How to get the most out of your stay Welcome to the Avila Beach Hotel
Table of content Weekly Events... 03 Avila Café... 08 Restaurant The Pen... 09 Blues Bar & Restaurant... 10 5 reasons to have dinner at The Pen...11 5 reasons to have dinner at Blues Bar & Restaurant...11 Schooner Bar & Restaurant...13 Pool Bar...14 Dinner on the Beach...15 Tour Desk...15 Budget Car Rental...15 Santai Spa...15 Avila Wellness Club...15 Did you know that...17 5 tips in creating your own perfect in-room Mini Bar...19 5 reasons to read the black Guest Information Book...19 2 AVILA BEACH HOTEL IN ROOM DIRECTORY
Avila s Weekly Events WEDNESDAYS: AVILA S BEACH VIBES Gin & Tonic Happy Hour at 5.30 PM Laidback Live Music 6.30 PM - 8.30 PM Schooner Bar & Restaurant THURSDAYS: LIVE JAZZ NIGHT The best Live Jazz performance on Curaçao as of 8.00 PM Happy Hour from 9.00-11.00 PM Blues Bar & Restaurant FRIDAYS: SUNSET HAPPY HOUR Live Music as of 6.00 PM & Complimentary snacks From 5.00-7.00 PM Schooner Bar & Restaurant SATURDAYS: CARIBBEAN GRILL NIGHT BBQ Buffet and Live Music As of 7.00 PM Restaurant The Pen AVILA BEACH HOTEL IN ROOM DIRECTORY 3
Weekly Events Enjoy your stay at the Avila Beach Hotel to the very max. In the comfort of your own hotel and within walking distance of your hotel room we offer: Wednesdays *Avila s Beach Vibes Schooner Bar & Restaurant 5.30-6.30 PM: Gin & Tonic Happy Hour Gin Tonics available at special prices 6.30-8.30 PM: Live Music on the beach Top 5 Most Popular Snacks during Avila s Beach Vibes Snack Platter Cheese balls Spring rolls Dutch Bitterballen Nachos 4 AVILA BEACH HOTEL IN ROOM DIRECTORY
Thursdays *Live Jazz Night Blues Bar & Restaurant Open from 6.00-0.00 AM Live Music starts at 8.00 PM Happy Hour: 9.00-11.00 PM Dinner reservations are recommended (dial 743) Why should you experience this evening? Blues Bar & Restaurant is thé place for both local and international jazz fans on Curaçao for over 25 years. Come and enjoy the best of the best in local jazz. We have a few jazz superstars up on our stage who are ready to give you a great night out. You ll find Blues Bar & Restaurant at the far end of the Avila pier. Where the Food is Hot & the Music is Cool! AVILA BEACH HOTEL IN ROOM DIRECTORY 5
Fridays *Sunset Happy Hour Schooner Bar & Restaurant From 5.00-7.00 PM Live Music starts at 6.00 PM Complimentary round of snacks Discounted drinks On Curaçao, Fridays are a big deal. It is the night when it comes to Happy Hour and we happen to be a pioneer in this! Avila s famous beach bar which also is the oldest beach bar on Curaçao; Schooner Bar & Restaurant, organizes a cozy Sunset Happy Hour every Friday. Ring in the weekend in style. We hope you don t mind the beautiful ocean view. Sunset time: between 6.00-7.00 PM 6 AVILA BEACH HOTEL IN ROOM DIRECTORY
Saturdays *Caribbean Grill Night Restaurant The Pen As of 7.00 PM Live Music Extensive BBQ Buffet Reservations are recommended (dial 743) Why should you experience this evening? Enjoy various meats and seafood grilled to perfection during our Caribbean Grill Night at Restaurant The Pen. Live Caribbean music and an extensive BBQ buffet awaits you. Don t forget to indulge a tasty dessert. Dinner reservations are highly recommended as this is a very popular evening in our restaurant. We like our Saturdays, Succulent & Smokey AVILA BEACH HOTEL IN ROOM DIRECTORY 7
Avila Café Breakfast like a champ. Our extensive buffet offers many choices for all tastes. Our cook prepares the style of egg you prefer with pleasure each morning. Indulge fresh fruit and a separate area with cereals and drinks. A sweet corner should obviously not be lacking. Open daily from 7.00-10.30 AM. 8 AVILA BEACH HOTEL IN ROOM DIRECTORY
