Turquoise B&B

Sidney made our stay at The Turquoise B&B in Curacao feel special. He’s warm, speaks perfect English, and clearly puts a lot of heart into running his small B&B. As a local, he shared plenty of useful tips and was ready to help with anything we needed. The rooms were spotless and had everything we needed, from air conditioning and towels to a safe and a fully equipped bathroom. We left feeling like we’d made a real friend. Highly recommended.

The apartment was spotless, the bed was comfortable, and the air conditioning and Wi-Fi both worked reliably. We stayed upstairs, where there’s a full kitchen with an oven and air fryer, a roomy dining and living area, and two balconies, one facing the street and one overlooking a little yard with a breakfast table. Normelien made us a delicious breakfast each morning, which set us up for the day. The B&B sits at the start of Otrobanda in a safe neighborhood, and Sidney and Normelien made us feel so welcome, taking time to share tips. Ask Sidney about the Marché de Barber. We arrived as guests and left as friends, and their care for the place made this feel better than a hotel.

Sidney’s thoughtfulness really stood out. He picked us up from the airport, showed us around Otrabanda and the local area, and shared helpful suggestions for places to go. When we ran into a serious problem with our car rental on our first day, he came with us to the rental office and spoke directly with the manager to help sort it out. Our morning conversations helped shape each day, and he was available on WhatsApp whenever questions came up. It was my birthday during the stay, and after my partner mentioned it while discussing a dinner reservation, Sidney bought lovely cakes for all the guests. He was an attentive, caring host throughout. We spent four nights at Turqouise B&B during a two-week holiday in Curaçao. It was a great base for Otrabanda, Punda and Pietermaii, with Emma Bridge about a 15-minute walk away and bars and restaurants nearby. We stayed in a clean ground-floor standard room with a separate toilet and shower, a comfortable bed, plenty of towels, air conditioning, a safe, fridge, beach bag, mosquito spray and toiletries. The safe neighborhood felt even more reassuring with the intruder alarm set both when we were inside and when we went out. Guests share the lounge and kitchen, where good quality tea, coffee and biscuits are complimentary. We had breakfast outdoors each morning in the colorful, welcoming rear courtyard, whose walls echo the pattern of Otrabanda’s colorful steps. The host made the outdoor wooden furniture himself. We also met a lovely young couple from Argentina. The decor has personal touches that made the place feel homely, and the B&B had what we needed. Sidney brought breakfast each morning, with boiled eggs, yogurt, cold meats and cheeses, fruit, pastries, jams and juices. He catered to dietary needs and preferences, then chatted with guests and helped them plan the day. We’d highly recommend staying here for its location, facilities and wonderful host.

Sidney made the stay for us. He was a brilliant host and acted like a local guide, sharing tips that helped make our visit perfect. The place itself was one of the best I’ve stayed in.