The Ritz Hostel

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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2 outdoor pools, open 8 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Business centre
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Exterior
View from property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Scharlooweg 27, Willemstad, 1234XL
  • Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao
    1 min walk
  • Handelskade
    11 min walk
  • Queen Emma Bridge
    13 min walk
  • Willemstad (CUR-Hato Intl.)
    17 min drive

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (2 People)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 People)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Willemstad

A stay at The Ritz Hostel places you in the heart of Willemstad, within a 5-minute drive of Kura Hulanda Museum and Rif Fort. .This hostel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Renaissance Shopping Mall and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Mambo Beach.

What's nearby

  • Rif Fort - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kura Hulanda Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Renaissance Shopping Mall - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Curaçao Sea Aquarium - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Mambo Beach - 10 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Curacao Intl. Airport (CUR) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Plasa Bieu - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Iguana Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Plein Café Wilhelmina - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafe De Buren - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gouverneur De Rouville - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Ritz Hostel

Hostel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, near Rif Fort
The Ritz Hostel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. This Willemstad hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and tour/ticket assistance.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Ritz Hostel, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Ritz Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bike rentals
  • Bike parking
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • Corner/local shop
  • Library
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool

National rating

This property does not have a Curaçao Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Ritz Hostel Willemstad
Ritz Willemstad
The Ritz Hostel Curacao/Willemstad
Ritz Village Hostel Willemstad
Ritz Village Hostel
Ritz Village Willemstad
Ritz Village
First Curacao Hostel Willemstad
First Curacao Willemstad
First Curacao Hostel
The Ritz Hostel Willemstad
The Ritz Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Ritz Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Willemstad

The Ritz Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 79 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

oheny

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They stole my money, I requested for a refund and never did it, also, they are xenophobic people
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They are renovating and changed our reservation without advance notice. The windows would not close all the way letting in mosquitoes and one of our rooms had roaches. Went to front desk and they just handed us roach spray. It did not seem like they cared.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm American and got my own room. The place was fairly empty (in early December), so not too much interaction with others (for better or worse). The building is old but everything is clean and in great working order. Great water pressure in showers, really clean bathrooms and kitchen, AC worked great (you'll need it), and parking was easy. Security at the gate is no hassle for walking or driving in or out. Front desk was friendly and helpful when I left my key in my room. You can walk to the main part of town in 12 minutes or across the bridge in 20. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kishima

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

valeria

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For me, the location was the priority. the facilities again for me since I was out every day from sunup to late in the evening was again excellent. And above all very safe and secure. Overall, there was nothing I did not like. Since I have to go back there in January I will want to stay at the same plce.

8/10 Good

Shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good vibes. Reasonable priced. Friendliness of staff their advise and suggestions was clear and very helpful. Thankful for the accommodation and support during the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so incredibly kind! I love that there are multiple pool options, only thing I’d change is the Continental breakfast: it’s literally just a peanut butter and jelly sandwich lol but the stay here was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Melvin de

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a really good time at the hostel. The people that working over there are really nice and are in for a conversation as well. The pool and bar is great!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Many kind people on the property to greet me and help with any questions. I came at a very quiet time which (late June) which I appreciated—practically didn’t see any other people. The property could use some maintenance and extra cleaning in areas, and jacuzzi did not heat up. Great location to accessing downtown Willemstad. Overall cleanliness of the room was excellent. Access to the Ritz beach pool was a huge plus!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property very quite and relaxing... I think in they need to stare that you're getting continental breakfast instead of saying breakfast included.. The pool is very clean and relaxing, staff are friendly and professional..
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Luis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the place is great for the price you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is very nice and it's good that you can use the facilities of the hotel, like the pool and the bar. There is security in the property 24/7 which made me feel very safe. The GM Fazl is a very approachable guy and made everything possible to make my stay very comfortable.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Denise

Travelled with group
Basic
The hostel is basic and could use a bit of upgrading. Great value for the price. Didnt expect comfort. Pros: they accomodate late checkin and have car parking Cons: bathrooms and beds are but outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Buthaina

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Like: friendly staff, clean, great location, interesting history of being a former ice cream factory. Not like: inconvenient shower facilities (no place to put clothes and undress or dress in shower area). Breakfast is overpriced.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the fact that you can use the hotel amenities while staying at the hostel , but the bathrooms need work , there’s no ventilation in the bathrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the set up very much. It was a gated private road with all different types of rooms and a hostel. Parking on site. A rental car place, a market a bar and place to eat. The drinks however were quite expensive, that is my only complaint, as well as the two hot tubs they have are not hot they are colder than the pool, why I do not know. But the staff is great in every way. They will help you with anything from hotel to excursions.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Gautam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel has a jacuzzi and is in a great downtown location with free parking. The staff was absolutely fabulous and I would go back just to chat with them! So glad I found this place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Krystin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ritz Village Hostel, Curacao
I loved this place! And the staff were all really friendly & helpful. I was on a budget and this place felt very fancy for the amount I paid.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018