Restaurant The Pen Dine with a touch of chic in a beach house setting. Taste the Caribbean with local & regional ingredients, served with a warm smile on an authentic location. Open from Monday till Saturday from 6.30-10.00 PM. Reservations are recommended (please dial 743) AVILA BEACH HOTEL IN ROOM DIRECTORY 9
Blues Bar & Restaurant Where the food is hot and the music is cool. Grilled specialties and all your favorite drinks. Jazz music and a breathtaking 360 Ocean View. Open from Tuesday till Sunday for dinner from 6.00 to 10.00 PM. Live Jazz Night on Thursdays 10 AVILA BEACH HOTEL IN ROOM DIRECTORY
Why should you experience our Restaurants & Bars at least once? 5 Reasons to have dinner at restaurant The Pen 1. Unique combos, textures and palates Experience food at its best. Approved and fine-tuned over the years by using input of many Dutch Michelin chefs. 2. Taste the Region Try only the best ingredients from Curacao, the Caribbean & Latin America delivered in a modern and a very photogenic package. 3. Healthy and for special diets Vegetarians, Vegans, gluten free or just looking for a healthy hotspot on Curacao? The Pen has it all. 4. Culinary Events We are known for our upscale Culinary events with Dutch Michelin Chefs like Ron Blaauw & Robert Kranenborg. Most likely you ll notice their influences. 5. Exceptional location You d almost forget the beachfront location. Enjoy service with a warm smile in an authentic location with a story. Please dial 743 to place your dinner reservation. 5 Reasons to have dinner at Blues Bar & Restaurant 1. Top 10 Best Hotel Bars Blues was selected as Top 10 Best Hotel Bar of the Caribbean by the renowned Caribbean Journal (largest Caribbean magazine). 2. Famous for our Live Jazz Night On Thursdays you ll be blown away by the best Live Jazz on Curacao. A hotspot since 1992. 3. 360 degree Ocean View Enjoy the amazing panoramic sea view. Blues Bar & Restaurant on Curacao offers one of the finest views to the sunset. 4. Tasty grilled specialties If you appreciate a tender piece of meat or fish, then Blues is definitely worth a try. 5. Tourists meets Locals One of those few restaurants & bars on the island where you will find a great mix between both locals and tourists. Especially on those famous Thursday nights! AVILA BEACH HOTEL IN ROOM DIRECTORY 11
Try our various grilled specialties at Blues Bar & Restaurant 12 AVILA BEACH HOTEL IN ROOM DIRECTORY
Schooner Bar & Restaurant Good vibes only. Pick a seat at our unique boat shaped bar, covered sea terrace or seats at the beach. Refresh with your favorite drink, bite and dish during daytime, at sunset and into the balmy, tropical night. Schooner Bar & Restaurant is open daily from 9 AM to 0.00 AM (midnight). Kitchen closes at 10.00 PM. AVILA BEACH HOTEL IN ROOM DIRECTORY 13
Pool Bar Healthy light meals. Avila s Pool Bar offers guests an extensive range of tropical refreshments and a well thought-out selection of light & healthy meal throughout the day, with live cooking. Enjoy a great dish every day from 12.00-4.00 PM without any guilt. Don t forget to wear your sunglasses. 14 AVILA BEACH HOTEL IN ROOM DIRECTORY
Dinner on the beach Enjoy a romantic dinner on the beach with your loved one. Candle light, torches and a delicious 3-course dinner. Ask our Front Desk for more information about this unique experience. Please note that we have limited spots available as we can maximum have 2 dinners per evening, not daily. (1 beach table per beach). Tour desk Visit the Avila Tour Desk in our lobby daily from 8.00 AM to 12.00 PM, where knowledgeable Vacation Planners can assist you with ideas and recommendations for fun day trips, excellent dining, shopping tips, general island information and more Budget Car Rental Curacao is a perfect destination to discover by car. The beaches in Westpunt are not to be missed. In our hotel lobby you can find a know ledgeable representative of Budget Car Rental daily. Open from Monday till Friday from 8.00 AM to 12.00 PM & 1.00 PM to 5.00 PM. Weekends 8.00 AM - 12.00 PM. Santai Spa Allow the professional staff at Santai Spa to pamper you with their caring hands during a relax massage. Order a massage in your room, your room s balcony, at the beach or observation tower. Dial 788 to reach our Spa or pass by at the Avila Wellness Club. Avila Wellness Club Kick start your day and beat your jetlag. Stay in shape at our gym with a stunning view or sit back and relax in our sauna, steam room and outdoor jaccuzi. All complimentary for you. AVILA BEACH HOTEL IN ROOM DIRECTORY 15
