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3.5 of 5
Jan Thiel Bay, Curacao
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Chogogo Resort
Ranked #18 of 41 hotels in Curacao
4.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
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London
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
“An uneven experience at the Chogogo”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2004
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We spent a week at the Chogogo Resort in December 2004 and my experience is a mixture of the reports left here previously:

Yes, the beach is further away than promised - about 5-7 minute walk, depending on where your accommodation is...
BUT the beach is gorgeous, with wonderful snorkelling and diving, and is quite child friendly with water canons and slides. The food at the restaurant is quite nice as well (I especially recommend their dessert of brownie with caramel ice cream!) and the four poster beds dotted thoughout the beach, where you can have a nap with your child is a very very nice touch! And the sunsets from here are spectacular!!!

No, there are NO window screens in any of the accommodations and there are ALOT of quite ferocious bugs on the island!
BUT making sure to always carry bug spray with you everywhere takes care of that (and don't wait until your second day when you are completely disfigured with large red welts everywhere before getting some, like I did!!) And there is a bug net over the bed, so there are no worries whilst sleeping.

Yes, the lightbulbs are quite dim and come sunset, it does get quite glum inside.

We stayed at one of the apartments on the ground floor. It was adequate, but lacking... Our apartment had a distinct mouldy smell to it, which was quite unpleasant. We tried to keep the shutters open during the day, to make the most of the trade winds, but during our weekly stay it was very humid and the wind seemed a breeze at best.
After seeing what you get from a bungalow, I think it might be worth the extra money getting that instead. Having a dishwasher would have been nice for example... And there are ceiling fans, which we sorely missed in our apartment.
The breakfast at the restaurant is quite alright for the price - $10, but the quick lunch we grabbed in a moment of urgent hunger was okay, but nothing more.

Some other points to make:
There are buses into town (about one every hour in any direction really!), which the resort will give you free tickets for.
When we notified the resort that the air conditioning unit had started to leak quite a bit of water during the night, it was fixed almost immediately.
When we expressed an interest in seeing more of Curacao with a jeep tour, the reception staff got us in contact with Henri, who gave us a wonderful private tour of the island.
The laundry room is very convenient, with a cost of about 10 Guilders (about $5-6)

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Illinois
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Chogogo or no go?”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2004
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We just returned from a 5-night stay in a two-bedroom cottage and there's a number of things I wish to comment on:
--the electric at this resort is 220, NOT 110 like the rest of the island.
--it was a two-block walk to the beach - not "just steps."
--the ceiling in one bathroom leaked directly over the toilet and since we had rain every day, the bathroom was unusable. This bathroom was connected to the bedroom (with the king-size bed) and the bedroom a/c did not work. Thus, our two-bedroom became a one bedroom and nothing was done to move us or repair the problems.
--there are no screens so be prepared to be eaten alive by mosquitoes.
--the lumpy twin beds were the only place one could stretch out to read a book (sofa was a loveseat and hard, low, splintery chairs on deck).
--there was no light bulb over 25 watts in the cottage and no light in the kitchenette area, making it difficult to see what you were cooking.
--the restaurant food was awful.

  • Stayed November 2004
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“A piece of Tranquiility”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2004
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We will be returning to Chogogo for the 3rd time this Fall. My husband is not a beach lover, but he loves Curacao, and it is because of Chogogo. We stay in a two bedroom bungalow, although there are only the two of us, because you have more privacy. There are two full bathrooms, great time saver when we get ready for dinner, in the evening. There is a full kitchen with the cutest little dishwasher. The living area is surrounded by folding french doors, enabling you to open up the entire area to the wrap around deck/porch. It is quiet and relaxing. The pool area is small but nice. The beach is a walk of about 5 minutes, but free to Chogogo guests. Sun loungers are $3 a day. There is not a lot of glitz and flash but we love it for its tranquility, and non touristy feel. We can't wait to return.

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Beautiful, Quiet and Lovely!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2004
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We stayed at the Chogogo for part of our honeymoon and is just lovely!
The reception was warm and inviting and they even gave us a congratulatory bottle of sparkling wine for our honeymoon. The room was spacious and spotless! The bathroom only has a shower (no tub) but that was fine with me. There was a mosquito net over the bed which was a nice touch, as the island is pretty buggy during some parts of the year. Having the little kitchen was really nice. We had all of our breakfasts in the room and a few dinners, and it was really nice to be able to keep some snacks and drinks around. The pool is quite and comfortable with lots of nice shady spots and a little pool bar that serves snacks. There was also a little laundry room on the property, which was very handy on the last leg of our vacation. Chogogo is far from the airport and also pretty far from the city center, which we found to be a BIG plus! The city is pretty busy (and smoggy) and fills with tourists from the cruise ships. The hotel is located in what seems to be the fancy residential suburb and was about a ten-minute drive to the town and a few minutes to a shopping area. The nearby (private) beach club was beautiful and has a nice restaurant with casual eats.
The beach is impeccably clean and has comfy cots to relax on. On my next trip to Curacao I will definitely stay at Chogogo!

  • Stayed October 2002
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
“Schitterend gelegen park”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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  • Stayed May 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Jan Thiel Bay, Curacao
Price range (per night):* INR33,626 - 37,961

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