From the street, Nubia belongs naturally to the colourful surroundings of Otrobanda. Step through the door, however, and a different side of Willemstad reveals itself. Calm interiors, thoughtful details and a secluded garden create a place where you can retreat without losing your connection to the city. This is not simply somewhere to sleep between plans. Nubia is designed to become part of your experience of Curaçao.
What you find behind the door
Arriving at Nubia feels like discovering something that was waiting just out of sight. The energy of Otrobanda remains close, but inside there is space to slow down, settle in and make the stay your own.
Instead of a traditional hotel room, Nubia offers two private suites with the freedom of a home. You can prepare breakfast when you wake up, return for a quiet afternoon or spend an evening inside without feeling confined to a bedroom. Everything has been considered to make the space feel comfortable, personal and easy to use.
The result is a stay that gives you choices. Explore Willemstad from the morning onwards, or let the day begin slowly. Go out for dinner, or prepare something simple in your own kitchen. Follow an itinerary, or decide what to do only after your first coffee.
Designed around the way you stay
The interiors at Nubia are calm without feeling empty. Natural textures, warm light and soft colours create a quiet background for your time in Curaçao. The design does not compete for attention. It gives you room to arrive, unpack and feel at home.
Every material has been chosen for the way it looks and feels. Linen, wood, woven fibres and natural surfaces connect the rooms to the character of the building and the island. Gentle lighting changes the atmosphere throughout the day, while carefully selected furniture gives every activity its own place.
Details that quietly make a difference
Comfort often comes from details you only notice once you begin using a space. Fresh linen, towels, bathroom essentials and coffee and tea are ready when you arrive. The kitchens provide the freedom to prepare an easy breakfast, keep drinks cool or enjoy a meal without having to go out.
These choices are practical, but they also affect how a stay feels. You can move through the day without constantly thinking about what you still need. The suite becomes a calm base that supports your plans rather than dictating them.
The hidden heart of Nubia
Beyond the interiors is one of Nubia’s most unexpected spaces: the secluded courtyard garden. Shared only by the two suites, it offers a quiet contrast to the streets outside.
Start the morning with coffee in the fresh air. Find a shaded seat when the afternoon becomes warm. Lower your feet into the plunge pool after walking through Willemstad, or sit outside as the light begins to soften. There is no schedule for the courtyard. It is simply there whenever you need it.
The garden brings the two suites together while preserving the privacy of each stay. You have your own interior space and can step outside whenever you want to feel the air, cool down or spend some time together.
Two suites, two ways to experience Nubia
Both suites share the same approach to comfort, independence and thoughtful design. Their different layouts give each one its own character.
The Townhouse: room to settle in
The Townhouse offers more living space and is especially suited to guests who like to make themselves at home. Its generous living area gives you room for long breakfasts, quiet evenings and days when you want to stay inside for a while.
The separate bedroom keeps rest away from the rhythm of the living space. A complete kitchen gives you the flexibility to prepare meals, while the dishwasher makes longer stays feel easier. The Townhouse works well for travellers who value independence and appreciate having distinct spaces for sleeping, relaxing and spending time together.
The Courtyard: close to the garden
The Courtyard has a more compact and intimate layout. The suite keeps everything within easy reach and feels naturally connected to the shared outdoor space.
Its separate bathroom and considered living area give two guests everything they need without making the interior feel busy. Step outside and the courtyard, shaded seating and plunge pool are close by. It is a lovely choice for guests who enjoy moving easily between private indoor comfort and the garden.
Privacy with a sense of connection
Each suite is a private place to stay. You have your own bedroom, bathroom, living space and kitchen, giving you the freedom to follow your own rhythm throughout the day.
The garden and plunge pool are shared exclusively between the guests of The Townhouse and The Courtyard. This creates a balance between privacy and connection. You may exchange a friendly greeting outside, find your own shaded corner or return to the complete privacy of your suite.
Travelling with friends, family or another couple? Reserving both suites allows your group to stay close while everyone retains their own space. The garden then becomes a shared place for slow breakfasts, afternoon conversations and evenings together.
A stay that becomes part of Curaçao
It is easy to think of accommodation as the place you leave in the morning and return to at night. At Nubia, your suite can become part of the day itself.
You might begin with coffee at home before walking into Otrobanda. Later, you can return when the sun is strongest, cool down in the plunge pool and rest before heading outside again. In the evening, the choice remains yours: discover a restaurant in Willemstad, prepare something in the kitchen or stay in and enjoy having nowhere else you need to be.
This freedom changes how you experience the island. There is less pressure to fill every hour and more room to notice how each day unfolds. A morning inside, an afternoon in the garden or an unplanned evening at home can become as memorable as any excursion.
Willemstad remains just outside
The calm behind Nubia’s doors does not separate you from the destination. Otrobanda is waiting outside, with its colourful streets, historic buildings, local cafés and creative places. The centre of Willemstad is within reach, while the rest of Curaçao can be explored whenever you feel ready to travel further.
This makes Nubia a place of contrasts: connected to the city yet secluded, independent yet personal, and calm without feeling removed from island life. You can experience the energy of Willemstad and still return to a space that feels entirely your own.
Which door will you open?
Choose the generous living space of The Townhouse or stay close to the garden in The Courtyard. Whichever suite suits your way of travelling, the same Nubia experience awaits: considered comfort, personal freedom and a hidden outdoor space in the heart of Otrobanda.
Explore The Townhouse and The Courtyard, or contact us if you would like help choosing the right suite for your stay in Curaçao.
