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Handelskade Residence: Comfort at Unique Location

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, yellow and blue cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a bicycle on the wall.
A balcony with a clear view of a waterfront, a small table with a vase, and two chairs.
A balcony with a view of a marina and buildings across the water.
A balcony with a view of a marina and a clear blue sky.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, yellow cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Willemstad, Curaçao
  • Place, Handelskade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen Emma Bridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Renaissance Shopping Mall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Willemstad (CUR-Hato Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

About this property

Handelskade Residence: Comfort at Unique Location

Summary:

★ Top City Center

★ UNESCO World Heritage

★ Stylish Design

★ Luxury Facilities

★ Unique View

★ Free Wi-Fi



The Space:

This unique apartment is located at the Handelskade in the city center of Willemstad, with the view over the harbour, the Emma bridge and the Juliana bridge. The Handelskade is one of the many UNESCO World Heritage sites on Curacao, with its vibrant, stylish and colourful appearance.



The apartment has all the necessary amenities for the perfect stay on Curacao. The accommodation comes with a stylish decorated living area, open kitchen with top of the line equipment, a clean and modern bathroom and a two comfortable bedrooms. Believe us if we tell you that you'll never get tired of the beautiful and unique view over the Sint Annabaai and Otrabanda.



Guest Access:

Apart from your accommodation you will have access to our reception anytime. Here we can book tours, you could receive information about the area or the Island, or pass by anytime for a chat!



The Neighborhood:

Punda District - Willemstad’s first colonial settlement , now a World Heritage site, this modern city center has a distinct Euro-Caribbean atmosphere, its preserved colonial buildings housing fashion boutiques, art galleries, and sidewalk cafés.



Wander down Punda's narrow cobblestoned alleys, then snap a signature photo at the Wilhelminapleins' giant Curaçao and Dushi signs. The neighborhood gets extra lively during the free Punda Vibes event every Thursday from 6 PM to 10 PM, featuring an outdoor market, live music, and local folkloric dancing. Once a warehouse district for Dutch traders, the pedestrians-only Punda, a tangle of streets and alleys, still buzzes with commercial activity. The shops here sell a little bit of everything: embroidered linen tablecloths and Irish crystal, Caribbean-made rum and Curaçao liqueurs, Gouda and Edam cheeses and fashion accessories and leather goods.



Getting Around:

All restaurants, shops and activities in the city center are in a walking distance. For activities out of the center we strongly recommend to use a taxi or rent a car.



Other Things to Note:

Freshly made up beds with the most beautiful quality linen, towels, and beach towels will be waiting for you upon arrival.

Furthermore, these other things to note can you expect during your stay with us:



✔ We are quality assured certified by Curacao Tourism Board

✔ Housekeeping (included in the price)

✔ Laundry Facility Nearby

✔ 24/7 Emergency Service

✔ We Arrange Airport Pick-ups & Drop-offs

✔ Fast Check-In at the Arrival hall of Curacao Airport

✔ The following items can be arranged upon request: Baby Crib, Iron, and a Hair Dryer

✔ We require a $300,- damage deposit

✔ Guests can purchase additional coffee pods for the coffee maker at Lola Washbar at an extra charge.



Interaction with Guests:

If you have any questions about the apartment, need recommendations or neighbourhood tips, please feel free to contact us during your stay. We're always happy to help!



We are looking forward hosting you!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9591976
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Willemstad

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Historic Center, a neighbourhood in Willemstad. Curaçao Sea Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mambo Beach and Blue Bay. Curaçao Maritime Museum and Parke Tropikal Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Willemstad, Curaçao

What's nearby

  • Handelskade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Queen Emma Bridge - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kura Hulanda Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Renaissance Shopping Mall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rif Fort - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Willemstad (CUR-Hato Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The City Curaçao - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Curacao Experience - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Santa Anna Curacao - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪GAZE Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BOHO6 Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Handelskade Residence: Comfort at Unique Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Handelskade Residence: Comfort at Unique Location?

