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Curaçao Is Getting a New Marriott All-Inclusive, a 300-Room Adults-Only Resort That You Can Book With Points
Two of the most influential forces reshaping Caribbean tourism over the last several years are now intersecting in Curaçao. The first is Curaçao’s steady rise as a destination attracting new hotel investment, expanded airlift, and a broader mix of travelers drawn by the island’s culture, diving, and year-round appeal. The second is the rapid expansion of the brand-led all-inclusive model, increasingly driven by global hotel companies that are bringing scale, operational consistency, and loyalty-program integration to the segment.
Those trends converge later this year with the debut of The Pyrmont Curaçao, the island’s first Marriott-branded all-inclusive resort and one of the most closely watched hotel openings in the southern Caribbean.
Scheduled to open in the third quarter, the resort will operate under Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, a portfolio positioned around distinctive design and locally rooted experiences. At the same time, it will function as a full all-inclusive property, reflecting how major hotel brands are adapting the model for destinations that have traditionally skewed toward European-plan hotels and boutique resorts.
According to project details, The Pyrmont Curaçao will feature 300 rooms, including 28 contemporary suites designed with sustainability in mind. The resort’s amenities are expected to include 8 restaurants, 5 bars — among them an adults-only rooftop bar — an infinity pool, a kids club, a dive center, watersports facilities, and a 250-meter oceanfront promenade designed to provide continuous access to the island’s shoreline.
Developers say the project will incorporate local materials and energy-efficient systems into both its design and operations, aligning with Curaçao’s broader focus on sustainability as hotel development continues across the island.
A milestone for Marriott’s all-inclusive strategy
The opening of The Pyrmont Curaçao also fits into Marriott International’s wider push into the all-inclusive space, a segment the company has expanded rapidly across the Caribbean in recent years. Marriott has increasingly leaned on the Autograph Collection for these projects, using the brand as a way to maintain a sense of individuality and destination connection while still delivering the scale and predictability of a major hotel operator.
For Curaçao, the significance is twofold. It marks the island’s first entry into Marriott’s all-inclusive portfolio, and it brings one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty ecosystems into a destination that has historically had limited access to large-scale points-based resort options.
Once open, The Pyrmont Curaçao is expected to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, allowing travelers to earn and redeem points on all-inclusive stays — an increasingly important factor for travelers who prioritize loyalty benefits when choosing resorts. Across the Caribbean, Marriott’s expansion of points-eligible all-inclusive properties has helped drive repeat visitation and longer stays, particularly among North American travelers who plan vacations around redemption opportunities.
For Curaçao, the addition of a Bonvoy-participating all-inclusive resort introduces a new audience segment: travelers who may already be loyal to Marriott brands and are now able to apply points to a destination that previously required cash bookings or independent planning. That dynamic has played out in other Caribbean markets where Marriott has added branded all-inclusive resorts, often increasing visibility and consideration among frequent travelers.
Expanding Curaçao’s all-inclusive resort portfolio
The Pyrmont Curaçao joins an established and increasingly varied network of all-inclusive resorts on the island, broadening an accommodation mix that now spans adults-only luxury, family-focused beachfront resorts, and boutique-style inclusive properties.
Among the most prominent is Sandals Royal Curaçao, an adults-only resort set along Santa Barbara Beach. Since opening, Sandals Royal Curaçao has played a key role in positioning the island within the premium all-inclusive segment, offering an expansive dining lineup, multiple pools and bars, and a large beachfront footprint designed primarily for couples and honeymoon travelers.
Family and group travelers are served by large-scale resorts such as Mangrove Beach Corendon Curaçao All-Inclusive Resort, located near Willemstad. The property features multiple dining venues, pools, and entertainment options, along with direct beach access, and has become a popular choice for travelers seeking a lively, activity-rich resort environment.
Curaçao’s inclusive landscape also includes Dreams Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino and Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino, both operating under the Hyatt Inclusive Collection. These resorts cater to couples, families, and multi-generational groups, offering multiple restaurants, pools, programming, and beachfront settings close to the island’s capital. The Dreams is particularly interesting — it includes the Il Mare concept, an adults-only resort-within-a-resort that’s composed of modular bungalow-style units right on the sand.
At the boutique end of the spectrum, Zoëtry Curaçao Resort & Spa offers a smaller-scale, high-touch all-inclusive experience focused on wellness and personalized service. Properties such as Kunuku Aqua Resort add another layer, emphasizing water-park attractions and family-oriented amenities.
Within this ecosystem, The Pyrmont Curaçao introduces a new category: a large-scale, globally branded all-inclusive resort tied directly into one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programs, while still positioned as design-forward through the Autograph Collection.
Here’s our guide to some of our editors’ favorite Curacao all-inclusive vacation options.
A broader sign for the destination
For Curaçao, the arrival of a Marriott-branded all-inclusive resort represents more than a single hotel opening. It signals growing confidence among global hotel companies in the island’s ability to support diversified resort formats and attract travelers across multiple segments — from couples and families to loyalty-driven points travelers.
The project also aligns with Curaçao’s broader tourism development strategy, which has emphasized sustainable growth, increased air connectivity, and a balance between resort expansion and cultural preservation. With multiple all-inclusive resorts now operating under internationally recognized brands, the island is increasingly positioned alongside more established Caribbean all-inclusive markets, while still maintaining a distinct identity.
As the third-quarter opening approaches, The Pyrmont Curaçao stands out as one of the most consequential hospitality projects on the island in recent years — adding capacity, brand presence, and loyalty-driven travel options at a time when Curaçao’s tourism profile continues to expand.
Marriott’s All-Inclusive Growth
Marriott International has expanded its all-inclusive footprint across the Caribbean in recent years, broadening its portfolio beyond traditional markets. The company has rolled out all-inclusive resorts under the Autograph Collection and Marriott Hotels (along with other soft brands like Tribute Collection) banners in destinations such as Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, Barbados, and Cancun, among others, giving travelers more options to use Marriott Bonvoy points at inclusive properties. That includes a pair of relaunched all-inclusives in Barbados opening soon, as we reported recently.
