Hotels in Curaçao

Hotels in Curacao: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Curacao cost?

The price depends on the standard, the location and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. The cheapest month is usually November, while February is the priciest. Booking ahead usually brings better rates.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Curacao: most popular places

Most accommodation is in the capital and along the coast near the beaches. These are the destinations travellers choose most often:

• Willemstad. The capital and the most chosen destination, with a colourful UNESCO-listed old town and most of the hotels.
• Otrobanda. A district of Willemstad across the bay, with beach resorts and a waterfront promenade.
• Sint Willibrordus. A quieter area in the west with resorts and intimate beaches.
• Sint Michiel. A coast with beaches and bayside hotels, close to the capital.
• Newport (Santa Barbara). An area with luxury resorts and a golf course in the south of the island.

Nightly rates vary between places. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Curacao

Curacao combines a historic capital, reefs and a desert interior, so it is easy to match a trip to what you are after.

• Willemstad. Colourful Dutch-style houses by the bay, the Queen Emma floating bridge and the historic Punda and Otrobanda districts.
• Reef and diving. Clear water and reefs right off the shore, with popular spots such as the Tugboat wreck and the Mushroom Forest.
• Coves. Small beaches such as Cas Abao, Playa Kenepa and Playa Lagun, with turquoise water.
• Hato Caves. Limestone caves with formations and bats, an easy guided visit.
• Klein Curacao. An uninhabited island for a day cruise, with a lighthouse and a beach.

How much does a trip to Curacao cost

Beyond the room, daily costs are moderate by Caribbean standards. The currency is the Netherlands Antillean guilder, fixed to the US dollar, and US dollars are widely accepted. Cards work in hotels and larger venues, while cash is handy in smaller places. ATMs are easy to find, especially in the capital.

When is the best time to visit Curacao

The island sits outside the main hurricane belt and the climate is warm and dry all year. Price data suggests November tends to be the cheapest and February the most expensive. The December-to-April period is the most popular with travellers from the northern hemisphere.

Getting to and around Curacao

The island is served by Hato International Airport near Willemstad, with flights from Europe, North and South America and other Caribbean islands. The most convenient way around is a rental car, as the beaches are spread out. Buses and taxis are also available. Most travellers do not need a visa for a tourist stay; a valid passport and a return ticket are required.

Example hotels in Curacao

A few recognisable properties for reference:

• Baoase Luxury Resort and Sandals Royal Curacao (premium resorts, from approx. ANG 720).
• The Rif Mangrove Beach Curio and Sunscape Curacao Resort in Willemstad (from approx. ANG 340).
• The Kontiki and Lionsdive Beach Resort by the beach in Willemstad (from approx. ANG 270).