Where you stay in Curaçao shapes your whole holiday. Willemstad and Pietermaai put you among colourful streets, restaurants and nightlife. Piscadera sits between the airport and town. Mambo Beach and Jan Thiel in the east are lively beach areas with plenty of facilities. The west coast is quieter, closer to the best snorkelling beaches and further from everything else. Our guide to where to stay compares the areas in detail.
Well-known hotels and resorts
These are established, well-known places to stay across the island. We have not listed prices, which change by season: use the buttons to check current rates and availability on Booking.com.
Avila Beach Hotel
The island's oldest operating historic hotel, with its own beach on the edge of Pietermaai and an adults-only Blue Wing.
Renaissance Wind Creek Curaçao Resort
Right next to Rif Fort and a short walk from the Queen Emma Bridge, with an infinity pool and a small beach.
Dreams Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino
Family-friendly all-inclusive on Piscadera Bay, between the airport and Willemstad, with a kids' club.
Sandals Royal Curaçao
Adults-only resort on the Santa Barbara estate near Spaanse Water, reopened as Sandals in 2022, with golf nearby.
LionsDive Beach Resort
Relaxed resort on Mambo Beach with a 50-metre pool and on-site dive centre, a few minutes from town.
Baoase Luxury Resort
Intimate luxury resort with private-pool villas and suites, regularly ranked among the Caribbean's best hotels.
Kontiki Beach Resort
Laid-back beach resort near Mambo Beach and the Sea Aquarium, popular with couples and families.
Papagayo Beach Hotel
Modern hotel right on lively Jan Thiel Beach, with restaurants and beach clubs on the doorstep.
Chogogo Dive & Beach Resort
Studios, apartments and bungalows in the hills of Jan Thiel, a short walk from the beach, with a dive centre and car rental.
Coral Estate Luxury Resort
Quiet west-coast resort with an infinity pool, a beach with clear water for snorkelling and a PADI dive centre.
Villas and holiday homes
Curaçao has a long tradition of holiday villas and apartments, especially around Jan Thiel, Spaanse Water and Sint Michiel. For families or groups, a villa with a kitchen and pool can be better value than several hotel rooms. Prefer your own pool? Our friends at Papaya Chiki rent holiday villas on the island. For more ideas, read our guide to a villa holiday in Curaçao.
Comparing and booking
Hotel prices peak at Christmas, carnival, Easter and in the Dutch summer holidays. It is worth comparing more than one site: check rates on Booking.com via the buttons above, or look at flight-and-hotel combinations on Trip.com. Before you book, check whether the price includes breakfast, resort fees, parking and airport transfers, and read the cancellation terms. Then plan your arrival with our airport transfer guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Curaçao?
It depends on your trip. Willemstad and Pietermaai suit culture and dining; Mambo Beach and Jan Thiel suit beach holidays with facilities; the west coast suits snorkelling and quiet.
Are there all-inclusive resorts in Curaçao?
Yes, including Dreams Curaçao at Piscadera and the adults-only Sandals Royal Curaçao. Many other hotels offer optional meal plans.
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