location: on the beach front 1 mi.from downtown, 15 min to Hato Int'l Airport.
Casino: Caribbean style casino.
Games: slots, 14 tables (9 blackjack, 1 craps, 4 American roulette).
Open: lpm-4am.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Minimum gaming age 18.Casual dress.
Casino language: English, Spanish, Dutch, Papiamento.
Casino currency: US$.
Amenities: 254 rooms, 14 suites, wheelchair access, bars, restaurant (native & international dishes),freshwater swimming pool, tennis, playground, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, fishing, meeting facilities.
Airport Transportation: Taxi.Season Year Round.
Credit Cards: AE / DCNISA.
Rates: US$100 - 165, Suites US$100 - 290.
Service: 12%.
Tax: 7 %.
Description: Colorful beach front hotel and casino Curacao's friendliest Beach Resort.
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| HOLIDAY INN CROWN PLAZA PRINCES BEACH RESORT & CASINO |
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Dr.Martin Luther King Blvd., Willemstad, Curagao, N.A.
Tel: (9) 614944.
Fax: (9) 614131.
Type: First class resort complex & casino.
Location: on the beach front, 2 miles from Willemstad on the southeast coast, 11 mi./ 17 km to Hato Int'l Airport.
Clientele: Equal mix of nationals & foreign tourists.
Casino: Las Vegas Style 3,500 sq.ft./ 318 sq.m.
Games: 210 slots (250 - US$5) reels, progressive, blackjack, bingo, horse racing, Largest Jackpot Paid $25,000; 16 tables (8 blackjack (US$3 - 500), 6 roulette (US$3 - 500); 2 Caribbean stud poker (US$5 - 1,000).
Open: 9pm-4am.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Casual dress.
Casino languages: Dutch, English.
Casino currency: NA Guilders, US$.
Amenities: 336 rooms, 5 with handicap facilities, wheelchair access, 3 bars, 2 restaurants (L'Orangerie gourmet, Floating Market Terrace continental and local cuisine), lounge, 2 swimming pools, private beach, diving facilities., tennis, wind surfing school, shopping arcade, meeting facilities.
Airport Transportation: taxi, bus.Season year round.Reservations Suggested.
Credit Cards: AE / MC / VISA.
Rates: US$80-225.
Service: 12%.
Tax: 7%.
Description: Modern, flat style, beach front resort with large rooms, clear color, individual terraces.The casino is the largest on Curagao.Slot machines are available from 1 pm.
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| LAS PALMAS HOTEL/VILLAS CASINO & BEACH CLUB |
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Las Palmas Hotel / Villas Casino & Beach Club ___ PO Box 2179, Picardera Bay, Willemstad.Curagao, N.A.
Tel: (9) 625200.
Fax: (9) 625864.
Type: Resort complex & casino.
Location: 1.5 mi./ 2.4 km to Willemstad, 8 mile / 13 km from Hato Int'l Airport.
Casino: Caribbean style, Games: slots, tables (blackjack, craps, roulette, Caribbean stud poker, mini- baccarat).
Open: 2pm-5am.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Minimum gaming age 18.Casual dress.
Casino language: English, Spanish, Dutch, Papiamento.
Casino currency: US$.
Amenities: 100 rooms, 84 two-bedroom villas, wheelchair access, restaurant, terrace garden cafe, snack bars, 3 bars, entertainment, swimming pool, tennis.water sports.Season year round.Credit Cards.
Rates: US$78 - 180.
Service: 12%.
Tax: 7%.
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| OTRABANDA HOTEL & CASINO |
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Rouvilleweg, PO Box 2092, Willemstad, Curagao, N.A.
Tel: (9) 627400.
Fax: (9) 627299.
Type: First class hotel & casino.
Location: Downtown Willemstad in the Otrabanda (westward) shopping and business center.
Clientele: Tourist, cruise ship tourist & locals.
Casino: Caribbean style 5,000 sq.ft./ 464 sq.m.
Games: 138 slots (54 - US$1), 11 tables (5 blackjack (US$3 - 300), 3 American roulette (250 - US$15), 2 Caribbean stud (US$5 -150) or (NAFL10300), 1 wheel of fortune: 1 (US$55 - 550) or (NAFL100 - 1,000).
Open: 10am-4am.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Minimum gaming age 18.Casual dress.
Casino language: English, Spanish, Dutch, Papiamento.
Casino currency: NAFI and US$.
Amenities: 45 rooms, International Restaurant, coffee shop, bar.Season year round.Reservations Suggested.