As of 17 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Handelskade Residence: Comfort at Unique Location on 8 Aug 2026 start from AU$383, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Handelskade Residence: Comfort at Unique Location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Handelskade Residence: Comfort at Unique Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Handelskade Residence: Comfort at Unique Location located?

Located in Historic Center, this apartment building is steps from Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Mambo Beach. Handelskade and Penha Building are just steps away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute spot in an amazing area

Loved our stay. This location put us right in the heart of it all. Amazing shops, food, and people watching for anybody.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2025
Dear Brian, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad you loved your stay and enjoyed being right in the heart of it all. The vibrant shops, delicious food, and lively atmosphere really do make it a special place. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime for more people-watching and great experiences! Best regards, Mart Customer Success Agent
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is very convenient, you should provide washcloths, you should have a toaster oven since there is not an oven on the premises. Other than those small instances I highly recommended, it was beautiful and everyone was so friendly, I would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Dear Tammy, Thank you for the great review and recommendation. We are glad the convenient location, friendly team, and overall experience stood out. We appreciate your suggestions about providing washcloths and adding a toaster oven since there isn’t a full oven on-site—we will review these internally. We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, Mart Customer Success Agent
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Birch N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location. We all enjoyed watching boats, bridge, views, and streetlife. Loud music outside

Clean. Recently painted, fun location, shops restaurants etc. Needs pillows in bedroom. All else great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2025
Dear Laurie, Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the fantastic location, the beautiful views, and the vibrant atmosphere of the city. Staying in the heart of downtown does come with the energy of the area, including music and street life, which many guests love, but we understand it may not be for everyone. We appreciate your feedback about the pillows and will make sure to check and improve this for future guests. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you again! Best regards, Mart Customer Success Agent
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Trip

Excellent location, excellent turn around time with communication. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and a great view!!

We enjoyed hanging out on the balcony in the evenings watching the bridge open to lit shops come thru. The apartment was more spacious than I imagined.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2024
Dear Paul, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you found the apartment spacious with a great view. It sounds like you had a fantastic time relaxing on the balcony and watching the bridge open. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable experience in the future. Warm regards, Mart Beerling Customer Success Agent
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Apt was clean, modern and well appointed. Great view of harbor. Close to shops, restaurants and bars. Check-in at airport was easy. Room was not ready at 3:00 (more like 4:30) but we were able to leave our luggage in the apt and grabbed lunch at the Iguana Cafe downstairs. Great communication throughout.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2024
Dear Anita, Thank you for sharing your wonderful 5/5 review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the great location, clean and modern apartment, as well as the beautiful view of the harbor. We appreciate your understanding regarding the check-in time, and we're glad that you found it easy to drop off your luggage and explore the nearby Iguana Cafe. If there's anything specific you loved about your stay or any suggestions you'd like to share, please feel free to let us know. We're always striving to make our guests' experiences even better. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay! Warm regards, Mart Beerling Customer Success Agent
Verified

8/10 Good

Dirk H.

Liked: Communication, location

Curacao

Location was excellent Breezeway entrance to building needs work and apartment needs paint and some maintenance A/c batteries are dead in one of remotes
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2024
Dear Dirk, Thank you for your review and for highlighting the excellent location. We appreciate your feedback regarding the breezeway entrance, the need for some maintenance and paint, and the issue with the A/C remote batteries. We will address these concerns promptly to enhance the experience for future guests. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention, and we hope to welcome you back soon. Sunny regards, Mart Beerling Customer Success Agent
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

City centre living

Beautiful historic building , in the heart of Willemstad. Recently renovated apartment, the location is perfect for those who enjoy easy access to cafes, restaurants and shopping, in Punda and across the Queen Emma bridge to Otrobanda . The apartment was clean and spacious with a balcony overlooking St.Anna Bay. Within walking distance of local beaches, museums, art walks, short drive from the Aquarium, ostrich farm and aloe farm. So much to see and do in Curaçao and most welcoming, joyful atmosphere everywhere we went. Will be back next year for sure.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great way to stay right in the heart of Willemstad

