The food & drink
Early morning pick-me-ups delight during the buffet at Pietra – by day a selection of European and American continental and cooked breakfast options including made-to-order omelettes washed down with all-you-can-drink tea, coffee and pressed fruit juice. From midday, Pietra transforms into an Italian restaurant offering up Neapolitan style pizzas from the open fire pizza oven.
Kanaal is king for indulging elevenses hunger pangs, providing cakes, cookies, tea, coffee, and made-to-order traditional Dutch sweets including stroopwafles and puffertjes. If the sweet life is not for you, this traditional Dutch-inspired coffee shop doubles as a wine bar offering a myriad of divine cheeses alongside wines by the glass.
Inspired by the nightlife of Curaçao – where restaurants close early and food trucks are the saviour of afterparty dining on-the-go – three new beachside food trucks have been brought on site: Toteki, offering traditional Curacao food, La Palma for Spanish Tapas and Kishi for Asian fusion Bao, Bowls and curries.
Wonder west to Gatsu Gatsu (also known as the cat restaurant) for fresh sushi. Located on the beach, al-fresco dining is a must; with a menu divided and designed for tasting, order a selection of dishes for the table to discover the decadent flavours of Champagne lobster rolls, ishiyaki, sashimi and more.
Kurason Island at Sandals Royal CuraçaoBronwyn Knight
The rooms
The natural elements surrounding the retreat have been incorporated into the room decor. We stayed in one of the newly introduced Kurason Island Poolside Butler Bungalows, an intimate, cosy space designed for comfort. Stepping over the threshold into a stylish kitchenette, you can’t help a feeling of being in a home away from home’. Every detail has been accounted for; warm oaky furnishings; his and hers sinks with a ring-lit mirror; a walk-in closet perfect for getting ready for supper. The shower has a separate door which opens onto the decking and pool – ideal for pre- and post-swim bathing (and avoiding water tracking in the suite). The pool itself is unique, with its own man-made island in the centre, surrounded by the most beautiful tropical gardens. Opposite is a floor-to-ceiling window the full length of the bungalow looking out onto sun loungers and your very own tranquillity soaking tub, for intimate bathing under the stars or breakfast in bed while watching the sunrise.
