A Destination of its Own
Discover Santa Barbara in Curaçao...
At Santa Barbara, there is a nearly endless variety of activities and adventures. From golf and tennis to watersports and guided hikes, Santa Barbara offers everything necessary for a memorable Caribbean vacation. Relax on our beautiful beach, lounge by the pool, or head to the spa to revive your senses. It's all within reach.
Interactive Resort Map
Restaurants & Bars
Shore
Shore, Santa Barbara's fine dining restaurant, offers refined culinary creations inspired by international cuisine using local ingredients and flavors.
*Hours of operation may vary by season.
Medi Restaurant
Medi offers breakfast lunch and dinner in an inviting setting overlooking the resort's terrace with views of the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy a variety of delicious cuisine with nightly themed dinner buffets.
Splash
Splash is a open-air poolside cafe serving lunch and dinner. Enjoy refreshing cocktails, ice-cold beer, small bites, salads, deli sandwiches and burgers. Splash also offers beach service.
Bella Italia
Bella Italia offers a wide variety of authentic Italian pizzas, sandwiches and homemade gelato. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and is also home to a sundries shop offering snacks, toiletries, small gifts, clothing and more.
The Great Room
The Great Room offers an Asian inspired menu and the perfect place to watch the sunset with a fresh cocktail and delicious flavors. Just like the Lotus closes with the sunset, The Great Room is the ideal location to close out a perfect day in paradise.Enjoy an open-air setting overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
*Hours of operation may vary by season.
Burgers + Beers
Located on the beach, Burgers + Beers offers Curacao’s most diverse selection of house-made burgers and refreshing beers. Guests can try a variety of signature patties including angus beef, crusted chicken and spiced potato patties. Put your toes in the sand and relax with a burger and beer.
Hours of operation my vary by season.
Resort Activities & Amenities
Tafelberg Tennis Center
The Tafelberg Tennis Center, managed by Peter Burwash International (PBI), is one of the Caribbean's premier tennis facilities, featuring four fully-lit Hydrogrid clay courts, a pro shop and more. The tennis center offers open play, private lessons, clinics, tournaments and special events. Equipment rental is available.
Old Quarry Golf Course
The 18-hole, Pete Dye designed, Old Quarry Golf Course, voted #1 'Best Caribbean Golf Course' by USA Today readers in 2018 and 2019. The course features a pro shop, driving range, putting/chipping green and more. Clinics and private lessons are offered each week. Equipment rental is available.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is the perfect spot to relax while soaking in the Caribbean sun. Cool off in the protected crystal-clear swimming lagoon, and enjoy refreshing cocktails with beachside service provided by Splash.
Atabei Spa
The full-service Atabei Spa offers diverse selection of Curacao spa treatments including massage, facials, body treatments and salon services. Treatments are offered in our luxurious treatment rooms and couples suites, and in-room, pool or beachside upon request.
24-Hour Fitness Center
Enjoy access to our 24-hour Fitness Center featuring state-of-the-art equipment including treadmills, stationary bikes, ellipticals and free-weights.
Pools & Splash Area
Lounge poolside with a refreshing cocktail or take a dip in one of two pools to cool off. The pool area also features a splash area for kids to play in.
Camp Arawak
Camp Arawak is the resort's kids camp offering fun activities and adventures for children ages 3-12. Additional charges apply
Shopping
Shop at Santa Barbara in either DLG Store or Emilia Boutique, offering designer clothing and the latest swimwear styles.
Experience Center
Stop by the Experience Center to learn about all of Curacao's exciting excursions and book your island adventures with one of our agents.
Beach Activity Center
Santa Barbara's beachside Activity Center offers watersports rentals and tours provided by Breeze Adventures including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and more.
Business Center
Santa Barbara's Business Center offers guests the ability to print airline boarding passes, check email, or simply update their Facebook status.
Hiking & Biking Trails
Santa Barbara Plantation encompasses more than 2,000 acres, offering miles of hiking, biking and jogging trails. Guided hikes are available each week and bike rental is available.
Jet Ski Tours
Book this action packed tour, exploring Curacao the way it was meant to be seen... from the water!
Off-Road Buggy Tours
Santa Barbara is your playground as you head out on an adventure to explore our 2,000 acre destination on an off-road buggy tour.
Dive Center
Santa Barbara offers an on-site Dive Center operated by Epsilon Curacao. Epsilon Curacao is a 5-star PADI certified diver operator offering a variety of snorkeling and SCUBA diving tours. The location is also home to Boca 19 restaurant and Santa Barbara's marina.
*Introductory PADI dive courses are available each week.
Accommodations
Rooms & Suites (East Wing)
The East Wing of the resort offers breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea and expansive courtyard featuring lush gardens and a beautiful forest of palm trees.
Room #s: 1000s
Rooms & Suites (West Wing)
The West Wing of the resort features views of the beach, swimming lagoon, Spanish Water and pool. Many first floor rooms feature direct access to the beach via your private patio.
Room #s: 2000s
Sea Traditions
Sea Traditions is a private enclave offering exclusive amenities to its guests including exclusive access to the Sea Traditions pool, on-call butler service, premium in-room luxuries, and more.
