The Best Hotels to Book in Curaçao for Every Traveller

Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao, is a colorful destination in the Caribbean
Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao, is a colorful destination in the Caribbean | © Sorin Colac / Alamy Stock Photo
Amar Grover

Come to Curaçao, just off the Venezuelan coast, for Caribbean island life with a Dutch twist. The accommodation options range from budget-friendly homestays to luxe apartments, so whatever your style, there’s a hotel in Curaçao to suit you here.

Curaçao is the largest of the group of islands making up the Leeward Antilles. Most of the accommodation lies in and around Willemstad, the picturesque capital whose colorful, historical façades and liberal, easygoing atmosphere make it something of an “Amsterdam in the Caribbean.”

Adonai Hotel Boutique

Bed and Breakfast, Boutique Hotel

Adonai Hotel Boutique tile floor with two double beds, desk and red walls
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On the southern edge of Willemstad, in the beachside suburb of Jan Thiel, the simple charm and practical yet immaculate rooms of Adonai come with a small swimming pool, terrace and well-tended gardens. The shared lounge and kitchen make it a particularly convivial choice for travelers, while the personable host’s enthusiastic hospitality adds the feel and vibe of a cozy homestay.

Palapa Beach Resort

Luxury, Resort

Palapa Beach Resort facade with Marina behind
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Sitting on a small headland overlooking Caracas Bay, these modern suites and condos occupy a clutch of low-rise buildings almost lapped by the limpid Caribbean. Pitched roofs, balconies and a gleaming-gold paint scheme offset a slightly utilitarian look. Some accommodation faces inland towards a marina, while the pool and deck have a view of a small harbor inlet. All suites have kitchens, with the pricier ones boasting jacuzzis, too.

Villa Hasta La Vista Royal

Luxury, Villa

Villa Hasta La Vista Royal bedroom with nautical theme and carpeted floor
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About one-third of a mile (.5km) inland from Spanish Water at Jan Thiel, this smart modern villa comprises two well-appointed ground-floor apartments and a slick first-floor penthouse. A spacious terrace accommodates a pool, with thatched palapas, or pavilions, at each end lending an appealing though slightly incongruous international look. It’s available as a whole – say for families or groups of friends needing all seven bedrooms – or individually, almost like a mini-resort.

First Curaçao Hostel

Hostel

First Curaçao Hostel facade with palms and blue skies
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At first glance, the cluster of candy-colored little cottages and houses resemble a children’s theme park, but this supremely quirky property used to be the island’s famous Ritz ice-cream factory. Reimagined as much as restored, Curaçao’s “only real hostel” comprises two- and four-person dorms with flexible booking options for more privacy. Together with the adjoining sister hotel, the village-like complex with a poolside movie screen feels a bit like a cartoon but almost resembles a film set.

O Casarão Guesthouse

Guesthouse

O Casarão Guesthouse room with tiles and towels, curtains and painting on wall
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In a quiet residential neighborhood in Willemstad, O Casarão features simple, comfortable rooms with the feel of an intimate homestay. The slightly elevated location beside a small hill lends city views from a cool and spacious veranda filled with wicker furniture and a long wooden table. Studios and suites have kitchenettes, while the pool and terrace feature shady sail-like awnings and barbecue grills.

Bed and Bike Pietermaai

Hostel

Bed and Bike Pietermaai facade with colourful design
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Sitting inside a converted, one-time parliament building, Bed and Bike has a range of private rooms and dormitories infused with a cheery youthful vibe and the trademark “colortopia” of the island. It lies just on the edge of the lively and historic Pietermaai quarter of Willemstad and encourages you to explore the city, if not the island, on rental bikes. Communal kitchens and a simple restaurant and lounge area help enhance the convivial atmosphere.

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