A great property for sure - right in the heart of things in Punda, short walk to cute Pietermaii district for more restaurants and across the bridge for even more to see/do! We didn't have enough time here to see it all. Close to museums, art walks, plenty to eat/shop! Easy check in and hosts were always communicative - via the app or WhatsApp. The unit was very clean, bright and well furnished. Nice kitchen and eating area - and even a washer/dryer - we only used once, but was also nice to just dry a few things before we had to pack up to fly home. They could use a dresser/table and maybe a chair in the front bedroom but only for a little extra surface space to set things. Lovely views, little balcony to enjoy. Only negative we had was very loud club music (felt like right under us) until about 11:20 on Thursday evening, but then it was over, a little street noise as everyone went home - but no late nights Friday or Saturday - just lovely live music outside that ended by 9 or 10, but you couldn't really hear it unless you opened the door and it was nice!You do have to walk with your bags when you check in/out, but one of us dropped the rest right at the alley for drop off and we found parking very easily on the street just around the corner the whole time we were here, then simply walked out. You can pay to park 8a-6pm, free in the evening and on Sundays. There is an elevator which is great-we used with bags, but we typically just used the stairs. Would come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
Dear Kelly, Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time in the heart of Willemstad and appreciated the convenience of being so close to all the sights, shops, restaurants, and cultural experiences. It’s wonderful to know the unit felt clean, bright, and well-equipped—and that the washer/dryer came in handy before your trip home! We truly appreciate your suggestion about adding a bit more surface space in the front bedroom, and we’ll certainly take that into consideration. As for the music on Thursday evening, being in the lively city center does occasionally come with some street life, but we're glad it was short-lived and that the rest of your stay was peaceful and enjoyable. We’re so happy to hear you'd return, and we’d absolutely love to welcome you back for another stay! Best regards, Mart Customer Success Agent
Verified

8/10 Good

Jay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location - bare bones apartment

For a short stay, this is a good apartment. The location is ideal for experiencing Willemstad. The apartment was very clean and the host staff are very nice and responsive.The downsides are not major and didn't have too much of an impact because of our short stay.First, the beds and bedding are not good. The beds are very firm and not comfortable. We were provided 3 proper pillows for 4 people and one of the pillows was stained and didn't have a pillowcase. Our adult children ended up using the pillows for the couch. Also, our bedspread was stained.The other item is the limit on "free" electricity usage. I understand the concept of forcing guests to turn off the A/C when not in the apartment, but we had no context for how much power we could use. We were always worried about using the A/C even when we were in the apartment. I do not know yet if we are going to be charged for using too much electricity even though we were very careful to limit our usage. I would rather pay a little more per night and not have to worry about it.If we come back to Willemstad, I would definitely work with Coral & Coco, but will be looking for another apartment with a bit more comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nathalie L.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Decevant

Senteur d’égouts dans l’appartement endroit très peu aménagé pour 4 personnes. Chambre principale sans rangement pas de bouchon d’évier pour laver la vaisselle, cafetière ne fonctionne pas. Coquerelles dans la salle de bain.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2024
Dear Nathalie, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Regarding the sewer smell, this is an issue affecting the entire city center and is something the local government is actively working on. We understand how unpleasant this can be and assure you that they are working to resolve it as soon as possible. The master bedroom does have enough space to accommodate luggage, and we regret that it didn’t meet your expectations for storage. We also want to clarify that the coffee maker does work, and we encourage guests to contact us if they encounter any issues during their stay so that we can assist promptly. As for the cockroaches, unfortunately, they can be a common occurrence in Curacao’s tropical climate. We do our best to prevent this from happening by taking preventive measures, but it can still occur at times. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our services. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Sunny regards, Mart Beerling Customer Success Agent
Verified

8/10 Good

Stefan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr schön

Tolle Lage, apartment sauber aber schon leicht abgewohnt. Betten sehr gut. Sehr viele Handtücher. Housekeeping sehr gut. Küche war minimal eingerichtet.Besteck und Gläser für 4 Personen. Keine Eierbecher und Löffel. Kaum Töpfe und Pfannen.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew V.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Week in Willemstad

Spacious and clean apartment in a perfect location in Willemstad
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janilla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

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