Room #s: 3000s
Meetings & Events
Conference Center
Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort features one of the Caribbean's premier resort conference facilities offering state-of-the-art technology and more than 38,000 square feet of flexible indoor/outdoor meeting space.
Caneye Pavilion
Caneye Pavilion offers a picturesque setting overlooking the Caribbean Sea, ideal for destination weddings, corporate incentive events and more.
Shaman Beach
Ideal for destination weddings, wedding receptions and welcome receptions for corporate events, Shaman Beach is a breathtakiing location for nearly any outdoor event. Shaman Beach is also home to resort recreation during the day including beach volleyball, beach soccer and more.
Jet Ski Tour
Have you seen a sad person on a jet ski? Book this action packed tour, exploring Curacao the way it was meant to be seen... from the water!
SUP & Kayak Rental
Explore the Spanish Waters and get a front row seat for the incredible show that lies beneath the surface!
Floating Mat Rental
Lie down, relax and float on the calm, crystal clear waters of our protected swimming lagoon.
Off-Road Buggy Adventure
Santa Barbara is your playground as you head out on an adventure to explore our 2,000 acre destination on an off-road buggy tour.
More Curacao Vacation Activities
Old Quarry Golf Course >
Play Pete Dye's Caribbean masterpiece...
Practice your serve at the Caribbean's premier tennis facility...
Everything you need for a healthy retreat. Spa, yoga, fitness and more...
Watersports >
From kayaks and stand-up paddleboarding to snorkeling and diving...
A beautiful stretch of white-sand beach bordering a crystal-clear swimming lagoon...
Soak in the sun, take a dip to cool off, and enjoy refreshing tropical cocktails...
Shop While You Stay
From designer clothing & swimwear to gifts, travel necessities & toiletries, Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort features the shops you need.
DLG Stores
Browse a wide selection of designer clothing at DLG, located just off of the resort's main lobby.
Featured Brands include:
- Hugo Boss
- La Martina
- Salvatore Ferragamo
- Vilebrequin
Visit DLG Stores on Facebook to learn more and to view special offers.
Emilia Boutique
Find the latest designer swimwear collections from around the world. Emilia offers swimwear, tops and accessories at their location located near the resort's main lobby.
Swimwear Brands include:
- Aquavita (featured at 2015 International Swim Fashion Week Curaçao)
- Phax (featured at 2015 International Swim Fashion Week Curaçao)
- Sunflair
- Maryan Beachwear
- Ondademar Swim
- Gottex Swimwear
Visit Emilia Boutique on Facebook to learn more and to view special offers.
Bella Italia Shop
The shop at Bella Italia offers a wide variety of gifts, travel accessories and necessities. From shirts and bags to sunscreen and toothpaste, the shop has it all.
Visit the store during your stay to pick up a souvenir or fulfill nearly any need.
Camp Arawak
While it's great to take a family getaway, it's also nice for both parents and kids to get some alone time. Camp Arawak is a daily Kids' Club, providing fun activities and child care during your Curacao vacation.
Fun for the Kids
Camp Arawak is the perfect way for kids to meet friends and have some fun while their parents enjoy some rest and relaxation. From arts and crafts to cave exploring and snorkeling, Camp Arawak offers a wide variety of daily activities for children ages 4-12.
For Camp Arawak reservations, visit Camp Arawak, the Pool Towel Hut or dial 4960/4961 to speak with a Recreation Agent.
*24-hour advance reservations required
Pricing & Availability
Camp Arawak Pricing & Availability
- Single Activity: $15
- Morning Session (9 am - 12 pm): $25
- Afternoon Session (1 - 5 pm): $35
- Full Day (9 am - 5 pm): $60
Includes lunch
*Pricing and availability is subject to change and may vary by season
Camp Arawak Activities
Kids will enjoy a wide variety of fun activities including:
- Arts & Crafts
- Archeological Research
- Beach Arts
- Board Games
- Cave Exploring
- Cultural Exchange
- Nature Walks
- Painting
- Plant Exploration
- Sports
- Snorkeling
- Water Games
*Activity schedule varies by day
Reservations & Policies
For Camp Arawak Reservations, visit the Beach Activity Center or dial 4960/4961 to speak with a Recreation Agent.
Camp Arawak Policies:
- Activities designed for children ages 4-12 years.
- 24-hour advance reservations required.
- Cancellation must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Cancellation within 24 hours will result in full charges.
- $10 Late Pick-Up Fee will be applied for every 15 minutes after end of session.
- Activities and prices are subject to change.
- Prices do not include special events or themed parties.
- 15% Service Charge and 6% tax will be applied to all charged activities.
- Registration forms must be filled out by a parent or guardian before child may participate in Camp Arawak activities.
- Parents must stay on-property at all times while children participate in Camp Arawak activities.
- Toddlers must be potty trained and out of diapers/pull-ups to participate.
- Suggested attire includes tennis shoes/sneakers, beachwear, sunblock, comfortable shirt and shorts/pants.
