Name: Moomba B&B Ocean Front Hostal
Address: Piscadera Bay, Willemstad, Willemstad, Willemstad, 99999, Curacao
Rating: 7

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Curacao International Airport

Moomba B&B Ocean Front Hostal

Willemstad

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I came here alone and as a single traveler, I felt super safe being here.  The place is a beach front hostel and I might even call it a hotel because it's not exactly cheap to stay here.  Although I don't know how it is price wise anywhere else in the island.  The people that stays here are mostly an old couple or family and the tourist I noticed speaks Dutch (not sure exactly if they're from mainland Netherlands or from nearby Aruba/Bonaire just visiting this big island.  I have been to Aruba a year before this and I must say I much rather prefer Aruba's ambiance compare to this one.  Still, I do think it is also a beautiful island, bigger than Aruba and has a less island vibe that it.

Moomba shares a parking (side/side) with Sandals all inclusive resort but I think the beach in Moomba is more preferable.  

I taveled last year before the Pandemic hits

Moomba Beach Club

Never arrived, Curacao went into lock down.  Last time we were there, 2019, wonderfull stay, location, location, location... 
However,  they will be closing down in April 2020 to make it an upscale all inclusive hotel,  this seems to be the trend in Curacao,  so it's basically game over for us budget minded travellers. 

Best beach on the island

I loved this beach club: never over crowded, no kids, no crazy loud music, always a nice vibe, good cocktails, wine and food on site and clear water that was fantastic to snorkel and swim in.  What else could  you want?  Johann was an amazing bartender/server and when I saw him working, I knew my experience was going to be top notch.

Great Adults Only Beach Club

In September 2019, a friend and I stayed for one week in a two bedroom apartment on the second floor behind the Moomba Beach Cafe itself.

***HIGHLIGHTS***
-Floris Hotel Reservations was very responsive to my initial inquiry emails and requests throughout our stay
-Apartment complex location is right on a beautiful, quiet clear beach for swimming and snorkeling. Personally the beach was one of the island's best in my opinion when you factor in location, quality, water clarity, exclusivity, food, snorkeling, etc.
-Free beach towels and free black-cushioned beach recliners (white-cushioned recliners under the palapa umbrellas are only for rent)
-Apartment A/C was consistent and refreshing
-Shower water pressure and temperature was good
-Toilets worked, although you have to hold handle down for 10 seconds
-Delicious free continental breakfast (fresh croissant, fruit bowl and coffee (+1 refill)
-Housekeeping comes every other day but will clean daily if asked and provide shampoo, conditioner, body lotion and soap

***IMPROVEMENTS***
-Apartment needs repairs
     -WIFI was spotty. We had to go to specific areas of the apartment just to get a connection. My iPhone X couldn't upload photos to the cloud it was so weak.
     -Outlets didn't seem safe. "Crackled" when lamps were plugged in. My portable power bank charged and the next morning the liquid battery sack was ballooning out of the plastic shell. Very dangerous and usually a sign of unstable outlet voltage output.
     -Odd living room. It had two linen-lined foldable banquet tables lined up between a fridge and a TV. No couch. (Wonder if maybe this was a request from previous guests for hosting a large dinner and they forget to return the couch? I don't know.)
     -The south-end bedroom had a mattress so rock-hard we couldn't sleep on it. It felt like a boxspring covered in a bedsheet.
     -The bedsheets aren't fitted so we were constantly tucking them back over the exposed, dirty mattress in the north-end bedroom which itself also needs replaced.
     -The kitchen had a fridge but we didn't use the kitchen. The kitchen could use a facelift but it was fully furnished with cutlery, cookware, etc.
     -The bathrooms were not the photos I saw on travel sites and need the most renovations. Tiny ants crawling around. Sink faucet pressure issues. The ceiling panels were rotting. Rusted pipes and windows. Bathrooms were bearable however since a beachside apartment will always have some wear and tear. They just need a facelift.

