Where it's all about you.
| Compare | Hotel | All-Inclusive | Vacation Rental | Private Resort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrival | Front desk, check-in window | Shuttle + wristband desk | Self check-in; first errands for groceries/car | Airport welcome; lights on at home; fridge stocked; EV ready |
| Where you can go | One property | One property complex | One home; off-site mobility required (separate car rental or taxis) | Island-wide freedom (EV-SUV included; GPS easy navigation) |
| Mobility | Taxis/valet; occasional rental desk | Shuttles/queues; shared timing | Rental counters, contracts, deposits, insurance, policies | EV-SUV at home + free charging + GPS easy navigation |
| Dining | On-site restaurants; limited timing; miss local hotspots, vibe & connections | Buffets & program times; miss local hotspots, vibe & connections | Find & book yourself; variable seats; limited local connections | Top local hotspots reserved; pre-intro; timed arrival; treated like regulars |
| Experiences | Group excursions (extra) | Group boats/activities (programmed) | DIY charters; availability varies | 3 signature experiences included: private boat day, Friday Family & Friends cruise, private flamingo hike |
| Beach & club access | Priority on-property | On-property only | Public / first-come | Reserved access windows & parking; 4 beach clubs: Zanzibar, Papagayo, Koko's, Zest |
| Planning effort | Concierge, property-bound | Program-driven | High (guest handles logistics & vendors) | Low — WhatsApp 3-option Concierge (Good / Great / Tommy's Choice) + we book & introduce you → be treated like regulars |
| Privacy & space | Shared spaces | Shared, high density | Whole home; care varies | Whole home + space + private pool + luxury resort-grade care |
| Belonging / feeling | Room # | Wristband | Booking | Keys to the island: freedom. Local restaurants, local vibes, local connections. |
| Family-ready | Kids' programs | Programs | Basic gear on request | Cribs, highchairs, snorkels, SUP/kayak, beach chairs, cooler, beach safe |
| Included value | À-la-carte + upselling | Meals & select activities + upselling | Low nightly; extras add up; third-party bookings | ≈ US$2,500+ included (EV-SUV, boat day, Friday cruise, flamingo hike, transfers, reserved access, mid-stay housekeeping) |
| Money clarity | Resort fees + service charges + security deposit | Service fees + upsells + security deposit | Cleaning, utilities & deposits vary by host | Tips, water & electricity, cleaning & laundry included; no surprise surcharges, no security deposit |
| Backup plan | Concierge moves bookings | Program moves | Guest rearranges | 🛡 Logistics Guarantee (reschedule / upgrade / credit) |
| Bottom line | Great location—their property, their time, their agenda, their rules | Great complex—their program, their timing | Freedom with friction—you coordinate everything | Freedom without friction — the island is your resort |
Tommy Coconut is a Private Resort—not an all-inclusive resort. That means you won't find buffets, wristbands, or pre-programmed activities. Instead, you get:
You have the freedom to explore, dine where you want, and experience Curaçao on your terms—without the limitations of a traditional all-inclusive package.
We believe in complete transparency. Your nightly rate includes everything listed above. What you'll pay for separately:
No resort fees. No surprise surcharges. No security deposits. Just clarity.