Punda Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A row of colorful houses with orange tiled roofs and a clear blue sky.
A coastal city with a prominent cruise ship docked, a rainbow, and a bridge in the distance.
A colorful building with a red roof and green shutters, surrounded by similarly styled buildings.
A waterfront cityscape with colorful buildings, a large ship docked at the pier, and a clear blue sky.
A waterfront with colorful buildings and a dock.

Stay near popular Punda attractions

A waterfront with colorful buildings and a blue boat.

Handelskade

8.8/10 (97 reviews)
After visiting Handelskade, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Willemstad. Visit the shops and casinos in this romantic area.
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Activities

Guided Tour at the Curaçao Liqueur Distillery

Guided Tour at the Curaçao Liqueur Distillery

NZ$33
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour at the Curaçao Liqueur Distillery
Klein Curacao with BlueFinn Charters

Klein Curacao Day Trip with Premium Open Bar and BBQ-Lunch

NZ$234
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Klein Curacao Day Trip with Premium Open Bar and BBQ-Lunch
Sunset Cruise Party - All-Inclusive Experience

Sunset Cruise Party - All-Inclusive Experience

NZ$243
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sunset Cruise Party - All-Inclusive Experience
Willemstad: Guided Underwater Walking Experience

Willemstad: Guided Underwater Walking Experience

NZ$226
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Willemstad: Guided Underwater Walking Experience
Curacao sunsets are just beautiful

Catamaran Sunset Cruise with open bar and bites

NZ$132
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Catamaran Sunset Cruise with open bar and bites
Curacao: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar

Curacao: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar

NZ$125
per adult
Curacao: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar
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Our pick of the best Punda Hotel Deals

Majestic City Suites & Beach Hotel

Majestic City Suites & Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Pietermaai Plein 8 Willemstad
The price is NZ$180 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
NZ$180
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Willemstad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Majestic City Suites & Beach Hotel
Elements Hotel & Shops

Elements Hotel & Shops

4 out of 5
Hendrikplein Willemstad Curaçao
The price is NZ$161 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$161
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Willemstad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,119 reviews)
"This is a wonderful property for the price, location, comfort of the rooms, and in the center of downtown! Highly recommend!!!"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Elements Hotel & Shops
San Marco Hotel & Casino

San Marco Hotel & Casino

3 out of 5
Columbustraat 5-7 Willemstad
The price is NZ$110 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
NZ$110
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Willemstad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a casino and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (892 reviews)
"Excellent staff"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

San Marco Hotel & Casino
Renaissance Wind Creek Curacao Resort

Renaissance Wind Creek Curacao Resort

4.5 out of 5
Baden Powelweg 1 Willemstad
The price is NZ$439 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$439
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Willemstad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Renaissance Wind Creek Curacao Resort
Curacao Marriott Beach Resort

Curacao Marriott Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
John F Kennedy Boulevard, Piscadera Bay Willemstad
The price is NZ$689 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$689
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Willemstad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,216 reviews)
"We had a lovely time here. There were food options and it was great to relax and enjoy the beach and pool. We made reservations for dinner on two different nights, one on the beach and the other at the JFK Steakhouse. We also scheduled a massage and that was much needed. The whole purpose of our ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Curacao Marriott Beach Resort
Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao All-Inclusive Resort, Curio by Hilton

Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao All-Inclusive Resort, Curio by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
Pater Euwensweg 31, Dutch Caribbean Willemstad
The price is NZ$593 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
NZ$593
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Willemstad. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,700 reviews)
"The resort offered everything that you could need. Modern clean rooms, clean resort, multiple options to dine at , along with very friendly staff. My 22 yr old niece and I had an amazing time there."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao All-Inclusive Resort, Curio by Hilton
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A couple sitting on a yellow railing overlooking colorful buildings by a body of water.

Pietermaai District

Pietermaai District is known for its beautiful seaside views, and you can make a stop by Jewish Cultural Historical Museum and Floating Market while in the area.

A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shores, and rocky outcrops with greenery.

Piscadera

While there might not be top attractions in Piscadera, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sambil Curaçao and Blue Bay Beach.

A waterfront promenade with a wooden walkway, metal railings, and a row of colorful buildings in the background.

Historic Center

While visiting Historic Center, you might make a stop by sights like Renaissance Shopping Mall and Rif Fort.

A waterfront cityscape at night with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water.
Photo by Mike Gauthier
Open Photo by Mike Gauthier

Otrobanda

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Otrobanda. A stop by Renaissance Shopping Mall or Rif Fort might round out your trip.

A colorful waterfront promenade with a bridge, boats, and buildings along the shore.

Zegu

While there might not be top attractions in Zegu, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blue Bay Beach and Blue Bay.

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