LionsDive Beach Resort and Ocean Encounters

It’s been said that the best time to visit Curaçao is any time you can get there. If you’ve been searching for a place to take your next dive vacation, it’s time to pack your dive gear and visit this charming and colorful Caribbean island.

For their commitment to making guests feel special and their outstanding facilities, amenities, dedication to sustainability, and passion for diving, both LionsDive Beach Resort and its on-site dive operation, Ocean Encounters, earned multiple Readers Choice awards. Located on Mambo Beach, they are close to the very best of this Dutch Caribbean island, with easy access to Willemstad’s historical and cultural sites, beaches and vibrant local attractions.

A aerial view of a beach with buildings and palm trees

LionsDive Beach Resort has a wide range of accommodations to fit the needs of any guest.

LionsDive Beach Resort and Ocean Encounters

Whether you’re planning a romantic trip, fun-filled family vacation or a diving adventure with friends, the resort has the perfect accommodation, including 28 brand-new oceanview deluxe rooms opening soon, oceanfront suites, beachfront cabanas, spacious two-bedroom apartments and even a luxury two-bedroom penthouse.

Everything is designed for the convenience and comfort of guests. The private beach, five dive boats, four restaurants and two pools are steps from your room. Each day, the dive boats whisk divers to the reefs, walls and wrecks just minutes away from the dock. A motor catamaran is also available for private trips and snorkeling and sunset cruises. Since 2015, Ocean Encounters has supported coral restoration work via the nonprofit it launched, Reef Renewal Curaçao.

It all adds up to a memorable vacation for divers. Isn’t it time to experience it for yourself?

Soothe Your Soul

The Spa at LionsDive Beach Resort offers exclusive services that perfectly complement diving. Even better: New rooms have been built above the dive shop, where the indoor spa and gym are now located. Skilled therapists provide signature massages and treatments, including relaxation massages, rejuvenating facial treatments, and herbal manicures and pedicures. There are a number of spa packages, including a deluxe spa day where you’ll be treated to a massage, manicure and pedicure, facial treatment, beach day pass and glass of prosecco.

A aerial view of a resort with a pool and a body of water

Everything is designed for the convenience and comfort of guests LionsDive Beach Resort and Ocean Encounters.

LionsDive Beach Resort and Ocean Encounters

2025 Readers Choice Awards

This resort and dive operation combined for 13 awards in multiple categories, including Quality of the Resort, Quality of the Rooms, Value of Resort and Quality of Rental Gear.