Credit Cards: AE / DCNISA.
Rates: US$90 - 150.
Service: 12%.
Tax: 7 %.
Description: A small hotel and casino overlooking Santa Anna Harbor and the unique Pontoon Bridge.The only casino in Curagao where you can play using US$ and NAFL Chips.
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| PORT PASEO HOTEL & CASINO |
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47 de Rouvilleweg, Willemstad, Curagao, N.A.
Tel: (9) 627878.
Fax: (9) 627969.
Type: Small new hotel & casino.
Location: Overlooking the Cruise Ship Port.
Casino Clientele: Locals, tourist & cruise ship tourists.
Casino: Small Caribbean style.
Games: 50 slots (50 - US$1), 4 tables (3 blackjack (NAFL25 - 500), 1 American Roulette: 1 (NAFL25 - 300).
Open: 10am-4am.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Minimum gaming age 18.Casual dress.
Casino language: English, Spanish, Dutch, Papiamento.
Casino currency: NAFI.and US$.
Amenities: rooms & 2-bedroom suites, restaurant.swimming pool, dive shop.Season year round.
Rates: US$80 - 200.
Service: 12%.
Tax: 7%.
Description: A small hotel and casino that is very busy when the cruise ships are in port.
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| SAN MARCO HOTEL & CASINO |
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5-7 Columbustraat, Willemstad, Curagao, N.A.
Tel: (9) 612402.
Fax: (9) 616570.
Type: Small hotel & casino.
Location: In downtown Willemstad between Hanchi Snoa and Bredestraat.
Clientele: Mostly locals & South American tourist.
San Marco Casino: Small Caribbean style.
Games: 100 slots (50 - US$1), tables (blackjack, roulette).
Open: 10am-4am.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Minimum gaming age 18.Casual dress.
Casino Language: English, Spanish, Dutch, Papiamento.
Casino Currency: NAFI and US$.
Amenities: 20 rooms, restaurant.
Rates: US$38.
Service: 12%.
Tax: 7 %.
Description: a small tourist hotel with many South Americans.
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| SONESTA BEACH HOTEL EMERALD CASINO |
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Piscadera Bay, PO Box 6003, Willemstad, Curagao.
Tel: (9) 368800.
FAX: (9) 627502.
Type: Deluxe resort complex & casino.
Location: 10 minutes from Willemstad and Halo Int'l Airport.
Clientele: National & foreign tourists.
Emerald Casino: European style 5,000 sq.ft./ 465 sq.m.
Games: 135 slots (US$.05 - 1) progressive, 12 tables (6 blackjack (US$5 - 500), 1 American roulette "00" (US$5 - 500), 1 craps (US$5 - 500), 1 baccarat: 1 (US$ 5 - 1,000), 1 mini-Baccarat: 1 (US$5 500), 2 Caribbean stud poker (US$5 - 1,000).
Open: 11am-4am daily.No entrance fee or ID / Passport required.Minimum gaming age 18.Casual dress.
Casino language: English, Spanish, Dutch, Papiamento.
Casino currency: US$.Sponsored Junkets.Free gaming lessons.tournaments.
Amenities: 248 rooms / suites, 3 restaurants, 2 bars, free form swimming pool, swim-up bar, wading pool, 2 whirlpools, health club, aerobics room, weight room, 2 saunas, 2 steam rooms, massage, water sports, tennis courts, duty-free shopping arcade, supervised children activities.Season year round.
Credit Cards: AE / MCNISA.
Rates: US$150 - 760.
Service: 12%.
Tax: 7%.
Description: This US$42 million property is a modern interpretation of the traditional Dutch colonial architecture that typifies Curacao.
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| VAN DER VALK PLAZA HOTEL & CASINO |
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Plaza Piar, PO Box 229, Willemstad, Curagao, N.A.
Tel: (9) 612500.
Fax: (9) 610347.
Type: Tourist class hotel & casino.
Location: downtown in the heart of Willemstad, at harbor's edge, 6 mi./ 10 km to Hato Int'l Airport.
Casino: Las Vegas style.
Games: slots, 5 tables (4 blackjack, 1 American roulette).
Open: 2pm-5am.
Amenities: 254 rooms, 14 suites, 2 cocktail lounges.restaurant, coffee shop, entertainment (nightclub), swimming pool, shops, meeting facilities.
Airport Transportation: taxi.Season year round.Reservations Suggested.
Credit Cards: AE / CB / DC / MCNISA.
Rates: US$100 - 140.
Service: 12%.
Tax: 7%.
Description: A well established downtown hotel.
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