***FOR YOUR INFORMATION/TIPS***
-Rent a car. Moomba Beach Club has free, safe parking right outside the complex apartments and a nearby security guard station that checks you in and out of the shared grounds with the nearby casino. Driving in Curacao is easy and safe. Just lots of roundabouts.
-You can exchange currency at the casino next door
-The nearby mall Sambil has a grocery store, and plenty of shops if you need anything
-You can use the Floris Hotel restaurant for your free breakfast as well
-Your reservation does not include the pool or hotel amenities. You can purchase a day pass for like $10USD
-Protect your devices from the outlets using travel adapters/converters
-Protect your photos and videos by saving them either to your laptop or find a faster WIFI connection/data plan to save to the cloud
-Mosquito Spray is a must. Beach flies bite as well.
-Walkable distance to Pirate Bay Restaurant which had fantastic food right on the beach. You can also use their beach as a Moomba Beach Club guest for free.

***OVERALL***
-If you're flexible with a more rustic beachfront apartment and don't plan to cook much, I would say you can overlook a few reasonably minor inconveniences for this price point. I was not uncomfortable staying there by any means despite its need for further renovations and the housekeeping was consistent and helpful. You won't find a better combination of beachfront accommodations, free breakfast, free parking, security and of course a beautiful beach with an array of tropical fish swimming right at your feet! I would highly recommend Moomba Beach Club.

2019 Recommendation and Review "Best Location in Curacao, Apartments Improving"

We stayed 4 nights. The lagoon is great for snorkling. Much better than CAS Abou. Rooms are ok - but who stay in the room when outside is so beautiful. You can rent sunbed for 15 dollar pr person. Do it - the Sun is extreme ☀️

Cheap & great stay 

Although there were a few negatives. Air con kept stopping and each day I had to ask for someone to fix it and the good thing was tha they did. No key to open the bedroom doors to the balcony. Small breakfast but good that there was a breakfast so no real complaints. Had to check in at the hotel rather than the property itself. 
For me the negatives are far outweighed by the positives. I had a 2 bed self catering apartment to myself with a balcony and beach view for an incredibly reasonable price. I think you definitely need a car if staying here and considering the taxi cost from the airport it definitely makes sense.

Great

This place is old and outdated. The interior was really in need of repairs. The water was brown. However, the place was located right on the beach. I would not recommend this place. We paid like $99 a night. It was at most worth like $50 USD a night.

Not well kept... yet it’s located on the beach

Maybe I shouldn’t share this best kept secret of Curacao: a wonderfully quiet beach where no children are allowed. With a nice little beach bar with a tasty beach menu. And Gino, one of the bar staff, knows what Curacao hospitality really means. Thank you!

Adults only beach!

We really enjoyed our stay.  The room we were in is dated, but clean and tidy.  For two experienced travellars on a budget this place was great.  Close walk to a couple of bars and restaurants. The beach & water are wonderful and the staff is friendly & helpful.

Solid spot

Here you must compare what you are looking for, so below some facts to make your possible stay meet your expectations, we stayed here for 5 nights/6 days 606 room 

PROs
* kitchen in the room 
* front view of the beach 
* beach private, clean, providing shadows under trees 
* sea 
* small breakfast 
* parking just behind the room
* private area 
* beach volleyball also possible 
*small bar providing snacks, drinks, pizza.. 
* shower at the beach 
* towels available for the beach
* wifi everywhere across room and beach 
* price for the room 
* late check out at noon 
* daily cleaning 

CONs
* no opening window in bedroom
* which cause high humidity
* which cause a lit of mosquitoes
* which are resistant to repelent, so they are everywhere alltime
* old dated furniture including the bathroom 

Summary
* See the pictures - we didn't get the room which is provided on pictures (e.g. on booking.com) and be ready for the change
* take a anti-mosquitoes electric plug in repelent (spray will not help)
* best if you want to spend lazy time on the beach or if you rent a car - no close shop to buy bread or something to cook from (Sambil does not offer any small supermarket for food, just food court) 
* don't keep anything wet in bathroom - last day I found worms in my electric toothbrush (one head which I did use was ok, the other full of worms)
* be aware of check in in Floris hotel
* staff very kind and always helpful
* short walk there's a restaurant at Pirates Bay 


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