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Behaviour.
Our guests are decent people who respect other guests and take good care of our belongings. We reserve the right to refuse access or to evict you without refund if you are under the influence, are rude or disrespectful, disturb the peace, attempt illegal use or damage, or exceed the maximum occupancy (2 in a Standard, 4 in a Deluxe).
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No smoking 🚭.
Casa Amalia is a non-smoking guesthouse. There is a covered area with ashtrays outside our entrance where smoking is allowed. Smoking inside the rooms or in the courtyard — e-cigarettes included — is not permitted. If you smoke inside, we reserve the right to charge a USD 250 fine or evict you.
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Drugs.
Narcotics are illegal in Curaçao. If you use drugs on our property or we find drugs in your accommodation, we will notify the police.
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Air conditioning.
AC affects the climate. Please turn it off when you go out, and keep shutters and doors closed while it's running.
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Minimum age.
We welcome guests aged 12 and above.
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Pets.
Pets are not allowed at our property.
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Check-in.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM.
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Check-out.
Check-out is no later than 10:00 AM. Leave all towels in the accommodation — including the blue beach towels.
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Late check-out.
If you have a late flight, you can ask the day before whether a late check-out is possible — sometimes not. Late check-out lets you stay until 6:00 PM and costs USD 50 for a Standard, USD 75 for a Deluxe (payable the day before). Past 6:00 PM, you pay for an extra night.
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Cleaning 🧹.
Once a week, usually Monday or Friday — except on public holidays. For fresh towels in between, swap your used ones with us in the morning on weekdays.
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Pests.
Ants and cockroaches love bread, sugar and similar foods — keep them sealed or in the fridge. Empty your bin regularly into the green bins in the car park. In Curaçao, waste is not separated; everything goes into one container.
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Tap water 🚰.
Distilled from seawater, completely safe to drink, meeting the highest WHO standards — please drink it.
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Pool.
We have a 1-metre dip pool — no diving. Guests only, at your own risk. No glass in or around the pool (plastic cups available). Topless bathing is not permitted; in our culture it is considered inappropriate. Sun loungers are limited; a towel without a person is moved to the clothesline.
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Towels.
Each room gets large white towels and a large blue towel per person, plus a small white towel and a bath mat. White for the bathroom, blue for the pool. Bring your own for the beach. Lost towels: large white USD 15 · small white USD 10 · mat USD 15 · large blue USD 20.
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Wet clothes.
There is a long clothesline. Tropical sun dries clothes in 15 minutes; longer and you risk bird droppings. Don't hang things over the balcony or on the lamps.
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Laundry.
No on-site facility, but Mr. Laundry is on the main road.
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Extra beds.
We don't offer extra beds. Maximum 2 per Standard, 4 per Deluxe.
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Deet.
Don't spray Deet inside — it bleaches furniture and creates a serious slip hazard on floors. Apply it in the car park, and feel free to leave the bottle in your car.
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Parking.
Our open car park is free, entirely at your own risk. We're not responsible for your vehicle. When renting, we recommend comprehensive insurance.
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Lost property.
We're not responsible for items lost during your stay or left behind. Check the safe, drawers and cupboards before you leave — left items will not be shipped.
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Guests with physical challenges.
Casa Amalia sits above street level and is only accessible via a staircase of at least 18 steps. Our facilities aren't designed for guests with mobility needs.
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Security cameras 🎥.
Wi-Fi cameras around the property. NO cameras inside the accommodations — your privacy in your room is complete.
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Language and culture.
We speak Papiamentu; many people also speak some Dutch (not everyone). Our culture is not Dutch culture — please be aware that what is normal for you may not be normal for us, and vice versa.
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Rooms are not soundproof 🔇.
Be considerate of other guests. Use earphones for your music — not the speakers.