Every Wednesday: Avila s Beach Vibes with a Gin & Tonic Happy Hour as of 5.30 PM and Live Music on the beach 16 AVILA BEACH HOTEL IN ROOM DIRECTORY
Did you know that... We have a weekly Chef s menu at The Pen Visit Restaurant The Pen for a special 3-course Chef s menu for a fixed low price. We have a Cocktail of the week at Blues Bar & Restaurant Try our cocktail of the week, with a stunning sunset on the side. We have a weekly special at the Pool Bar Visit the Pool Bar to try the weekly special. We have a monthly special at Schooner Bar & Restaurant Try the monthly specials at Schooner Bar & Restaurant for a special discounted price. We have a Breakfast special at the Avila Café Ask our Avila Café waiters for our breakfast special making your start of the day extra festive. We have Meal Plans available (against discounted rates!) We hope you notice the love for food in our restaurant menus. For those who crave it so much and wish to enjoy it at discounted rate; try our Meal plans! We offer Breakfast, Half board, Full board and various add-ons to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Visit Please visit our website: www.avilabeachhotel.com/restaurants-bars/best-add-ons-to-your-booking or scan this QR code below: AVILA BEACH HOTEL IN ROOM DIRECTORY 17
Enjoy the sunset from our observation tower, with a bottle of wine or bubbles and your loved one. Also a great location to get a massage or to propose. 18 AVILA BEACH HOTEL IN ROOM DIRECTORY
Mix and Match in the Avila Boutique 5 Tips in creating your own perfect in-room Mini Bar 1. Discount voucher Firstly, don t forget to exchange the 10% discount voucher of the Avila Boutique (upon availability). Buy in bulk to receive the most discount. 2. What locals love Enjoy the highly addictive Cheetos Puffs & Lovers Aloe Vera drink. And of course Amstel Bright and Polar beer. We bet you will love them too! 3. Chocolate anyone? Did you know that chocolate from the USA taste very different from European brands? Which one you like best? 4. On the go Quaker cookies, candy & Nature Valley bars. Soda cans, water but also caps & musquito spray. Ideal items when on the go! 5. Liquor & Wine Buy a bottle of wine and use it to recap your day on your room s balcony or the observer tower. Also try the famous Curaçao liquor A great gift for your family at home too. Please dial 743 to place your dinner reservation. 5 Reasons to read the Guest Information Book 1. Don t get lost in Paradise Don t waist your precious vacation time on getting lost at our resort. Just go to page 22 to view a detailed Avila map. 2. In case of emergencies What to do in case of an emergency? Read all about it on page 21. 3. Congrats on being Green By choosing our hotel you chose to be green; thank you! Go to page 13 to see what we do and what more you can do to build a sustainable Curaçao. 4. TV channels All rooms and suites are equipped with cable TV. Take a look at page 19 for a list of all channels. 5. Avila s history Did you know that you re staying at the oldest operational hotel on Curaçao? Learn all about our history on page 6. AVILA BEACH HOTEL IN ROOM DIRECTORY 19
Taste the Region at Restaurant The Pen www.avilabeachhotel.com info@avilabeachhotel.com Please note: prices, opening hours & events are subject to change without prior notice.