The Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino is the first and only five-star hotel on the island. Located on a private crescent beach on Piscadera Bay, this resort will exceed your expectations for a relaxing Caribbean getaway. This luxurious resort is situated 10 miles from the Hato International Airport. Sun-drenched Curaçao offers the natural beauty of a Caribbean island mixed with the traditions and charm of "Old Amsterdam". You'll marvel at centuries-old Dutch colonial mansions and plantations, lovingly restored and painted in the bright colors of the islands. Curaçao was discovered by the Spanish in 1499 and became an autonomous part of the Netherlands in 1816. Today, it is world-renown for its 38 perfect white sand beaches and extraordinary coral reefs. You'll love the great service, luxurious accommodations and sumptuous dining plus nightly gaming in the spectacular Emerald Casino. Enjoy swimming in the freeform oceanfront pool with swim-up bar. Visit the on-site fitness center. Join a deep-sea fishing excursion. Take diving lessons from the resort's fully accredited water sports center. Explore the nearby Christoffel National Park. Visit Willemstad, Curaçao's capital city, and enjoy duty-free shopping, along with tours of museums, ancient forts, monuments and other sites. The resort is minutes to dining, shopping and entertainment.