Curaçao resort named a “Leading Small Hotel of the World”
Lodge Kurá Hulanda and Beach Club meets exacting standards to earn prestigious certification
Willemstad, Curaçao (December 18, 2006) – Lodge Kurá Hulanda and Beach Club has joined its sister property, Hotel Kurá Hulanda Spa and Casino, on the prestigious Leading Small Hotels of the World list. This esteemed acclamation is highly sought after and only a handful of the hundreds of hotels who apply qualify.
Hotels that apply to be a Leading Hotel must be a deluxe, five-star property and pass a comprehensive inspection of 1,500 specific criteria that range from how the reservations phone call is answered to having the proper hangers in the closet to whether or not guests’ shoes are paired and arranged neatly by housekeeping. The anonymous evaluation covers all aspects of accommodations, service, cuisine and facilities.
“We were confident in the submission of our request for review by the Leading Small Hotels of the World, as the lodge was built with only the highest standards and requirements, and our staff are trained to provide the utmost in customer service,” stated Peter Heinen, president of Project Kurá Hulanda. “It’s not only that Leading Hotels requires exacting standards and superlative quality, but we also require and expect that of ourselves.”
Only the world’s most distinguished properties are admitted to the Leading Hotels of the World. Leading Hotels understands the finer points of hospitality and luxury. Indulge in a lifestyle of luxury five-star hotels and the unparalleled comfort they offer. The Leading Small Hotels of the World’s featured hotels cater to the discriminating few, where first-class service is a norm rather than an exception. Leading Small Hotels of the World features small luxury hotels, resort hotels, as well as world-renowned stately hotels offering all the possibilities for family getaways, romantic escapades and business meetings. Whether in need of accommodation for business or pleasure, Leading Small Hotels of the World will have the perfect solution.
Officially opening its doors in the first quarter of 2006, Lodge Kurá Hulanda and Beach Club offers 74 villas, suites and guest rooms, most featuring living room areas, kitchenettes and balconies or patios with a choice of breathtaking views of enchanting gardens or the crystal-blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. Dining options at the lodge include the open-air restaurant, Watamula, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Christoffel Restaurant, which offers guests a panoramic view of the sea while being served lunch or dinner; or the more casual Kalki Beach Bar and Restaurant for a refreshing beverage and lunch. Additionally, the Christoffel Sunset Lounge offers a magnificent ocean vista and is the ideal place to watch the sunset while enjoying light snacks and drinks with friends.
Located on the west end of Curaçao just 30 minutes from the Curaçao Hato International Airport, Lodge Kurá Hulanda and Beach Club provides a serene getaway where guests will feel like they are on their own private island. An on-site dive shop, state-of-the-art and fully equipped fitness centre, oceanfront pool and private beach provide a range of recreational activities for guests to choose from. Transportation is provided between Lodge Kurá Hulanda and the UNESCO-recognized World Heritage Village at Hotel Kurá Hulanda Spa and Casino, which features meticulously restored 18th and 19th century Dutch Colonial Caribbean buildings and is home to Museum Kurá Hulanda, a world-acclaimed anthropological museum.
For more information on the Lodge Kurá Hulanda and Beach Club call 1-877-264-3106 or see their listing under Curaçao – Accommodations at www.caribbean.com.
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