Update on the Santa Barbara.

[TTEllis]

Via email I spoke last night with Rob Debekker, General Manager of the Santa Barbara Beach and Golf Resort. Explained to him I was trying to get back to the island next year, he said it was highly unlikely the resort will be open next year.  

It's going to be another 12-18 months minimum before they open up.

A serious bummer for those of us trying to plan another trip back to Curacao. I told Rob I would get back with him after the new year to see if things had changed but for next year the Santa Barbara doesn't look good. 

[bup1224]

2 hours ago, TTEllis said:

Via email I spoke last night with Rob Debekker, General Manager of the Santa Barbara Beach and Golf Resort. Explained to him I was trying to get back to the island next year, he said it was highly unlikely the resort will be open next year.  

It's going to be another 12-18 months minimum before they open up.

A serious bummer for those of us trying to plan another trip back to Curacao. I told Rob I would get back with him after the new year to see if things had changed but for next year the Santa Barbara doesn't look good. 

Yes, this was reported here in Curaçao a few months ago.

Keep in mind this resort was having financial problems before the pandemic. 

[TTEllis]

As of 6-1-21, this awesome resort has been closed permanently. What a loss. 

Heartbreaking. 

[SueMo]

The beach resort is closed but the golf is open.  https://www.resortforaday.com/santa-barbara-beach-resort-golf-package-curacao/ sells a package that includes transportation, rental clubs, boxed lunch, cart and greens fees.  Has anybody done this?

[TTEllis]

The Santa Barbara is now Sandals Curacao. They sell day passes to cruise ship visitors just like the Sandals on St. Lucia do. If anyone has anything new to add when it comes to spending my day at this resort again, any help would be appreciated.  🙂