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CORAL CLIFF RESORT, NOW KNOWN AS SUNSET WATERS, TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE
The announcement of the Coral Cliff Resort acquisition by the Vogels and Van Alstede families brings promise of new life injected into the Banda Bou area as well as exciting plans for development of the Santa Martha community. Located on the west coast of the island, the Coral Cliff Resort, subsequently renamed Sunset Waters, can be found at Santa Martha Baai between Lagun and Playa Cas Abou.
The Coral Cliff Resort has been derelict and abandoned despite its great location. As such, it was with great enthusiasm and support when Prime Minister Eugene Rhuggenaath announced the agreement between government and local private investors to completely redevelop the resort and its surrounding areas.
This will be the third major hotel project for the Vogels family in Curaçao. They acquired the Lions Dive Hotel in 2004, and then purchased the Avila Beach Hotel in 2015. Both hotels are major contributors to the tourism economy in Curaçao, and the addition of the Coral Cliff Resort promises to be no less significant. As explained by Robin Vogels, son of Will Vogels and General Manager of the Avila Beach Hotel, the 100 million guilder investment involves a 3-year development plan for the new resort in Banda Bou and includes a 4-star all-inclusive resort with an estimated 200 – 300 guest rooms. The resort property consists of 146,000m2 with a beachfront area of approximately 1,300m2. In addition to the all-inclusive resort with its facilities and amenities, the development plans include the construction of a marina and water sports facility for the adjacent inlet at Santa Martha. The resort also plans to involve the local community by offering a complete farm-to-table program for which the local farmers and fishermen in the surrounding areas can provide fish and produce for the restaurants of the resort.
Will Vogels expressed his appreciation to the government for their expedited approval of the leasehold agreement and the necessary permits allowing the project to proceed in the shortest possible timeframe. The local government is in full support of this project as it is expected to provide approximately 250 jobs to the community.
