Curaçao Has a New Boutique Hotel

By: - October 29th, 2015

A new boutique hotel in the Dutch Caribbean

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
CJ Travel Editor

There’s a new place to stay in Curaçao.

Bayside Boutique Hotel opened this summer at the Blue Bay Golf & Beach Resort, less than 10 minutes from Willemstad.

The hotel has 36 rooms and suites, some with terraces and fully equipped kitchens. Amenities include Pictures, a Mediterranean restaurant and bar; a fitness center; infinity pool.

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That’s in addition to two tennis courts; complimentary WI-FI; and free golf on the 18-hole Blue Bay course.

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Blue Bay beach is steps away from the property.

— CJ

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