BijBlauw

Beautiful and very clean, beds were very comfortable the place was very quiet. Staff were extremely hopeful and they made you feel very welcome. I would definitely again. The location is perfect to walk to most of the locations and restaurants. ||Just a few things that I would add for more comfortable. Very minor add a garbage can in the room area, The lighting in the bathroom a little brighter. Also a place to set your luggage and a better location for your clothes to be hung. Keeping in mind the bathroom is very big and comfortable the patio is huge.

We made reservation for dinner. Parking is a little tricky as the street parking gets busy as there are other resteraunt. The entrance of the resteraunt is between the two buildings. We got seated beside the sea side. Make sure you book a time when sunset. Server is polite and friendly. Food is amazing and we tried a few entree. Daily catch is sea bass and it’s very good. We tried the tenderloin and it was cooked perfect. Somehow the temperature is not hot enough in the center. Truffle risotto is also good. Overall, price is reasonable and portion is decent.

This is a beautiful boutique hotel directly on the Caribbean Oceanfront. The hotel has a great restaurant that overlooks the ocean. This is a great place to eat dinner and watch the sunset. I highly recommend adding the daily breakfast to your stay. The food is delicious and a great way to start your day off. We stayed in the Deluxe Double Room, Sea View. Our room number was 14 and the room was very spacious with nice amenities. The room also comes with a large terrace that has beautiful view overlooking the Caribbean Ocean. The terrace has 2 sunbeds, a small table, a large table with chairs, and 4 oversized chairs overlooking the beautiful ocean. We enjoyed eating breakfast in the mornings and having a glass of wine at night on our personal terrace. The staff was amazing from the time we arrived till the day we left. They were very accommodating and gave great recommendations for places to eat, beaches to visit, and other activities. The hotel is in a great location with many restaurants and shopping in walking distance. I highly recommend staying at BijBlauw. My wife and I had an amazing stay and definitely plan to come back and stay at BijBlauw.

Steak for 2 was very good, you may want to tell them one step up on your done-ness. Ordered medium, and it came back medium rare but I don’t mind! Very nice calm spot for a meal. Will be back for breakfast!

Review for restaurant only: Location and atmosphere are a 5 and our service was great. Very attentive and well humored. But the food was really disappointing. We had 2x the ‘homemade’ pasta vongole with chorizo. There was no chorizo, 1/3 of our vongole were empty and it was 100% store bought tagliatelle, which is not the pasta I would select for this dish. The sauce was not bad but it was watery making it messy to eat and the portion was not generous (I’m European, not American, and still the portion was not generous).

If you are looking for a hotel room in the city center, this is definitely a good option. Please realize this is a converted hystorical building, and not a purpose built hotel. That is exactly what gives it its island character and vibe, but also comes with concessions. Not a problem for me, but ig you are expecting a hyper modern and efficiently laid out room, this is not for you. I was amazed that they actually offer a beach. There is also a small pool. The restaurant is very cosy and romantic, overlooking the sea. We had some issues with internet and consequently internet tv, which were resolved by a very attentive staff, but this is apparently a recurring issue caused mostly by the internet provider. Car parking in the direct vicinity can be a challenge though. If you are looking to stay in the city center near the Pietermaai district, at the sea, and don't have a car, this is an ideal spot.

My friend and I stayed here in early March 2025 and it was a perfect stay. We had the 2-bedroom apartment above the cafe which was absolutely perfect with a coffee machine and washing machine and we loved sitting on our balcony looking at the ocean. The staff could not have been more helpful and accommodating especially when we needed adapter plugs. Communication in the lead up was amazing and they answered all my questions overnight. A great location with plenty of street parking around (free) and restaurants. The restaurant at the hotel was also amazing. Willemstad is only a 10-minute walk in and we felt super safe. Make sure to book and stay here!

We stayed here for our honeymoon, and it was truly unforgettable! From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make us feel special — every little detail felt thoughtful and personalized. Our room was beautiful, spotless, and the ocean view was truly a sight for shore eyes! Waking up to that view every morning felt like a dream. The entire property is stunning, relaxing, and full of charm. We left feeling refreshed, grateful, and already excited to return. If you’re looking for the perfect place to celebrate something special (or just treat yourself!), this is it!