At the edge of Willemstad’s historic Pietermaai district, VILLA TOKARA offers a colorful escape inside a lovingly restored Dutch colonial mansion.

A backyard with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush tropical plants and palm trees, under a bright blue sky with some clouds.
Decorative wooden sculpture of a horse in front of a pink house with white trim, surrounded by palm trees and blue sky.

Built in the 18th century and now part of Curaçao’s UNESCO World Heritage site, the property is one of several heritage homes carefully revived by the Curaçao Heritage Fund—an initiative to breathe new life into the island’s architectural treasures. What once stood weathered and forgotten now holds stories, warmth, and the rhythm of slow, meaningful travel.

Inside, original wooden floors, stained-glass doors, and tall ceilings speak softly of the past, while thoughtful design and modern comforts shape the present. You’ll wake to dappled light, ease into mornings by the pool, and find shaded corners in the garden for reading, resting, or letting the day unfold.

Whether you're here for a quiet stay or a moment worth celebrating, Villa Tokara is also available for private events and intimate gatherings—from candlelit dinners in the courtyard to milestone celebrations held under the island sky.

From the Arawaks to the Dutch, Curaçao's layered history lingers in its architecture, cuisine, and soul. At Villa Tokara, we welcome you to experience that history not just as a visitor—but as part of its next chapter.

Where heritage meets hospitality. Always personal. Never rushed.

Swimming pool with clear blue water surrounded by palm trees, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a pink house in a tropical setting.

A tranquil escape tucked in the garden. Read, nap, sip a glass of awa di lamunchi, or simply float beneath the Caribbean sun.

A room with colorful, striped pendant lights hanging from the ceiling, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a wall painted in blue with a decorative tiled column, various pottery, and a poster in the background.

Our lobby bar is always available for your quiet rituals or spontaneous cravings. Coffee, (iced) tea, and cold water throughout the day. Local beer, chilled wine, and soft drinks available at your leisure.

A wooden chessboard with black and white chess pieces on a rustic table, surrounded by decorative glassware including a large textured vase and smaller colored cups, in a cozy, colorful living room with patterned sofas and a bright, airy ambiance.

More than a reception, our lobby is a shared living room. Play a board game, get lost in a book, or sink into a cushioned armchair with a glass of something cold and nowhere else to be.