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Checked October 20, 2026 · 9 compared

Vacation rentals in Curaçao: which apartment or villa fits you?

We compared 9 villa resorts and condo complexes on Curaçao. Prices start around $185 a night (Coral Estate), and week packages with diving and a car start at $974 for two (All West in Westpunt). Groups: Blue Bay (villas up to 3 bedrooms); budget: Westpunt; pool and quiet: Coral Estate.

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1. resort with apartments

Coral Estate Luxury Resort

4.0★ · 319 reviews

resort with apartments · Rif Sint Marie, Sint Willibrordus · $185 from per night, 2 guests, before taxes · House reef with dive shop · About 30 min drive to town

  • Great diving on the house reef
  • Well-kept grounds and pool
  • Shower floods the bathroom

2. boutique suite resort

Merakii Seaview Escape

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boutique suite resort · Willemstad · $1,312 from, 7 nights for 2 incl. diving and car · Suites with kitchenettes · Up to 2 bedrooms · The Dive Bus gear locker

    3. resort with villas and condos

    Blue Bay Curaçao Golf & Beach Resort

    3.9★ · 725 reviews

    resort with villas and condos · Blue Bay, Sint Michiel · Villas up to 3 bedrooms · Private beach and golf course · Full kitchens

    • Quiet private beach with good snorkeling
    • Roomy, clean units with kitchen and big patio
    • Upkeep issues like leaks and broken locks

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    Coral Estate Luxury Resort

    resort with apartments · Rif Sint Marie, Sint Willibrordus · $185 from per night, 2 guests, before taxes · House reef with dive shop · About 30 min drive to town
    4.0 ★ 319
    • Great diving on the house reef
    • Shower floods the bathroom
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    • Well-kept grounds and pool
    • Roomy units, some with a kitchen
    • Slow service, rooms not ready on time
    • Loungers only if you buy food or drinks

    Tripadvisor 4.0 (319)

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    Blue Bay Curaçao Golf & Beach Resort

    resort with villas and condos · Blue Bay, Sint Michiel · Villas up to 3 bedrooms · Private beach and golf course · Full kitchens
    3.9 ★ 725
    • Quiet private beach with good snorkeling
    • Upkeep issues like leaks and broken locks
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    • Roomy, clean units with kitchen and big patio
    • Beach bar service and a playground
    • AC only in bedrooms
    • Remote, you need a rental car

    Tripadvisor 3.9 (725)

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    Merakii Seaview Escape

    boutique suite resort · Willemstad · $1,312 from, 7 nights for 2 incl. diving and car · Suites with kitchenettes · Up to 2 bedrooms · The Dive Bus gear locker
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    Livingstone Jan Thiel Resort

    apartment resort · Jan Thiel · Dive shop on site
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    Scuba Lodge Lagun Beach

    boutique apartments · Playa Lagun · $1,054 from, 7 nights for 2 incl. diving and car · Studios at Playa Lagun · Dive center on site
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    All West Apartments

    self-catering apartments · Playa Kalki, Westpunt · $974 from, 7 nights for 2 incl. diving and car (2-3 guests) · Partner of GO WEST Diving · Junior apartment for 2-3
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    Nos Krusero Apartments

    basic apartments · Westpunt · $1,172 from, 7 nights for 2 incl. diving and car (1-3 guests) · 1-bedroom apartments · Partner of GO WEST Diving
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    Sun Reef Village

    vacation village · Sint Michiel · House reef right out front · German-run dive base
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    Prices are "from" prices we saw at the source on the stated date; they vary by season.

    Booking through a middleman

    Booking.com

    Largest selection of apartments and villas on Curaçao, with guest ratings per property.

    Airbnb

    Private homes and villas, often with a pool; watch for cleaning and service fees on top of the nightly rate.

    Vrbo

    Mostly whole homes and villas for families and groups.

    Expedia / Hotels.com

    Also lists resort apartments; Coral Estate showed $238 a night here versus $185 at Agoda for the same night.

    Agoda

    Was cheapest in our check for Coral Estate ($185 a night, November 1-2).

    Dive Travel Curaçao (divecuracao.info)

    Week packages with an apartment, diving and a rental car, mainly in Westpunt and Willemstad.

    Good to know

    • Compare the same night across sites: Coral Estate differed by $53 a night between Agoda ($185) and Expedia ($238).
    • Outside Willemstad you need a rental car for groceries and beaches; Coral Estate is about 30 minutes from town.
    • Diving? A week package with an apartment, unlimited air and a car starts around $974 for two in Westpunt.
    • Ask whether every room has AC: guests at Blue Bay report AC only in the bedrooms.
    • Check whether beach loungers are free: at Coral Estate you have to order food or drinks to use one.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much is a vacation rental in Curaçao per night?

    Resort apartments start around $185 a night for two (Coral Estate, November 2026, before taxes). Week packages with diving and a car run $974 to $1,312 for two.

    What is the best area to stay in Curaçao?

    Jan Thiel and Willemstad for restaurants and nearby beaches, Blue Bay for a quiet gated resort with a private beach, Westpunt for nature and shore diving.

    Do you need a car in Curaçao?

    Outside Willemstad, yes. Reviews of Blue Bay and Coral Estate say you need a rental car for groceries and outings.

    Which Curaçao vacation rental works for a group?

    Blue Bay has villas up to 3 bedrooms and Merakii has suites up to 2 bedrooms. For bigger groups, look at whole villas on Vrbo or Airbnb.

    Is Westpunt cheaper than Jan Thiel?

    Usually. The cheapest week packages in our list are in Westpunt: All West from $974 and Nos Krusero from $1,172 for 7 nights.

    Can you dive right from your apartment?

    Yes. Coral Estate, Blue Bay, Scuba Lodge Lagun Beach and Sun Reef Village have a house reef with a dive shop close by.

    How we compare

    We looked up every provider in Curaçao on Google Maps, Tripadvisor, Trustpilot, travel forums and the providers’ own sites. For each we show the score and number of reviews per platform and summarize, in our own words, what keeps coming back in reviews. Providers do not pay for a spot.

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