The heart of the Avila Beach Hotel is a beautiful Dutch Colonial style mansion, which today houses the lobby and various executive offices of the hotel. It is estimated that the original mansion was built at the end of the 18th century. During the British rule at the beginning of the 19th century, i Read more
The heart of the Avila Beach Hotel is a beautiful Dutch Colonial style mansion, which today houses the lobby and various executive offices of the hotel. It is estimated that the original mansion was built at the end of the 18th century. During the British rule at the beginning of the 19th century, it became the residence of the British Governors and later on that of the Dutch. The original part of the complex was called "La Belle Alliance". Another building of great historical importance on the Avila grounds is the cheerful seaside cupola known as the Octagon because of its octagonal shape. Around 1812, the sisters of the Venezuelan liberator Simon Bolivar lived at the Octagon during their years of exile from the Venezuelan independence war against Spain. Today this building is a much sought venue to host elegant wedding ceremonies and receptions.Since 1977 the hotel has been owned and operated by the Moller family. Presently, the daily operation of the hotel has passed from Nic Møller into the hands of daughter Tone Møller. Over the past 10 years, the complex has been thoroughly renovated and extended into a well-appointed modern hotel with an excellent international acclaim. Two exciting and luxurious wings were added, one on either side of the original buildings, stretching along two private beaches, which are divided by the Blues pier.The east wing, La Belle Alliance, was the first addition to the hotel, and its beautiful pastel-colored buildings have been designed to reflect the style and architecture of the historical Dutch Colonial mansion which houses the lobby. This wing houses the deluxe rooms and suites, all with balconies and ocean view and it combines modern conveniences and amenities with the charm of a bygone era.The west wing, called the BluesWing, is the latest addition and was built to a new and unique concept, created by Florida architect Dan C. Duckham. It is an all wooden structure, a first for a Curaçao hotel, and two stories high, housing 20 premium deluxe rooms. All come with a private terrace or balcony overlooking the ocean, either facing the bay and the Blues pier with the sparkling morning and afternoon sun, or facing west towards the spectacular Caribbean sunsets.The Avila`s a step back in time and a step forward in vacation pleasure. A special place to make a little history of your own. Regardless of improvements, current and yet to come, guests can remain assured that the core values that make up the hotel's philosophy will remain untouched. The Avila Beach Hotel has a rich history and a bright future as one of Curacao`s premium sophisticated hotels.
