Marazul was perfectly situated on Curacao for a scuba diving vacation. Close to all the great dive sites on the Sabana Westpunt end of the island, including the two at Marazul resort itself. The condo was clean and well-stocked with all the basics. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Carolyn was incredibly accommodating and responsive - replying within minutes of any inquiry. We would stay here again if we return to Curacao!

Great stay! Some caveats to be aware of for other travelers: there's a gas range (no oven) that works very well as well as pots/pans and toaster oven / microwave / etc, but you'll need to be careful when cooking that you clean thoroughly. Otherwise, the ants will quickly find their way in to clean for you en masse. The pull-out futon is easy to use, but you might not want to sleep on it for an extended stay. The host and property manager were both very responsive and helpful. If you haven't been to Curaçao before (or to this part of the island in particular), make sure you eat at Sol Food early on (open only on weekends and requires reservations) and ask if they have a copy of their print-out guide to the island—it was a great insider's take on where to go.

Great for diving, with two ladders accessing the sea. Nice reef right out front. Close to dive shop as well. Rinse tank near the pool. Nice neighbors and pleasant property manager. Beautiful views from the porch and deck outside bedroom (comfy king bed).

Great place away from crowds. Diving and snorkeling are wonderful. This is a great place to spend a quiet vacation with family and friends!

This is a great place if you want to have a relaxing vacation far from the crowds in a comfort of a modern home, with a picture-perfect view of an emerald lagoon, a light breeze in the evenings, and mesmerizing sunsets. There is no beach at the resort, only two stairs to the water from which you are to swim. You’ll swim in pristine, warm, calm waters, just yourselves and the fish. Although the resort was full at this time of the year (around Christmas), it was still very relaxing and not overcrowded at all. The atmosphere was very homey, with nice, friendly people around. It was our second stay in this resort, in the same unit. Last year, we liked it so much that we decided to come again even for longer. During our two visits to the island we went to a lot of beaches and came to the conclusion that the two closest to the resort – Kleine Knip and Piscado Beach (both about a 5-minute drive) are the best for snorkeling and swimming with the turtles. On Piscado Beach, we often bought fish from fishermen and had a feast at home. The two national parks are also on this end of the island which is handy because it’s better to visit them as early in the day as possible. Our favorite restaurants were also local – Sol Food (opened only on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and Playa Forti. The latter is famous for jumping from the cliff (for the brave in heart). The apartment itself was in a very good condition, with new appliances, two full bathrooms, hot water, a/c, ceiling fans, TV and WiFi. Everything worked well. Snorkeling masks, water noodles, beach towels were provided. The “civilization” – the city, Willemstad (a UNESCO heritage site), world class resorts, shops, supermarkets are 45+ minutes away. You’ll definitely need a car.

The property was exactly as described. Perfect for 3-4 people! The location is great. The north end of the island is quiet which is just what we were looking for. The property is walking distance to 3-4 restaurants that were all good. Also, walking distance to a couple of beaches. Beautiful beaches are within a 10-15 drive. A car is a must and driving is very easy. We found it easiest to grocery shop at the market in Barber (15 min) instead of going all the way back to Willemstad (40 min) might be a little more expensive but saves a lot of time!! We loved it here and can't wait to return!

Perfect place for a couple to relax enjoy the beach and snorkeling. Unit has everything you need and is very comfortable

We had a marvelous time at Marazul Dive Resort (which is more like a residential complex with a swimming pool). The townhome looks exactly as on the photos. It is centrally located at the resort and surrounded by beautiful flowers. From the upper terrace you can enjoy the sea view and keep an eye on your children in the pool. The apartment is very well equipped. We used a cooler, a grill, beach chairs, and pool noodles. There were plenty of towels, including the beach ones. To our surprise all towels were changed for clean ones in the middle of our stay. Both beds (a king size bed upstairs and the queen sofa-bed downstairs) are extremely comfortable. We ate several times at a nearby restaurant Playa Forti. We liked their passion fruit and mango smoothies and especially their delicious fish soup. It’s so consistent and the portion is so big it can be lunch by itself. Carolyn sent us a detailed information about the resort and the island well in advance, and her representative who lives at the resort permanently gave us even more local information and took time to answer all our question. A large map and a lot of brochures about the island which we found in a drawer were helpful as well. The resort looked very safe to us. Our favorite beach was Klein Knip (10-min drive from Marazul). It’s a cozy beach with plenty of shade and was not so crowded. The lagoon is wonderful for snorkeling - a lot of fish near the rocks at both sides of the lagoon. We also recommend visiting Shete Boca National Park, the Ostrich Farm and take the Aquafari underwater scooter ride. During our 9-day stay we visited many parts of the island and came to conclusion that if you want a relaxing vacation in a picturesque environment with swimming in a clear emerald water at your doorsteps Marazul Dive Resort is probably the best place. The city life and large resorts are 40+ minutes away. We would definitely like to stay at Carolyn’s place again.

We recently stayed at this home for 5 nights in Feb and absolutely love it and it was just what we needed from awesome views and to the pool being right there Great beaches right around the corner everywhere you turn after all it is a Island . The Ocean is Great very clear right off this property and has great snorkling and yes you can jump off cliff but be carefully. The people vacationing here are very friendly and there is also a shop for renting kayaks to small items if you don't want to run to a store. The Home owner was very Nice and informed us of up todate Arrival and even had someone meet us to make sure we did not need anything and was very informative on things to do. This Go,s along way in my book . That made are trip Smooth and met our Expectations . I highly recommend this place for your next Dream Vacation!! Thank you

We loved our 2 week stay at Marazul. Carolyn was very helpful before our arrival with information and even arranged for an iron to be purchased for the unit when I inquired as to whether or not one was there. Her local unit manager Lex was very helpful and fixed a few minor issues we had with screens and an electrical outlet very promptly and efficiently. The unit is well equipped and clean. Our only complaint was the small biting bugs that effected my husband's enjoyment more than mine. We bought and used bug spray but it wasn't very effective on these pests. I used aloe lotion as a body moisturizer and that seemed to keep them at bay. The people we met were all very friendly and helpful. The island itself is beautiful. From our location we had excellent access to several beaches that all provided great snorkelling opportunities. My favourite was snorkelling with the sea turtles at Playa Grandi which we could access on foot from Marazul. We also had easy access to great restaurants in the area. The open hours seemed to change regularly so not always easy to predict which night to eat out. We found phoning for reservations was the only way to ensure when a restaurant was open. Some we knew were only open on weekends but still required a reservation. Overall we would highly recommend this location and rental!

The apartment is lovely. Everything you need is there, and it is clean. Nice patio and a balcon overview the ocean. It is a good snorkeling place, there are also many turtles. We will be back again 😄