Curacao, CuraçaoPietermaai
BijBlauw
Oceanfront colonial townhouse
Oceanfront colonial townhouse
Two colonial townhouses sit directly on the coral sea wall, where crashing waves meet Pietermaai's historic streets.
“The kitchen is partially open, so you can watch the chefs prepare fresh ingredients while you bask in the breeze.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Two late nineteenth-century Dutch colonial townhouses restored within Willemstad's UNESCO-protected Pietermaai quarter.
Notable
Open-air breakfasts on an oceanfront terrace set right above Pietermaai's breaking surf.
Listed
Wooden shutters open to Caribbean views across eleven individually styled contemporary rooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
it’s a best-of-both-worlds scenario, situating resort-style tranquility against a vibrant, walkable urban backdrop.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Pietermaai's rainbow-colored streets surround the property, and the historic harbor of Punda is a short walk away.
The rooms
Wooden shutters open toward the Caribbean, and upper-tier rooms add private balconies over the water.
The plunge pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The courtyard plunge pool sits beside the water, offering a quick cool-down between walks around Pietermaai.
BijBlauw Oceanview Restaurant
The oceanfront terrace and courtyard patio serve fresh local seafood and charcoal-oven steaks beside the open water.
How it began
The name means 'By Blue' in Dutch. A Dutch family restored both nineteenth-century monuments before opening in 2013.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.