Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has opened the Sonesta Resort Curaçao, a 196-room property overlooking Jan Thiel Beach near Willemstad, Curacao.
Sonesta has previously operated hotels in Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao in the 1990s, and in Curacao during 2015–2016.
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The new resort features a large outdoor swimming pool, a five-star professional association of diving instructors (PADI) dive centre, and direct access to Jan Thiel Beach.
Additional amenities include an Italian-inspired restaurant and bar, options for water sports, a fitness centre, and spa services within the landscaped grounds.
Guests at the resort have the option to earn or redeem points through the Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty programme for personalised experiences.
Members of this programme will earn immediate points towards free nights, be eligible for competitive rates, and have expedited status progression based on their stays at the properties.
Sonesta co-CEO Keith Pierce said: “The opening of this new Sonesta Hotels, Resorts & Cruises location in Curaçao reflects Sonesta’s broader commitment to continued expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean.
“We are excited to grow Sonesta’s footprint with this beautiful resort, expanding the portfolio’s strength and brand awareness in a highly sought-after destination.”
Sonesta currently operates nearly 1,100 properties, offering 100,000 guest rooms across 13 brands in ten nations.
In February, Sonesta completed more than $400m worth of renovations across its managed portfolio, updating properties in multiple regions.
The company’s investment covered a range of projects at various hotels, including upgrades to guest rooms, lobbies, and food and beverage venues.
In October 2025, Sonesta completed the transfer of 18 hotels to Laxmi Hotels Group, its new franchise partner. This development represented the initial phase in the company’s earlier announced sale of 113 managed properties.
