Last minute cheap lodging suggestions?

[mje113]

Hey, I'm heading to Curacao on the 7th (first time!) with my non-diving girlfriend. I'd planned 4 days of diving (Dive Bus) over the week--but it's starting to look like she's either going to have to cancel or reduce the days she's there.

She wanted to stay in a nice resort, so I booked at Avila, but my personal needs are much less. If she either cancels or reduces the days she's there, I'd be happy relocating into a cheaper option. I don't need a pool, I'd like to be close to Dive Bus or other operators, it would be great to have an onsite or close bar/restaurant. I do need AC and relative cleanliness but otherwise I'm just looking for a place to sleep in between dive days. Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[rhwestfall]

Scuba Lodge?

 

[Norwegian Cave Diver]

Corral Estates. Studio condos on the water. Dive shop right there. 3 restaurants within a 2 minute walk.
Very nice shore dives right out front.

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[mje113]

Ah yeah, both of those options look great. Prices are excellent, about 1/2 what I'd pay if I stayed at Avila.

 

[Damselfish]

One thing with Coral Estates, its quite far from Dive Bus. Theres a dive op there, but not sure it would be an easy place to pick up a dive buddy if you need one. (No idea how current shop feels about solo diving.)

 

[The Chairman]

West End is great, but it's not near the dive bus. Lot's of great diving and West End diving out there.

 

[Saturated and satisfied]

Bed and Bike in Pietermaai, Pier beach, Blue Marlin or look at Airbnb in the area. All should be affordable solutions.

 

[mje113]

Thanks everyone! She decided to stick it out for the duration so I'll stay at Avila. Great suggestions when I come back solo though!